James Anderson
Washington,PA
Summary
Seasoned professional knowledgeable about operations and offering top-notch project management, team leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Ingenious in maximizing resources to meet challenging demands. Analytical leader with excellent multitasking abilities.
I am in search of a reputable organization that fosters a collegial team environment, one where my skills and abilities can contribute positively to both the company and its team members. A workplace that values flexibility, acknowledges achievements, and shows appreciation for its employees is crucial in my decision-making process for a fulfilling career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Pittsburgh Embossing Services
Eighty-Four, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with Founder and CEO to set, prioritize, and attain company goals and objectives.
- Streamline business processes through effective oversight of company assets like facilities, inventory, and Human Resources
- Achieved departmental growth by assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members.
- Oversaw operations in Technical, Manufacturing, R&D, and Part Sales departments
- Analyzed key performance indicators across departments to facilitate expansion and mitigate obstacles.
- Oversaw multiple projects, implementing unique requirements and customizations to effectively address client demands.
- Coordinated activities between different departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
Inventory Sales Manager
Pittsburgh Embossing Services
Eighty-Four, PA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked with Parts’ Department on recognizing the Top Ware and Tare spare parts for Datacard equipment
- Teamed up with local manufactures and engineers to have spare parts reversed engineered, manufactured and tested
- Doubled PES Brand part sales volume (dollar) over 3 years
- Organized and evaluated inventory turnover rates to better layout warehouse for more efficient order processing and inventory management
- Managed equipment refurbishment projects simultaneously with cross training staff during Covid to ensure adequate coverage.
Inside Sales Representative
Fairmont Supply Oil and Gas
Washington, PA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintain customer relationships for the largest account for Fairmont Supply Oil and Gas
- Streamlined trailer hook up packages for gas production units, sand separators and site location holding tanks
- Successfully manage 13 remote trailers that act as a sub warehouse for Utica, SWPA, Central PA and West Virginia CNX Operations
- Handle all inside sales request for CONSOL Gas
- Varies from communicating directly with customer and processing EDI orders
- Expedite all sales request for CNX including material buy outs and evaluating stock levels to keep adequate quantities in house to meet demands.
Warehouse Leader
Fairmont Supply Oil and Gas
Washington, PA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Handled all day-to-day operations for the facility
- Responsible for the safety, training and the productivity for the warehouse staff
- Direct report for four individuals
- Manage all fleet vehicles, lift equipment and facility storage
- Empowered to make all necessary changes for the warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and increase productivity
- Implemented processes to maintain a safe work environment for my staff and coworkers
- Being recognized for not having an OSHA recordable incident since the facility was opened in 2010
- In 2013 our Facility was recognized for most inventory accuracy improvement
- 2012 facility inventory accuracy was below an 80%
- After developing a strategy and fine lining workflow process in 2013 our facility was ranked number one in the company with a 98% inventory accuracy based off internal and external audits.
Inventory Control Coordinator II
Fairmont Supply
Washington, PA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Strategically monitored inventory levels to allocate space for fast turning items, relocated slower moving items to prevent damage and shrink
- Constantly completing cycle counts, shelf-life verification and high dollar item accuracy.
Receiving Supervisor
The Home Depot
Washington, PA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Achieved 100% on Department supervisor Training Final Exam
- Compiled weekly SMART GOALS for the company’s RTV Clerk and all receiving Associates
- Managed associates’ performance through communication of goals, coaching, and providing clear feedback.
RTV Clerk
The Home Depot
Washington, PA
- Success driven made it possible to take the highest cage inventory in the district from $49K to the lowest at $9K in three months
- Maintained the lowest cage inventory in the district for consecutive weeks
- Handled All Hazardous material for facility according to EPA regulations.
Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
Washington, PA
- Processing high paced freight shipments
- Recognized for minimal mark down and shrink inventory for the district.
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
Washington, PA
- Received numerous “Homer Awards” for going above and beyond based on customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management and Administration
Slippery Rock University
01.2006
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvements
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cost Control
- Business Management
- Quality Assurance
- Department Oversight
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Service Management
- Schedule Management
- Employee Development
- Inventory Management
- Performance Improvement
- Time Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Purchasing and planning
- Task Prioritization
- Business Development
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Product Development
- Goal Setting
- Reliability
Timeline
Director of Operations
Pittsburgh Embossing Services
01.2020 - Current
Inventory Sales Manager
Pittsburgh Embossing Services
01.2016 - 01.2020
Inside Sales Representative
Fairmont Supply Oil and Gas
01.2013 - 01.2016
Warehouse Leader
Fairmont Supply Oil and Gas
01.2011 - 01.2013
Inventory Control Coordinator II
Fairmont Supply
01.2010 - 01.2011
Receiving Supervisor
The Home Depot
01.2006 - 01.2010
RTV Clerk
The Home Depot
Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management and Administration
Slippery Rock University