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Kwame White
Trade Compliance and International Transportation Sr Specialist, JCPenney
Location: Plano , TX United States
Joined: Jan 4th, 2019

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North Carolina A&T State University class of 2005

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with JCPenney as Trade Compliance and International Transportation Sr Specialist
I have years of experience working in the Transportation industry.

Trade Compliance and International Transportation Sr Specialist | JCPenney
From August 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Spearheaded international operations and trade compliance duty savings programs. Achieved $65M reduction in import transportation expenses and managed 250 private brand suppliers.

Global Flow Optimization Sr Specialist | JCPenney
From February 2015 to August 2017 • 2 year(s)
Developed and led cross-functional teams for supply chain solutions optimizing merchandise flow. Managed operations for 12 warehouse and distribution centers.

Warehouse Area Manager | JCPenney
From September 2013 to February 2015 • 2 year(s)
Managed 4 departments with 100+ associates at 1.2M sqft logistics center. Used Lean Six Sigma tools to implement process improvements and increased production by 22%.

Effective Communications & Human Relations Skills Coach | Dale Carnegie
From May 2014 to December 2014 • 0 year(s)
Coached CEOs, VPs, and business leaders on building relationships and effective communication using Dale Carnegie Principles. Enhanced knowledge of senior-level managers on building engaging teams.

International Transportation Sr Specialist | JCPenney
From May 2011 to September 2013 • 2 year(s)
Responsible for movement of merchandise from international origins to US distribution network. Negotiated contracts saving $1.3M and managed cargo from Southeast Asia and Bangladesh.

Global Flow Management Support Team Sr Specialist | JCPenney
From May 2010 to May 2011 • 1 year(s)
Led team of 14 responsible for optimizing global supply chain and managing warehouse/transportation for 12 fulfillment centers. Increased on-time performance from 72% to 96%.

Regional Transportation Specialist | JCPenney
From May 2009 to May 2010 • 1 year(s)
Responsible for all transportation in Eastern US region. Led transition from 33 3PL companies to 1 carrier and reduced empty haul miles by 20%.

Inventory Control Supervisor | JCPenney
From June 2007 to May 2009 • 2 year(s)
Selected for startup leadership team for 425,000 sqft distribution center. Hired and trained 80 hourly and management staff while managing inventory and operations.

Operations Supervisor | JCPenney
From August 2006 to June 2007 • 1 year(s)
Supervised staffing, production, and development for receiving, inventory, and shipping departments. Trained staff and developed training materials for distribution centers.

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