Edward Hawkins
Administrator
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Proven inventory and administrative professional with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Rite Aid Distribution Center. Skilled in inventory audits and fostering strong relationships, demonstrated by streamlining inventory management and improving quality inspection processes. Excelled in roles requiring attention to detail and effective communication, significantly contributing to team success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Receiver
Rite Aid Distribution Center
11.2011 - Current
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
Administrative Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana, Western Region
06.2002 - 10.2010
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Professional Studies
Accra, Ghana05.2009
Skills
- Inventory Audits
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality Inspection
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Invoice reconciliation
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Inventory Management
- Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Software
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Package handling
- Forklift Operation
- Export Compliance Regulations
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling Equipment
Timeline
Inventory Receiver
Rite Aid Distribution Center
11.2011 - Current
Administrative Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana, Western Region
06.2002 - 10.2010
BBA - Business Administration
University of Professional Studies
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