Logistics management professional offering in-depth experience in developing and applying logistics engineering techniques and methodologies to solve problems from the customer to wholesale levels. Dynamic leader with in-depth experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation skills, which are easily transferable to a variety of industries. Adept at assessing client needs, as well as defining requisite resources. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization.

1. FEKADU AMBISSA
38 Macland Mill Ct
Dallas, GA 30157
Phone # 952-454-0177
Ambissa@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Logistics management professional offering in-depth experience in developing and applying
logistics engineering techniques and methodologies to solve problems from the customer to
wholesale levels. Dynamic leader with in-depth experience in strategic planning and tactical
implementation skills, which are easily transferable to a variety of industries. Adept at
assessing client needs, as well as defining requisite resources. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills at all levels of the organization.
Summary of Skills:
 Strong experience of handling logistics functions of manufacturing settings
 Outstanding analytical abilities, task prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills
 Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite, and database applications with good
typing skills
 Excellent financial acumen, problem solver, and manager
 Ability to work together to multiple departments
 Superior quantitative and logistics skills
Work Experience:
Logistics Analyst
Priority Courier Experts, Vadnais Heights, MN
October 2006 - Present
 Assessing business needs, designing, and executing strategic transportation and
logistics initiatives Performed monthly review on logistic functions and prepared
reports
 Scheduled and coordinated local materials delivery by coordinating with the logistics
team
 Monitored shipments and material receiving schedules and provided timely reports
 Researched logistics technology and improved logistics processes
 Provided recommendations on business and management processes
 Devised strategies and contributed in cost saving and improvising product flow
 Scheduling and coordinating with local vendors, suppliers, and transport carriers
 Monitoring and maintaining inventory, daily production, workflow, and distribution
 Analyzing every single stage of product life cycle and recommending changes
 Handling inventory-related issues and cutting down unnecessary processes
 Taking initiatives in quality and continuous improvement processes
 Providing effective logistics support to current and other projects in pipeline
 Performed monthly review on logistic functions and prepared reports

2. Manufacturing Engineer
ADC Telecommunications, Vadnais Heights - Minnesota
02/1999 - 12/2005
 Responsible for controlling the semiconductor laser diode test department in a class
1000 clean room, and for reviewing and planning test requirements with senior
management, on a daily basis.
 Upgraded prototype test equipment to improve measurement accuracy and reliability
for high-volume manufacturing, including a redesign of the fixtures and electrical
contacts.
 Developed documentation for on-site calibration of OEM equipment, including Agilent
HP, and Newport test and measurement equipment resulting in significant cost
savings
 Investigated and implemented methods for improving product yield and test platform
efficiency, attending product improvement meetings with groups of engineers and
managers.
 Maintained trend and SPC charts to track system repeatability and reliability.
 Created and updated ISO process, calibration and maintenance documentation that
successfully passed several external and internal audits.
 Trained new employees within the department on system operation and
maintenance.
 Worked closely with managers and engineers to develop and troubleshoot new
semiconductor laser diode test equipment. Performed initial setup and
documentation of the equipment and processes.
 Arranged pre-qualification and registration of brands and products of the
organization with government, semi government, and consultancy firms to establish
business relations. Completed many prequalification works.
Manufacturing Test Engineer,
Guidant Corporations, Saint Paul - Minnesota,
11/1991 - 01/1999
 Provided technical support to equipment development and production groups by
ensuring that reliable, safe and efficient equipment and software is developed and
installed in a timely manner.
 Assisted in process development of core technologies used in the manufacture of
value added components and sub-assemblies.
 Completed process feasibility, characterization, qualification, and validation activities
including plans, builds, testing, evaluation and reports.
 Analyzed situations or data to identify issues and trends; collection, compilation,
measurement, organization and recording of data.
 Provided input to engineering, qualifications and validation studies and reports,
developed and revised documents and procedures and maintenance of a lab
notebook.
 Provided technical support to manufacturing employees, troubleshoot, problem
solving, and performed root cause analysis to assure proper action is identified.
 Set up and execute designed experiments. Record findings, analyze data, and report
results.

3.  Assisted in developing and implementing support/service procedures for new and
existing products.
 Proficient in using standard and custom computer systems for manufacturing WIP
and inventory tracking.
 Adept at handling devices under high-power microscopes, and certified in ESD safety
protocol.
 Supervised and lead entire departments including up to 30 production employees.
Education
 Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Andrews University, Berrien
Springs, Michigan
 MBA in Supply Chain Management, University of Phoenix, Arizona
Computer Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint and
Internet Explorer. Well versed in various types of operating system like UNIX, Linux,
Windows Vista and Windows NT/XP.