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BENJAMIN BURROWS

Macon,Missouri

Summary

Logistics Supervisor and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 4 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 6 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in shipping and receiving cargo, HAZMAT material, and process improvement derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Germany and Afghanistan. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $4B while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in logistics. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Cerro Flow Products LLC
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Supply Chain Planner

Hollister Incorporated
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Developed contingency plans for potential disruption scenarios ensuring business continuity during unforeseen events.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives for increased supplier performance and cost savings.
  • Optimized inventory management for reduced stock shortages and improved order fulfillment rates.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Shipping Supervisor

DSV Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Manage daily functions of all shipping operations in a 800,000 square foot warehouse
  • Utilize SAP to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliveries to customers
  • Communicate with Supply Chain Analysts on demand from the Warehouse
  • Develop and maintain SOP’s for designated area
  • Improved and maintained Outbound Accuracy of Exports to 97 percent
  • SAP utilization for all daily functions of Outbound shipments

Logistics Supervisor | Cargo

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Synced cargo movement into dangerous environments; 74 aircraft valued at $4B, 8 large pods valued at $3M
  • Assisted with listing reports; researched 342 delinquent assets and provided an update for $54M in assets
  • Resolved problems associated with processed cargo overages, shortages, damaged shipments, and receipts
  • Scheduled carrier equipment for loading procedures while prioritizing safe movement of cargo
  • Moved $25.4M in Department of Defense assets while improving the process; cut transit time by 50%
  • Trained and certified 23 personnel on HAZMAT requirements as the Lead Technical Specialist Instructor

Education

High School Diploma -

Pine-Richland High School, Gibsonia, PA
Gibsonia, PA
06-2014

Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Improvement
  • Policy Implementation
  • Training and Development
  • Property Storage
  • Receipt Verification
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Lean principles
  • Warehouse Operations

Specializedmilitarytraining

  • Hazardous Materials Preparer Course, Provides training for selected DoD military and civilian personnel to prepare hazardous material shipments for transport via military air, commercial air, rail, motor, and water modes. Provides packaging requirements and procedures for marking, labeling, placarding, and compatibility requirements.
  • Traffic Management Operations Training, Provides training for planning, arranging, and procuring air, rail, motor carrier, and bus transportation service for DoD military and civilian personnel and dependents, including shipment and storage of personal property, house trailers, and privately owned vehicles; classifying, documenting, and arranging for shipment of government-sponsored cargo by military air and motor vehicle and by commercial air, rail, express, motor carrier, and parcel post. Provides instruction in procedures for receiving inbound shipments; performing packing and crating procedures; preservation of items; custom requirements; freight terminal operations; saw operations and heat sealing; deployment operations; data automation; security and safety.

Timeline

Supply Chain Planner

Hollister Incorporated
12.2022 - 11.2023

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Cerro Flow Products LLC
11.2022 - 07.2024

Shipping Supervisor

DSV Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022

Logistics Supervisor | Cargo

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Pine-Richland High School, Gibsonia, PA
BENJAMIN BURROWS