Derrick C. Flowers
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work, and positive attitude. Highly competent professional with robust experience in inventory management, purchasing, and shipping/receiving processes. Notable strength in maintaining optimal warehouse organization and safety standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with county policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Analyzed current inventory levels and identified areas that needed improvement or adjustment.
Intermediate Clerk
L.A. County
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - Current
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Prepare and maintain forms, records, correspondence, reports, and receipts.
- Established and maintained files for budget analysis and reporting of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
- Performed duties associated with the movement of passengers, air cargo packaging, documentation, and aircraft load planning.
- Executed warehouse operational activities following warehouse and distribution management policies and procedures.
- Procure inventory by contacting vendors, comparing price quotes, arranging for the shipment of materials to off-site locations as needed or directed by a supervisor, and following County guidelines when inventory is low, or inventory requests are received
Purchasing Agent
Crown Tech
Fontana, CA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Negotiated prices and terms with material suppliers and vendors, lowering costs by 20%
- Built and established strong vendor relationships, integral to promoting high quality and accuracy
- Allocated budget for each department, focusing on optimizing resource use while controlling costs
- Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory to meet customer demands
- Reviewed purchase specifications for accuracy so purchase order quantities and parts specifications were accurate and correct, reducing purchasing errors by 10%
Warehouse Clerk
Apple One
Ontario, CA
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Received orders, unloaded packages from the truck, and stored them properly in the warehouse
- Maintained accurate records of the materials received and transported out of the warehouse; submitted documents to the senior manager
- Documented & managed the inventory control system in the computer placed in the warehouse using scanners and barcode readers
- Maintained a clean work environment and kept tools and equipment for unloading and loading goods in their assigned places
- Arranged for and monitored delivery, assembly, and distribution of parts and components to meet production schedules and shipping schedules
- Prepare items for mailing, shipping, or will-call by picking, packaging, weighing, labeling, palletizing, properly securing shipments, etc., using shrink wrapping, bungees, or strap ties to fill requisition requests as requisitions are received
Office Assistant
Merrill Corp
Irvine, CA
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintained organization inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels, expedited orders, and delivered materials to workstations promptly
- Coordinated and scheduled all corporate business travel and accompanying itineraries
- Exhibited a high degree of discretion related to safeguarding confidential information
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees by scheduling training and processing paperwork
- Excelled within a deadline-intensive environment, ensuring the accurate and on-time completion of all projects
Storekeeper
U.S. Navy
Various
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Received and inspected incoming shipments of supplies and equipment
- Verified the accuracy of orders and recorded all incoming and outgoing inventory
- Stored and organized inventory to ensure easy access and optimal use of space
- Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions and conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulations
- Collaborated with other departments and organizations within the Navy to coordinate inventory needs and ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment
- Used various computer programs and systems to manage inventory and conduct data analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Great Basin College
Elko, NV05-2024
Associate of Arts - Business
Coastline College
Fountain Valley, CA01.2011
Certificate of Completion Class 'A' - Storekeeper
School
Meridian, MS01.2003
Skills
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Maintain property records
- Logistics Coordination
- System Improvements
- Sit-down/Stand-up Forklift Certified
- Workflow Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Sourcing: Pricing, and Availability
- Cost Reduction and Avoidance
- Team Building and Leadership
- Contract Negotiations
- Procurement Activities
- Place and expedite orders
- Inventory control
Skillshighlights
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Maintain Property Records
- Logistics Coordination
- System Improvements
- Sit-down/Stand-up Forklift Certified
- Workflow Management
- Heavy Objects Lifting
- Sourcing: Pricing and Availability
- Cost Reduction and Avoidance
- Team Building and Leadership
- Contract Negotiations
- Procurement Activities
- Place and Expedite Orders
- Inventory Control
Affiliations
- Member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Los Angeles County
07.2023 - Current
Intermediate Clerk
L.A. County
10.2017 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Crown Tech
05.2015 - 11.2016
Warehouse Clerk
Apple One
12.2014 - 03.2015
Office Assistant
Merrill Corp
06.2008 - 01.2010
Storekeeper
U.S. Navy
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Great Basin College
Associate of Arts - Business
Coastline College
Certificate of Completion Class 'A' - Storekeeper
School