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Global Production and Logistics Specialist

Engineering & Production

Seasoned operations management professional with over 15 years of leadership experience in time sensitive,
detail driven environments.

Skilled at workflow evaluation and optimization, interdepartmental integration, business process engineering,
domestic and foreign manufacturing, pricing structure creation, international logistics, negotiation, budgeting, cost
analysis, revenue optimization, tariff classification, import / export rules and regulations.

Approachable and responsive leader who successfully builds high performing teams across the corporate
landscape regularly exceeding performance standards. Constructively leverages experience to find innovative
solutions to complex problems.


QUALIFICATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•   Evaluated and refined business process while at Seirus Innovation to increase interdepartmental
efficiency, reduce operational costs and increase revenue stream.
•   Developed operating budgets and cost reduction strategies and logistic plans for large scale, multi-faceted
events for many high-profile clients.
•   Skillfully managed product development and design teams to create internationally viable product
lines, on time and within budget.
•   Evaluated contractual obligations, pricing models, costing structures and real estate assets for
acquisition of new manufacturing facilities offshore.
•   Managed global manufacturing operations and critical logistics infrastructure for up to 30 vendors at one time,
leveraging capacity planning to secure favorable costing, sales and delivery terms.
•   Analyzed scope of work, developed operating budgets and managed client relationships in highly time
sensitive environments.
•   Lead interdepartmental meetings on a weekly basis placing an emphasis on efficiency and time management.

Oversight of global production coordinator as well as the inbound logistics management in a collaborative effort
alongside the Product and Merchandise Planning Teams. Ensured on-time delivery of product for the brand and maximized global sourcing and logistic efficiencies while controlling costs. Communicated production and logistics
status, including delays, to regional teams and internal cross-functional partners. Highly interactive with factory
partners establishing and maintaining strong relationships with these vendors.
•   Managed vendor relations
•   Assisted in the management of production Pos for Bulk, SMUs, and SMS products, including the confirmation and WIP tracking of all PO updates to quantities, costing and exit dates
•   Responsible for global & cross-departmental production communication and reporting.
•   Managed vendor audit and compliance testing, including QC process and regional -specific testing
incompliance with Nixon's social compliance standards and requirements.
•   Assisted with the development and management of packaging requirements and standards specifically
impacting logistics
•   Responsible for global Production and Distribution to regions based upon demand needs.
•   Assisted the product team with sourcing and supply chain projects as needed.
•   Assisted with the negotiation of all supplier payment terms, incoterms, lead times, MOQ's and upcharges.
•   Responsible for on-time delivery of product to market based on targeted launch plans.
•   Primary contact for all inbound logistics projects.
•   Drove GM% improvements via costing improvements and cost saving projects within supply chain (i.e. shipment consolidation, pricing comparisons and Ocean/Air cost assessments).
•   Oversaw the maintenance and management of global shipments via the online freight forwarder portals.
•   Responsible for supplier delivery metrics and performance measurements.
•   Accountable for improving global supply production, logistics and operations processes and costs.

Reviewed and briefed outside counsel guidelines for senior Legal and Pricing staff. Worked in conjunction with Pricing
group staff to develop comprehensive pricing proposals for, ITC litigation and Federal circuit court litigation matters.
•   Wrote pricing briefs
•   Reviewed scope and complexity of litigation work to ensure pricing proposals aligned with firm goals and policies
•   Worked in conjunction with litigation team to craft detailed litigation representation proposal packages.
•   Verified data for inclusion in proposals

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Pricing Analyst

Developed complex operating plans for largescale, high profile events encompassing; budget generation and
oversight, costing analysis, scope of work determination, client relationship management, risk analysis and contract negotiation.

•   Management of external creative teams
•   Scope of work development.
•   Vendor services and contract negotiation
•   Data analysis to provide metric driven decision making
•   Negotiation with corporate partners, review and oversite of partner contracts
•   P&L responsibility for events
•   Logistics management for nationwide events
•   Negotiated all contract labor agreements
•   Managed complex event permitting process regularly interfacing with various government entities and agencies.
•   Managed on-site relationships with event sponsors, corporate partners and high-profile attendees.
•   Lead post event analysis meetings designed to streamline event management process, evaluate costing
structures and refine operating processes.

Event Manager

Served as the public face for the EODWF on the west coast, creating and managing flagship events, delivering public
addresses and briefing active duty EOD units on services offered. Developed strategic goals, participated in planning meetings,traveled extensively throughout territory toensure proper implementation of Foundation policies and procedures.

•   Management of major events on the west coast to include budget generation, contract negotiation,
relationship management and risk analysis
•   Represented the EODWF at trade shows and industry conferences
•   Delivered addresses to civic, trade, media and professional organizations on behalf of the EODWF to secure donations, further stewardship of major donors, educate public audiences and provide exposure
for organization
•   Provided leadership on several retreats for veterans and their families
•   Grant writing
•   Mentored staff and volunteers
•   Developed strategic goals and engineered roadmap for achieving these goals
•   Briefed active duty EOD units on services and programs offered to them by the EODWF
•   Managed stewardship program for major donors


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Operations Manager, Western Region

Managed production design and development departments with an emphasis on increasing interdepartmental
workflow efficiencies, increasing revenue stream and reducing operating costs.

•   Negotiated favorable contract terms with offshore providers.
•   Served on interdepartmental team charged with enhancing systems integration companywide.
•   Generated new business processes to increase efficiency and integration within the overarching corporate
structure
•   Managed all domestic and offshore manufacturing to include; vendor manual development and
enforcement, factory communication and grading, 3rd party QC, 3PL, Capacity planning, sourcing, and Prop 65 regulation enforcement
•   Responsible for all policy and procedure development and implementation
•   Extensive industry trade show and conference attendance

Production Operations Manager

Provided dynamic leadership of design, development and manufacturing business units for globally focused
leader in technical sports apparel and accessories. Successfully managed offshore production of time sensitive,
deadline driven consumer goods. Oversaw implementation of enhanced consumer facing ecommerce site thereby
increasing client retention and acquisition.

•   Management of global, custom, performance apparel design, development and manufacturing program
•   Systems integration oversight
•   Pricing structure creation
•   Provided leadership for offsite customer service center
•   Cost analysis for services, raw materials, manufacturing and delivery of goods
•   Conducted factory visits (Asia, Europe, Central America) to enhance existing business relationships
ensure compliance withvendor manuals, labor practices and quality standards
•   Developed strategy for integrating product line into multiple territories and regions
•   Data analysis and risk assessment
•   Developed and refined business processes and procedures
•   Participatedin multicountry line presentation andstrategic planning sessions for each season's
collections
•   Extensive domestic and international trade show and industry conference attendance,
participation and presentation

Operations Manager

Provided crucial logistic leadership that enabled the fielding of a mobile training team for extended periods of time in often austere conditions. Developed action plans, briefs and delivered these to team leadership and senior unit
officers and NCOs. Responsible for ensuring that the entire team, teaching environment, range facilities and training aids were operational and in compliance with established standards.

•   Managed international logistics for a globally deployed, mobile training team
•   Oversaw all aspects of pre-deployment planning and preparation for an 11-man team traveling
with 6 pallets of sensitive equipment


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•   Conducted all advance work ahead of team arrival to ensure training process conformed to DoD
standards and all equipment arrived and was in proper working order
•   Briefed Command senior leadership on course scope and needs, training facility requirements, space and time needs, scheduling requirements, field/range operations and munitions necessary for course
participation
•   Managed Gov. chain of custody documentation for training aids and issued equipment
•   Managed team equipment lifecycle planning
•   Graduate, Gov. basic instructor course
•   Maintained SECRET level DoD security clearance

Logistics Manager

Strengthened the non-DOD distribution channels sought after by corporate leadership. Served as the public face of the company at all events and tradeshows within the assigned region. Developed and implemented strategic sales plans
enhancing sell in and sell through of targeted products.

•   Management of all accounts in CA, NV, AZ and UT
•   Increased Gov. purchasing contracts
•   Analyzed sales data to increase sell in and sell through rates
•   Developed and strengthened non-DoD distribution channels
•   Extensive travel within assigned territory to visit accounts, gather information, provide direction and keep
abreast of trends and manage relationships with vendors
•   Provided direction in forecasting, budget development and implementation
•   Attendance and leadership at numerous defense industry conferences and tradeshows

Western Region Sales Director

Skillfully managed domestic manufacturing operations. Reengineered workflow dynamics to increase accuracy,
diminish waste and strengthen ability to manage high volume orders. Developed cross functional teams that
enhanced R & D efforts, strengthened purchasing and sourcing while improving efficiency.

•   Managed all aspects of domestic custom apparel manufacturing program
•   Refined business processes to increase manufacturing efficiency and output
•   Oversight of procedure development
•   Mentored cross-functional teams involved in the manufacturing process
•   Developed and managed budget and forecasting process
•   Extensive cycling Industry tradeshow preparation and attendance
•   Lead design and development department meetings focusing on sourcing of fabrics, trims and other
raw materials, fit sessions, pattern adjustments, and R & D

Operations Manager, Custom Apparel

Leonard Gee is a Global Production and Logistics Specialist at Nixon Inc in San Marcos, CA.

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