CLENDON GABRIEL
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dedicated and experienced professional with a proven track record of exceeding employer expectations. Leveraging skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results and drive growth within the organization. Possessing excellent communication and organizational abilities, excels in collaborating with team members to achieve common goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Food Center Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies through diligent oversight of all warehouse activities.
- Improved order fulfillment rates by optimizing picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered reliable customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues effectively through clear communication channels within the organization.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Enhanced distribution channels by cultivating strong partnerships with carriers and vendors.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of the distribution center''s operations, fostering a culture geared towards innovation and excellence in execution.
- Planned and executed facility layouts that maximized storage capacity while maintaining optimal workflow efficiency.
- Implemented performance metrics to track employee progress, leading to enhanced accountability and improved overall performance.
- Reduced operational costs through implementing cost-saving initiatives and negotiating with suppliers.
- Conducted regular audits on warehouse operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions accordingly.
- Supported business growth initiatives by scaling warehouse capacity as needed to accommodate increasing product volumes without compromising operational efficiency or safety standards.
- Mitigated risk exposure by establishing robust security measures to safeguard warehouse assets from theft or damage.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using advanced tracking systems, minimizing discrepancies between physical stock counts and system data entries.
- Collaborated with human resources to develop comprehensive employee engagement and retention strategies, resulting in a more satisfied, motivated and productive workforce.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Warehouse Manager
Lumnat Distributors
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Warehouse Manager
Sunrod Properties Ltd
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Offload, Receive, record and post all incoming containers
- Pick prepare and load with forklift all outgoing material
- Prepare weekly receiving reports
- Prepare monthly cycle count and investigate variances
- Prepare slow moving and dead stock lists for contractors
Warehouse Manager
Lumnat Distributors
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversee the entire operations of the warehouse
- Receive and record all incoming 40ft/20ft containers into stock
- Issue stock to retail trucks and dispatch key accounts truck daily
- Count, compile and present weekly and monthly inventory
- Reconcile variances for weekly and monthly inventory
Salesman/Driver
Valley Cold Storage Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Ensuring customers are serviced daily with frozen meats according to order
- Meeting monthly sales targets ($120,000)
- Reconciling cash and inventory on a daily basis
- Submitting monthly sales reports to ensure accurate commissions
F&B Asst./ Cost Controller/ Purchaser
Tequila Joe’s Restaurant & Bar
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Purchase and monitor requisitioning and issuing of all food, beverage and chemical items
- Prepare daily food and beverage flash cost using daily requisitions and total covers
- Prepare schedules for entire food and beverage department
- Manage restaurant floor during b/fast lunch and dinner service
- Take monthly inventory of food, beverage and chemical items and prepare inventory valuation reports
Warehouse Supervisor/Inventory Controller
Northern Beverages Ltd (NBL)
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Dispatch wholesale and retail trucks for daily routes
- Supervise all movement of stock out of the warehouse through direct invoices or sales and all stock coming into the warehouse by trailer through purchases
- Check and balance truck stock and sales on return from routes
- Ensure all trucks are loaded for the following day route
- Enter all truck and warehouse transactions in an excel spreadsheet and in and inventory system (Exact), do a physical inventory count tucks and warehouse, and balance physical inventory daily
- Prepare purchase orders for drinks purchased from the brewery daily
Cost-controller/Purchaser
The Village Inn and Spa
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Monitor requisitioning of drinks from the bar and food from the kitchen to help maintain low food and beverage costs per guest
- Prepare food and beverage cost reports daily
- Take monthly inventory counts and balance hotel inventory on a monthly basis
- Call suppliers of food, beverages and cleaning supplies to purchase stock
Inventory Controller
St Lucia Fish Marketing Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly purchase reports for local and overseas purchases
- Take monthly inventory counts and prepare monthly inventory reports (variances, total sales etc.)
- Replenish freezer stock (order 20ft containers from Florida)
Cost Control
Sandals Resorts International
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Prepare daily food beverage and utility reports
- Take weekly spot checks on food beverage and supplies items
- Take monthly storeroom and unconsumed inventory
- Prepare reconciliations for LPG and diesel consumption
- Balance all fuel purchases to general ledger
- Post, update and report all food and beverage requisitions
- Prepare a monthly price index for all food and beverage items
Storekeeper
Sandals Resorts International
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Issuing of food, beverage and chemical supplies to various departments
- Prepare market lists for the purchase of food and beverage items
- Calculate monthly consumption of food and beverage items
- Ensure all storage facilities (chillers, freezers) are in proper working order; e.g
- Thermometers are intact
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Mary’s College
Castries St. Lucia01.1991
Skills
- Warehouse layout
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Packaging and labeling
- Palletizing
- Transportation management
- Cycle counting
- Stock control
- Warehousing operations
- Operational excellence
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
- Logistics planning
- Inventory management
- Fleet management
Accomplishments
- Passes in Basic and Intermediate (1) Level Accounting (NRDF)
- Certificate of Achievement for completion of a customer service program (SRI).
Computer Experience
Advance user knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office. Knowledge of Adaco inventory systems, Route Administrator, Exact and X-Sales inventory systems, also worked with Accpac and Peachtree accounting systems briefly.
Certification
Certification in Supervisory Management
Timeline
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Food Center Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Lumnat Distributors
12.2017 - 09.2019
Warehouse Manager
Sunrod Properties Ltd
01.2015 - 11.2017
Warehouse Manager
Lumnat Distributors
01.2013 - 01.2015
Salesman/Driver
Valley Cold Storage Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
F&B Asst./ Cost Controller/ Purchaser
Tequila Joe’s Restaurant & Bar
01.2009 - 01.2010
Warehouse Supervisor/Inventory Controller
Northern Beverages Ltd (NBL)
01.2004 - 01.2009
Cost-controller/Purchaser
The Village Inn and Spa
01.2004 - 12.2004
Inventory Controller
St Lucia Fish Marketing Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Cost Control
Sandals Resorts International
01.1998 - 01.2001
Storekeeper
Sandals Resorts International
01.1993 - 01.1998
Certification in Supervisory Management
High School Diploma -
St.Mary’s College
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