Andrew Prather
Cairo,Missouri
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 7+ years of expertise in managing and training 15 employees across MFA Oil's five distribution warehouses.
Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations.
Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Auxiliary Operator
Associated Electric Cooperative
Clifton Hill, Missouri
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored plant equipment and systems and recorded readings on mobile devices.
- Reported when maintenance of equipment was required and wrote work requests for equipment maintenance and repair.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Completed daily operational logs, forms and reports.
- Made necessary adjustments to operational equipment in accordance with procedures.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
General Utility
Associated Electric Cooperative
Clifton Hill, Missouri
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Perform general cleaning in the plant, coal yard, and on outside grounds.
- Maintain plant grounds operating heavy equipment with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Company Distribution Manager
MFA Oil
Moberly, Missouri
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Familiar with all aspects of logistics, procurement, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse operations
- Managed and oversaw day-to-day activities of 15 employees across 5 distribution centers
- Conducted annual performance reviews of subordinates
- Hired, coached and trained staff and monitored performance
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies
- Sourced suppliers and negotiated advantageous rates on track with company's budget and goals.
- Answered all questions from customers, employees, and other individuals in-person or via phone/email regarding inventory, shipments, procedures, pricing, and processes
- Reviewed, approved, and processed employee company credit card transactions monthly
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders
- Analyzed existing processes and proposed improvements and new methods to control costs and enhance customer satisfaction
- Developed distribution budgets and managed expenses within budgets
- Ensured that company transport vehicles were maintained in good working conditions
- Set distribution goals and planned and managed distribution operations to achieve those goals
Distribution Warehouse Supervisor
MFA Oil
Moberly, MO
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Purchased parts, lubricants, and supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels
- Created over 1800 purchase orders from December 2015-November 2019 from over 100 different vendors with total purchasing amounts of nearly $20,000,000
- Worked closely with Senior Company Distribution Manager to add, edit, and update costs and retail pricing in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Worked to identify new business opportunities and routinely participated in sales process
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 7 transportation employees
- Complied with all local, state and federal requirements involving shipping and handling of hazardous materials
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products to ensure operational efficiency
- Identified "bottlenecks" and implemented new and improved processes and policies
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
Distribution Warehouse Senior Administrator
MFA Oil
Moberly, MO
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Knowledge about all parts, products, and services offered by MFA Oil Company
- Worked directly with Senior Distribution Manager on products, equipment, product procurement, and inventory levels
- Answered all questions via phone/email regarding inventory, shipments, and processes
- Presented positive image as warehousing and service desk specialist
- Maintained good working relationships with all employees
- Trained and attended classes on new products
- Created and received PO's for inventory and non-inventory items
- Made transfer orders for product transfers within company
- Built and routed truck loads for product delivery
- Performed cycle counts as needed
- Arranged ground and freight shipments
- Assisted and directed employees regarding daily tasks in various roles within distribution
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy
Control Room Operator
POET Biorefining
Macon, Missouri
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible for operation of all plant processing equipment in highly automated chemical biorefining facility
- Knowledge of process flow, computerized equipment and awareness of hazards associated with process
- Responsible for understanding and executing standard operating procedures and ensuring proper response during normal and abnormal operating situations
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms
- Maintained correct temperature, levels, and pressures on process systems and equipment
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, Missouri2013
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Service
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Vendor Negotiations
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Shipping and Receiving
- Coal Power Plant Operations
Timeline
Auxiliary Operator
Associated Electric Cooperative
10.2023 - Current
General Utility
Associated Electric Cooperative
02.2023 - 10.2023
Company Distribution Manager
MFA Oil
11.2019 - 02.2023
Distribution Warehouse Supervisor
MFA Oil
01.2018 - 11.2019
Distribution Warehouse Senior Administrator
MFA Oil
11.2015 - 01.2018
Control Room Operator
POET Biorefining
03.2014 - 11.2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Moberly Area Community College
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