Allison Hubbard
Anniston,AL
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator and Buyer with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and reducing procurement costs at New South Express and Wakefields. Skilled in forklift operation and strategic sourcing, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant improvements in materials handling and vendor negotiations, ensuring timely and cost-effective operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
New South Express
12.2023 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Buyer
Wakefields
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Sales Associate
Dillard's
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL12.2017
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
- Materials Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Documentation
- Efficient data entry
- Production Reporting
- Production deadline management
- Critical Thinking
- Word Processing
- Resource Planning
Timeline
Forklift Operator
New South Express
12.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Dillard's
09.2022 - 06.2023
Buyer
Wakefields
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Alabama A & M University
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