Alex Pekar

About Alex Pekar

I am a strategic logistics leader with over 15 years of experience optimizing global…

Experience

1. Logistics Manager Us

   Oxford Nanopore Technologies

   Jul 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Relationship Management, ERP & 3PL Systems, Quality Assurance• Oversaw temperature-controlled logistics for ambient, refrigerated (2°C to 8°C), and frozen (-20°C) products, implementing monitoring protocols to maintain cold chain integrity during imports and outbound shipments.• Developed and nurtured collaborative relationships with FDA and UPS brokerage teams, engaging stakeholders and aligning on inspection protocols, which expedited inspections, enabled advance-clear shipments, and significantly reduced delivery delays.• Led cross-functional coordination with QA teams to address product release challenges, optimizing packaging processes and introducing efficient shipping methods, resulting in the elimination of labeling issues and consistent on-time deliveries.• Streamlined operations at the Louisville distribution hub by serving as the primary liaison, auditing vendor compliance, and leveraging ERP and 3PL systems for real-time tracking, which improved regulatory adherence and vendor satisfaction.• Contributed to operational excellence and compliance readiness by supporting audits, assisting in budget planning, conducting stock counts, and delivering targeted performance feedback, leading to enhanced 3PL performance metrics and improved KPI tracking

Education

• New York University

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Excel
• International Business
• Continuous Improvement
• Mobile Devices
• Logistics
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Customer Relations
• Partner Management
• Customer Support
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Logistics Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• International Sales