Edgel Slone
Versailles,KY
Summary
Experienced logistics and warehouse manager with the ability to train and motivate staff to meet challenging performance targets and consistently satisfy customers with high-quality service. Focused on keeping the department efficient and cost-effective, while never forgetting the importance of employee safety and morale.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Vuteq USA
Georgetown, KY
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce transit times.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies, improving stock accuracy and reducing excess inventory.
- Streamlined vendor selection processes, fostering strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable materials sourcing.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in logistics management, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Managed budget forecasting for logistics operations, ensuring alignment with overall business financial goals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping companies, resulting in cost savings and improved delivery times for goods.
- Optimized warehouse layout for increased efficiency in inventory management, leading to smoother operational flow.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced logistics operations visibility with implementation of new tracking system, reducing lost shipments significantly.
- Conducted regular analysis of logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Reduced shipping errors by overseeing implementation of new quality control system at packing stage.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Wholesale Manager
IDrive Fulfillment
Nicholasville, KY
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw order fulfillment processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of shipments.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in wholesale operations and customer service.
- Managed inventory effectively for optimal product availability and minimized overstock situations.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, generating valuable networking opportunities for the company.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a high-performing workforce.
- Evaluated staff performance periodically, providing constructive feedback aimed at continuous improvement in job performance.
- Coordinated logistics processes to ensure timely delivery of products, maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Managed wholesale inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize excess.
Area Manager of Operations
Amazon.com
Lexington, KY
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed daily operations and monitored activities to guarantee compliance with SOPs and safety regulations.
- Resolved problems, provided open communication and recommended discipline and terminations.
- De-escalated employee disputes using appropriate mediation techniques for minimal staff disruption.
- Monitored and adjusted staff schedules based on changing operational demand.
- Scheduled shifts to minimize labor costs and drive productivity.
- Supported HR initiatives by connecting with employees and actioning staff feedback.
- Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements.
- Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approach.
- Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies.
- Coordinated and supervised team member activities to consistently meet customers' needs.
- Optimized business performance with consistent data tracking and analysis of ongoing operations.
- Supported location managers with operational, sales, and business knowledge to help each achieve profit goals.
- Coordinated logistics management functions for supplies, equipment and company assets.
- Distributed and optimized employee work assignments to consistently meet department objectives.
- Managed and directed materials for administrative, operational and customer-related processes.
- Led multi-functional team to improve compliance, drive cost control and maintain on-time service delivery.
- Developed relationships with transportation vendors to reduce cost and reaction time and improve transport times.
- Executed cross-docking strategy to reduce warehousing and storage costs while improving supply chain efficiency and order fulfillment speed.
- Created standardized vendor performance metrics to promote supplier adherence to quality, delivery, and documentation requirements.
- Implemented reverse logistics program, reducing return processing time and improving cost recovery.
- Analyzed data to develop and deploy strategies to enabling growth, improving costs and driving performance.
- Directed activities of warehouse, shipping and receiving and freight movement teams.
- Monitored vehicles and employee activities to maximize team safety.
- Set schedules and assigned work to effectively handle different demand levels.
- Developed and enforced successful logistics procedures to minimize costs and avoid unnecessary bottlenecks.
- Oversaw fast-paced distribution center operations and consistently achieved schedule and productivity demands.
- Reviewed proposed logistics changes to analyze potential financial impacts and guide decision-making.
- Educated employees on important factors such as optimal safety practices, good customer relations and vehicle maintenance.
- Estimated peak delivery periods and kept team ready with optimal schedule and supply level.
- Verified carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit and delivery.
- Tracked goods en route and worked with dispatchers and drivers to expedite orders.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to achieve highly productive workflow in production environment.
- Promoted culture of safety by educating workers on safety compliance requirements and by performing spot checks to ensure compliance.
- Conducted weekly conference calls and manager meetings to discuss performance of each location.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Amazon.com
Lexington, KY
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved high volume of daily products to meet warehouse production demands.
- Took pictures of outgoing export shipments and specific customer orders for official recordkeeping.
- Maintained accurate tally of available space to support correct storage capacity estimates.
- Drove forklifts and used hands trucks and pallet trucks to move heavy loads around warehouse.
- Operated forklift truck and hand-trucks to transport, hoist and convey shipments to work and storage areas.
- Worked with carrier representatives to arrange shipments and resolve time-critical issues.
- Calculated space required to store and ship different types of materials to maximise load efficiency.
- Updated bills of lading and other paperwork to avoid errors and delays.
- Compared shipments with paperwork to identify discrepancies and fix order problems.
- Drafted work orders, bills of lading and packing slips.
- Packed, sealed, and labeled materials for shipping.
- Prepared documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders.
- Optimized shipping schedules and supplies to meet operational demand.
- Examined and unpacked incoming shipments to locate damaged items.
- Produced proper documentation for hazardous goods and international shipments.
- Inspected packages against order documentation to verify accuracy before shipment.
- Operated pallet jacks, hand trucks and forklifts to move loads across warehouse.
- Worked with shippers to expedite shipments based on customer demand or find solutions for problems.
- Compared incoming goods against invoices to identify shortages and reject damaged items.
- Managed department workflow to meet high-volume daily shipping targets.
- Collaborated with management to verify procedural compliance.
- Interacted with freight carriers to verify delivery status and attention to deadlines.
- Maintained records to inform shipping schedule and supply needs.
- Checked and signed delivery slips to receive shipments.
- Recorded shipment weight, dimensions and load distribution to schedule freight pick-up.
- Weighed materials or products and recorded results on shipping labels and production schedules.
- Enforced compliance with company safety standards and with local laws and regulations.
- Followed specialized shipping and handling procedures to move hazardous goods.
- Generated invoices and other shipping documentation for outgoing loads.
- Fulfilled orders and prepared material for shipment, packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon.com
Lexington, KY
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Pulled, filled, packed and set up orders to prepare for delivery or pickup.
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat.
- Followed company, state and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations to promote safe working practices.
- Examined and inspected products and boxes to meet picking specifications and quality standards.
- Loaded trucks to fill orders for transport.
- Utilized computers and RF scanners to meet departmental productivity and accuracy standards.
- Worked flexibly to cover logistical needs of warehouse operations.
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas.
- Lifted and moved heavy boxes using best ergonomic practices.
- Collected and packaged items to successfully fulfill orders.
- Adhered to stacking guidelines to support merchandise integrity and personnel safety.
- Printed shipping labels and documentation for product distribution.
- Organized warehouse areas for optimum accessibility and order.
- Replenished items low in stock to maintain desired inventory levels.
- Followed health and safety procedures to minimize personal risk of injury.
- Used pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload freight.
- Abided by safety standards and OSHA regulations in warehouse environment.
- Notified supervisor of any missing or defective stock.
- Maintained good housekeeping practices and observed safety program requirements in fast-paced environment.
- Protected items from damage during movement or shipment by using good padding, bracing and wrapping practices.
- Followed written and verbal instructions to prioritize work and meet daily demands.
- Kept loading dock free of debris, safety hazards, or shipments.
- Stacked cartons and trays on pallets and skids using correct stacking pattern.
- Processed high volume of orders daily and consistently met production targets.
- Maintained clean containers, conveyors and work areas to minimize safety issues.
- Reduced warehouse hazards by disposing of trash and debris.
Floor Supervisor
Sykes Enterprises
Hazard, KY
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Coached employees and offered detailed feedback to improve performance.
- Checked team activities regularly to monitor performance and safety.
- Collaborated with senior staff to tackle work-related problems, minimizing operational downtime.
- Recommended individuals for promotions, transfers or disciplinary action.
- Fostered inclusive and progressive work culture to boost employee morale and overall satisfaction.
- Communicated policy updates to department, answered questions and monitored compliance.
- Managed employee performance through disciplining, coaching and counseling.
Education
Business Management -
Hazard Community College
Hazard, KYHigh School Diploma - undefined
Knott County Central
Hindman, KY05-2006
Skills
- Resolved transportation, customer and system issues on daily basis to keep materials moving smoothly and to correct destinations
- Created operational and client-specific SOPs to boost efficiency and results
- Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approach
- Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies
- Monitored and adjusted staff schedules based on changing operational demand
- Developed and enforced successful logistics procedures to minimize costs and avoid unnecessary bottlenecks
- Assessed staffing needs regularly to gear up effectively for forecasted demand due to changing market conditions and seasonal strategies
- Managed daily operations and monitored activities to guarantee compliance with SOPs and safety regulations
- Supported HR initiatives by connecting with employees and actioning staff feedback
- Optimized business performance with consistent data tracking and analysis of ongoing operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse management
- Operational management
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Logistics management
- Transportation management
- Product management
- Mentoring and training
- Warehouse operations
- Vendor relationship management
- Warehouse safety
- Safety standards
- Order fulfillment
- Shipment scheduling
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Logistics processes
- Order management
- Staff supervision
- Forklift operations
- Order picking and processing
- Management development
- Shipment tracking
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Vuteq USA
06.2025 - Current
Wholesale Manager
IDrive Fulfillment
05.2024 - 01.2025
Area Manager of Operations
Amazon.com
12.2022 - 03.2024
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Amazon.com
08.2017 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon.com
07.2012 - 08.2017
Floor Supervisor
Sykes Enterprises
05.2009 - 04.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Knott County Central
Business Management -
Hazard Community College