Said Yamin has over 20 years of experience in supply chain consulting and operations management, having held senior roles at companies like 99 Cents Only Stores where he improved logistics networks and distribution centers. He specializes in analyzing and optimizing supply chains for retailers and startups. Yamin has extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, transportation management, and network optimization tools.

1. SA I D Y A M I N
10525 Tennessee Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90064
(310) 892-4548
saidyamin@yahoo.com
S U M M A R Y
A results-driven and focused operations consultant and director with extensive experience in building and
leading supply chain operations teams to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner to minimize costs and
maximize profits. Possesses the ability to analyze, interpret, and develop complex and sophisticated,
situation-specific supply chain operational flows, implement methodologies, and provide solutions for
large-scale, multi-channel retail outlets, with over 10 years specializing in perishable, grocery and general
merchandise. Proven track record in logistics network analysis utilizing network optimization tools
(LLamasoft and ILOG LogicNet Plus XE), maximizing productivity through mechanization optimization,
automation, labor management, work measurement, seasonal and promotional planning, performance
analysis, engineered standards, and best practice definitions. Designs work and information flow to
maximize throughput, with ergonomics and safety in mind. Extensive knowledge and experience in
negotiation with 3rd
Party Logistics (3PL) to provide necessary logistics support including storage,
transportation and distribution.
E X P E R I E N C E
Los Angeles, California
Supply Chain Consultant, 2015- present
Consult on all stages and aspects of Supply Chain Strategy and Design, for new and existing companies looking to build
or improve their Logistics and Operations Systems, taking into consideration a rapidly evolving commerce atmosphere and
customer expectations, without having to entirely re-invent the wheel. Past projects include:
• new startups looking to design effect Supply Chain Systems to maximize profit and avoid excessive/ unnessary
costs
• online food delivery company specializing in both prepared ingredients to be cooked by clients at home and
completely cooked ready-to-eat retail and home deliveries
• Consulting potential investors in evaluating and analyzing acquition of, or developing new, deep discount retail
stores (dollar stores) in logistics and distribution aspects
99 CENTS ONLY STORES, Commerce, California
Senior Director, Supply Chain Strategy Design, 2008-2015
Managed industrial engineering and continuous improvement departments, overseeing 2,000,000 square feet of
warehouse and distribution in two states and 385 stores across five states. Led projects to improve all aspects of
company’s supply chain logistics operations, including strategic distribution network. Directed development and
implementation of domestic/international inbound and outbound transportation model. Developed strategic initiatives
and created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to communicate, implement, and administer initiatives.
Defined, designed, executed, and monitored key performance indicators (KPI) to increase each facility’s efficiencies,
productivity, and associates’ job satisfaction. Led and executed key projects, including facility design, warehouse
management system (WMS), transportation management system (TMS), and voice picking application design and
implementation. Directed logistics network analysis project, utilizing network-modeling software. Executed logistics
studies involving distribution costs, transit time, shipping patterns, carriers’ performance, as well as other variables to
design and implement distribution network.
• Projects included:
o Performed logistics network analysis to evaluate opening distribution center (DC) in Northern California,
servicing Northern California and future Northern Pacific states.
o Managed design and implementation of $5,000,000, 120,000-square-foot, three-temperature (produce, deli,
and freezer) DC in Commerce, California, including complete building/storage equipment (rack) redesign,
new WMS/voice picking applications design and implementation, and associates retraining of material
handling equipment. Increased throughput 7% within first year.

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o Directed successful implementation of HighJump WMS and replacement of Voxware voice picking system
with Vocollect voice picking system in all three DCs in Katy, Texas and Commerce, California.
Director, Supply Chain Strategy Design, 2005-2008
Oversaw California campuses’ continuous improvement. Managed design, development, and multi-phase implementation
of 800,000-square-foot storage system, including pick tunnel, pallet flow, and drive-in racks, which resulted in 20%
increase in picking in several areas. Reduced scrap and damage. Developed back hall program to bring consumable
materials (pallets, cradles, plastics, corrugated cardboard) back to DC.
• Projects included:
o Brought 73,000-square-foot freezer-cooler building online to introduce produce, deli, and frozen food to
existing ambient SKUs.
o Expanded Commerce, California campus capacity to satisfy growth and SKU proliferation.
o Developed and created daily production dashboard to report critical KPIs to enable DC, transportation, and
allocation to plan adequate resources to satisfy stores’ demand and logistics requirements. Developed SKU-
level inventory model (weeks of supply).
TOMPKINS INTERNATIONAL, Irvine, California
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Management, 1999-2005
Directed supply chain consultant teams. Utilized written and verbal communication and people skills. Designed order
fulfillment processes, inventory management, and productivity optimization. Designed Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
for Fortune 500 retail apparel DCs, including Anne Taylor, GAP/Old Navy, and Nordstrom. Streamlined product flow
through process. Managed hardware and software designs to both modify existing programs and build new systems from
the ground up, based on client’s specific needs.
• Projects included:
o Completed large-scale DC design and implementation for federal government General Services
Administration (GSA), entailing definition, design, and support of operation flows, inbound/outbound
logistics, WMS, and TMS.
o E-Stamp, Emeryville, California: Developed software specifications and business plan for new web-based
retail from ground up.
o Quick.com, Vancouver, Canada: Launched online grocery delivery, including web as well as DC design and
implementation.
o Figi Giftware, San Diego, California: Managed project, including defining, designing, and implementing
radio frequency (RF) data collection and SOP definition.
o Kevco Inc., Elkhart, Indiana: Managed team of consultants and logistics engineers to consolidate 13
existing warehouses into one DC for building materials, including logistics network analysis, site selection,
and facility design. Defined and designed operation flows as well as inbound and outbound freight
scheduling.
A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
EQUINOX INDUSTRIES, INC., North Hollywood, California, Senior Consultant. Served in design and implementation of
multimillion-dollar automated WMS, radio frequency (RF) systems with application-functional requirements, computer-
aided catalog and online sales, direct sales as well as customer service call centers. Oversaw projects, such as Liz
Claiborne DC at North Bergen, New Jersey, with $2,000,000 modification to existing facilities to optimize annual profits
through online and catalog sales; and Liz Claiborne DC at Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, with $4,000,000 addition to existing
facilities.
Senior Project Manager. Managed entire lifecycle of supply chain automation for Fortune 500 apparel and chain stores.
Directed projects, including Sears Fashion Centers in Garland, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia; Gottschalks Department
Stores in Madera, California; J.Crew Catalog Distribution Centers in Ashville, North Carolina; Mikasa Distribution Centers
in Carson, California ‒ Secaucus, New Jersey ‒ and Charleston, South Carolina; and Pacific Sunwear, Anne Taylor, Target
(Australia), and Miss Etam (Netherlands).
Project Manager. Served as member of project management team. Researched and evaluated individual DCs for large
retail stores and manufacturers. Provided operation and automation guidelines. Evaluated, analyzed, and determined
communication and connectivity requirements for large and multiple-operating-system environments. Offered hardware

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and software solutions. Managed implementation and installation of local area and internetwork wireless and RF
systems.
E D U C A T I O N
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Houston, Texas
B.S., Industrial Technology
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S
WMS, TMS, LMS, and MS Products (Office: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Logistics Network Optimization Software
(LLamasoft and ILOG LogicNet Plus XE) and MRP/ ERP software