Results-driven Operations Executive with 20 years experience of proven ability to successfully direct Distribution, Logistics, Information Technology, and all related Operational Areas. Extensive Domestic and International experience specializing in Cosmetics, Fashion, and Home Furnishing Luxury Brands.

Vice President of Operations @ From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Greater New York City AreaSenior Director of Distribution, Logistics and Customer Service @ From 2013 to September 2015 (2 years) Greater New York City AreaDirector of Distribution @ Responsible for all Ecommerce, Retail and Wholesale distribution From 2008 to 2013 (5 years) Director of Operations @ * Supervision of all depts. related to Distribution, Transportation, Customer Service, EDI, ERP system and Department Store related charge backs * Implemented initiative which generated cost savings of over $1.5 Million per year * Implemented and fully optimized new ERP system and related wireless warehouse/RF module * Reduced Department Store charge backs by 95% Increased DC efficiency which resulted in a 27% reduction in payroll while reducing the average order shipping time by 50% * Restructured staff and fully trained users on all operational aspects of ERP system * Partnered with ERP Software Vendor on the development of WMS functionality and file exchanges with shipping systems * Renegotiated global transportation and supply rates * Established 3PL service in UK to support European Accounts From 2003 to 2008 (5 years) Director of US Operations @ * Supervision of all distribution, importing, merchandise planning and allocation for entire US division of international retailer/wholesaler * Responsible for sourcing and putting in place new POS, ERP and WMS software * Renegotiating of all importing, transportation and packaging supply rates within company. New logistical strategies implemented. Within first 6 months for an annual savings of $500K per year * Creation of new weekly report that set standards and guidelines around all visual and product rollouts throughout entire organization allowing for consistency in presentation and sales not prior attained * Supervision of entire MIS department including the maintenance of 70+ corporate users, polling of 87 retail stores with approximately 30 retail openings per year * Establishment of E-Commerce strategies, which increased mail order and e-commerce sales by 100% for 2002 * Design and execution of gift set assembly program at the DC level for all channels for Q4 2002 From June 2001 to March 2003 (1 year 10 months) Vice President of Fulfillment @ * Developed and implemented strategies to support the drop shipping of home furnishing products sold from an international supply chain to both trade and general public * Secured third party fulfillment and warehousing services to support the sale of company-owned inventory * Developed, sourced and implemented packing design program of in-house collection of product * Directly responsible for creating and setting all operational policies and procedure for home furnishing showroom, digital photography services, and Web pages for interiors designers * Solely responsible for collection and presentation of all product data integrity on website * Directly responsible for website testing articulation of functionality issues and solutions to IT department From June 2000 to June 2001 (1 year 1 month) Director of Operations @ * Supervision of multiple departments within 100,000 square foot warehouse and NY satellite facility * Provided training, leadership, and decision-making responsibilities to 5 managers and 120+ employees * Preparation and maintenance of multiple annual budgets and expenses that were supported with monthly, quarterly and annual “cost per unit” financial overviews * Operation of retail distribution facility processing 5+ million units annually for 140 retails stores * Creation of customer direct ship program enabling retail stores to sell broader home furnishing line while reducing overhead * Development and implementation of standard operation procedure manual for retail stores From June 1990 to June 2000 (10 years 1 month)

Steven Schweighofer is skilled in: Sales, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Fashion, E-commerce, Management, Wholesale, ERP, Sourcing