Brenda Keele
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Dynamic Logistics Specialist with a proven track record at Dako, adept in logistics analysis and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through meticulous audits and quality assurance practices. Skilled in Microsoft Office and committed to fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors to ensure 100% satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Dako
Chattanooga, TN
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained consistent levels of stock by supervising supply, equipment, and product quantities.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of logistics processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Monitored the quality of materials coming into facility
- Streamlined incoming inspection processes by developing standardized criteria for evaluating raw materials prior to use in manufacturing operations.
- Reduced customer complaints by streamlining the complaint resolution process and addressing root causes of issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough audits and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitored supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials for use in production processes.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Receiving Clerk
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Facilitated effective communication between warehouse staff through regular team meetings focused on addressing potential challenges or areas for improvement in the receiving process.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products.
- Increased warehouse productivity by training new staff members on Receiving Clerk duties and best practices.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Generated periodic reports to track shipment activities and prepare for delays.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by diligently inspecting all received merchandise for damages or defects before distribution.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or concerns regarding incoming shipments promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
Office Manager
New Life Prosthetics
Dunlap, TN
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Maintained consistent levels of stock by supervising supply, equipment, and product quantities.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of logistics processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Monitored the quality of materials coming into facility
- Streamlined incoming inspection processes by developing standardized criteria for evaluating raw materials prior to use in manufacturing operations.
- Reduced customer complaints by streamlining the complaint resolution process and addressing root causes of issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough audits and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitored supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials for use in production processes.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Assembler
Big Valley Air
Dunlap, TN
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team's overall success.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet production targets consistently.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various types of assemblies, allowing for seamless transition between different projects as needed.
- Reduced assembly errors by following detailed instructions and blueprints for each project.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.
Education
GED -
Lake Region High School
Eagle Lake, FLSkills
- Microsoft Office/SAP reports
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory counting
- Logistics analysis
- Warehouse management
- Documentation management
- Resolving problems
- Database management
- Logistics software proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Updating logs
- Cycle counting
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Dako
11.2023 - 10.2024
Receiving Clerk
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023
Assembler
Big Valley Air
06.2022 - 03.2023
Office Manager
New Life Prosthetics
03.2014 - 03.2020
GED -
Lake Region High School