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James Bell

Portland

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Specialist with extensive experience at the US Navy, excelling in inventory management and logistics analysis. Proven track record of streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and ensuring 100% end-user satisfaction. Skilled in documentation management and team collaboration, consistently achieving optimal cost savings while maintaining safety standards. Developed skills in logistics, supply chain coordination, and inventory management within fast-paced environment, looking to transition into new field. Efficient in process optimization and problem-solving to improve operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage these skills in dynamic and collaborative setting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Specialist

US Navy
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
  • Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
  • Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
  • Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
  • Lead a team responsible for managing imports/exports documentation process ensuring timely and accurate completion of all shipping documents.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
  • Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
  • Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
  • Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.

Retail Merchandiser

Target
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.

Package Handler

HomeGoods
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality control by consistently meeting or exceeding company standards for accuracy in sorting and labeling packages.
  • Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.

Education

Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Portland, OR
06-2022

Skills

  • Warehouse management
  • Inventory counting
  • Logistics analysis
  • Safety practices
  • Materials handling
  • Documentation management
  • Resolving problems
  • Inventory restocking
  • Shipment receiving
  • Distribution management
  • Database management
  • Team oversight
  • Customs compliance
  • Warehousing and delivery
  • Problem-solving
  • Visual merchandising
  • In-store support
  • Stock control
  • Customer service
  • Heavy lifting
  • Team collaboration
  • Warehouse safety
  • Package unloading

Timeline

Logistics Specialist

US Navy
03.2023 - 07.2025

Retail Merchandiser

Target
01.2023 - 03.2023

Package Handler

HomeGoods
09.2022 - 11.2022

Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School

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