The document provides a summary of an individual's professional experience in supply chain and operations management. Over 25 years of experience includes roles as Vice President of Logistics, Operations, Inventory Management and IT with responsibilities such as purchasing, supply chain planning, distribution, warehousing, and customer service. Demonstrated success reducing costs and inventories through systems implementations.

1. GINO J. GIOMBETTI Cell 973-876-8149
46 Center Grove Road U519 Home 862-244-4285
Randolph, New Jersey 07869 Office 973-873-9368
Email: ginogiombetti1249@verizon.net
SUMMARY
Supply Chain/Consumer Products Executive with extensive management experience in
Supply Chain, Wholesale and Retail Operations, Systems Management and
Development, Customer Service and Order Fulfillment in Wholesale, Retail and
Manufacturing environments. Proficient in the development of systems oriented
solutions to supply chain and inventory control problems. Extensive experience in
managing large (SAP) and midrange (VAI 2000) ERP systems and Data Inquiry and
Management Processes(SQL/NGS) . Experienced working in turnaround and integration
environments. Skilled problem solver and team builder who knows how to control costs
and bring projects to successful completion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Randa Luggage, Bloomfield, New Jersey 2007-Present
Vice President Logistics and Planning
Executive Responsibility for all Purchasing, Supply Chain/Inventory Planning and
Customer Service Operations for the Luggage Division of Randa Accessories
Badanco Enterprises, Totowa, New Jersey 2005- 2007
Vice President Operations
Responsible for all Supply Chain and Customer Order Fulfillment activity for a
wholesale distributor of brand name high fashion luggage. Executive responsibility for all
Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Information Technology operations.
Duane Reade, Inc., New York, New York 2003-2005
VP Inventory and Merchandise Control
Responsible for all purchasing and product replenishment activities including
merchandise planning and distribution for a high volume urban drug store chain. Primary
vendor relations contact for all logistical and supply chain interactions with the supplier
and manufacturer community, including purchasing, transportation and physical
distribution.
Directed major distribution center workflow changes which resulted in inventory savings
of over $20 million and productivity gains and labor savings throughout the supply chain
estimated at $5 million in expense reduction.

2. The Florsheim Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 2000-2002
Vice President Supply Chain / Operations / IT
Chief Supply Chain and Chief Information Officer
Executive responsibility for Operations, Logistics and Information Technology. Managed
all logistical, supply chain and inventory management functions of the company
including production, manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing, distribution, warehousing,
product planning and forecasting, customer service and order fulfillment.
• Represented the company as its primary logistical and operational contact for its
wholesale customer base of over 5000 accounts with responsibility for improving service
and providing accurate, complete, on time order fulfillment.
• Reduced Finished Goods Inventories and Improved Shipping Service Levels to
Wholesale Customers to +95%
• Reorganized the company’s wholesale distribution, purchasing, international
sourcing and production environments
• Reduced operating expenses in Logistics and Information Systems areas and
improved operating efficiencies in warehousing and distribution.
Levitz Furniture, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida 1997- 2000
Senior Director, Merchandise and Inventory Planning
Created and installed logistical, merchandise and inventory planning systems for a
national furniture retailer of moderate priced home furnishings. Reorganized and
modernized Logistics and Supply Chain Operations reducing a network of 41 distribution
centers to 21 resulting in inventory and working capital savings of $40 million.
• Developed and installed a model stock / automated replenishment process to
control purchases and achieve sales plan, reducing by one third the number of personnel
previously required to replenish distribution centers.
• Installed new forecasting and replenishment system (Logility Supply Chain
Solutions) further reducing inventories and required working capital by $12 million.
Rickel Home Center So. Plainfield, NJ 1973 - 1997
Vice President Operational Merchandising 1994 - 1997
Responsible for merchandise presentation/planogramming, inventory control and
merchandising administration, including daily operations of merchandising division, ad
control and product replenishment.
Planned and implemented the development of a new Home Furnishings prototype/Third
Generation store development.
• Planned, directed and completed the remerchandising and renovation of 60 former
Channel Home Center stores within a six-month time frame.

3. • Managed the Merchandising Systems integration of Channel and Rickel,
including all logistical and merchandise replenishment functions saving $20 million in
duplicate costs/expenses.
Vice President Store Planning and Development 1992 - 1994
Responsible for upgrading and modernization of Rickel chain in anticipation of sale to
investors.
• Developed, designed and implemented a redefined repair and redecorate
prototype store model. Directed the execution of a complete renovation and
remerchandising program for 24 Home Centers. Sales increases ranged from 10% to
35% in refurbished and remerchandised stores.
Vice President Merchandising Administration 1990 - 1992
Responsible for the development and implementation of technologically enhanced
ordering and merchandising systems.
• Directed the development of a computer assisted ordering program for stores and
distribution centers. Resulted in labor savings of $50,000 per store and reduced out of
stocks.
• Developed and implemented presentation and planogramming systems and
processes to quantifiably justify space allocation of merchandise and inventory
investment.
Director of Stores, Atlantic Region 1989 - 1990
Directed all Retail Operations with full P&L responsibility for all Atlantic Region Stores.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Director, Store Support Services 1986 - 1989
Managed store operations administration, policy and procedures development including
store systems support and development.
EDUCATION
St. Peters College
BA History/Classical Studies
Fordham University