Keith Sivertsen
Houston
Summary
Warehouse management professional with extensive experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Demonstrates effective team leadership and training, while ensuring safety compliance and optimizing inventory levels to minimize shrink and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
DWD International, LLC
Houston
12.2003 - 05.2020
- Managed, trained, and mentored a talented team in shipping, receiving, customer satisfaction, and prudent warehouse controls for adequate product quantities and JIT inventory.
- Negotiated transportation pricing and closely monitored on-time/delayed shipments, product damage, and customer relations.
- Employee safety is always of paramount concern demanding consistent training and oversight.
- Closely examined freight to determine loading sequences to expedite unloading at the job site.
- Inspected equipment prior to shipment for any damage, or defects.
- Scheduled all shipments and best modes of transportation.
- Ensured proper inventory levels to minimize shrink and product obsolescence still in inventory.
- DWD was one of the first companies to offer explosion-proof, corrosion-resistant HVAC equipment, and we continue to lead the industry with innovative designs and quality equipment. We primarily serve the energy industry by working with clients on three levels.
Warehouse Supervisor
Halco Restaurant Supply Co.
Houston
11.2003 - 12.2003
- Evaluated employee and delivery personnel performance during work processes and upon completion to ensure all contracted products and services met customer satisfaction.
- Initiated, or recommended personnel actions, e.g. promotions, transfers, disciplinary action(s), dismissals.
- Coordinated shipment schedules and transportation modes to optimize delivery processes.
- Oversaw inventory supplies and requisitioned additional items.
- Reviewed resumes, credentials, conducted interviews, and made final hiring decisions in the hiring process. Collaborated closely with Human Resources.
- Filed for bankruptcy in December 2003
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accurate Audits
- Budgetary Oversight
- Scheduling & Follow-Up
- Forecasting
- Planning Strategies for Goal Achievement
- Logistics Negotiation
- Change Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Goal planning
- Adept Collaborator
- Agile Negotiator
- Staff Development
- Operational Coaching
- Trainer
- Coach
- Effective Communicator
- Safety Compliance
Mobile Telephone
832.434.8556
Certification
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
DWD International, LLC
12.2003 - 05.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Halco Restaurant Supply Co.
11.2003 - 12.2003