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Eric Martin

Port St Lucie,FL

Summary

Seeking a position as a warehouse manager; willing to relocate.

Extremely competent and well versed Logistician and Warehouse Manager with over 19 years of experience. Provided leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision to groups of personnel as large as 40 member and as small as 4. Managed and improved inventory control and quality control processes for five different distribution centers. Supplied unmatched customer service skills to countless patrons. Improved customer satisfaction by a minimum of 60 percent at each position held. Operated and maintained successful operations with little or no supervision.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Center Manager

United Refrigeration, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw all logistical operations
  • Coordinated all inbound, storage, and outbound operations of over $30,000,000 of inventory
  • Managed over 30 warehouse employees and drivers
  • Directed and plans for the picking, packaging and shipping of product to 30 primary branches and over 350 secondary branches daily
  • Acted as the first line human resources manger dealing with any employee issues as well as ensuring all training and certifications are current and up to date
  • Oversaw and facilitated the transition from a 36,000² to a 132,000² facility over doubling the amount of inventory stored and shipped.

Inbound and Equipment Supervisor

Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw all inbound and equipment operations on 2nd shift
  • Reported directly to the Inbound Operations Manager
  • Directed inbound operations for three separate building with over 30 receiving docks
  • Managed over 25 inbound employees and equipment operators
  • Coordinated the receipt of over 30 live carrier appointments and multiple drop appointments totaling over 100,000 cartons received per 8 hour shift on a daily basis
  • Supervised the flow of received product to the putaway que and finally to their storage location while guiding the equipment operators.

Logistics Leader/Warehouse Manager/Training Leader

U.S. Army
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Created and launched a fully functional medical logistics warehouse
  • Was appointed the logistics section leader overseeing all logistics operations for the battalion
  • Managed and oversaw the training, discipline, and duties for over forty personnel
  • Directed the ordering, receipt, and storage of over $5,000,000 worth of inventory while maintain and exceeding customer demands
  • Appointed training leader for the battalion of over 500 personnel
  • Ensured all training and certifications were valid and up to date
  • Planned and scheduled monthly major training events ensuring all personnel were properly trained, certified, and mission ready
  • Appointed as the substance abuse prevention leader for the battalion and provided training, prevention measures, and illegal substance testing for over 500 personnel.

Warehouse Manager/Supply Chain Manager

Fort Belvoir
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw all warehouse operations
  • Supervised 21 military personnel and 13 civilian employees
  • Managed over 100 line items as an item manager
  • Assisted in the negotiations and acquisition of new product lines to be used at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
  • Provided logistical support during the transition from a 20 bed hospital to a multibillion dollar 84 medical facility
  • Elevated customer satisfaction from slightly above 50% to 98% in less than two months.

Forward Distribution Team Leader/Squad leader

Fort Bragg
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • Operated and maintained a vast range of military vehicles and equipment
  • Led the customer support section of five personnel
  • Managed the shipping and receiving sections and five personnel
  • Elected to lead the only forward distribution team for the entire battalion
  • Ensured the safety, training, and discipline of a team of four personnel
  • Created and launched a functioning logistical network in Al Basrah, Iraq growing from less than five to over 50 customers maintaining a satisfaction rating of 99%.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Financial Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Skills

  • Order Fulfillment
  • Worker Safety Procedures
  • Warehouse Staff Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Project Planning
  • Loss Prevention
  • Coaching and Mentoring Initiatives
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Incoming Shipments Review
  • Inventory Management
  • Training and Development
  • Logistics Coordination

Key Qualifications

  • Secret Clearance
  • Multiple Leadership Schools
  • Combat Lifesaver and Basic Lifesaver Certified
  • Well versed in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Licensed on Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Picker
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Graduate of multiple logistics courses

Timeline

Distribution Center Manager

United Refrigeration, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2024

Inbound and Equipment Supervisor

Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2015 - 01.2015

Logistics Leader/Warehouse Manager/Training Leader

U.S. Army
01.2013 - 01.2015

Warehouse Manager/Supply Chain Manager

Fort Belvoir
01.2013 - 01.2013

Forward Distribution Team Leader/Squad leader

Fort Bragg
01.2011 - 01.2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Financial Management

Columbia Southern University
Eric Martin