John Ulmer
HOLTSVILLE
Summary
Experienced warehouse management professional with strong leadership skills and a results-driven approach. Skilled in optimizing inventory control, streamlining operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborative, adaptable, and reliable. Proficient in logistics, team coordination, and problem-solving. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Fullfilment Plus Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted physical inventory counts to increase accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Created forms for documentation and workflow tracking.
- Assisting in all day-to-day operations including shipping, inventory reconciliation, receiving and safety.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, driving initiatives that enhanced productivity metrics.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the warehouse.
Warehouse Manager
Radienz Living
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed procedures for raw material movement and SKU rationalization to increase warehouse space.
- Established methods for tracking raw materials and finished goods throughout the campus.
- Successfully closed two facilities in order to streamline material flow and reduce costs.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient product flow and inventory accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols, training staff on best practices for equipment handling and compliance.
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, reducing lead times and improving customer satisfaction rates.
- Developed and maintained inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Independent Operator
UBER/LYFT
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Combined 2,200 rides with a 100% acceptance rate and 4.94 driver rating.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness on interior and exterior providing customer satisfaction.
- Created Excel spreadsheet and maintained files to track mileage, maintenance, and miscellaneous expenses.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance rider experience and satisfaction.
Warehouse Manager
US Nonwovens
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Managing shipping/receiving and inventory control in a one hundred and fifty thousand square foot facility. Directed a total of 20 employees on second shift.
- Reconciled inventory to improve accuracy and facilitate packaging/production throughput.
- Assisting in training on ERP changeover to JD Edwards.
- Monitoring/training in OSHA forklift certification.
- 97% fill rate on all sales orders foreign and domestic via FTL, LTL and ocean container.
Warehouse Manager
Allegiant Health
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed shipping/receiving in Hauppauge facility. Managed the Deer Park facility in the supply of manufacturing and packaging using cGMP methods. Directed a total of 16 employees over two shifts in both buildings.
- Reorganized warehouse to separate bulk and raw materials into temperature controlled facility.
- Restructured component inventory to revive the cycle count process and increase accuracy.
- Retrained warehouse staff on RF Smart Gun and JD Edwards processes to increase proficiency.
- Purged and organized second warehouse facility to rectify UL Audit violations.
- Introduced new vendors for Personal Protective Equipment, LTL shipping and lift truck equipment.
- Developed a training manual to ensure consistency in methods and procedures.
Warehouse Team Leader
NBTY (Nature’s Bounty)
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed inbound and outbound operations. Directed staff of 12 associates over 3 shifts in inventory control, receiving and production supply according to schedule.
- Improved inventory process to facilitate more accurate and timely component purchasing.
- Mentored associates in AS400 procedures and practices to improve knowledge base.
- Forklift training and certification to improve proficiency and reduce safety issues.
- Implemented communication with outside vendors to increase receiving accuracy.
- Restored current cycle count program to 99.1% accuracy and 112% of cycle counts for the 2016 fiscal year.
Distribution Center Manager
Saufon Pharmaceuticals
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed all aspects of inbound and outbound operations. Directed staff of 20 associates in inventory control receiving and pick pack operations.
- Organized new facility of 9500 SKUs to service physicians, patients and third party distributors.
- Created metrics documentation to improve accountability. Achieved a 40% increase in production.
- Implemented Receiving/Inventory control process and procedures to improve inventory accuracy to 95%
- Restructured pick/pack methods to increase throughput and decrease backorders.
- Certified and cross-trained employees to bolster knowledge base and eliminate safety issues.
Production Manager
Royal Pet Supplies, Inc.
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Managed and directed 100+ associates, including 5 department leads. Utilized package, LTL and truckload carriers to ensure proper handling and time sensitive delivery demands.
- Created and maintained metrics, reports, SOP, customer service logs, training and safety records.
- Negotiated transportation rates and services for both package and LTL carriers.
- Integrated improved technology and equipment into business practices.
- Engineered methods to increase production by 17% and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Created the fulfillment process from the ground up to service several internet pet stores.
- Expanded the process to include both customer and company purchase orders for Amazon.com with a 96.4% vendor rating
- Lowered production supply purchasing costs by 12% annually.
Education
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- FedEx Shipping Manager
- ERPs - AS400, Prelude, JD Edwards
- UPS Worldship
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Layout Optimization
- Documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft 360
- Logistics Management
- Forklift Operations/ Training
- SKU Rationalization
Websites
Certification
- Forklift Trainer
- Crown Equipment Corporation
- Electrical Jacks (WP, PW, PE), Reach Truck (RR), Order Picker (SP), Turret Truck (TSP)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- SOP Analysis/Development
- OSHA Compliance/Training
- Team Building
- Certified Forklift Trainer
- Cost Controls
- Change Management
- Quality Assurance
- DOT Regulations
- Vendor Relations
- FDA Regulations
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Fullfilment Plus Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2025
Warehouse Manager
Radienz Living
09.2019 - 02.2022
Independent Operator
UBER/LYFT
09.2018 - 07.2019
Warehouse Manager
US Nonwovens
04.2017 - 08.2018
Warehouse Manager
Allegiant Health
01.2016 - 03.2017
Warehouse Team Leader
NBTY (Nature’s Bounty)
05.2015 - 12.2016
Distribution Center Manager
Saufon Pharmaceuticals
05.2014 - 02.2015
Production Manager
Royal Pet Supplies, Inc.
01.2009 - 05.2014
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
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