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James Janetos

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Warehouse management professional with strong leadership skills and results-driven approach. Experienced in optimizing inventory control, streamlining operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficient in logistics, team coordination, and problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Fellers LLC
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Implement new inventory/shipping software.
  • Trained new and existing employees.
  • Shadowed employees to observe routine and improve work performance and efficiency.
  • Maintained strong relationships and addressed needs with existing customers transitioning from Interwest to Fellers after Interwest was purchased in 2021.
  • Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as cycle counts and receiving audits.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Safely received inbound shipments with a forklift.

Warehouse Manager

Interwest Distribution
07.2008 - 11.2021
  • Managed the daily workflow of customer orders, inbound receiving and outbound shipments.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Designed and implemented a cleaning schedule for a 11,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office area, ensuring adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Created and maintained a preventative maintenance schedule for all machinery.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of daily errors and customer concerns to enhance customer relations and improve service quality.
  • Managed employee time cards and PTO schedule.
  • Engaged with customers in person to assess needs and handle complaints.
  • Collaborated with 3m reps to address customer needs/concerns.
  • Participated in 3M training classes to review training methods and improve the customer experience.

Lead Inventory Control Specialist/Tech Dispatcher

Tolt Service Group
08.2004 - 05.2008
  • Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
  • Created a schedule for auditing the inventory level of each tech's work van.
  • Monitored service dashboard and dispatched repair techs accordingly, updating tickets with updated status.
  • Data entry for all inbound/outbound parts and van audits.
  • Trained newly hired ICS.


Education

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School
Plainfield, IL

Skills

  • Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse organization
  • Streamlining processes
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Entry
  • Forklift/Stand-up forklift certified
  • Efficient in Netsuite, UPS and Fedex systems,
  • Employee attendance tracking

Certification


  • Forklift Certification - Crown
  • Walkie Stacker Operator Training – Crown
  • Electric Pallet Jack Certification – Crown

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Fellers LLC
12.2021 - 05.2024

Warehouse Manager

Interwest Distribution
07.2008 - 11.2021

Lead Inventory Control Specialist/Tech Dispatcher

Tolt Service Group
08.2004 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School
James Janetos