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Brian Harnish

Gloucester,MA

Summary

With a proven track record at XP Power Inc., I excel in optimizing inventory with a keen analytical approach, enhancing warehouse operations by 99% accuracy. My leadership fosters team growth and operational excellence, embodying Six Sigma principles for peak efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inventory Control Manager

XP Power Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Controls all aspects of inventory/labeling and warehouse management
  • Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all activities of employees involved in shipping, receiving and labeling for site
  • Created Cycle count program to better reduce inventory inaccuracies, plan stocking levels and budget for growth and eliminated need for yearly physical inventory
  • Improved inventory accuracy from 85% to 99%
  • Conducts weekly staff meetings to establish goals and objectives, identify/resolve issues and motivate employees
  • Broke down and reorganized stock and material to improve picking process by 35%
  • Manages direct reports, including hiring and termination, creating weekly schedules to ensure proper staffing levels and monitors employee performance
  • Developed and redesigned barcode system to better facilitate employee efficiency
  • Implemented and oversees the transfer of slow moving material to inter company sites
  • Ensures all material is shipped on time through customer driven MRP shipping portal
  • Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new lean principles and 5S Programs
  • Develops warehouse staff by training and continuous improvement programs

Asahi-America Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: A large thermoplastic valve manufacturer and distributor.
  • Planned, organized, supervised, and directed all activities for 25 direct reports involved in shipping, receiving, and labeling.
  • Controlled all aspects of inventory/labeling (over 200,000 SKUs) and warehouse management for a brand new, state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot facility.
  • Helped redesign the new facility, including the creation of a new SOP, as well as designing a new warehouse layout to ensure the proper flow of raw materials to finished goods.
  • Developed and redesigned ERP system to better facilitate employee efficiency
  • Maintained the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new lean principles and 5S programs.
  • Created cycle count program to improve inventory accuracy, plan stocking levels, and budget for growth.
  • Worked with R&D, Materials, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to create specialty packaging for high-profile orders.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to establish goals and objectives, identify and resolve issues, and motivate employees.
  • Broke down and reorganized stock and material to improve the picking process by 25%.
  • Implemented a new wrapping procedure for plastic piping, which resulted in a 50% reduction in freight damage claims.
  • Negotiated tariffs with freight carriers to reduce shipping costs while still maintaining a high level of service.
  • Managed warehouse costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Completed all paperwork for domestic movements and customs.
  • Ensured that the warehouse and staff are in compliance with all OSHA regulations, promoting a safe and clean environment.
  • Facilitated all forklift training and the certification.

Warehouse Supervisor

Garelick Farms/Dean Foods
Lynn, MA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed all facets of warehouse operations, including dock operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, quoting, and quality control.
  • Assigned, directed, reviewed, and monitored the work of supervised staff based on the needs of the business to maximize productivity.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods, 5S, GMP, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Food Safety, and Health & Safety at the workplace.
  • Oversaw, analyzed, and improved the monthly cycle count, with an average inventory accuracy of 98-99%.
  • Passed all SQF audits by using GMPs to keep the warehouse up to government standards.
  • Performed forecasting and supply planning to manage inventory levels, usages, and vendor stock.
  • Ordered raw materials based on the production schedule to ensure the timely completion of finished goods.
  • Developed and implemented new materials ordering procedure that resulted in a reduction of overflowing warehouse to trailers and cut materials cost by 5-10%
  • Prepared reports for management review upon request as well as for monthly inventory counts
  • Ensured proper procedures were in place to allow for efficient warehouse and shipping activities, employee safety, and compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Recommended improvements to reduce costs and drive productivity within the department while achieving the targeted Sales to Service Goals.
  • Facilitated all forklift training, and the certification of employees
  • Coordinated SQF audits and mock recalls.
  • Received and tracked all raw materials and lot codes to ensure the use of FIFO.
  • Trained as a production supervisor to work in the plant when needed.

Warehouse Manager

Acme Merchandise & Apparel Incorporated
Gloucester, MA
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Directly supervised all phases of shipping and warehouse operations, including schedules, loading operations, inventory, and material handling activities.
  • Managed and supervised warehouse employees, including traffic management and distribution staff.
  • Prepared and audited all bills of lading and freight invoices.
  • Ensured a safe and clean environment for all employees.
  • Developed and executed the consolidation of three warehouse locations into one 27,000-square-foot centralized warehouse, reducing annual leasing fees by $300,000.00.
  • Designed and implemented a shipping procedure that better protects fragile warehouse inventory, producing a 35% annual savings.
  • Analyze and balance exception reports, manage receipts, and adjust physical inventory.
  • Developed, implemented, and trained employees on a new packaging procedure, decreasing material costs by 10%.
  • Worked directly with 3PLs, as well as common carriers, to negotiate freight rates and contracts.
  • Maintained relationships with city dispatchers, as well as drivers, to ensure effective scheduling of all inbound and outbound shipments, including LTL, FTL, air, and ocean shipments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA

Skills

  • Inventory optimization
  • Operations management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Analytical skills
  • Order management
  • Logistics integrations
  • Six sigma principles
  • Logistics and supply management

Certification

  • HACCP Certified
  • OSHA Certified Lift Truck Operator and Trainer

Accomplishments

  • Designed, planned and executed the consolidation of multiple warehouses into a centralized warehouse location.
  • Consistently exceeds project and inventory deadlines ensuring customer satisfaction, reference-ability and future sales.
  • Delivered 35% annual savings with the development and implementation of a new shipping procedure.
  • Redefined packaging procedures resulting in a 10% reduction in material usage.

References

Excellent References Available upon Request

Technicalbackground

Windows, ECI Max, J D Edwards, Oracle, Knowledge Net, SAP, EHS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Shopworks, UPS Worldship, DHL International, FedEx Insight

Timeline

Inventory Control Manager

XP Power Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Asahi-America Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022

Warehouse Supervisor

Garelick Farms/Dean Foods
01.2012 - 01.2015

Warehouse Manager

Acme Merchandise & Apparel Incorporated
01.2005 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Fitchburg State College

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