Brian Wilmore
RANDALLSTOWN,Maryland
Summary
Experienced Receiving Associate with extensive knowledge of warehouse organization and safety. Committed to high-quality departmental operations with an established understanding of shipping documents and quality assurance protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with teammates to facilitate scheduling and accurate inventory management. Certified Forklift Operator with valid Security Clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receiving Coordinator
John Hopkins-APL
2021.02 - Current
- Facilitated timely order processing by ensuring accurate logging and tracking of received items in the database.
- Maintained a safe and orderly work environment, conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to resolve discrepancies in shipments, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Reduced shipment errors by closely monitoring incoming products and verifying accuracy with purchase orders.
- Managed high-volume periods effectively through strategic workforce allocation during peak hours or seasonal fluctuations.
- Enhanced communication between warehouse departments through effective coordination of product distribution.
- Conducted quality control checks for incoming products, reducing instances of damaged or defective items reaching customers.
- Contributed to the success of cross-functional initiatives by closely collaborating with team members from various departments, ensuring clear communication and timely completion of tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, facilitating smoother transactions and improved delivery schedules.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Increased operational efficiency through diligent oversight of daily tasks such as unloading trucks, checking deliveries against packing slips, categorizing merchandise accurately.
- Coordinated returns process for damaged or incorrect items, liaising with suppliers to ensure swift resolution.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding receiving activities, providing valuable insights for upper management decisionmaking.
- Streamlined receiving process by implementing efficient organization and inventory management strategies.
Inventory Control Supervisor
Simple Cell
2017.02 - 2021.02
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Led team of inventory control specialists, providing guidance, performance evaluations, and professional
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory control processes and procedures.
- Facilitated regular communication between departments for seamless coordination in replenishment activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by maintaining clean, organized warehouse environment and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Developed close working relationships with suppliers for timely delivery schedules and resolution of any issues related to product quality or availability.
- Enhanced order fulfillment speed, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders.
- Processed damaged goods and completed wasted inventory paperwork.
- Traced item history to determine reason for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
- Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
- Cross-referenced invoices and supplies for reporting accuracy.
- Motivated and managed performance, activities and responsibilities of Inventory Control Team.
- Memorized facility layout and located products.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
Inventory Control Lead
Simple Cell
2014.05 - 2017.02
- Ensured proper documentation of all incoming shipments by verifying packing slips against purchase orders before updating the database accordingly.
- Assisted in cycle count program implementation which led to more efficient and accurate inventory control processes.
- Contributed significantly to company''s efforts toward sustainability by developing strategies for reusing or recycling obsolete or damaged items when possible.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through thorough investigation, collaborating with relevant departments to address any underlying issues.
- Supported smooth operations by communicating proactively with cross-functional teams regarding stock levels and potential shortages.
- Reduced product loss with thorough tracking of inventory movement, ensuring proper storage conditions, and minimizing spoilage.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective training, coaching, and performance management of inventory control staff members.
- Facilitated timely order fulfillment by ensuring proper allocation of stock to customer orders and coordinating with shipping teams.
- Played an essential role in successful annual physical inventories by coordinating logistics, scheduling personnel shifts, and overseeing accurate counting procedures.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
- Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Inspection
- Shipping coordination
- Order Fulfillment
- Shipping procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Freight Management
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Operation
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator and Trainer, 2008 - Present
- Secret Level-Security Clearance -2021 - Present
Timeline
Receiving Coordinator
John Hopkins-APL
2021.02 - Current
Inventory Control Supervisor
Simple Cell
2017.02 - 2021.02
Inventory Control Lead
Simple Cell
2014.05 - 2017.02
- Certified Forklift Operator and Trainer, 2008 - Present
- Secret Level-Security Clearance -2021 - Present
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