Brandy Moore
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Trade Manager
Conair LLC
Southaven, MS
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented foreign trade strategies to maximize profits.
- Managed international shipping activities including freight forwarding, customs clearance and documentation preparation.
- Monitored regulatory developments related to foreign trade policies and procedures.
- Identified potential risks associated with foreign trading operations and developed risk mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Created financial models for forecasting revenue from international sales activities.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams such as finance, legal, logistics to ensure smooth execution of import and export activities.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents pertaining to international trade transactions including invoices, contracts, licenses.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions that meet their requirements within the given time frame.
- Communicated regularly with clients based overseas in order to build strong relationships.
- Resolved any issues or disputes arising during the course of an international transaction between two parties promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing foreign trades at all times.
- Oversaw material sourcing, production and packaging to promote strong supply chain.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Communicated with manufacturers overseas to maintain production schedules and optimize supply chain.
- Executed integrated business plan using global marketing, lifecycle, business analytics and research.
Receiving Clerk Lead
Conair LLC
Southaven, MS
06.2020 - Current
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Updated inventory records to reflect new stock levels.
- Performed daily cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials when required.
- Identified non-conforming material received from vendors and communicated with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
- Organized warehouse storage areas by item type and category for easy access and retrieval of products.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming deliveries according to established procedures.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared outbound shipments ensuring accurate labeling, packaging, weight calculations, shipping charges .
- Provided assistance in physical inventories as requested by management team members.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
- Routed received merchandise to proper storage areas according to product specifications.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors before invoices entered SAP and WMI system.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
Receiving Supervisor
William Sonoma
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Monitored and maintained accurate receiving records for all incoming shipments.
- Directed the daily operations of the receiving department, overseeing a staff of 10 employees.
- Conducted regular inspections of material handling equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Ensured that all items received were accurately counted, weighed and inspected for quality.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to improve efficiency in the receiving process.
- Supervised inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in supply chain performance, suggesting improvements as needed.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on proper procedures related to receiving activities.
- Maintained communication with other departments regarding status of incoming shipments.
- Managed the return process for damaged or incorrect items, including arranging for pick-up or replacement shipment from suppliers.
- Created detailed reports on departmental productivity and cost savings initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through improved processes or vendor negotiations.
- Collaborated with other teams on special projects involving product delivery or storage arrangements.
- Assisted with resolving customer complaints related to incorrect orders, damaged goods or late deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Developed relationships with outside vendors in order to secure competitive pricing on materials.
- Implemented solutions such as barcode scanning systems to enhance accuracy in tracking shipments.
- Utilized computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel to track inventory levels.
- Organized shipping documents into an efficient filing system for easy retrieval when needed.
- Organized training for production staff to achieve performance objectives with quality instruction.
- Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery production
- Implemented leads change to improve systems of production control and standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw staff to prepare production cycles on time using specified requirements.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
Dispatch Coordinator
MACO Transportation
Memphis, TN
04.2013 - 05.2020
- Coordinated and monitored daily delivery routes to ensure timely completion.
- Provided customer service support by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing updates on shipments.
- Maintained up-to-date records of freight movement and shipment tracking information in the system.
- Assigned deliveries to drivers according to their availability and route optimization guidelines.
- Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing slips.
- Determined most cost-effective methods for transportation of goods based on weight, volume, destination, and urgency of delivery.
- Developed relationships with carriers and vendors to ensure optimal pricing and service levels.
- Monitored driver performance in terms of timeliness and safety regulations compliance.
- Investigated discrepancies between actual freight costs versus budgeted amounts.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into dispatch system including load details, rates, carrier information.
- Created reports related to dispatching activities such as fuel usage statistics or number of loads dispatched daily, weekly, monthly.
- Resolved billing disputes with carriers regarding payment for services rendered.
- Provided guidance to drivers on road conditions, speed limits, traffic patterns.
- Organized emergency shipments when needed according to company policies.
- Analyzed fleet utilization data from past months to identify areas for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for transportation services at competitive rates.
- Verified that all necessary documents are present before releasing the shipment.
- Implemented procedures for monitoring driver hours-of-service compliance with DOT regulations.
- Managed inventory control processes such as stock rotation or item replenishment.
- Tracked real-time location of vehicles using GPS technology.
- Kept customers informed of service trucks' whereabouts and expected time of service.
- Monitored phone queue, supported emails and retrieved inbound support faxes.
- Approved and adjusted time sheets for vacation time, sick leave, straight time and mileage.
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
- Sorted and distributed incoming work orders to appropriate departments for confirmation of accuracy.
- Balanced technician workloads to help minimize drive time and maximize productivity.
- Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
- Scheduled or dispatched workers, equipment or service vehicles to locations using radios or telephones.
- Addressed questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
- Documented services performed, operations information and dispatch details in system.
- Recorded and maintained files or records of customer requests, work or services performed.
- Prepared daily work and run schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS05-2004
Skills
- Market Research Analysis
- Team leadership abilities
- Service Delivery Management
- Customer Service
- Meeting leadership
- Process Development
- Operations Management
- Account Servicing
- Returns processing
- Warehouse Operations
- Computer Skills
- Stock organization
- Production Support
- Shipping coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Shipping and receiving
- Relationship Building
- Safety Procedures
- Invoice reconciliation
- Shipment Tracking
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Materials transportation
- Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Materials Transport
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Export Compliance Regulations
- Load Planning
- Inventory Software
- Receiving procedures
- Route planning expertise
- Logistics Management
- Service Vehicle Dispatch
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Paperwork Processing
- Work Crew Dispatch
- Resource Monitoring
- Distance Estimation
- Material Distribution
- Quality Control
- Data Entry
- Dispatch Recordkeeping
- Database Maintenance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Records Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Fleet dispatching
- Workload Management
- Cost Determination
- Speech Clarity
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer File Maintenance
- Processing orders
- Personnel Monitoring
- Adjusting routes
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Route Planning and Adjustment
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Training and Development
- Active Listening
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Contract oversight
- Advanced Mathematics
- Cost Data Analysis
- Team Building Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Employee Training Oversight
Timeline
Foreign Trade Manager
Conair LLC
06.2020 - Current
Receiving Clerk Lead
Conair LLC
06.2020 - Current
Receiving Supervisor
William Sonoma
01.2017 - 06.2020
Dispatch Coordinator
MACO Transportation
04.2013 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
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