Colton Bramham
Peru,USA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
Rivian
Normal, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Directed four departments within manufacturing warehouse, including repackaging and storage bin replenishment.
- Supervised 53 employees across various operational areas.
- Conducted daily startup meetings to align performance, announcements, and daily objectives.
- Ensured consistent accountability among teams to enhance productivity.
- Facilitated clear communication to protect production line and resolve issues swiftly.
- Implemented lift assist utilization to enhance workplace safety for team members.
- Transitioned to lean manufacturing by identifying process gaps and executing improvements.
- Managed employee timeclock entries, including time off requests and FMLA/LOA.
Process Analyst
Rivian
Normal, IL
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed updates on project statuses for large-scale initiatives.
- Implemented physical modifications of racking storage and overhead labels, correcting SAP records.
- Assisted in relocating an entire department from warehouse to production facility.
Material Handling Analyst (External Warehouses)
Rivian
Normal, IL
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversee operations in external warehouses, resolving inventory discrepancies and leading material scrapping initiatives to ensure compliance and sustainability.
- Spearheaded warehouse consolidation efforts, reducing logistics expenses by 15% through strategic planning and cost-cutting initiatives.
- Monitor inventory systems, adjusting shipments according to production demands, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Provided SAP training for contractors, improving process adherence and enhancing overall operational knowledge.
- Conduct regular audits of stored materials, forecasting needs to minimize waste and ensure timely shipping.
Material Handling Analyst
Rivian
Normal, IL
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted audits on inbound receipts to ensure accuracy and compliance with processes.
- Corrected inventory discrepancies, enhancing overall inventory accuracy in warehouse operations.
- Reported supplier non-compliance issues to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners through process improvements and support.
- Utilized SAP, Tableau, TMS, Microsoft Excel, and SmartSheet for data management and analysis.
Material Handler
Rivian Automotive
Bloomington, IL
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained multiple team members on SAP to enhance operational efficiency.
- Executed systematic product receipt from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dispatch operations, optimizing workflow at dock.
- Operated forklift for efficient transportation of goods within facility.
Material Handler
Caterpillar
Morton, IL
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Bagged items and shipped products to dealers efficiently.
- Lifted boxes up to 50 lbs to ensure timely distribution.
- Specialized in high-rise section operations at Caterpillar.
Delivery Driver
Papa John's
Pekin, IL
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Delivered pizzas promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
- Took and processed customer orders over the phone efficiently.
- Cut and boxed pizzas accurately to maintain quality standards.
- Folded boxes for pizza packaging to streamline operations.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service to enhance overall dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a cohesive work atmosphere.
- Handled high-volume orders while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work area throughout shifts.
Flow Team Member
Target
East Peoria, IL
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Unloaded trucks and organized items onto designated carts for efficient distribution.
- Transported items to correct aisles, optimizing store layout and accessibility.
- Processed transactions accurately as cashier, ensuring smooth customer interactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in parking areas while serving as cart attendant.
- Ensured timely delivery of ship-to-store packages, enhancing customer experience.
Car Prep
Enterprise
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Serviced cars upon return, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for next use
Education
High school or equivalent -
Delavan High School
Delavan05.2017
Skills
- Order Picking
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Material Handling
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer operation
- System administration
- Data analytics
- Dispatching
- Time management
- Workday
- Inventory control
- SAP
- Microsoft Word
- Transportation management systems
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse management
- Tableau
- Timeclock administration
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Accountability enforcement
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing oversight
- Motivational skills
- Feedback delivery
- Issue resolution
- Critical thinking
- Logistics
- Driving
- Product management
- Load & unload
- Communication skills
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Reach truck
- Shipping & Receiving
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- ERP systems
- Basic math
- Packaging
- Manufacturing
- SAP Manufacturing
- Pallet Jack
- Windows
- Warehouse experience
- Load & Unload
- SAP EWM
- Root cause analysis
- Pricing
- Organizational skills
- Smartsheet
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Group Leader
Rivian
07.2025 - Current
Process Analyst
Rivian
02.2025 - 07.2025
Material Handling Analyst (External Warehouses)
Rivian
01.2024 - 02.2025
Material Handling Analyst
Rivian
09.2022 - 01.2024
Material Handler
Rivian Automotive
08.2021 - 09.2022
Material Handler
Caterpillar
10.2020 - 02.2021
Delivery Driver
Papa John's
04.2019 - 04.2020
Flow Team Member
Target
10.2018 - 01.2019
Car Prep
Enterprise
11.2017 - 04.2018
High school or equivalent -
Delavan High School