Oversee daily operations of 60,000 sq ft facility housing 10,000+ SKUs and managing team of over 100 warehouse employees and the operations of a smaller secondary location
Rebuilt a successful team, including training and development of individuals for inventory, receiving, production, and pick/pack/ship divisions. Collaborated with teams to develop new processes and procedures across all departments. Enhanced inventory accuracy through streamlined workflows and systematic approaches. Established training programs to ensure team proficiency and operational effectiveness.
Redesigned warehouse layout to maximize space utilization
Evaluate warehouse inventory and sales reports to enhance layout and organization
Warehouse Operations Manager
Hi-Rise Balloons & Floral Supplies
03.2018 - 08.2019
Engaged with all company department managers weekly to foster a cohesive team environment
Collaborated with sales and purchasing manager to enhance sales bundles for increased profit margins based on warehouse capabilities
Collaborated with purchasing manager to develop new inventory process
Reduced overtime and labor costs through enhanced warehouse organization and team workflow.
As a team we, improved profit margins, lowered labor costs, improved cross department communication, improved shipping times on holiday orders by 3 weeks!
Inventory Control Specialist
Nordstrom Domain Northside
08.2016 - 03.2018
Achieved top regional ranking for inventory accuracy through diligent oversight.
Recognized as Customer Service All-Star for exceptional client relations.
Managed inventory control for store generating over $50 million in annual revenue.
Investigated discrepancies, tracked, and adjusted inventory to maintain accuracy.
Coordinated return to vendors, managed store-to-store transfers, and documented damages.
Oversaw inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
Led logistics team, enhancing operational efficiency and performance.
Transportation Division
Kansas City Southern Railroad
01.2015 - 08.2016
Conductor and belt-pack engineer
Manager
Ray Spencer Racing Stables
09.2012 - 01.2015
Oversaw operations of 7 employees and 20 thoroughbreds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches
2011
Skills
Warehouse transformation - successfully transformed warehouses and teams for two different companies
Inventory control - fixed inventory issues for both companies and put in place inventory processes and procedures with the team to maintain the inventory accuracy
Team development - trained and developed two teams for long term success
Optimize space utilization - strategically improve warehouse space utilization by analyzing inventory and sales reports
Communication - met with owner, COO, and managers of all departments to plan and discuss efficiency, improvements, limitations, and future plans to create a more efficient, profitable, and forward looking company
Creative vision - can improve or transform any team and set the company up for long term success
Speak and understand some Spanish and have 7 years experience leading Spanish speaking teams