Karen Davidson
glen burnie
Summary
Meticulous Receiving Clerk with expertise in safety compliance, inventory management, and effective communication. Proven ability to optimize receiving processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Clerk
Food Lion Grocery
Pasadena, MD
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Coordinated inbound deliveries to ensure timely receipt of merchandise and inventory accuracy.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Recorded and updated inventory levels in warehouse management system to maintain accurate stock records.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize receiving processes and reduce delays.
- Assisted in training new staff on receiving procedures and safety protocols.
- Resolved discrepancies in shipment documentation through effective communication with suppliers and management.
- Monitored product expiration dates during receiving to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
- Improved supplier relations by communicating professionally with vendors about order discrepancies and required adjustments.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by diligently inspecting all received merchandise for damages or defects before distribution.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Merchandiser
SAS
Arnold MD
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and enhance sales performance.
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies aligning with brand guidelines and customer preferences.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure timely restocking and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create compelling visual displays that drove customer engagement.
- Executed planograms consistently, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines across multiple locations.
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
Receiving Associate
Weis
Elkridge, MD
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Organized inventory storage to optimize space and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes.
- Trained new associates on proper receiving protocols and safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meade Sr High
Ft, Meade MD06-1982
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse organization
- Material handling
- Invoice verification
- Pallet jack operation
- Stock rotation
- Product inspection
- Vendor communication
- Safety and compliance
- Barcode scanning
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Heavy lifting
- Inspection and quality control
- Attention to detail
- Records management
- Punctual and reliable
- Warehouse safety
- US Driver's license
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Effective communication
- Invoice reconciliation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Data entry
- Hazardous materials handling
- Vendor coordination
- Pallet jack use
- Handheld scanners
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft office
- Critical thinking
- Data recording
- Workflow planning
- Inventory counts
Timeline
Receiving Clerk
Food Lion Grocery
03.2023 - 03.2026
Merchandiser
SAS
01.2022 - 03.2023
Receiving Associate
Weis
07.2017 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Meade Sr High