Kelina Salinas
Freight Flow Manager
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Sam’s Club, excelling in warehouse management and team training. Adept at problem-solving and fostering collaboration, driving significant improvements in freight flow and customer service. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and optimizing daily operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Flow Manager
Sam’s Club
06.2024 - Current
- Supported freight flow operations by learning safety protocols and handling routine tasks effectively.
- Assisted in monitoring inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping and receiving processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Gained proficiency in using warehouse management systems for tracking shipments and deliveries.
- Participated in training sessions on best practices for freight handling and logistics operations.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment to facilitate safe operations.
- Adapted quickly to changes in workflow, demonstrating flexibility in fast-paced settings.
- Engaged in problem-solving discussions related to freight discrepancies, fostering communication within the team.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining communication channels between departments involved in the freight flow process.
- Collaborated with other managers across departments to create cohesive strategies that benefited the entire organization''s logistics operations.
Merchandising Team Lead
Sam’s Club
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Led merchandising team to optimize product placement and enhance customer experience.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and drove sales growth.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts to maintain optimal stock levels across departments.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement within the merchandising team.
- Spearheaded seasonal changes in product offerings, keeping the sales floor fresh and relevant throughout the year.
- Facilitated open communication between merchandising team members at various levels of authority to address operational challenges promptly.
Fresh Prepared Food Lead
Sam’s Club
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Monitored product quality during preparation, addressing discrepancies to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined preparation workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Assisted in conducting regular inventory audits, contributing to enhanced inventory management practices.
Fresh Assistant Manager
Lucky’s Market
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
- Mentored junior staff in process improvement and workflow optimization.
- Designed and implemented systems for increased productivity and accuracy.
- Spearheaded cross-departmental projects to achieve organizational goals.
Planogram Specialist
Target
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Conducted thorough analysis of workflows, identifying areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives, enhancing overall performance.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in project management and strategic planning methodologies.
- Coordinated project timelines, aligning resources effectively to meet critical deadlines.
- Developed and implemented planogram layouts to optimize product placement in retail environments.
- Trained new team members on planogram standards and best practices for merchandising.
- Conducted regular audits of planograms to ensure compliance with company standards and guidelines.
- Supported sales goals by strategically placing promotional materials and optimizing shelf space usage according to planogram guidelines.
- Enhanced store appearance and customer experience by maintaining clean, organized, and visually appealing displays.
Skills
- Team training and development
- Logistics management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Warehouse safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Daily operations management
- Logistics analysis
- Safety protocols
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Operations management
- Documentation
- Equipment inspections
- Freight management
- Staff management
- Incident reporting
- Warehouse inspections
Timeline
Freight Flow Manager
Sam’s Club
06.2024 - Current
Merchandising Team Lead
Sam’s Club
04.2023 - 06.2024
Fresh Prepared Food Lead
Sam’s Club
10.2020 - 03.2023
Fresh Assistant Manager
Lucky’s Market
06.2015 - 08.2020
Planogram Specialist
Target
05.2012 - 05.2015
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