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BRIANA FORTE

NC

Summary

Experienced supply chain and logistics specialist with 5+ years managing critical functions, including converting sales orders into 3PL WMS, resolving customer issues through research and problem-solving, and ensuring fast, accurate responses. Eager to bring my skills, reliability, and customer focus to your team and contribute to its success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharma Customer Success Specialist

Uniphar Logistics
03.2024 - Current

• Provide exceptional logistics and warehouse operations support to internal and external customers via phone, text, email, and MS Teams, ensuring their needs are met quickly and efficiently

• Process sales orders, returns, and ASNs via the 3PL WMS system accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all customer requirements are met promptly.

• Monitor and report on the delivery of customer medical devices and pharmaceutical products, proactively addressing any issues or discrepancies that may arise

• Investigate and correct logistics and operational discrepancies, contacting external

customers as necessary and providing timely and effective solutions

• Provide backup support and perform procurement, scheduling, inventory control, and operational duties, demonstrating flexibility and versatility in managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.

• Conduct inventory cycle counts and participate in year-end inventory counts as needed, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of inventory levels and compliance with corporate policies and procedures

• Maintain compliance with all corporate and regulatory policies.

• Assist with the training and development of associates as needed.

• Analyze and evaluate information to choose the best solution to solve problems or address issues, utilizing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and implement effective solutions.

• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities and requirements.

SEASONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

VF Corporation (The North Face)
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding customer service, swiftly addressing inquiries via phone, live chat, and email.
  • Efficiently processed product orders, ensuring quick resolution of customer issues across various platforms.
  • Provided vital support to customers, sales teams, and management on order-related matters.
  • Managed return authorizations and credit requests, prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted proactive customer outreach, informing them of sales and promotions, and resolving billing or shipping discrepancies.
  • Supplied essential technical and product information, enhancing customer experience and issue resolution.
  • Accurately maintained customer data within Salesforce and Sterling databases, ensuring up-to-date record management.

SALES LEAD

The Whitaker Group
10.2018 - 10.2024
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with buyers.
  • Spearhead sales planning, development, and account management to drive both existing and new sales accounts.
  • Train team members in cash register operations, stock procedures, and customer service.
  • Manage daily product orders, ensuring store requirements are met.
  • Maintain spreadsheets for web orders and tracking updates.
  • Address incoming calls regarding sales, upcoming releases, and general store inquiries.
  • Assist with coordinating events for interested vendors.
  • Guide customers in finding products, answering questions, and providing product advice.
  • Process and complete online orders for customers and store transfers.
  • Implement seasonal sales promotions, leading to increased weekly or monthly goals.
  • Oversee the receiving and transfer of inventory.
  • Ensure timely completion and dispatch of daily web orders.
  • Meet and exceed daily, monthly, and yearly sales goals.
  • Aid in handling major business orders when necessary.
  • Develop daily task sheets for store opening and closing procedures.
  • Experienced on RICS Software.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Amazon Prime
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and coordinated the flow of products in and out of the warehouse.
  • Strategically arranged and stocked new merchandise per placement guidelines.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with peers and upper management to enhance team performance.
  • Trained and mentored new associates in receiving, picking, and packing, reporting progress to supervisors.
  • Directed and managed daily production and operational activities.
  • Scheduled and trained staff to ensure safe and efficient warehouse and delivery operations.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with incorrect orders and shipments.

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Live Nation
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to concert attendees and fans.
  • Advertised concerts and provided targeted market information.
  • Enhanced outreach and engagement through strategic Instagram social media marketing.
  • Drove concert awareness to target audience.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

North Carolina A&T State University

Skills

  • RICS Software
  • Salesforce
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media
  • Photography
  • Inventory
  • Money Management
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Sales support
  • Customer onboarding
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Data collection
  • Problem resolution
  • Team development
  • Computer proficiency
  • Complaint handling
  • Report preparation
  • Technical support
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

Pharma Customer Success Specialist

Uniphar Logistics
03.2024 - Current

SEASONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

VF Corporation (The North Face)
01.2023 - Current

SALES LEAD

The Whitaker Group
10.2018 - 10.2024

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Amazon Prime
10.2018 - 01.2022

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Live Nation
07.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science -

North Carolina A&T State University
BRIANA FORTE