Purpose-driven Warehouse Manager with 20 years of experience supervising operations. Expert in consistently fulfilling orders on time through outstanding hiring, training and resource management. Personable communicator with strengths in providing useful and constructive employee evaluations to increase efficiency and support employee confidence. Successful Warehouse Manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring 50+ employees in exceptionally large distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Audio Video Concepts
Palm Desert, CA
07.2020 - Current
Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Alarm Monitoring Services
Palm Desert, CA
01.2018 - 07.2022
Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Classic Party Rentals
Thousand Palms, CA
10.2010 - 01.2018
Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
Drafted policies related to storage space utilization and distribution operations.
Implemented new technologies such as RFID scanning systems to improve efficiency.
Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Purchasing /Warehouse Manager
CS Security & Sound
Palm Desert, CA
12.1999 - 07.2008
Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
Drafted policies related to storage space utilization and distribution operations.
Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.