DAVID J. ALLEN
Louisville,KY
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehouse leader delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Warehouse Supervisor
SHEIN
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised and developed a team of +30 pick associates, ensuring daily productivity, quality, and accuracy goals are consistently met in a high-volume e-commerce fulfillment center
- Partnered with Operations Managers and support teams (HR, Safety, IT, Inventory Control) to align staffing, workflow, and resource allocation for peak efficiency
- Implemented accountability and incentive programs that increased pick accuracy by 35% and reduced idle time by 125%
- Achieved an average of 105% to goal or 110 UPH, improving department performance through hands-on coaching, performance tracking, and process optimization
- Utilized WMS and labor tracking tools to monitor team performance, ensuring optimal utilization of labor and equipment across all shifts
- SHEIN is a global e-commerce platform specializing in fast fashion
Inventory/Operations Supervisor
Henkel
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed second-shift logistics operations as the sole managerial leader, overseeing a team of 75 full-time and contracted employees to ensure seamless workflow between shifts with operational efficiency
- Analyzed KPIs to monitor performance and shift team members to meet the demands of the facility
- Transformed second shift, expanding responsibilities from cycle counts to include shipping, receiving, picking, packing, and fulfillment, with daily handoff perfecting written and oral communication
- Led second shift from shipping $0 to shipping over $500K in revenue daily
- Represented the inventory team of the warehouse-wide system migration project into a new WMS while keeping the same ERP, which normally takes a year, and completed it in 6 months
- Henkel is a German multinational chemical and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany
Operations Manager
Sedgwick
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed projects across multiple warehouse locations, ensuring timely completion and operational consistency
- Managed and provided leadership for a team of more than 60 direct reports
- Created Kaizen events to drive continuous improvements in operations by using Lean Six Sigma efforts
- Partnered with other department senior managers and directors to achieve overall shift and building goals
- Collaborated with the Leadership team about customer service concerns and worked on resolutions
- Sedgwick is a global leader in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall
Business Owner
Buddies Bar and Grill
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Coached team members to obtain and exceed defined goals
- Supported all aspects of the business including billing, inventory, and bookkeeping
- Managed a team of individuals in a fast-paced environment
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Clarian Health Partners
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Prepared sterile IV admixtures and unit-dose medications using hospital pharmacy safety procedures.
- Verified prescriptions, patient profiles, and dosage details to support accurate medication dispensing.
- Managed controlled substance inventory, reconciled discrepancies, and maintained compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Processed medication orders through pharmacy systems and coordinated timely delivery to patient care areas.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Processed prescription orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely pharmacist review.
- Entered patient and medication data into pharmacy systems with strong attention to detail.
- Resolved third-party insurance rejections and coordinated claim corrections for smooth dispensing.
- Prepared medications, counted tablets, and labeled prescriptions according to established procedures.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Education
MBA - Analytics
University of Louisville
Louisville, United States05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States05.2025
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Operational efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Lean principles
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Revenue Growth Leadership - Led team to ship $500K daily in revenue.
- System Migration Efficiency - Completed warehouse system migration in 6 months.
- Operational Efficiency Improvement - Managed 75 employees to improve shift efficiency by 30%.
- Continuous Improvement Initiative - Executed 5 Kaizen events enhancing productivity by 20%.
Certification
Business Foundations, University of Indianapolis (Kelley School of Business), OSHA 30
Timeline
Senior Warehouse Supervisor
SHEIN
07.2024 - 04.2026
Inventory/Operations Supervisor
Henkel
02.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Sedgwick
04.2022 - 12.2022
Business Owner
Buddies Bar and Grill
08.2013 - 03.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Clarian Health Partners
08.2008 - 05.2009
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 04.2008
MBA - Analytics
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Indiana University Indianapolis
Licenses
Osha 30
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Business Foundation