Kelvin J.

Ramoo
265 Schley Place * Teaneck, NJ 07666 * Phone: 201-357-4242 * kr37078c@west
post.net
Inventory, Warehousing and Logistics Management
* Director of Domestic Operations successful at leading a warehousing/distributi
on facility for a Global $250M Consumer Electronics and Home Appliance Distribu
tor. Constantly introducing initiatives to reduce costs, streamline systems and
processes, improve efficiency and productivity, reduced shipping time while guid
ing a highly skilled, cross functional team. Key member on Senior Management tea
m involved in implementing the new requirements for Sarbanes Oxley.
Skills
* Strategic, Planning and Operational Budgeting
* Inventory Control and AS-IS Product Liquidator
* General Operations and Productivity Improvements
* Warehousing Terminal and Distribution Center
* Facility Planning and Financial Management * Vendor Compliance as per Vendor A
greement
* Vendor Sourcing, Negotiations and Quality Assurance
* Logistics, Route Management and Transportation
* Reverse Logistics for Wal-mart and Target
* RTV (Return to Vendor) Coordinator
Professional Experience
EMERSON RADIO CORP - Moonachie, NJ
Multimillion-dollar company selling Consumer Electronics and Home Appliance Prod
ucts
Director of Domestic Operations, 2006 to 2010
Hold full accountability for a modern 198,000 sq. ft warehousing/distributing ce
nter within this $250M Home Electronics Appliance company. Responsible for all o
perations, including receiving, inventory, picking, special packaging, QA, shipp
ing, returns, security, facility management and administration. Coordinate all d
omestic shipments to a wide customer base whilst maintaining an average monthly
inventory balance of $26M.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Implemented a change in the way returned merchandise was handled, resulting in
the reduction in Returns Freight of $138K in the first six months.
* Developed a plan for containers to be pulled during off-peak hours and stored
by the drayage company, thus generating a savings of $400K for the fiscal year e
nding 2008 on an overflow warehouse expense.
* Monitored, identified and achieved annual savings of $103K in freight costs fo
r overnight and small packages.
* Reduction in Warehouse temporary labor budget of $150K over two years.
* Worked closely with Upper Management to sell-off AS-IS stock, in order to redu
ce and maintain a low inventory balance.
* Monitored RTV (Return to Vendor) Inventory balances and coordinated the return
to the factories with Imports and Honk Kong Office.
* Provided sales force with unparalleled continuous service and support; facilit
ated numerous $100K+ sales orders from tier customers.
Inventory Control Manager, 2000 to 2006
* Maintained inventory data integrity and tracked accuracy of inventory.
* Developed and maintained cycle count activity, by providing counting instructi
ons, variance reporting, and reconciliation of daily counting activity.
* Conducted two Physicals yearly for all locations within the United States with
an average Inventory balance of $17.5M.
* Established partnerships with other departments to build inventory accuracy, s
tandard procedures and controls, practices and systems.
* Understood and demonstrated the six core behavioral expectations: Communicativ
e, Motivated, Responsible, Dependable, Inquisitive and Accountability.
CCA INDUSTRIES - East Rutherford, NJ
Leading Cosmetics Manufacturer
Cost Analyst, 1/1998 to 2/2000
* Evaluated actual manufacturing cost and prepared periodic reports comparing st
andard costs to actual production costs.
* Studied and collected information to determine standards and actual cost of al
ternator manufacturing including raw materials purchase, inventory and labor.
Inventory Control Manager, 3/1996 to 1/1998
* Ran a series of inventory reports on daily, weekly or monthly basis and perfor
med detailed analysis of item performance.
* Recommended and developed reporting strategies related to Inventory Management
.
* Identified 'heavy' and 'low turn' inventory items and maintained communication
reports for sales team.
* Performed inventory adjustments (quantity and price variance analysis)
* Performed visual validation of received merchandise to description and package
details from original purchase order.
EMERSON RADIO CORP - MOONACHIE, NJ
Freight Claims specialist/Consumer Affairs Repair and Return Coordinator: 1995
-1996
Inventory Control Coordinator: 1989 - 1995
Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk: 1987 - 1989
Advanced through a series of promotions in various division of the company by pr
oving to be an innovative leader with special capabilities in building teams, st
rategizing and implementing standard procedures and systems to achieve accurate
financial information.
Computer Skills
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and AS400

Education
NEW JESEY CITY UNIVERSITY - Jersey City, NJ
Bachelor of Science
* Major: Accounting