Anil Seetahal
Staten Island
Summary
Results-oriented Warehouse and Logistics Manager with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations — including 15 years in the chocolate production industry. Proven success in optimizing workflows, reducing costs, and improving productivity through strategic planning, team leadership, and process improvements. Expert in inventory control, ERP/EDI systems, Core Competencies
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Supreme Chocolate
Staten Island
06.2006 - Current
- Directed logistics operations for high-volume facility, managing 10+ employees effectively.
- Reorganized warehouse layout and optimized seasonal flow, reducing order pick time by 25%.
- Implemented web-based EDI system, decreasing software costs while ensuring vendor compliance.
- Oversaw inventory control, forecasting, and budget planning to accommodate continuous demand.
- Established safety and maintenance protocols, enhancing efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated large-scale shipments to retail and wholesale partners, achieving timely fulfillment.
- Oversaw daily operations of 500k sq. FT Manufacturing Plant.
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Accuplace
Plantation
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Directed daily shipping and receiving activities, including ERP-based inventory management.
- Coordinated international and domestic shipments through UPS, FedEx, and freight carriers.
- Maintained on-time delivery performance through proactive order tracking and communication.
Materials Management Technician
Turner Envirologic Inc.
Deerfield Beach
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed materials procurement, vendor communications, and order fulfillment.
- Supported fabrication and assembly operations for industrial air systems.
- Oversaw product inspection and international shipment coordination to ensure quality compliance.
Assistant Warehouse Manager / Shipping Clerk
Supreme Chocolate
Staten Island
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Collaborated and worked under the direct Warehouse Manager to improve efficiency in the operationsand to improve upon the data workflow. Ensured the inventory cycle and physical management wasfully staffed to handle production workloads for the day and year
- Proactively set up and staged distribution workloads for the shipping and receiving department.
- Coordinated the incoming and outgoing stock, deliveries, and logistics operations.
- Ensured high volume picking utilizing RF scanners
- Managed raw material logistics, cycle counts, and warehouse staff training.
- Supervised export shipping operations and forklift safety programs.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updatingThe warehouse management system accordingly
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving, overseeing more than 1,000 packages per day.
- Successfully loaded containers and pallets, along with trucks, for delivery via road and rail.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
01.1996
Skills
- Warehouse operations and inventory management
- ERP and EDI systems
- Safety compliance and operations
- Forklift operation skills
- Vendor and client relationship management
References
Available upon request
Certification
Forklift License ( Supreme Chocolate )
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Supreme Chocolate
06.2006 - Current
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Accuplace
06.2005 - 06.2006
Materials Management Technician
Turner Envirologic Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Warehouse Manager / Shipping Clerk
Supreme Chocolate
01.1996 - 01.2004