Donald Smith
Slidell, LA 70458,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Analyst/Procurement
Textron Systems
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
Procurement Expeditor
Textron Systems
01.2010 - 02.2017
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Textron Systems
01.2003 - 02.2010
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Warehouse Associate
Textron Systems
08.1993 - 01.2003
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Handled daily customer service aspects and maintained positive relationships with external customers and freight partners.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
- Operated box or straight trucks and cargo vans.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Gulfport, MSNo Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LANo Degree - BUSINESS
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LAHigh School Diploma -
Slidell High School
Slidell, LA05.1987
Skills
- Improvement Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Daily Logs
- Planning Issues
- Procuring Goods and Services
- Supply Tracking
- Warehousing and Delivery
- Guest Experiences
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Data Entry
- Staff Support
- Handling Materials
Certification
Six Sigma Certification
Forklift License (From Textron)
Manlift License (From Textron)
Timeline
Parts Analyst/Procurement
Textron Systems
02.2017 - 02.2023
Procurement Expeditor
Textron Systems
01.2010 - 02.2017
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Textron Systems
01.2003 - 02.2010
Warehouse Associate
Textron Systems
08.1993 - 01.2003
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of New Orleans
No Degree - BUSINESS
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Slidell High School