Bryan Brown
Houston,TX
Summary
Seeking a competitive and challenging environment to serve an organization and establish a career for myself. Multi-faceted Logistics Specialist with solid history of streamlining operations and trimming cost. Reliable and results-driven supply chain manager delivering stellar aptitude for organization, superb people skills and reputation for utmost integrity. Eager to increase productivity and client satisfaction. Detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
The Home Depot Inc
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Implement operations and systems to Home Depot's growing appliance and Local Box Delivery sites, Market Delivery Operations (MDO)
Senior Logistics Analyst
The Home Depot Store Support Center
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - Current
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Achieved and maintained customer loyalty by forging long-term relationships based on prompt and courteous service.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Logistics Analyst
The Home Depot Store Support Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Processed purchase orders according to internal policies, verifying factors such as on-time delivery, minimal cost sourcing, and weight compliance.
- Coordinated resolution of issues with warehouses, sales brokers and carriers.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Designed tasking objective frameworks, aligning available talent with required responsibilities to maximize throughput and performance metrics.
- Analyzed prior delivery processes and uncovered more efficient method.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 100 daily pickups and 2500 weekly deliveries
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Market Delivery Operation 5501
Jersey Village, TX
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using HDW to update system.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Completed over 250 customer orders each day in warehouse setting
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Stocking Distribution Center
Baytown, TX
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using Catalyst to update system.
- Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Completed over 1000 customer and store orders each day in warehouse setting
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Prologistix
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Achieved special praise from site Prologistix Manager for completing trucks earlier than schedule.
- Offered and accepted warehouse position of greater responsibility and higher pay.
- Unloaded and processed incoming merchandise.
- Moved, stored and transferred merchandise.
- Maintained stock in ordered fashion on shelves or in correct locations.
- Processed outbound shipments of inventory via GLS and commercial carrier.
- Maintained clean and safe condition of equipment and work area.
- Used hand and forklifts safely.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 50 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time
Butcher, Cashier, Stocker
Family Discount Foods
Houston, TX
04.2005 - 08.2013
- Won Employee of the Year in multiple years.
- Could handle every job in the store efficiently.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Increased efficiency and decreased waste by 75% by updating and streamlining processing procedures for daily orders
Education
High School Diploma -
Kashmere Senior High School
Houston, TX06.2002
Skills
- ERP and supply chain software
- Overseeing deliveries
- Inventory restocking
- Shipment coordinating
- Import/export requirements knowledge
- Updating logs
- Evaluating proposals
- Database Management
- Validating supplies
- Computer proficiency
- Team-building
- Training & Development
- Responsible
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organization and Time management
Accomplishments
Multiple-time THD Associate of the Month. Over 25 Homer Award and counting(multiple Platinum Award Winner)
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Distribution and Logistics Management, The Home Depot HDU, ED2GO 2019
- Leadership, The Home Depot HDU, ED2GO- 2020
- Keys to Effective Communication, The Home Depot HDU, ED2GO 2020
Timeline
Logistics Manager
The Home Depot Inc
10.2021 - Current
Senior Logistics Analyst
The Home Depot Store Support Center
10.2020 - Current
Logistics Analyst
The Home Depot Store Support Center
05.2019 - 10.2020
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Market Delivery Operation 5501
07.2018 - 05.2019
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Stocking Distribution Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Prologistix
08.2013 - 02.2017
Butcher, Cashier, Stocker
Family Discount Foods
04.2005 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Kashmere Senior High School