John Fluent

267 W. Shadow Creek Circle

Vernon Hills, IL 60061
phone: 847-308-8708
email: jfbdff9e@westpost.net
PROFILE
Thirty years managerial experience in Operations and Distribution.
Multi-industry background in educational publishing, consumer packaged goods, an
d third party fulfillment.
EXPERIENCE
Finish Line Logistics 2001 - 2010
Third Party Packaging and Fulfillment
Owner/Operator, Grayslake, IL
Performed contract fulfillment services for diverse client base of 25 customers.
MCKESSON MEDICAL GROUP 1997 - 2001
Major distributor of medical and drug products
Director of Operations, Chicago District
Directed operational functions for District facility with annual sales of $185 m
illion.
Managed satellite/cross dock facilities in St. Louis, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
Formed effective logistics chain bridging the operations and sales functions.
Established cross-dock facilities in Milwaukee and Green Bay.
PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL 1993 - 1997
$200 million publisher of trade and educational books.
Director of Operations, Lincolnwood, IL
Managed third party fulfillment, customer service, inventory management and traf
fic functions.
Developed specialized third party providers to support production requirements.
Shifted trade book fulfillment from outside providers to a more efficient compan
y owned and operated facility.
EMERSON RADIO CORP. 1987 - 1993
$900 million distributor of consumer electronics products
Operations Manager, Princeton, IN
Management of 410,000 sq ft national distribution center.
Directed distribution, customer service, quality control and remanufacturing fun
ctions.
Managed union-free workforce of 400 distribution, production and administrative
employees.
Established national parts depot for fulfillment of 40,000 SKUs to support field
service.
Performed site selection and coordinated three-phase construction plan for natio
nal Distribution center in Southern Indiana.
SCOTT FORESMAN & CO. 1978 - 1987
$400 million publisher of educational materials
Plant Manager, National DC, LaPorte, IN
Directed distribution and inventory control activity in 375,000 sq ft DC.
Managed union-free workforce of 220 warehouse and administrative employees.
Coordinated construction of 110,000 sq ft warehouse addition with semi-automated
storage system housing 28,000 pallet positions.
Developed capacity planning system to control product flow through five external
Storage facilities.
Coordinated closure of the Palo Alto, CA facility during reorganization to centr
alized Distribution system. Successfully eased transition for affected workers.
U.S. PIONEER ELECTRONICS CORP. 1972 - 1978
$200 million manufacturer of consumer electronic products.
Warehouse Manager, Regional DC, Elk Grove, IL
Managed distribution activity in 105,000 sq ft regional DC.
Directed all warehouse, traffic and inventory control functions.
Assisted with relocation plan to relocate
Vietnam Veteran - US Navy, 1968 - 1972