ANTIONETTE ALVAREZ

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Career Profile Highly motivated supply chain manager, with 10 years of logistics
, manufacturing and distribution experience. Recognized for exceptional communic
ation skills, business innovation and consistently producing outstanding results
.
Professional Experience
KANAN FASHION INC, Oakbrook, IL
05/2003 - 12/2009 Logistics Manager / Inventory Supply Chain Analyst
$133 Million sales volume, 3 National retailers, 2 Specialty retailers
Develop strategic financial plans - logistics, manufacturing and fabric to maxim
ize company's profits.
Negotiate transportation contracts with Domestic and Foreign suppliers. YTD Save
d $90K
Reduced inbound transportation lead times by 8 days for entire business.
Reduced pipe line inventory by 25% ($4.9 mil). Yearly DC expenses reduced by $43
8K a year.
Increased stores in stock levels for 3 accounts by 8.8%, while reducing stock le
vels in our DC by 33%.
Maximized carton pack configurations for accounts. Box count reduction of 18%.
Developed production strategy that reduced air freight by 88% to LY, $1.2mil.
Effectively manage and develop the career path for 2 direct reports.
Purchased raw material (fabric) and trims in conjunction with retailers forecast
s and companys production schedule

REVERE MILLS INC, Niles, IL

06/1999 - 05/2003 Import Manager
$90 million sales volume, 20 major accounts, 5 local
Collaborated with over seas partners to improve packing, shipping and quality go
als.
Accountable for international banking, focused on CLC's wire transfers and colle
ctions.
Achieved the 20% margin goals set for all inbound containers on a consistent bas
is. 300 yearly containers
Collaborated with account managers to maximize container loads. 100 container re
duction.
Consolidated, planned and directed flow of $7m dollars in ocean freight for mult
iple key accounts.
Ensured all EDI transaction sets flowed through our system by collaborating with
support teams.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LTD, Bensenville, IL

05/1998 - 05/1999 International Import Coordinator
Tracked and monitored all containers for quality, cost and efficiency of the mov
ement
Analyzed and reported on activities, trends, and laws relating to import activit
ies to ensure company was compliant with U.S. Customs requirements.
Prepared all documentation for shipping, routing, and customs clearance

Skills: Proficient in following: excel, word and access

Education: Currently Attending
University of Phoenix - Major in Supply Chain Management
Address: 410 Persimmon Lane, Bartlett, IL 60103 Tel: 224-532-6869
Email address: antionette.alvarez73@yahoo.com