James West
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Reliable professional with experience in optimizing administrative and operational processes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Tooling Process Specialist III
GE Vernova
12.2019 - Current
- Multitasked and managed multiple deliverables and projects concurrently and facilitated use of SAP for enterprise resource planning.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on SAP system operations and functionality.
- Analyzed process flows and identified areas of improvement to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
- Devised and implemented controls and procedures to promote financial accuracy.
- Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management
Project Logistics Coordinator
Field Core
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports to management for financial overview.
Tooling Logistics Coordinator
Field Core
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
Inventory Control Specialist
MI Swaco
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Taft College
Taft, CA12.2014
Skills
- Capable leader with proven track record
- Work effectively in a team driven environment
- Inventory management
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- ERP and supply chain software
- Shipment coordinating
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Inventory management procedures
Timeline
Tooling Process Specialist III
GE Vernova
12.2019 - Current
Project Logistics Coordinator
Field Core
05.2017 - 12.2019
Tooling Logistics Coordinator
Field Core
07.2015 - 05.2017
Inventory Control Specialist
MI Swaco
03.2012 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Taft College
Accomplishments
Bronze Core Award Jan 2023
- Award for improving logistics operations, cost, and productivity.
Broze Core Award Apr 2021
- Award for quality excellence.
Certification
- ROH - Certified Crane Operator
- Certified Forklift Operator
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