Brad Benhase
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Industrious Supply Chain Supervisor skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting performance evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success. Excellent communicator with logistics coordination expertise.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and Supply Chain Supervisor
SPA LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing lead times and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and best practices.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and maintain quality standards.
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and drive informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop demand forecasts, ensuring adequate inventory levels for optimal order fulfillment.
- Communicated directly with suppliers and analyzed contracts and service cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated transportation activities to ensure timely deliveries while minimizing freight costs.
- Led cross-functional project teams focused on improving end-to-end supply chain visibility and traceability capabilities.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
Logistics Coordinator
SPA LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels and accuracy.
- Developed shipping schedules and routes to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and process improvements.
- Analyzed transportation costs and procedures, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes.
- Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
Back End Supervisor
Lowe's
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Boosted customer satisfaction with proactive initiatives focused on improved engagement and better service resolutions.
- Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
- Worked one-on-one with employees to motivate while delivering constructive criticism in busy, retail environment.
- Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Established organizational vision and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Mitigated risk by promoting regulatory compliance for representative licensing and contracting protocol.
- Implemented conflict-resolution tactics by cooperating with clients and staff to achieve team objectives.
- Managed scheduling and staffing needs, aligning workforce with business demands.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
- Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Pharmacy Project Manager
Kroger
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Led subcontractor meetings to convey project requirements, scope, milestones and regulatory compliance.
- Mitigated work flow down time, accurately scheduling enterprise service installation completion.
- Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely preconstruction.
- Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
- Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
- Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Assistant Department Manager
Kroger
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glen Este High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2008
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Financial oversight strategies
- Warehouse operations
- Skilled in inventory management
- Supplier strategy development
- Forecasting accuracy
- Vendor relationship building
- Supply chain risk management
- Expense management
- Demand planning
- Logistics planning
- ERP systems proficiency
- Performance tracking
- Logistics management
- Supply chain management
- Data-driven insights
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Logistics and Supply Chain Supervisor
SPA LLC
01.2025 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
SPA LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025
Back End Supervisor
Lowe's
07.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
03.2018 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Project Manager
Kroger
01.2015 - 03.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
08.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant Department Manager
Kroger
08.2009 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Glen Este High School