Warehouse Distribution Manager

     Personal information    First name(s) / Surname(s)  Ian VanVullend Address(es)  21 Jaar Hetgebied RotterdamNetherlands Telephone(s)  Home: +55 (0)20 555 1717Mobile: +55 (0)40 555 8257 Fax(es)  +55 (0)20 555 171 E-mail(s)  Ian_V @nomail.com.ne Nationality  Dutch     Work experience    Dates  May 2001 - present Occupation or position held  Assistant Distribution Manager Main activities and responsibilities  Coordinating all inbound and outbound parcel and LTL carriers. Assisting with inventory management. Manage warehouse operations and generate ideas on process improvement. Responsible for scheduling, motivating, and leading a team of 150+ warehouse personnel. Managing a 300,000+ square-foot, multi-shift, multi-building distribution center environment, including the use of various types of equipment including stand up reach trucks, and forklifts.      Name and address of employer  Roosendaal Logistics Nijverheidssingel 313 5913 AB Rotterdam, Netherlands Type of business or sector  Warehousing and Distribution           Dates  July 1994 - May 2001 Occupation or position held  Warehouse Distribution Associate Main activities and responsibilities  Was responsible for the loading and unloading of pallets and individual cases to and from trailers, picking appropriate cases according to order and placing the orders on carts, picking up empty pallet boards and carrying them to a storage area, operating a forklift safely, and loading trailers via carts or stacking cases on the floor of the trailer.      Name and address of employer  Quintiq Logistic Specialties Goudsbloemvallei 12-28 5237 MJ Rotterdam, Netherlands Type of business or sector  Warehousing and Distribution      Education and training    Dates  September 1993 - June 1995 Title of qualification awarded  Master's Degree in Logistics Management Principal subjects / occupational skills covered  Principle studies included: Business Communications, Distribution Planning and Strategy, Economics, Logistics Management, Transportation Strategies, and Warehouse Management. One year internship for credit at Quintiq Logistic Specialties of Rotterdam. Name and type of organisation providing education and training  Erasmus MC University      Dates  September 1989 - June 1993 Title of qualification awarded  Bachelor's Degree in Warehouse Management Principal subjects / occupational skills covered  Principle studies included: Algebra, Business Communications, Business Management, Basic and Advanced Logistics, Calculus, Economics, ESL Proficient User Certification, Geography, Map Reading Skills, and Transportation Management. Name and type of organisation providing education and training  Erasmus University Rotterdam          Personal skills and competences    Mother tongue(s)  Dutch Other language(s)    Self-assessment  UnderstandingSpeakingWriting  European level  ListeningReadingSpoken interactionSpoken production   English  C2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient User  French  B2Intermediate UserB2Intermediate UserB1Intermediate UserB1Intermediate UserB1Intermediate User  Social skills and competences  Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills where meetings are concerned. Skilled at interacting with all personnel including upper management, as well as company clients.      Organisational skills and competences  Currently responsible for scheduling personnel meetings and training classes for entry level, intermediate, and skilled employees. Actively assist the Risk Management Department with safety training meetings regarding equipment use and overall safety issues of the facility.      Technical skills and competences  Able to operate all machinery used in the facility.      Computer skills and competences  Strong aptitude in MS Office products, including MS Excel and Word. Other skills include updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, preparing reports, maintaining training records, maintaining A/P registers, assisting in payroll functions, updating ISO processes, supporting the training team, and preparing presentations.      Other skills and competences  Over 15 years experience with all modes of transportation including Ship, Air, LTL, and FTL. Familiar with all European compliance requirements. Skilled at Negotiating with suppliers and customers on logistics costs and process issues, performing periodic service provider performance reviews, and reviewing and updating shipping locations with customer routing guide changes.      Driving licence(s)  Groups B, BE, and all C and D classifications.      Additional information  References available upon request.