Hi, I’m
Cory Klemczak
Wimauma,FL
Summary
Experienced in system conversions and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, dedicated professional with a proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency and driving business growth. Keen eye for detail and strong analytical mindset, successfully led complex projects, identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing effective solutions. Expertise in system conversions streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing overall productivity. Committed to delivering results, eager to leverage skills and contribute to a dynamic organization focused on continuous improvement and success.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakthru Beverage Group
Inventory Control Manager
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Process and verify all products not on trucks, mis-picks, temporary out of stock, warehouse breakage, driver breakage and mis-pick pickups
- Assist the Receiving Team on resolving all receiving and put away errors
- Preform inventory checks and billings on all spoils and salvage
- Certified on all MHE machinery (forklift, order picker, reach truck and Bendi)
- Knowledge of all aspects of the warehouse
- Provide monthly variance for executives
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, WMS, Sapphire, DISC, SAP, and PowerPoint
- Lean Six Sigma and STOP Safety training
- Inventory adjustments and variances, delays in shipments, and product quality issues, make necessary adjustments and improvements
- Define inventory expectations and efficiencies, monitor progress regularly
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Director of Outbound Fulfillment
10.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Ensure all warehousing employees understand and operate within the organizational, operational, inventory controls, safety and service policies and procedures
- Responsible for managing overnight operations for the fulfillment of customer orders
- Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all warehouse activities and managing employee teams in the warehouse
- Ensure the accuracy of filling orders to retail customers and the quality of products
- Coach, train, direct and counsel operations supervisors on overall performance
- Define productivity expectations and efficiencies, monitor progress regularly
- Identify and recommend opportunities for employee development and performance improvements
- Safety patrols and recommending maintenance improvements in the warehouse by conducting safety training, accident investigations, and equipment and facility inspections
- Investigate complaints involving such matters as damaged product, wrong product loaded onto trucks
- Inventory adjustments and variances, delays in shipments, and product quality issues, make necessary adjustments and improvements
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Night Warehouse Assistant Manager
07.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Ensure all warehousing employees understand and operate within the organizational, operational, inventory controls, safety and service policies and procedures
- Assist manager with developing a supervisory team responsible for directing all warehouse activities and managing employee teams in the warehouse
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate inventories through weekly cycle counts, audits, and full physical inventories quarterly
- Ensure the accuracy of filling orders to retail customers and the quality of products
- Along with manager, coach, train, direct and counsel Warehouse Supervisors on overall performance
- Define productivity expectations and efficiencies, monitor progress regularly
- Identify and recommend opportunities for employee development and performance improvements
- Ensure safety and recommend maintenance improvements in the warehouse by conducting safety training, accident investigations, and equipment and facility inspections
- Investigate complaints involving such matters as damaged product, wrong product loaded onto trucks, inventory adjustments and variances, delays in shipments, and product quality issues; make necessary adjustments and improvements
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Night Warehouse Supervisor
02.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Supervise 30-40 warehouse associates
- Oversee the dock for all outbound deliveries
- Create SOPs to streamline all warehouse procedures
- Preform daily inventory product checks
- Certified on all MHE machinery
- Knowledge of all aspects of warehousing
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, WMS, Sapphire, DISC and PowerPoint
- Work alongside the Night Warehouse Manager and other Supervisors
- Strong communication skills
Johnson Brothers
Senior Warehouse and Distribution Manager
03.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Manage a team of 20 Teamsters Local 14 employees
- Process and verify all products not on trucks, mis-picks, temporary out of stock, warehouse breakage, driver breakage and mis-pick pickups
- Created SOP to streamline all warehouse and distribution procedures for efficiency
- Preform inventory checks and billings on all spoils and salvage
- Certified on all MHE machinery (forklift, order picker, reach truck and Bendi)
- Knowledge of all aspects of the warehouse and distribution
- Provide monthly variance for executives
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, WMS, Sapphire, DISC and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills
- Helped other branches
- Managed the fleet and all repairs
- Completed payroll and vacation approvals for employees
Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada
Inventory Control Supervisor
05.2012 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Process and verify all products not on trucks, mis-picks, temporary out of stock, warehouse breakage, driver breakage and mis-pick pickups
- Assist the Receiving Team on resolving all receiving and put away errors
- Preform inventory checks and billings on all spoils and salvage
- Certified on all MHE machinery (forklift, order picker, reach truck and Bendi)
- Supervise a team of four
- Knowledge of all aspects of the warehouse
- Provide monthly variance for executives
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, WMS, Sapphire, DISC and PowerPoint
- Lean Six Sigma and STOP Safety training
Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada
Night Warehouse Associate
01.2007 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Pulled orders for night production
- Processed returns, replenishments, and breakage
- Pull product for the Will Call customers
- Verify product was pulled correctly and efficiently
- Assist on credits, debits, returns and all other issues that were presented
- Performed all transactions using RF scanners and WMS
Education
CCSNLas Vegas, NV
Culinary Arts Program from Hospitality
06.1999
High School Diploma
06.1998
Skills
- Inventory optimization
- Operations Management
- Stock rotation
- Purchasing strategies
- Staff training
- Work scheduling
- KPI tracking
- Stock reconciliation
- SOP writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse safety
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
Breakthru Beverage Group
07.2023 - Current
Director of Outbound Fulfillment
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
10.2022 - 07.2023
Night Warehouse Assistant Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
07.2021 - 10.2022
Night Warehouse Supervisor
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
02.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Warehouse and Distribution Manager
Johnson Brothers
03.2017 - 12.2020
Inventory Control Supervisor
Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada
05.2012 - 03.2017
Night Warehouse Associate
Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada
01.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma
CCSN
Culinary Arts Program from Hospitality
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