SCOTT J.

GONZALEZ
2320 Modaff Road
Naperville, Illinois 60565
Telephone: 630-983-1606
Email: sg6601c2@westpost.net
INNOVATIVE WAREHOUSING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Dynamic, forward-thinking professional; repeatedly improves efficiency
Accomplished distribution and supply chain professional seeks challenging
opportunities utilizing more than ten years of experience in driving
efficiencies to distribution systems. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams,
coordinate complex programs, and drive projects to successful completion.
Exceptional interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented: proven record of accuracy
and accountability. Well-known for ability to work in teams to implement
existing procedures, while driving process improvements.
PROVEN RECORD OF SUCCESS
Efficiency Improvement: Increased volume shipped and received by more than
300% while decreasing errors, by restructuring warehouse for more efficient
picking and staging.
Cost Reduction: Cut warehouse budget needs by 20% by streamlining
spending, eliminating excess temporary employees, and raising production
volumes with fewer employees.
Project Management: Oversaw procedures, system setup, and equipment
utilization when company moved to new 700,000-square-foot distribution
facility.
Communication: Initiated weekly inter-department status meetings to
optimize logistics operations.
Training: Developed highly effective, OSHA-compliant forklift training and
certification program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERSONALIZATIONMALL.COM, Woodridge, Illinois
Shipping & Warehouse Manager: 2008 - 2009
Held full operational, planning, customer service and cost control
responsibility for a high volume warehouse and distribution operation
comprised of three sites (consumer gift designer/distributor,
personalization services) with more than 5,000 SKUs running up to seven
days week/three shifts during seasonal periods. Oversight control for
shipping, receiving, inventory control, facility maintenance, truck routing,
fleet maintenance, assembly, picking and packing. Hired, trained, scheduled
and oversaw a staff of more than 30 in warehouse and shipping. Effectively
cross-trained team and implemented innovative scheduling and work flow
programs to operate a lean distribution facility.
Recruited to plan and orchestrate a comprehensive warehouse complex
reorganization and open a third warehouse facility to meet increasing
demand. Directed a full simplification of warehouse, inventory control and
shipping procedures yielding a two-week inventory turn with 99% accuracy
for all three warehouses.
Directed the start up of a new warehouse facility, including site selection,
implementing shipping and stocking procedures, securing vendors and
establishing work flow.
Aggressively re-negotiated vendors contracts (i.e., garbage, freight,
packaging) delivering significant operating cost reductions. Eliminated USPS
for shipping to cut costs and shipping issues.
Instrumental in customizing new WMS system to drive order accuracy and
efficiency center wide.
WILBERT FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., Broadview, Illinois
Warehouse Manager: 2007 - 2008
Oversaw the operations and functionality of three warehouse facilities:
Broadview, Illinois, White Bear Lake. Minnesota, and Little Hocking, Ohio with
12 total staff. Maintained and cultivated positive customer and vendor
relationships. Interacted directly with the President and Vice President of
the organization; assisted in new initiatives to meet supply requirements.
Reorganized receiving department, implementing the first ever quality
control system.
Expanded and added more locations to an already well organized warehouse
system.
Created and introduced a tracking and reporting system, utilized by the
warehouse and employees.
Developed new packing methods for irregular and sensitive materials.
NISSIN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT USA, INC., Wood Dale, Illinois
Warehouse Manager: 2004 - 2007 Responsible for warehouse logistics,
including inventory, distribution, freight forwarding, and personnel
management. Planned annual warehouse budget and renegotiated rates with
internal departments for more accurate and up-to-date rates. Oversaw
facility maintenance and repair.
Cut warehouse budget needs by 20% by streamlining spending, eliminating
excess temporary employees, and raising production volumes with fewer
employees.
Handled all purchasing for the warehouse department, 2004 to 2007.
Increased volume shipped and received by more than 300% while decreasing
errors, by restructuring warehouse for more efficient picking and staging.
Implementing RF system to help reduce inventory errors and develop more
accurate inventory control.
Train and mentor supervisors in management techniques for more
effectively leading others.
Partnered with key account during customization and deployment of SAP
inventory module.
ADAMS MAGNETIC PRODUCTS, INC., Elmhurst, Illinois
Warehouse Manager: 2002 - 2003
In charge of overall warehouse logistics, including inventory, shipping, and
receiving. Responsible for all aspects of personnel management - hiring,
training, team building, and evaluation. Built and strengthened relationships
between vendors, clients, and other company distribution facilities.
Coordinated influx of $1.5 million worth of newly-acquired inventory.
Developed location and inventory system in lieu of computerized warehouse
management system for approximately 15,000-piece inventory. Created new
positions and workflow procedures within the warehouse team to facilitate
most efficient manual inventory system.
Initiated weekly status meetings between Management, Sales, and Internal-
Systems departments to discuss ongoing developmental issues. Better
communication reduced costs, improved effectiveness.
TY, INC., Bolingbrook, Illinois
Production Supervisor / Shipping and Receiving Supervisor: 1998 - 2002
Employed innovative production planning, scheduling, goal setting, and team
motivation to meet demanding deadlines in high-paced pick/pack
environment. Responsible for production and shipping operations generating
$1 million in product daily. Managed staff of up to 100 workers.
Reorganized and streamlined all shipping and receiving processes and
procedures for increased efficiency and cost savings.
Oversaw procedures, system setup, and equipment utilization when company
moved to new 700,000-square-foot distribution facility.
LYNN MARKETING GROUP, Elmhurst, Illinois
Logistics Manager: 1995 - 1998
Managed warehouse/distribution facility, including inventory-control system
servicing over 1000 clients. Developed procedures and defined positions.
Trained drivers and warehouse personnel; conducted performance
evaluations and provided ongoing support.
Redesigned and implemented entirely new warehousing and inventory system
for greater efficiency.
Developed highly effective, OSHA-compliant forklift training and certification
program.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Academy for the Arts high school - Chicago, Illinois
Bilingual in Spanish.
Extensive computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel; fluent in Internet
functions.
Certified to train and certify lift-truck operators in compliance with OSHA
standards.
Trained in C-TPAT security regulations.
OSHA certified in the control of Hazardous Materials Spills.
OSHA certified in General Industry Safety & Health.
Coursework in time management; customer relations; personnel supervision;
effective communication.