Juan Nunez
2117 Nazareth Rd Lexington, SC 29073                          (803) 356-8520

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
USFOODSERVICE, Lexington, South Carolina
Director of Transportation (12/7/03 to 3/04/2005): Direct all transportation activities, for largest broadline house in US Foodservice (sales/profit), ensuring that all departmental percent to sales and cost per case goals are met/exceeded, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction to drive double digit sales growth and divisional profitability
 Director of Warehouse Operations (9/1/03 to 3/4/2005) for cross-functional training
 
 Provide leadership for 3 transportation managers, 9 transportation supervisors, 4 clerks and 215 drivers.
 Reduced divisional safety occurrences by 36% (2004 versus 2003)
 Responsible for management of the fleet (520 units)
 Conduct quarterly safety meetings
 Responsible for purchasing and selling of transportation equipment.
 Successfully negotiated fuel contract for 2004 and 2005
 Developed strong backhaul program for divisional profitability
  
USFOODSERVICE, Pompano Beach, Florida
Transportation Operation Manager (2003 to 12/7/03): Managed transportation department with strong emphasis on routing efficiencies, expense reduction and customer service.  Assumed responsibility for the development and guidance of 2 supervisors, 1 clerk, 56 drivers and helpers and also warehouse personnel
 
 Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring drivers
 Worked with Loss Prevention Committee to analyze methods to reduce claims and damaged parcels
 P&L responsibility
 Responsible for the management of two district’s fleets within the company (120 units) and 7 mechanics
 Established quarterly driver’s safety meetings utilizing the Smith System
 Responsible for the purchasing and selling of transportation equipment (tractors and trailers)
 
USFOODSERVICE (formerly Alliant Foodservice), Boca Raton, Florida
Transportation Manager (2000 to 2003): Directed all transportation activities to ensure efficient scheduling, routing, staffing and availability of delivery equipment necessary to the smooth flow of delivering products to customers.
 
 Managed 2 transportation supervisors, 1 clerk, 55 drivers and helpers
 Established driver productivity standards and monitor performance
 Utilized strong communication skills with district management and sales personnel to ensure high levels of  customer satisfaction
 Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring drivers
 Served on various committees including: Safety Improvement, Employee Relations Recognition
 P&L responsibility
 Responsible for the purchasing and selling of transportation equipment (tractors and trailers)
 Responsible for negotiating the contracts for diesel fuel
 
ALLIANT FOODSERVICE Metropolitan Market, Swedesboro, New Jersey
Transportation Superintendent (1998 to 2000): Supervised transportation department and all activities therein
 
 Managed 3 transportation supervisors, 2 clerks, 125 union drivers and helpers
 Represented company in union negotiations and grievance hearings
 Established driver productivity standards and monitored performance
 Utilized computerized routing system (RoadNet) and on-board technology (Cadec)
 Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring drivers
 Work with Loss Prevention Committee to analyze methods to reduce claims and damaged parcels
 

ALLIANT FOODSERVICE  Metro New York Market, North Bergen, New Jersey
Warehouse Supervisor (1997 to 1998): Managed both day and night operations in the warehouse to include supervision of 33 day union employees and 105 night union employees. Managed warehouse activities, analyzing operation and ensuring that the most cost effective methods for manpower utilization and warehousing methods were implemented and achieved. Utilized engineered labor standards (APT) to monitor productivity.
 
 Worked closely with transportation department to create better departmental communication flow
 Developed day shift letdown program to increase overall warehouse thruput
 
Transportation Supervisor (1996 to 1997): Responsible for overseeing all transportation activities, with strong emphasis on morning dispatch. Ensured the seamless, on-time departures of all delivery drivers. Developed strong communication system with routers to enhance routing and improve customer satisfaction.
 
 Developed methods to reduce driver overtime percentage
 Operated as focal point for communication with sales and customer service
 
Truck Driver (1986 to 1996): Delivered groceries to customers in the Greater Metro New York area, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
 
 CDL License, Class A, DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA trained
 Proficient on forklift, floor jack, and other powered and non-powered equipment
 

UTILITY CHEMICAL COMPANY, Paterson, NJ
Shipping Clerk (1977-1986)
 
WEARBEST, INC, East Rutherford, NJ
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator (1975-1977)
 
EDUCATION
 
Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ (1998 to 1999)
Major: Human Resources/Personnel
 
COMPUTERS
 
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus, RoadNet Routing System, and Cadec On-Board Systems and Applications