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Ramiro Garza

Laredo,TX
Ramiro Garza

Summary

Accomplished Logistics, Transportation and Warehouse Manager with a proven track record at Arvimex, Inc., enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in route planning and team leadership, Expert in fostering vendor relationships and optimizing warehouse operations,


Warehouse management professional with hands-on experience driving operational efficiency and productivity. Expertise in inventory control, logistics coordination, and process optimization. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.


Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Victoria Logistics, Inc., adept in enhancing supply chain performance and warehouse operations. Excels in fostering team leadership and critical thinking, achieving a notable increase in client retention and operational efficiency. Skilled in freight negotiation and cultivating robust vendor relationships, driving substantial cost savings and service improvements.


Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Arvimex, Inc.

Transportation Manager
01.2019 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products and significantly reducing transportation costs.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
  • Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Coordinated logistics activities across multiple locations for seamless distribution operations.
  • Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
  • Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, maintaining inventory levels for peak efficiency.
  • Managed budgeting for transportation department, achieving significant cost reductions without compromising service quality.
  • Enhanced transportation efficiency by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular audits, training sessions, and updating company policies.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times.
  • Optimized shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely dispatch and receipt of goods with minimal delays or damage.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.

Victoria Logistics, Inc.

General Manager
11.2009 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
  • Coordinated closely with customer service representatives to address any shipping or delivery issues promptly, improving overall customer satisfaction rates.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory data.
  • Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers, resulting in cost savings and improved service levels for the company.
  • Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities, scheduling repairs as needed to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with shipping providers, reducing overall transportation costs.
  • Evaluated current storage practices regularly; reorganized warehouse layout for better space utilization.
  • Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.

Education

Instituto De Estudios Superiores Tecnicos En Compu
Monterrey, N. L. Mexico

Associate of Science from Computer Programming

University Overview

Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX

Associate of Applied Science from Accounting

University Overview

U.A.N.L. FACPYA
Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Bachelor of Science from Accounting

University Overview

Skills

  • Carrier selection
  • Transportation regulations
  • Shipment coordination
  • Load planning
  • Freight negotiation
  • Resource management
  • Transportation coordination
  • Supply chain performance management
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Forklift operation
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Worker supervision
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Daily operations management
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Logistics analysis
  • Team building
  • Forklift operations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Operations management

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • TX Driver's License
  • TX CDL Commercial Learner Permit

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 150+ staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid sick leave

Software

Quickbooks

Office Word

Office Excel

Power Point

ITS

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Quote

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Ramiro Garza

Interests

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Timeline

Transportation Manager
Arvimex, Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2024
General Manager
Victoria Logistics, Inc.
11.2009 - 06.2018
Instituto De Estudios Superiores Tecnicos En Compu
Associate of Science from Computer Programming
Laredo Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Accounting
U.A.N.L. FACPYA
Bachelor of Science from Accounting

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