Davares Elston
Gadsden
Summary
Resourceful warehouse manager with 5 years of experience directing material warehouse operations. Skilled in recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling employees to meet production needs. Professional and clear communicator who excels at managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews. Results-driven manufacturing professional with significant experience in materials management and team coordination. Demonstrated ability to optimize inventory systems and enhance supply chain operations. Known for fostering collaborative work environments and adapting to dynamic industry needs with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Supervisor
Koch Foods
07.2019 - Current
- Traveling to different facilities training current and new hire employees how to perform cycle counts
- Training new and current Materials Managers on how to purchase and schedule materials
- Oversee material consumption and schedule planning to replenish inventory
- Maintain current Inventory for accuracy
- Keeping record of Purchase Orders and Order Status
- Competency using other computer-based programs such as Word, Outlook, Power Point;
- Solid Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate solutions with suppliers and internal customers
- Coordinated with production planners to synchronize material availability with manufacturing schedules.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication regarding material needs and availability, fostering collaboration between teams.
- Created monthly reports detailing inventory levels, order status, and other pertinent data for senior leadership review.
- Managed a team of warehouse employees, providing guidance and overseeing daily activities to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed training programs for new hires on proper handling procedures and safety protocols related to materials management.
- Developed computer how to manuals for new hires and current Material Managers.
Accounting Clerk
Koch Foods
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Document production numbers for weekly yield
- Keep track of ending and beginning inventory
- Accounts Receivable
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Continuously improved personal knowledge of accounting software programs to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness in daily tasks.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system for efficient retrieval of financial documents upon request.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Koch Foods
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and pallet jack to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
Materials Handler
Koch Foods
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Education
High school diploma - Marketing Management
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden, AL05.2011
Skills
- Materials Handling
- Pallet Jack
- Order Picking
- Forklift
- Logistics
- Microsoft Word
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Experience
- Packaging
- Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Order Picker
- Inventory Control
- Bookkeeping
- Supply chain management
- ERP systems
- Procurement processes
- Warehouse operations
- Materials planning
- Demand forecasting
- Shipping coordination
- Sourcing strategies
- Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Materials Supervisor
Koch Foods
07.2019 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Koch Foods
12.2017 - 07.2019
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Koch Foods
08.2014 - 12.2017
Materials Handler
Koch Foods
11.2011 - 08.2014
High school diploma - Marketing Management
Gadsden City High School
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