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Basil Leon

Dallas,TX

Summary

At Btx Window Automation, I excelled as a Shipping and Receiving Manager, enhancing shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes, which significantly reduced transportation costs. My expertise in freight management and my ability to foster strong carrier relationships underscore my meticulous attention to detail and commitment to optimizing operational workflows. My leadership also improved team performance, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Btx Window Automation
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Supervised warehouse staff, providing training and guidance to improve overall performance.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
  • Coordinated logistics efforts, optimizing delivery routes and reducing transportation costs.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers to negotiate competitive rates and secure timely deliveries.
  • Coordinated with transportation providers to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries, improving customer satisfaction with reliable service.
  • Negotiated more favorable shipping rates with carriers, contributing to cost savings without compromising service quality.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Skills

  • Freight management
  • Shipping procedures
  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory management
  • Outgoing shipments oversight
  • Loading and unloading
  • Heavy lifting
  • Shipment tracking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Goods movement planning
  • Forklift operations
  • Freight forwarding
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Transportation coordination
  • Freight handling
  • Freight cost reporting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Manager - Btx Window Automation
Basil Leon