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Benjiman Ahlers Sr.

Mott,ND

Summary

I have been in the parts sales & warehouse industry for more than 20 years.  My experience includes automotive, mining machines, forestry, agricultural, aggregate & crushing and general construction equipment.  Over the years I have mastered numerous parts cataloguing systems and I am always up to the challenge of learning anything new.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Manager

Butler Machinery Company
Bismarck, North Dakota
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed inventory levels for parts, ensuring timely availability for operations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to source quality parts and materials efficiently.
  • Oversaw parts department staff, providing training and support as needed.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and service providers.
  • Analyzed inventory data to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with vendors.
  • Organized and monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.

Warehouse Supervisor

NTEC - Antelope Mine
Gillette, WY
02.2021 - 12.2024
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
  • Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Monitored processing equipment and machinery for proper start-up, operation and shut down.
  • Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
  • Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.
  • Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
  • Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
  • Reconciled daily inventory in warehouse management system for tens of thousands of SKUs.
  • Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
  • Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.

Warehouse Tech III

NTEC Antelope Mine
Gillette, WY
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review monthly.
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.

Parts Counter Advisor

Wagner Equipment Co.
Aurora, CO
12.2017 - 06.2018

Parts sales, inventory control

Warehouse Worker III

Empire Machinery
Mesa, AZ
01.2017 - 11.2017

Central receiving, order pulling, stock dispersement

Parts Associate

RDO Equipment Co.
Rapid City, SD
11.2015 - 11.2016

Parts sales, inventory control, hose building, customer relations

Parts Counter Person

Butler Machinery
Aberdeen, SD
02.2012 - 11.2015

Parts sales, inventory control, hose building, customer relations

Parts Manager

Arnold Machinery Co
Gillette, WY
02.2011 - 02.2012

Oversee parts and warehouse operations

Parts Counter Person

Bell Ford
Phoenix, AZ
06.2010 - 02.2011

Parts sales, inventory control

Parts Counter Person - NARM Contract

Wyoming Machinery
Gillette, WY
06.2004 - 05.2010

Parts sales, inventory control, hose building

Education

High School Diploma - Honors Classes

Bolton High School
1996

Skills

CAT SIS

CAT DBS

CAT Parts Pro

Forklift Operator

Stand -Up Lift Truck

Data Entry & Inventory Control

  • Shipping and receiving management
  • Warehouse organization
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Budget controls
  • Employee Team Supervision
  • Safety standards
  • Mentoring and training
  • Database documentation
  • Logistics
  • Skilled in Ellipse, Excel and Maintenance Workbench
  • Purchasing management

Affiliations

Cat Parts Pro Certified

AGCO Parts Certified

Metso Crushing Parts Certified

CLAAS Parts Certified

MCF Forklift Parts Certified

Detroit Diesel Parts Guild

Ford Blue Oval Parts Certified

Timeline

Parts Manager

Butler Machinery Company
02.2025 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

NTEC - Antelope Mine
02.2021 - 12.2024

Warehouse Tech III

NTEC Antelope Mine
07.2018 - 02.2021

Parts Counter Advisor

Wagner Equipment Co.
12.2017 - 06.2018

Warehouse Worker III

Empire Machinery
01.2017 - 11.2017

Parts Associate

RDO Equipment Co.
11.2015 - 11.2016

Parts Counter Person

Butler Machinery
02.2012 - 11.2015

Parts Manager

Arnold Machinery Co
02.2011 - 02.2012

Parts Counter Person

Bell Ford
06.2010 - 02.2011

Parts Counter Person - NARM Contract

Wyoming Machinery
06.2004 - 05.2010

High School Diploma - Honors Classes

Bolton High School
Benjiman Ahlers Sr.