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Derek Browning

Brenntag Mid-South
Indianapolis,IN
16
years of professional experience

Results-driven Shipping and Logistics Professional with experience in optimizing shipping and receiving operations. Expertise in inventory management and coordinating logistics for timely deliveries. Proven ability to meet operational goals while fostering teamwork and adaptability.

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

6 Years 5 Months
Brenntag Mid-South | 03.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented best practices for order fulfillment to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinated shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely distribution of materials.
  • Managed inventory levels through regular audits and data entry in warehouse management systems.
  • Trained new staff on safety protocols, shipping procedures, and system usage for seamless onboarding.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies in shipments, maintaining strong professional relationships.

Inventory Controller

1 Year 5 Months
Brenntag Mid-South | 10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Outlined key responsibilities within the role.
  • Collaborated with sales to assess and fulfill customer product needs.
  • Maintaining Low order points for customers
  • Watching stock levels for branches and customers
  • Dispatching interbranch transfer of products
  • Working with vendors/suppliers on POs, pricing and returns if needed.

Account Manager

5 Years 1 Month
Brenntag Mid-South | 09.2013 - 10.2018
  • Responsibilities:
  • Customer order taking, processing and entry by phone, fax, or EDI.
  • Customer pricing (Price Book or Quoted item).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in administrative areas, including secretarial skills, order processing, and shipment notification, billing, payroll entry, and accounts receivable to provide knowledgeable customer service.
  • Maintained accurate quotes for products and services.
  • Back ordering and expediting and Customer Order amendment.
  • New account setup to include credit application processing.
  • Coordinated material expeditions and requirements with inventory coordinator and production personnel to streamline operations.

Customer Account's Rep

2 Years 11 Months
Sallie Mae | 10.2010 - 09.2013
  • Provided overview of job functions
  • Collaborated with students/borrowers to identify optimal solutions for managing student loans.
  • Provided tailored solutions for accounts at risk of delinquency and potential default.
  • Handled inbound and outbound calls to assist customers with their inquiries and concerns.
  • Student Assistance Corporation (SAC) is a national leader in providing default prevention services for student loan guarantors. For more than 20 years, SAC has been helping the nation's leading student loan guarantors avert millions of dollars in student loan defaults. Working on behalf of institutions to help customers resolve student loan delinquency by providing tools, resources, and information to better understand default and choose the best payment plan for success.

Education

Some college - Physical Education

University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | 05-2007

High School - Gender Studies

Southmont High School | Crawfordsville | 05-2004

Skills

Shipping documentation
Shipping documentation management
Shipment verification process
Logistics documentation
Transportation coordination
Records management

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Brenntag Mid-South
03.2020 - CurrentRead More

Inventory Controller

Brenntag Mid-South
10.2018 - 03.2020Read More

Account Manager

Brenntag Mid-South
09.2013 - 10.2018Read More

Customer Account's Rep

Sallie Mae
10.2010 - 09.2013Read More

Southmont High School

High School from Gender Studies
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University of Southern Indiana

Some college from Physical Education
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Derek Browning