DONALD JOHNSON

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• Reduced stock discrepancies by closely monitoring inventory movement and promptly addressing any discrepancies.
• Optimized inventory levels by implementing effective tracking systems and regularly conducting physical counts.
• Restocked inventory to sustain par levels and produced quarterly inventory audits and calculated, updated and presented reports.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring optimal stock levels of high-demand items, minimizing instances of unfulfilled orders or delayed shipments.
• Streamlined order fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers through close collaboration with sales teams and transportation partners.
• Implemented effective loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage, working closely with security personnel and conducting regular audits.
• Minimized stockouts by diligently tracking reorder points for critical items and promptly placing orders as needed.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the inventory management team.
• Improved supply chain visibility, proactively communicating with suppliers to address potential delays or shortages.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for inventory management, aligning business objectives with operational efficiency.
• Boosted accuracy in forecasting demand through comprehensive analysis of historical data and market trends.
• Negotiated favorable supplier contracts, resulting in cost savings for the organization without compromising quality or availability of products.
• Spearheaded waste reduction initiatives by identifying obsolete items and implementing disposal or liquidation strategies accordingly.
• Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
• Completed physical inventory counts each month.
• Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
• Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
• Modernized outdated inventory management systems through implementation of advanced software technologies that enhanced overall process efficiency.
• Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Developed and implemented strategies to keep stocks organized and reduce excess inventory.
• Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
• Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
• Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
• Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
• Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
• Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
• Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
• Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
• Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
• Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [Number] packages per day.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
• Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
• Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
• Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
• Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
• Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
• Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
• Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
• Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.

Senior Non-Commissioned Logistics and Supply Officer, deputy to the Senior Logistics and Supply Officer for 263rd Armored Battalion.

Supervised Supply and Logistics Operations for 678 Soldiers , Sailors, and Airmen during administrative and Combat Operations.

Successfully managed the distribution of various classes of Army supplies and equipment to remote Forward Operating bases in the southern region of Afghanistan known as the Helmand Province.

Supervised property disposals, management of material

support functions in stock control and accountability, procurement actions, inventory control, and item financial management of property valued in excess of over 70,000,000.00 dollars.

Supervised the development and preparation of Operations

in information, plans and related data to support and service organizations in the Senior Commands Theater of Operations.

Expertly managed over 15 Financial Liability Investigations

that were left unresolved by the previous Commander, recovering over $800,000.00 dollars worth of missing and destroyed components and equipment within a six month period.