Edward Willett
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Supervisor
Abarta Coca-Cola Beverages
Bethlehem , PA
05.2010 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of warehouse personnel to ensure efficient operation.
- Monitored inventory levels, identified stock shortages, and ordered new materials as needed.
- Trained staff on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Created reports on productivity metrics, labor hours used, and other relevant data points.
- Maintained records of received shipments and distributed goods to appropriate departments or locations in a timely manner.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against purchase orders and invoices before delivery to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues in a professional manner.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflow processes throughout the organization.
- Analyzed supply chain operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction initiatives.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to manage shipping schedules and deliveries.
- Scheduled vehicle maintenance checks for company trucks and vans used in distribution operations.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding any discrepancies related to product availability or pricing.
- Oversaw loading, unloading of products from vehicles at designated warehouses, locations.
- Reviewed order fulfillment documents such as packing slips prior to shipment release.
- Managed relationships with carriers and couriers responsible for transporting goods between warehouses.
- Performed regular audits of warehouse facilities to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
- Investigated potential solutions when faced with unexpected delays or disruptions in services.
- Provided guidance and support to warehouse staff during peak periods or special projects.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products to maintain operational efficiency.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability.
- Tracked goods to verify delivery timetables and effectively route to final destinations.
- Analyzed invoices, work orders, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments.
- Monitored inventory control to align ordering processes with demand plans.
- Developed organizational systems for financial reports, schedules, inventory control and merchandising.
- Drove client retention by delivering exceptional customer service.
- Proactively identified and solved complex strategy problems impacting business direction.
- Monitored inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses to keep needed goods on hand.
- Expanded process effectiveness by implementing new ordering system while identifying poor work habits.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by hiring and training staff to drive growth initiatives.
- Developed and implemented plans for storage and distribution activities emphasizing technological solutions for sustainability, including investments in eco-friendly containers, dynamic distribution networks and warehouse renovations.
- Examined merchandise to verify price and display alignment.
- Reduced process lags and effectively managed associates to ensure optimal productivity.
- Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual sales, P&L and staff efficiency reports.
- Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns.
- Handled personnel hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Managed maintenance and repair actions for team equipment and vehicles.
- Dispatched personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
- Motivated team to exceed performance targets with fast, accurate service in handling diverse materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
Easton, PA07-1996
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- PPE Compliance
- PPE use
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
Certification
PIT certified by OSHA and JJ Keller for pallet jacks, forklifts ,walkie jacks,and scissor lifts.
safe start trainer for 8 years
trained in labor negotiations
GEO tab
LYTX camera
Accomplishments
Management course from Penn State University
Safe Start Trainer
Facility Safety Manager
Timeline
Distribution Supervisor
Abarta Coca-Cola Beverages
05.2010 - Current
PIT certified by OSHA and JJ Keller for pallet jacks, forklifts ,walkie jacks,and scissor lifts.
safe start trainer for 8 years
trained in labor negotiations
GEO tab
LYTX camera
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
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