Derrick Nash
Cheltenham,MD
Summary
Experienced and reliable warehouse manager with over 20 years of industry expertise and a proven track record in employee supervision. Highly skilled in managing inventory control, shipping & receiving, and maintaining strong customer relations. Certified Power Equipment Trainer, Forklift Operator, and Reach Operator adept at coaching and developing staff. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and project management skills.
Successful warehouse manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring several employees in exceptionally large distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy.
Skilled in leading operations within transportation, storage, and distribution sectors. Offer solid experience in optimizing supply chain logistics, managing warehouse operations, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Strong in team leadership, operational analysis, and problem-solving to enhance efficiency and reduce overheads. Contributed to significant process improvements in previous roles, ensuring timely delivery and inventory accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
RCN / Astound Telecom
Lanham, MD
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Manages annual budget in excess of $12 million, approves monthly expenditures, and ensures company resources are optimally allocated amongst 200 varying products to maximize profits.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Supervise and coach 14 team members in the implementation of company strategies, and operations
- Manage contractor's weekly inventory
- Analyze production data for all technicians.
- Order and receive inventory daily
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
IT/FF&E Warehouse Manager
Prorizon
Hyattsville
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Manages a 20,000-square foot warehouse while maintaining an inventory of over 5,000 products
- Selects, packs, loads/unloads and delivers ordered products to their desired destinations across the state of Maryland
- On a daily basis, ships and receives all products ordered by the company
- Performs daily data entry of products, manage and maintain asset maintenance
- Control, audit, and account for the warehouse inventory of the company's catalog of products
- Enter in monthly expense reports, and weekly warehouse status reports
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
Picker and Packer
1st Team Staffing
Bowie, MD
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Scan and select inventory for reduced pricing; pack merchandise; label merchandise for shipping to select stores in different parts of the country
Laborer and Warehouse Worker
Teamsters Local 439
Lanham, MD
06.2002 - 10.2016
- Verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage
- Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received
- Inspect shipments for damage and defects
- Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart
- Maintain computerized inventory records, take physical count periodically, and check against inventory control totals using computer
- Requisition additional supplies from purchasing department as needed
- Maintain custody receipts for items being repaired and loaned out temporarily
- Load and unload delivery truck by hand or by use of hand truck
- Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
- Detect needed repairs on vehicles and equipment by following established inspection procedures
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Cashier and Attendant
Fine Wine of Wheaton
Wheaton, MD
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Greet customers entering establishment
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission
- Resolve customer complaints
- Answer customers questions, and provide information on goods, procedures, and/or policies
- Stock shelves and labeled everything with proper pricing
Education
GED - General Studies
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Harpers Ferry, WV06-2003
Vocational Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Harpers Ferry, WV06-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
- Box Truck
- Forklift
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics
- Purchasing
- Load & Unload
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Freight Experience
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Experience
- Cherry picker
- Shipping & receiving
- Microsoft Excel / Word
- Pallet Jack
- Reach Truck
- Order Picking
- Bookkeeping
- Inventory Control
- Quality control / Inspection
- Quality assurance
- Merchandising
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workforce Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Safety oversight
- Logistics Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Warehouse Operations
- Budget Adherence
- Warehouse auditing
- Order Fulfillment
- Database documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Evaluations
- Budget controls
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
RCN / Astound Telecom
07.2019 - 05.2024
IT/FF&E Warehouse Manager
Prorizon
10.2016 - 07.2019
Picker and Packer
1st Team Staffing
06.2016 - 10.2016
Cashier and Attendant
Fine Wine of Wheaton
08.2014 - 09.2015
Laborer and Warehouse Worker
Teamsters Local 439
06.2002 - 10.2016
GED - General Studies
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Vocational Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Prince George's Community College
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