nicholas bruno

* Plan and analyze daily distribution routes to in order to reduce overall hub cost * Utilizes S.A.P. to plan optimal routes based on current system parameters * Use of other software metrics, (Telelogis, Access, Excel), to determine if each route was the most cost effective, and how to reach such benchmarks * Analyze previous routes to determine the best course of action for further improvement based on such variables as: Distance, Doc Times, Driver Times, Vehicle Types, etc... * Coordinate with Distribution Management on a frequent basis to identify key areas of operational improvement, resulting in a more efficient hub output and general customer satisfaction * Working with various departments, i.e. Sales, Merchandising, and Distribution to better understand needs and implement any necessary and feasible changes based on individual feedback

* Forecasting monthly financials with project executives, financial service mangers, and financial leads. * Generated and constructed financial bridging files for month and quarter end closes. * Created and modified monthly invoices to be delivered to contract/customer for billing purposes. * Calculated A/R – late payment fees based upon the terms and conditions of the contract to be invoiced. * Performed backlog reduction on a monthly and quarterly basis for financial reporting. * Reconciled monthly revenue for project executive and financial service manger review. * Extensive experience in large cost/expense reduction efforts. * Experience working independently within a global team under aggressive time and delivery constraints with extensive travel. * Obtained extensive knowledge of financial user based systems, Essbase, Hyperion, DB2, Brio * Ledger, BDW, VM Systems – DOS Based.

* Provide Planning for Consumer Goods for U.S. based manufacturing plant. * Coordinate with Sales, Scheduling and Customer Service to determine and fulfill Consumer Goods needs for large tier customers, i.e. Target, Walmart, Bed, Bath and Beyond. * Review planning procedures for process improvement in an effort to create more efficient methods for product needs assessment. * Reporting planning data, i.e. inventory on hand,and forecasted needs to the VP of Supply Chain, CFO, and CEO several times a week to identify any customer stock anomalies. * Maintaining and supervising the Priority Repack Excel spreadsheet, this file aides the factory in determining the urgency of orders to be shipped. * Leading weekly meetings with Sales and Customer Service to coordinate needs for each customer and identify missed requests. * Refined Excel driven files to better identify Consumer Good account needs. * Interaction with multiple factory departments, (Scheduling), and senior management on a daily basis in order to maintain consistent stock levels.