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Charles Sims
Operations Manager
Wernberg-Köblitz,Bavaria
Summary
Impactful leader skilled in establishing vision and outlining strategies for achieving organizational objectives in demanding environments. Adept ability to apply critical thinking in managing change towards streamlining operations while increasing team efficiency and productivity. Proficient in adapting to varying business climates and project conditions, employing a versatile skill set including risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Metzger
Metzgerei Leyerer GmbH
09.2017 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to fulfill orders and prepare for sale.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels of fresh quality products to satisfy demand, reduce waste, and ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and analyzed competitor activity in surrounding communities to adjust products being offered and pricing.
- Leveraged data analytics to accurately forecast inventory requirements and place orders for raw materials.
- Implemented procedural change increasing slaughterhouse efficiency 13%.
Business Development Manager
Rapido Performance GmbH
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Created comprehensive business development strategy leveraging data-driven insights to establish targeting strategies and achieve company goals.
- Established strategic partnerships with two key industry suppliers, expanding company product and service offerings by 29%.
- Researched and identified business opportunities for market penetration and business growth.
- Enhanced market presence and brand recognition by launching web store, resulting in increased sales volume.
- Built customer relationships, gauging their needs and customizing solutions to deliver exceptional value and drive repeat business.
Sales Manager
Autohaus Graser GmbH
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Established and managed U.S. specification vehicle department expanding market share and increasing sales volume 19%.
- Monitored and analyzed market trends and conditions to maintain balanced inventory and adjust sales strategies for rapid turnover, resulting in reduced operational costs and increased revenue.
- Developed and maintained personalized relationships with customers and potential customers, improving customer satisfaction and retention.
- Coached sales staff in successful sales techniques, effective prospecting, negotiating strategies, persuasion skills, and closing deals to exceed individual sales targets.
- Organized car events and meetings hosting car clubs and performance companies, fostering strong market presence in the performance demographic, resulting in new business opportunities and lucrative deals.
Community Operations Coordinator
United States Army
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Led team of six personnel to enhance prosperity of Grafenwöhr military community by addressing immediate needs, contributing to long-term community stabilization.
- Supervised installation repair projects, and directed community maintenance of 27 housing communities consisting of 15,930 military and civilian personnel.
- Served as primary liaison between military leadership and local contractors to ensure compliance with current regulations and local laws.
- Developed and implemented logistics and maintenance systems, plans and procedures to enhance quality of life in support of command policy.
- Trained and mentored over 125 area and building coordinators on current regulations, policies, and local laws to swiftly resolve conflicts and disputes fostering community harmony.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Served as primary logistics advisor to executive management, providing functional expertise in inventory management, logistics network, supply and demand planning, sourcing and procurement, purchasing, storage, distribution, budget analysis, materials handling, movement control, and training .
- Managed team of 8 logistic managers and 10 logistic specialists providing logistical support for five subordinate companies consisting of 665+ personnel during six international and domestic operations; maintaining 100% accountability of equipment valued in excess of $182 million dollars in four intercontinental locations.
- Established strategic partnerships with international entities augmenting transportation capabilities, boosting operational efficiency, while reducing risk to indigenous personnel and equipment.
- Planned and supervised exhaustive inventory resulting in establishment of accountability and reallocation of $77 million dollars of unaccountable equipment.
- Oversaw department budget in excess of $12 million dollars, diligently monitoring expenditures, and deftly prioritizing operational and sustainment requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams establishing subordinate logistics support company, spearheading initial procurement and disposition of $40 million dollars of equipment, initiating storage and security procedures, meticulously applying organizational supply chain and operational practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North CarolinaSkills
Operations Management
Software
Timeline
Metzger
Metzgerei Leyerer GmbH
09.2017 - Current
Business Development Manager
Rapido Performance GmbH
05.2017 - 09.2017
Sales Manager
Autohaus Graser GmbH
06.2014 - 04.2017
Community Operations Coordinator
United States Army
01.2012 - 07.2013
Logistics Manager
United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Campbell University
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