Daniel Salaices
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Professional in logistics management with focus on shipping and receiving. Expertise in coordinating and optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering consistent results. Known for reliability and leadership in fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Manager
LW Mountain Inc
East Dundee IL
03.2018 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and inventory accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory management and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with logistics partners to streamline transportation schedules and reduce shipping costs.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge of shipping protocols and equipment usage.
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends and optimize supply chain performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in resolving inventory discrepancies, improving overall accuracy rates.
- Established key performance indicators to measure shipping effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Supervised warehouse staff, providing training and guidance to improve overall performance.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Conducted regular audits of shipping and receiving processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a comprehensive quality assurance program.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Established safety protocols within the workplace, reducing accidents among employees during daily tasks while maintaining OSHA compliance standards.
- Coordinated logistics efforts, optimizing delivery routes and reducing transportation costs.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers to negotiate competitive rates and secure timely deliveries.
- Improved relations with key customers by providing transparent and timely updates on shipment statuses.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Guitar Instructor
Salacies Guitar Instructor
Wheeling, IL
09.2014 - 03.2018
- Teaching Guitar Lessons
- Singer/Songwriter
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
Customer Service Representative
Xpress Insurance
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Communication with Customers
- Sales Support
- Office Admin Duties and Responsibilities
- Data Entry
- Financial Reports, Quotes, AP/AR
Education
Some College -
Harper Community College
Prospect Heights, ILHigh School Diploma - undefined
Cebetis 128 High School
Chihuahua, MXSkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio
- Insurance PRO, Turbo Rater
- Receiving processes
- Warehouse operations
- Order fulfillment
- Lean principles
- Shipping procedures
- Stock control
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Inventory management software
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment tracking
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Logistics processes planning
- Shipping and receiving
- Worker supervision
Accomplishments
- Chambers of Commerce Performance 2011
- Olympic Theater Performance 2011
- Graduated with Honors 2001
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Manager
LW Mountain Inc
03.2018 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Salacies Guitar Instructor
09.2014 - 03.2018
Customer Service Representative
Xpress Insurance
06.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Cebetis 128 High School
Some College -
Harper Community College