Walter Campagna has over 20 years of experience in inventory control, distribution, warehousing, customer service, and loss prevention. He has supervised over 50 employees and implemented initiatives to improve efficiency. He is proficient in inventory management systems and technologies and has expertise in areas like customer relations, staff training, and distribution management.

1. WALTER E. CAMPAGNA
8 South Street • Mahwah, NJ 07430
wcampagn@aol.com • 201-529-1296 (h)
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SUMMARY:
Over twenty years of diversified experience in Inventory control, Supervising & Managing: Distribution,
Warehousing, Customer Service, and Loss Prevention. Worked with cutting edge technologies,
including EDI receiving, different bar code methodologies, and PKMS WMS system. Proficient with
Microsoft Office applications. Core competencies include: vendor compliance, monitored labor
standards, conducted performance appraisals and designed training plans, Developed and
implemented improvement initiatives resulting in greater efficiency. Supervised over 50 union
employees over the years.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• In-depth knowledge in Customer Relations, Vendor Compliance, Productivity Improvement,
Staff Training / Development, Distribution / Warehousing Management, Inventory Control,
Labor productivity, Equipment Methods, Equipment Utilization.
• Monitored completion of merchandise priorities: Ads, New Stores, Fed Ex & UPS Shipments,
and LTL/TL shipments.
• Have knowledge of the building blocks in any Enterprise Resource Planning WM/MM system.
I have a basic understanding of SAP (MM) and PKMS (WM)
• Experience in the many functionality of Warehouse Management: Wave Picking/Batch
Picking/Zone Picking, Cycle Counting, EDI, Advance Shipment Notification (ASN), Cross
Docking, and Integration with Automated Material Handling Equipment as pick-to-light,
carousels, Bar code scanner (RF), Voice-directed picking, and Full pallet picking.
• Worked close with Traffic Department and Foreign Department: solved import container
manifest and system discrepancies.
• Have supervised many employees of different ethnic origins non-union and union (UNITE).
EXPERIENCE:
ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Subsidiary of Source Interlink Companies (SORC),
3/2002 – 1/2009 Financial Credit/Field Retail Services/Warehouse/ Distribution/Loss
Prevention- Manager & Supervisor Coral Springs, FL
*Alliance Entertainment Corporation - Financial Credit Department, 2/2008 to 1/2009
Primary focuses:
• Monitoring Source Interlink Companies’ account receivables credit ratings.
Researching the accounts current financial position: Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash
Flow statement. Analyzing accounts total credit facility, borrowing base, outstanding letter of
Credit.
• Evaluating and summarizing the Top 50 Accounts using SEC filings and quarterly Earning
Calls, with the added responsibility of updating the corresponding financial spreadsheets
utilized interdepartmentally.
* Field & Training Supervisor Alliance Retail Services. Representative from 5/2006 to 2/2008
Provide vendor service to retail stores using both Alliance Entertainment distributed and non-
distributed products. Effectively monitored CD's, DVD's, video games and other related merchandise
using Plano grams setups. Customized reporting: sale tag compliance, order reporting, inventories,
and returns.

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*Assistant Manager of Operations Alliance Entertainment, for our largest account Barnes &
Noble distribution center, Dayton NJ, 5/2002 to 5/2006 - Oversaw shipping of thousands of DVD
and CD titles from customer distribution center to retail stores and company web site. Setup facility to
include inventory, production procedures, and item handling. Trained customer staff in EDI receiving,
bar coding, invoicing, shipping, and inventory control. Monitored and managed over 30 Barnes &
Noble employees. Also, managed Barnes & Noble Supervisors. Expertly utilized PKMS/Prime Mover
WMS system to move and store merchandise.
Key Achievements:
• Established successful new shipping operations including picking area, product
locations, and procedures for bar coding, ticketing, shipping, and returns.
• Increased efficiency by updating and improving product location methodology.
*Loss Prevention Manager Alliance Entertainment, 3/2002 - 5/2003
Managed and participated in loss investigations and building/supply projects at nationwide facilities.
Coordinated and supervised security and special events involving the relocation of Alliance
Entertainment independent record label from Uptown to Downtown New York City. Worked directly
for President, VP of Operations, and CFO on fact-finding, inventory, and merchandise projects.
Key Achievements:
• Involved in relocation of independent record label from Uptown to Downtown New York
City.
• Earned promotion to Assistant Operations Manager based on exceptional
performance.
K-MART CORPORATION, North Bergen, NJ
*K-MART CORPORATION Coordinator, North Bergen, NJ,
1/1992 - 5/2002
Senior Logistics and Administrator
Effectively controlled and maintained complete inventory in two distribution centers, including multiple
departments and Just-In-Time (JIT) overflow area, covering over 1 million sq. ft. Supervised and
trained employees in shipping, receiving, and packing in Union environment. Organized and directed
merchandise priorities for ads, new stores, Fed Ex, UPS, and LTL/TL shipments. Resolved
distribution control problems through close collaboration with Buyers, Planners, Quality Assurance,
and Analysis Department. Addressed import container manifest and system discrepancies with
Foreign Department. Led merchandise re-ticketing projects involving SKU coding and UPC tracking.
Key Achievements:
• Automated all merchandise locations by profiling warehouse using WMS mapping of
distribution centers and X/Y/Z coordinates for stock placement.
• Only Supervisor entrusted with special scanner to perform bar code verifications.

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*Additional Skills
Distribution/Warehouse Supervisor
Productively directed Shipping, Receiving, Returns, and processing departments. Trained and
supervised over 50 Union employees handling an average daily volume of 50,000 cartons. Accurately
maintained receiving records, manifests, bills of lading, and transfer documents. Key Achievements:
• Selected as member of committee to transition shipping system from batch to real-time
uploads.
• Promoted to Senior Logistics Coordinator and Administrator based on proven contributions
and outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Major: Business Marketing
Curriculum included: Finance, Accounting, Retail,
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Economics, Money & Banking, Business Statics
etc.
School: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Location: NJ