Barry Castrechino

Functioning as Site Manager at Distribution Center in Salalah, Oman with full authority to respond on contract performance and in-country responsibilities. Leading all aspects of Distribution entailing receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, quality control, transportation, cross-dock operations within an order fulfillment environment.

Role embraces the liabilities of ensuring compliance with all US regulations for safety and security of the facility to include, OSHA, EPA, NFPA and DoD requirements with a 0% OSHA recordable occurrence rate while establishing and managing training program for multi-national workforce.

Accountability includes daily Human resource needs of employees including staff replacements, hire and fire authority, training program development employee on boarding and termination, and basic life support while functioning as senior personnel in country for company.

Noteworthy Achievement:
✪ Outdid all client driven KPI’s with 99.97% accuracy
✪ Oversaw top tier cross dock operation with 100% Customer and Client Satisfactory Marks.

• Project Manager for $38 Million project.
• Selected to start up a new contracts and established procedures/standards for daily operations and support functions.
• Led complete buildout of multiple Distribution Centers to include consolidation customer operations and Inventory transfer for tight timeline for build out period.
• Set up DC operational design, Storage layout, MHE and MHS layouts, AutCads and operational flow.
• Directed and provided guidance for all Aspects within the distribution center to include operations, process designs continuous improvement programs, and value stream mapping on all aspects of daily operations.
• Developed multiple Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) For Operations, Safety, Security and Contractual requirements.
• Managed and Supervised P&L, Contract Negotiating and Contract Maintenance.
• Key stakeholder with overall management of Project and interpretation and implementation of Client requests and contract modifications.
• Presented weekly presentations and updates to Client of project progress of startup and DC build out.
• Utilized Client projections to analyze and complete DC build out with projected future growth abilities.
• Built out DC operations for a couple distribution centers with the largest just over 2 million square feet.
• Maintain clear communication with client and Corporate Headquarters
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• Saved company and client over $500K annually through successful initiatives, including supply and labor cost reductions, and Recycle/Reuse programs.
• Completed startup and build out under 90 day time line for multiple distribution centers.
• Maintained superior results for key processes, including on time delivery of key project startup milestones and keeping entire project on time and under budget producing a significant Savings to the Company.
• Received all excellent markings on the Customer Performance Assessment Review for distribution build outs..

• Key Project Leader for $1.8 Billion project.
• Set up multiple locations throughout Iraq for operational requirements for multiple client requirements.
• Directed and provided logistics/operational support for 12 operations sites, 100+ delivery sites, an average of 1800 + employees throughout Iraq
• Set up operational layout and convoy movement requirements in coordination with client to maximize movement of assets throughout Iraq for minimal idle time.
• Led and Developed wide variety of operations to include Transportation, Final Mile, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety and Security Management, Business Development, 3PL, Heavy Lift and Hazardous Materials Operations
• Provide guidance and support to military commands to ensure $1.3 million yearly in life support is provided to employees deployed in war zone for basic living needs within Iraq
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• Increased operational performance by 25% through streamlining processes designed to maximize resources for over 50 locations under various DoD and private company contracts.
• Reduced costs by 25% through successful negotiation of procurement and delivery materials through local resources, opposed to purchasing and delivering to expensive war zone.
• Saved over $1M in revenue through effective modification of maintenance practices resulting in minimal product losses across hub operations.
• Recovered $1M in replacement costs by revising SOP’s to effectively track and manage assets.

 Led and directed FMCG logistical operations for top 3 nationwide trucking fleet.
 Managed and trained 50+ Regional Route Truck Drivers.
 Ensured training and QHSE were delivered per corporate policies and Federal and State regulations.
 Resolved client issues and concerns quickly and effectively, ensuring optimal client satisfaction.
 Led and managed drivers through day-to-day routing and safety guidelines in compliance with CRF 49 and corporate policies.

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