Juan Zavala
Wakefern Food Corporation
Hatfield,PA
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
Logistics professional with comprehensive background in Transportation and inventory control. Recognized for excelling in both departments in logistics. Driving operational efficiency, timely deliveries and maintaining precise inventory records and streamlining operational processes. Valued for collaboration skills, adaptability to changing needs, and reliable focus on achieving results. Known for analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail. Self-motivated offering strong communication skills and quick thinking. Reliable and dependable with 5+ years of industry experience.
Work History
Junior Dispatcher
3 Years 6 Months- Addressed customer inquiries and concerns regarding shipment status.
- Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
- Oversaw clerical operations by managing file systems and utilizing office equipment effectively. Facilitated a welcoming environment for visitors and ensured smooth office interactions.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Engaged with drivers and personnel to streamline operations and guarantee punctual delivery of goods and materials.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
- Completed necessary paperwork to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- One of the first associates to learn and work with Prospero Outbound system In Hatfield.
Inventory Control Lead
1 Year 7 Months- Analyzed and modified inventory stock to effectively satisfy customer demand and enhance service delivery.
- Completed necessary paperwork to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Perform weekly inventory tie-out reports tp ensure system accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and update daily store audit report; compile and distribute monthly summaries.
- Distribute cycle count summary reports each accounting period.
- Analyze weekly dumped product reports to track inventory irregularities and distribute report weekly.
- Continued to cover dispatching duties as well as inventory duties while other associates were on PTO.
LTO (Lift Truck Operator)
1 Year 5 Months- Making sure to select correct count of cases for customers
- Loading product into trailers neatly and not damaging product
- Operating heavy machinery/ Hi-Lo to retrieve and allocate product for selectors.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Maintain accurate and current orders/shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Operate forklifts to move merchandise to and from targeted destinations
- Methodically picked, packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for shipment
- Exceeded specific team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Skills
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Customer service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Office Operations
Telephone Management
Forklift Operation
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Inventory Databases
Shipping and receiving
Inventory counts
Route Management
Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Some education
true
Timeline
Inventory Control Lead
Wakefern Food Corporation
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Junior Dispatcher
Wakefern Food Corporation
07.2021 - 01.2025Read More
LTO (Lift Truck Operator)
Americold Cold Freezer Storage
02.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Montgomery County Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Accounting
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