John Dane
Wickliffe,OH
Summary
Dedicated logistics professional skilled in shipping and receiving, freight coordination, and warehouse operations. Expertise in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing supply chain processes. Strong analytical skills drive continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency and service quality in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Analyst
Eaton Corporation
Euclid, OH
11.2015 - Current
- Consolidated freight schedules and maintained carrier systems to enhance on-time delivery.
- Facilitated communication among transportation companies, contractors, and customers to resolve logistics challenges efficiently.
- Analyzed existing procedures within aerospace division to identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities.
- Executed documentation review and system entry for inspections following AS9100 Rev. C standards.
- Improved clarity and compliance of shipping documentation through adherence to customer routing guides.
- Trained personnel on shipping software and best practices to improve logistics management.
- Verified and recorded all incoming materials, supplies, and equipment upon receipt.
- Monitored tariffs and customs regulations to minimize risks associated with shipment delays.
Shipping Coordinator
Orbis Corporation
Mentor, OH
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Selected freight carriers for prepaid shipments based on cost, capacity, and reliability; coordinated pickups.
- Created delivery paperwork (BOLs, packing slips) using SAP, including weight adjustments, freight terms, and carrier details.
- Communicated shipment details to customers for collect freight and coordinated pickup arrangements.
- Coordinated shipping schedules to enhance delivery timelines and allocate resources effectively.
- Collaborated with production supervisors to determine shipping timelines.
- Prepared shipping documentation to facilitate smooth customs clearance processes.
- Managed shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepared bills of lading for outgoing freight shipments according to established guidelines.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Developed relationships with carriers to negotiate competitive rates and secure shipment capacity.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors and partners.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
Warehouse / Production
Eckart America, Inc.
Painesville, OH
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Operated forklifts/tow motors for order picking and truck loading/unloading.
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Picked and prepared orders for shipment, including labeling and re-labeling per customer specifications.
- Packaged in-process materials into designated containers for shipment.
- Organized warehouse storage areas for efficient retrieval of materials and supplies needed for production processes.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials and monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available for production.
- Inspected product quality during production runs to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Produced quality ink products by combining raw materials according to specifications.
Education
Certification in Broadcasting - Voice
American Broadcasting School
01-2009
Skills
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Transportation management
- Warehouse management
- Import and export compliance
- UPS WorldShip expertise
- FedEx expertise
- Logistics management
- Shipping Systems: FedEx
- Carrier selection
- Hazardous materials handling
- MFG Pro
- Customer 360 – EDGE
- Barcoding systems
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Import/export compliance
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional coordination
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Inventory counting
- Multitasking capacity
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Senior Logistics Analyst
Eaton Corporation
11.2015 - Current
Shipping Coordinator
Orbis Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Warehouse / Production
Eckart America, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2014
Certification in Broadcasting - Voice
American Broadcasting School