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David Landa

Oakland,CA

Summary

Organized professional with experience in distribution, logistics, data entry, administrative support, and project management. Skilled in streamlining operations, maintaining accurate records, and delivering exceptional customer service. Known for professionalism, efficient problem-solving, and managing projects to successful completion while building strong client relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Manager

Region One
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead the receiving, verification, and dispatch of outgoing retail orders, ensuring product accuracy and timely delivery
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and packaging teams to support a consistent $1.2M in monthly sales
  • Manage a teams of 15 drivers, creating efficient daily routes and schedules while ensuring adherence to packaging standards and minimizing mis-packs as well as fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Resolve discrepancies between packaging and inventory teams, ensuring quick reporting to customers and prompt issue resolution
  • Ensure compliance with all mandatory paperwork required by the DCC and the State of California
  • Handled Scheduling, payment collections, and cash reconciliation at end of shift
  • Ensuring accurate invoicing and timely follow upon outstanding payments
  • Created and managed weekly staff schedules and verified timesheets for payroll processing

Inbound Operations Manager

Siban Holdings Distribution
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed and implemented SOPs for inventory intake, invoice processing, and product stocking to streamline operations
  • Offloaded 200-300 orders from long-haul trucks, verified incoming shipments from other hubs, and efficiently staged same-day and next-day orders for timely processing and delivery, while proactively communicating any discrepancies with other hubs.
  • Verified incoming products for compliance with California state regulations and DCC labeling requirements
  • Identified and resolved inventory discrepancies, conducting weekly audits using METRC and company software to ensure data accuracy
  • Consolidated and organized warehouse inventory to optimize product location accuracy and maintain a clean, efficient work environment
  • Oversaw dispatch operations, including OnFleet, managing product intake, uploading delivery vans, and coordinating outbound shipments
  • Delegated task within the team to ensure smooth operational flow, adherence to safety protocols, and timely order processing
  • Cross-trained staff across Inbound, Outbound, and Distribution functions to increase operational flexibility and coverage
  • Created weekly schedules and validated timesheets for payroll, ensuring accurate staffing and efficient resource allocation

Logistics Lead

Dark Heart Nursery
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Lead a logistic team in distribution, packaging, quality control, and compliance, ensuring smooth operational flow
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent supply chain performance.
  • Managed over $500,000 in live plant inventory, overseeing inventory accuracy, loss prevention, and financial reporting
  • Ensured compliance with METRC, including proper labeling, manifest creation, and regular audits to meet state regulations
  • Ensured proper documentation was created for all import/export activities meeting regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and implemented SOPs for warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards
  • Handled payment collections for shipments, processing cash transactions and ensuring accurate reconciliation of orders and deliveries

Quality Control / Propagator

Dark Heart Nursery
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated product distribution and inspection to ensure compliance with California's packaging and distribution regulations
  • Applied integrated Pest Management techniques for plant health and quality control
  • Ensured the department met daily production goals by optimizing workflow and ensuring fast, precise work processes
  • Ensured department hit production goal through accurate, fast, and precise slicing
  • Pruned plants for vegetative health

Education

High School -

Manteca High School
Manteca, CA
05-2014

Skills

  • Bilingual: English / Spanish
  • Logistics and Distribution Management
  • Financial Transactions and Cash Reconciliations
  • Team Leadership and Staff management
  • Route Optimization & Schedule Coordination
  • Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Improvement & SOP Development
  • Inventory Auditing & Reporting
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Software Proficiency)
  • Forklift Certified
  • Warehousing operations
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Distribution department.
  • Awarded Employee of the quarter twice in a row.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Distribution Manager

Region One
01.2022 - Current

Inbound Operations Manager

Siban Holdings Distribution
02.2020 - 12.2021

Logistics Lead

Dark Heart Nursery
01.2018 - 02.2020

Quality Control / Propagator

Dark Heart Nursery
10.2017 - 01.2018

High School -

Manteca High School
David Landa