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Proven performer with start-up and Fortune 100 experience. Unique blend of purchasing, managerial and operational expertise with advanced skills in strategic planning, international negotiations, product development and resource allocation. Candid and credible advisor in reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening existing operations while strategically planning and directing complex multi-million-dollar divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions that enhance the bottom-line. Recognized as an esteemed leader with a distinguished ability to make high-stake decisions and overcome complex challenges to meet short and long-term goals.

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Skills	RAFIQ HASSAN 10468 Sunstream Lane ● Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 827-2618 ● rafcoach@yahoo.com OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE Facilities Management ■ Distribution/Logistics Operations ■ Project Management ■ Supply Chain Proven performer with start-up and Fortune 100 experience. Unique blend of purchasing, managerial and operational expertise with advanced skills in strategic planning, international negotiations, product development and resource allocation. Candid and credible advisor in reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening existing operations while strategically planning and directing complex multi-million-dollar divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions that enhance the bottom-line. Recognized as an esteemed leader with a distinguished ability to make high-stake decisions and overcome complex challenges to meet short and long-term goals. CORE COMPETENCIES: Multi-Site Integration & Operations Leadership Team Recruitment & Leadership Quality Assurance Control/Standards P & L/Budgeting (Capital & Operating) Pricing, Outsourcing & Supplier Relations Organizational Design & Infrastructures Regulatory Compliance Management Logistics & Distribution Supply Chain Management & Logistics Program Development Lean/JIT/Demand Flow Technology Risk Assessment & Analysis SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Operations Management "C-Level" executive accountable for meeting key performance directives surrounding field operations, sourcing, purchasing, pricing, distribution, inventory, growth, and compliance. Lead strategic planning initiatives to restructure operational indexes and deliver market-driven head count reductions. Identify and define systematic business approaches and performance metrics to achieve continuous improvement and best practice standards. Recruit, hire, and lead 250 cross-divisional team members. • Boosted turn and cash flow by implementing location inventory accountability measures. • Improved working capital after negotiating new contractual terms with vendors. • Enhanced gross margin 2.5% through pricing analytics and the implementation of customized software. • Raised cost margins after introducing globally-sourced private label product lines. • Generated first-year profits for new locations by designing a new branch development process to guide the site selection and build-out of each facility. • Reduced inventory and improved customer service fill rates after nationalizing distribution center. Facilities Management Expertise in planning and strategizing to ensure efficient management of multi-facilities. Managed, maintained and supported the reliability of systems, equipments, properties and assets within each facility. Managed contracts, contractors, and procurement functions and provided support for the facility’s budget. Directed all activities relating to contracted facility services, including but not limited to technical reviews, materials, equipments and product requisitions. • Maintained and operated the facilities including plant, equipment. • Managed resources including budget, staff, contractors, consultants and finances. • Oversaw development/monitoring of facilities maintenance programs. • Assisted and managed contractors in completing assigned projects. • Analyzed and studied alternative options available to enhance cost-saving measures. • Estimated costs of equipments and machinery required for completion of projects. • Researched areas of development in projects in accordance with established objectives. • Introduced changes to existing projects without interrupting the ongoing process, to increase output and reduce operating costs. Distributions/Logistics Management Experience with successfully managing all aspects of multiple distribution centers including implementing automated distribution systems; selecting, managing and training staff; developing and managing departmental budgets; establishing and monitoring productivity goals; and leading cross-functional teams on key projects. Responsible for designing the layout, organizational processes, and procedures for large distribution facilities. • Established an environmentally-friendly distribution center and provided innovative solutions to create eco-friendly designs of products. • Developed operating budget for Distribution Centers based on detailed forecasts and managed facility to operate effectively within the operating budget. • Reduced expenses by more than $1.5 million, a 30% reduction, over a 1-year period while maintaining productivity levels, service quality, and inventory accuracy. • Responsible for managing all aspects of operations for a 270,000 SF distribution center with a 94-person staff and a $3.4 million budget. • Processed 8 million units annually while managing 5,700 SKUs to supply appropriate product to over 500 different locations during off-peak times and 750 locations during peak times. Supply Chain Management Operated as Senior Staff Consultant with a lead role in strategic planning, project implementation, and execution for optimization of distribution network. Collaborated across the organization in implementation of the distribution network; charged with reduction of fixed cost facilities to a variable cost model, which included 3PL-managed facilities. • Managed project implementation, action items, and milestones in collaboration with logistics, operations, systems, HR, and labor relations teams. • Designed new packaging to exacting customer specifications. • Developed standardized operating practices and procedures, including detailed accepted quality level (AQL) documentation. • Successfully led a cross-functional team of IT staff and functional managers through the integration of EDI and POS transaction operations into SAP. • Developed a profitable cost center by redefining supply chain practices. • Eliminated quality issues via designs, manufacturing processes and supplier improvements. • Created an inventory management tool that aided in stock-level management between retail and Web stores. RELATED EXPERIENCE • Pet Lounge Studios, West Palm Beach, FL 2010 – Current • Trubamboo, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL 2007 – 2010 • Suncoast Marketing, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 2004 – 2007 • Rexall Sundown Inc., Boca Raton, FL 2001 – 2003 • Awisco International, Fort Lauderdale, FL 1990 – 2001 • R.J. Nabisco/Royal Beechnut, Durban, S. Africa 1983 - 1989 EDUCATION BACHELORS of Commerce, Business Management, University of Durban Westville, South Africa COMPUTER SKILLS • Word • Visio • PowerPoint • Excel • E-Quantum
Diplomas	BACHELORS of Commerce, Business Management, University of Durban Westville, South Africa COMPUTER SKILLS
Language(s) spoken	English - Mother tongue
Experience	Graduate
Working time	Full time

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Phone number	561-827-2618


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