Johnnita Joseph
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Organized Logistics Specialist with [Number] years of experience in project management and skill at multitasking with great prioritization and focus. Skilled at data analysis and streamlining operations for increased processing functionality and optimizing business profitability. Dedicated to solutions-oriented problem-solving and effective employee training.
Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
09.2000 - Current
- Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing new software and monitoring systems.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that contributed to overall cost savings initiatives.
- Provided training and development opportunities for employees within the logistics department, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
- Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using [Software] to devise solutions and improve performance.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
Receiving Unloader
Lowe's
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately unloading and sorting incoming shipments.
- Reduced product damage by carefully handling delicate items during the unloading process.
- Improved receiving department productivity, collaborating closely with team members to unload trucks efficiently.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety guidelines during unloading tasks.
- Minimized lost inventory by promptly reporting discrepancies in shipment quantities and damages to supervisors.
- Assisted in reducing warehouse clutter, organizing unloaded items into designated storage areas.
- Expedited the receiving process, using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to unload heavy merchandise safely and efficiently.
- Promoted positive workplace culture within the receiving team by establishing clear goals, fostering open communication channels, and supporting ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Showcased problem-solving skills when addressing discrepancies in shipping documents or damaged goods upon arrival.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Kept facilities clean and organized to promote safe work environments and avoid injuries.
- Used barcode scanners and other technology to track and document cargo information.
- Handled hazardous materials with care by following relevant safety guidelines to avoid environmental hazards.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Maintained organized work area by storing equipment safely and properly.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Skills
- Shipment coordinating
- Import/export requirements knowledge
- Updating logs
- Operating forklifts
- Inventory Restocking
- Evaluating proposals
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- [Software] expertise
- Spreadsheet tracking
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Creative insight
My creative insights have proven to lead to success in developing new ideas on a project, identifying problems resulting with a high success rate
Timeline
Receiving Unloader
Lowe's
03.2023 - 12.2023
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
09.2000 - Current
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]