HAROLD BARBOZA

Phone: (954) 805-9819

Email: barboza.harold@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/haroldbarboza/

Weston, Florida 33332

SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE
Corporate Strategy, Logistics, Supply Chain Development and Implementation
Dynamic supply chain business executive and strategist with a proven track record of effective leadership and turnaround of profitability and growth with demonstrable P&L and balance statement improvements. Objective and
progressive with dynamic leadership and business acumen to produce extraordinary results. Consistent record of
delivering extraordinary results in growth, revenue, operational performance, inventory control, metrics
management and profitability by systematically identifying strategic goals, developing effective operating plans and
employing an aggressive, disciplined approach to execute those plans. Leads teams by clearly defining objectives,
establishing key metrics for success and consistently mentoring, following-up and rewarding excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE

Global Business & Operations
Turnaround Leadership
Leadership
Continuous Improvement
In-Depth Knowledge of Third
Organized, Strategic
Party Logistics and Global
Planning
Supply Chain Management
Excellent Communication &
Effective Presenter, Negotiator,
Rapport With Clients,
Closer
Management and Staff
New Business Model Definition
Leader, Motivator
Growth Strategy Development
Top Performer in Complex
and Disciplined Execution
Operations

High Integrity,
Dedication, Loyalty
Effective Team
Builder, Manager,
Trainer and Mentor
Sound Analyst,
Problem-Solving
Initiative
Cost Analysis,
Reduction & Control

CAREER PROGRESSION
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

12/2003- 11/2014

(Leading provider of global supply chain services operating in 443 branches in 157 countries around the world.)
Vice-President of Contract Logistics & Consulting for the Americas Region
Doral, FL
Overview: Changed from General Manager to Regional Management position to lead Hellmann third party logistics
and supply chain consulting product in the Americas across 21 distribution centers in Canada, United States, Mexico
and Chile and freight stations with 224+ staff and warehouses (2,160,000 sq. ft.) including sales/marketing and
operations.
Initially focused on stabilizing third party logistics product within Hellmann USA. Installed leadership team,
including sales, engineering and information technology professionals. Developed core business processes and
management systems. Created new enterprise strategy to drive growth and profitability through organic growth,
operational excellence and margin improvement initiatives.
Grow Enterprise:

Spearheaded the team that made the case to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Inc. to
outsource logistics activities related to provisioning 27 vessels around the world,
resulting in a multi-year services agreement. Services include the receiving and
shipping of over 60,000 lines per month of provisions, marine parts, stock items, as well
as import/export customs brokerage services worldwide.
Championed the supply chain consulting, sales effort, contract negotiation, project
management and implementation of HWLs largest 3PL distribution center globally for
WestPoint Home in Wagram, NC receiving 3,500,000 cases per year and shipping
4,000,000 cases per year. Delivered the project on time and within contract and
profitability expectations, making transition invisible to the customers clients.

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Margin Improvement:

Developed marketing plan and lead business development efforts increasing the 3PL
customers revenue base from $6 million per year to over $100 million per year
(warehouse + transportation).

Turned around 3PL business from unprofitable to a profitable, fastest growing product
for HWL USA.
Created pricing tools and policies for evaluation of current and potential 3PL clients.
Developed and implemented strategic warehouse and distribution plans to
accommodate safety, corporate, quality, efficiency and profitability goals.
Identified unprofitable business accounts and analyzed, proposed, renegotiated
favorable contract terms increasing profitability to acceptable levels.

Operational Excellence:

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Department Head responsible for the strategy, organization, coordination and further
development of all Contract Logistics and Consulting activities within the Americas
Identified target clients, market developments, competitor analyses in close cooperation
and support with the country for a $25,000,000 plus sales funnel
Lead the implementation of large new clients in close cooperation with the country
organization and operations.
Implemented and rolled-out the standard tools in the field of KPI management,
planning, invoicing, ABC analyses etc.
Analyses of deviations (financial, quality and quantity) and feedback in the Product
Processes / Product Matrix, the country organization and operations and the country
sales organization
Established operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments,
handling and disposition of goods and maintenance of warehouse inventory.
Allocated and managed staff resources and succession planning across a network of
warehouses to changing needs.

Kuehne & Nagel of Switzerland

12/2000-12/2003

(A global leader in Global Third Party Logistics.)

Distribution Center Manager
Miami, FL
Overview: Changed from a tactical/operational role to a leadership role with P&L, hire responsibilities as General
Manager for one of Kuehne & Nagels largest distribution centers in the United States. Leader for Warehouse and
Distribution operations with 110+ staff, offices and warehouses (360,000 sq. ft.).
Grow Enterprise:

Managed Walgreens (280 stores) South Florida distribution - 1.8 million cases/year &
2001 Christmas distribution, receiving/shipping 90,000 cases with 25 additional staff.
Conducted apparel distribution for Brazilian bathware manufacturer TEKA, shipped to
major retailers in the U.S.
Managed the consolidation/deconsolidation services for seasonal overflow inventory for
ABC Distributing, total of 729 containers within a 50 day span.
Modified building & opened second 200,000 SF warehouse with inventory control, safety
systems.
Handle all South American/Caribbean distribution and reverse logistics for Nortel
Networks - $297 million
revenue shipped in 2001 and 6500+ shipments in Latin America.

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Operational Excellence:

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Evaluated/reorganized operations with improved efficiency & staff reduction of 17%

from 133 to 110 full time equivalents.
Raised the Center to become the Top Profitable Distribution Center in the U.S in 2001.
Upon acquisition by K & N, largest NVOCC & 3rd Largest Air Freight in the world,
visited centers in Germany, France & Belgium, as a member of an Operational Task
Force to study, evaluate & recommend changes to improve operations & profit.
Recommended changes creating operational savings in 3 countries of $1.08 million.
Implemented ISO-9002. Implementation of Quality System Service Industry.

United Parcel Service

8/1987-12/2000

(Worlds largest package delivery company.)

International Account Executive
Miami, FL
Overview: Started with UPS as a Hub Operations Loader and rose to a management role within the organization
over a span of 13 years.
Management and Leadership Successes:
International Account Executive, Miami, FL (5/97-12/00):
Conducted research on major corporations with local offices needing domestic &
international package transportation in order to create a realistic sales funnel with
prospective strategic clients.
Reviewed company data, identify needs, made contacts/appointments, prepared
& delivered presentations on distribution advantages, negotiated and closed on terms.
Prospected and called on new business & gained 88 new international accounts with
activity with the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Europe.
Surpassed sales goals by 20%, developing annual revenues of $2 million from
international customers, and increased existing domestic business 15% and added new
domestic business of $.5 million.
Consistent Top Performer in International Business Development in South Florida.
Supervisor, Operations, Hialeah, FL (4/93-5/97):
In charge of loading, unloading, sorting & processing of packages from 30 inbound &
160 outbound bays.
Directed 120 employees, handling an average of 120,000 packages/night of
international, air and overland shipments as well as small-sort items (letters/parcels).
Received Commendation for Maximizing Building Utility; became the First Supervisor
in South Florida to achieve maximum use of building capacity.
Developed 500+ employees to progressive positions & 35+ to management positions.
Organized staff training & development, with on-going training of new employees.
In charge of staff hiring, training, evaluation, OJT, retraining, accountability, discipline.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL (1994-98)
B.B.A. - Marketing & International Business, 12/98.
LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish

AFFILIATIONS

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

President of the South Florida Round Table for CSCMP, 2007-2008.