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Jose is a proven Distribution Center Operations Manager that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, he’s competitive and driven to be successful. He has high energy and enthusiasm, forward thinking, strong analytical capability, excellent problem solving, the ability to manage change, and solid execution.

 He is committed to quality customer service and strong communication skills. Jose is also a cost reduction champion... He is a determined Distribution Leader that pushes for results to maximize shareholder return on investment.

He has a wide range of Distribution/Warehousing experience.. from small start up operations to full automated facilities. Implementation of KPI's, improvement of processes through time studies and SOP's

A specialist in mastering vendor compliance guides, routing guides for major retailers like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, Lord& Taylor, Zappos, Amazon, Zumiez, Tillys, along with Sporting Good chains like REI, The Sports Authority, Sport Chalet, Bass Pro, and ship to Off Price chains like TJ Maxx, Ross, Gilt Group, Hautelook, My Habit, Rue La La.

Vast knowledge in Value added Services, shipping GOH, EDI (810, 850, 855, 856, 860, etc), transportation, replenishment and fulfillment. 

Experience in using customer routing portals, TMS (ie. Zappos, TSA, Macysnet.com, Marshalls, TJ Maxx)

Specialties: 

• 20+ years of Distribution, Warehousing Operations experience 

•Experience in the following ERP's & WMS: PKMS- (Manhattan associates AS400), RLM (footworks), WMW (Manhattan associates windows based WMS), labor management, SAP, Crystal Reports, Dematic conveyor/sortation systems, Rumba, Fishbowl Inventory, Quickbooks, Sage Mas90/100/200, BlueCherry Infinity, Microsoft Dynamics Nav, and A2000.

Jose can read/write/speak spanish 100%. He can adapt and conduct business in both English and Spanish. 

Direct Distribution, Ecommerce & Wholesale Fulfillment, Logistics, & Warehouse Operations for Pinnacle Brand Group's premier brands. Collections of note are the contemporary brands Gordon Rush, Rush by Gordon Rush, Modern Fiction and Crosby Square, Blake McKay, Ankari Floruss and Hood Rubber Company. 

Oversee Shipping/Receiving, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Vendor Compliance, Routing & Transportation Operations... 

In 2014, Vix Paula Hermanny transitioned to a 3PL model for distribution. Partnered with NRI Distribution, Inc. for all wholesale fulfillment. Remotely manage NRI (located in Fontana, CA) from Carlsbad, CA to ensure that distribution performance is at optimal levels and monthly/quarterly goals are met. Also oversee E commerce operations that is still operated "In-house" in Kearny Mesa, CA.

Primary contact and point person in establishing new partnership with NRI Distribution, Inc... oversaw layout of EDI mapping, UAT and go live. See less



Operations Manager

Manage Bedhead Pajamas Distribution Center located in Los Angeles, CA. Over see all Operations, including but not limited to Customer Service (both Wholesale and Ecommerce), Distribution, Transportation, Vendor Compliance, Inventory Control, & Warehouse Operations.

Set up and implement big box retailer vendor compliance and distribution/fulfillment standard operating procedures. Establish a chargeback challenge system to first avoid committing vendor violations... also to reduce or waive chargebacks completely. Shipped $1.5 million USD in orders to Bloomindales, Neiman Marcus, and Lord & Taylor... and only received $700 USD in valid offset expenses.

Manage distribution for VF Brands like The North Face, Jansport, Reef and Eaglecreek, Lucy Activewear out of a 1,000,000 sq Ft Distribution Center in Visalia, CA.

- Provide and report custom documents for export 
- Coordinate and route loads via intermodal and OTR.
- Route all outbound shipments and assure that all vendor compliance is being met.
- Coordinate with carriers and establish pick up appointments and maintain shipping schedules.
- Coordinate and manage various dates (ship and cancel dates for open order in the WMS system).
- Define the workload for the shipping department staff by appointments set.
- Communicate with customer service and affected departments..prioritze urgent/special orders.
- Communicate with carriers via phone/email to eensure pick up times and work processes.
- Research customer chargebacks, reduce annual chargebacks and carrier detention charges.

Manage Quality Assurance (Construction and Design) for the entire Reef brand under a DC setting in San Diego, CA prior to VF acquisition and relocation to Visalia, CA.

- Mastered product specifications and confirmation samples.
- Supervised 30-50 warehouse QA associates, conducted staffing plan, and review and evaluate
- Implemented and ensured compliance of safety policies and procedures. 
- Monitored customer returns and gathered defective product statistical data. 
- Assisted other departments in inventory control through building of cycle count plans.
- Monitored year end inventory.
- Experience in a start up phase of a Distribution facility.
- Supervised multiple departments simultaneously.
- Responsible for fabric inspection, pre-production, in-line audits/inspections
- Oversee the Back to Basic returns program for all major department store accounts for Reef
- Communicate and relay valuable Quality detailed information to factories located in Brazil and China

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Distributed Guess footwear for Kia, Inc / PDMI...

- Communicated and assured that monthly shipping goals were being met.
- Allocated work to staff for orders that were scheduled to depart that day.
- Assured that inbound freight purchase orders were closed complete.
- Route all inbound and outbound freight, and verify the integrity of the freight, and documentation. 
- Develop WIP Reports, did some coordinating of inbound ocean containers. 
- Software used: RLM (Footwork’s, Microsoft Office, UPS world ship).
- Built a great and fruitful relationship with a 3PL warehouse that provided services to Guess.

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Jose Rangel is a Distribution Manager at Pinnacle Brand Group in San Ysidro, CA.

Jose Rangel — Distribution Manager at Pinnacle Brand Group

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