Aaron Whittaker
Highlands Ranch,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable in Supply Chain, Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations with proven track record in leading inbound, inventory and outbound operations teams to optimize logistics and streamline processes. Successfully managed multiple projects to improve operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and team leadership, enhancing productivity and fostering collaborative work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outbound Operations Manager
Safilo USA
09.2023 - Current
- Directed a team of supervisors and associates, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure team success and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw accurate order picking and packing processes, minimizing errors and returns from customers.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize staffing levels accordingly.
- Participated in process improvement projects, identifying areas of inefficiency or waste within the supply chain network.
- Enhanced outbound operations efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflow.
- Develop continuous improvement policies to reduce expenses, and increase productivity
- Reduced order processing time for faster shipment and improved customer satisfaction.
- Trained new hires in proper procedures, ensuring consistent quality standards across the team.
- Achieved on-time delivery targets consistently by closely monitoring schedules and addressing any potential delays proactively.
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Safilo USA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies, taking corrective action when necessary to maintain accurate records.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis for over 80,000 unique SKUs.
- Reduced stock discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and consistent communication with relevant departments.
- Develop ad hoc inventory reports to confirm accuracy and complete per auditor requirements
- Analyze forecast data to reduce inventory shortfalls
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a robust cycle counting program and refining warehouse organization strategies.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient storage and retrieval of items, reducing time spent on locating products during order fulfillment processes.
Director of Warehouse Operations
Peak Beverage
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Develop and update warehouse processes and procedures for current and new employees
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and procedures.
- Maintained high levels of order accuracy through rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in minimal returns or complaints from customers.
- Directed a team of supervisors and associates, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.
- Manage labor within 1% of budget
- Enhanced employee productivity by developing comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Managed budget planning and expense control for warehouse operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility without compromising service levels or operational efficiency.
- Research and implement continuous improvements within warehouse, purchasing, inventory and supply chain
- Confirm inbound order accuracy to 100% of all receipts
- Ensure perishable and non-perishable purchases lifecycles to reduce waste and costs
- Analyze intermediate and long term sales and inventory forecast to reduce and prevent inventory shortfalls
- Ensure warehouse, inventory and purchasing KPI’s are met and exceeded
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency in existing processes and developing innovative solutions to address them.
- Improved employee productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Reduced order processing time with the introduction of new picking and packing strategies.
- Facilitated the seamless flow of goods between departments or partner organizations by maintaining clear channels of communication and prompt resolution of any logistical challenges that arose.
- Evaluated emerging trends within the warehousing sector, such as advanced software applications or automated equipment solutions, to determine their potential impact on existing operations and implement necessary changes accordingly.
Warehouse Supervisor/Production Planner
Leprino Foods
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Complete internal audits to verify compliance with Internal, SQF, USDA and FDA regulations
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Lead warehouse Safety team to improve safety standards and goals
- Lead warehouse Voice team to improve employee inclusion
- Enhance warehouse space capacity analytics to maximize warehouse optimization
- Enhance planning reports and schedules to optimize production and minimize down time
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Plan production for to meet customer orders
- Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
Senior Warehouse Operations Specialist
Leprino Foods
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Lead teams of more than 35 third party storages to ensure 99.98% shipping accuracy
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the department by setting clear expectations for performance and holding team members responsible for achieving results.
- Develop and enhance the Supply Chain Analyst training manual for continual development of new and current employees
- Implemented necessary changes in response to shifting business needs, maintaining a proactive approach to problemsolving.
- Develop and enhance SOPs for domestic and international 3PL locations to meet and exceed perfect order standard of 99.98%
- Enhanced team productivity with effective communication strategies and regular performance reviews.
- Train and assist in the development of 3PL management teams on Leprino SOPs
- Collaborated across departments to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Developed and maintained operational procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Train and assist in the development of new employees for Supply Chain Analyst position with respect to 3PL interaction
- Complete food safety and performance audits at 3PL locations to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for state and FDA food safety requirements
- Inspect product to ensure product quality and performance standards
- Create analytical reports identifying trends and actionable items for 3PL performance improvement
Supply Chain Analyst
Leprino Foods
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Manage data from SAP/APO to ensure order accuracy and prevent customer shortages
- Use data from ERP systems to verify sales and trends to eliminate aged inventory and short lead time stock
- Optimized supply chain processes by implementing data-driven analysis and forecasting methods.
- Train and assist in the development of new employees for Supply Chain Analyst position
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Manage inventory levels and supply chain across the United States and Australia to prevent customer shortages and enhance KPI’s to reduce costs and improve performance
- Worked closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained to meet demand fluctuations effectively.
- Work in tandem with production planners to verify minimum and maximum production requirements
- Ensured timely delivery of products to customers by closely monitoring order fulfillment processes and addressing any issues promptly.
- Reduced inventory holding costs through effective demand planning and supplier management strategies.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
Education
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2010
Skills
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Word
- SAP/APO
- Lotus Notes
- Tandem
- PRISM
- Lean Logistics
- Warehouse management
- Lean principles
- Supply chain
Certification
- Preventing Problems Before They Happen (PPBTH), 2018
- Leadership and the Art of Self-Deception, 2019
- Train the Trainer, 2019
- Red Prairie Warehouse mapping & engineering program, 2007
- Supply Chain Analytics Foundations, 2022
- 10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid, 2022
- Measuring Business Performance, 2022
- Lead Like a Boss, 2022
- The Six Biases of Decision Making, 2022
Proficiencies
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Windows, SAP/APO, AS400, Groupwise, Lotus Notes, Tandem, PRISM, JD Edwards, Lean Logistics, Denwise, Pick
Timeline
Outbound Operations Manager
Safilo USA
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Safilo USA
09.2023 - 05.2024
Director of Warehouse Operations
Peak Beverage
10.2022 - 09.2023
Warehouse Supervisor/Production Planner
Leprino Foods
02.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Warehouse Operations Specialist
Leprino Foods
05.2013 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Analyst
Leprino Foods
08.2008 - 05.2013
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
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