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KENNETH MOTLEY

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Well-qualified logistic management specialist proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Efficiency-driven and organized with team-oriented mentality and dedication to customer satisfaction, business goals and sales excellence. Skilled in coordinating documentation and handling payments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Lead Supervisor

XOTECH LLC
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintain, organize and issue inventory of approved supplies and company equipment.
  • Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
  • Coordinate with vendors and implement supply guidelines.
  • Track stock transfer and inventory.
  • Implement procurement regulations and procedures.
  • Familiarization with chemical products and safety principles.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Educated workers about proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Deployed corrective actions quickly to maintain strong quality standards and protect consumers
  • Supervised entire production process, from incoming materials and line preparation to quality assurance inspections and product shipping
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Supercenter 954 - Hazlehurst
07.2009 - 05.2011
  • Performed opening and closing procedures
  • Rotated merchandise and displays
  • Resolved issues impacting operations
  • Maintained positive customer relationships
  • Supervised and evaluated staff
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates
  • Coached sales associates.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience

Logistics Information System Operator

United States Army - Fort Gordon, GA
01.1984 - 02.2006
  • Performed data input and editing
  • Maintained records and performed clerical duties
  • Provided logistical support
  • Operated unit level computers
  • Prepared supply documents
  • Maintained automated supply system
  • Coordinated supply activities.
  • Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security
  • Counseled on project management, change management or leadership in introduction of new technology to support reporting and analytics
  • Reviewed job logs and application errors with sense of urgency to meet customer needs
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols

Logistics Management Specialist

US Army
    • Obtained agreement on required actions and schedules.
    • Managed processing and distribution of supplies.
    • Coordinated shipments and supervised warehouse operations.
    • Provided assistance for maintaining logistics planning tasks.
    • Planned, managed, and coordinated total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics.
    • Supported maintenance of logistics policies and procedures.
    • Monitored compliance and performance criteria.
    • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
    • Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.

Lead Supply Technician

U.S. Army
  • Assisted with analytical efforts.
  • Monitored work orders and status changes.
  • Managed technical supply management work.
  • Processed incoming supplies and equipment.
  • Collected and analyzed data.
  • Reviewed supply performance reports.
  • Participated in after-action reviews.
  • Maintained liaison with users and managers.
  • Served as point of contact for supply accounting functions.
  • Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.
  • Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 2,500 packages per day.

Material Manager

U.S. Army
  • Provided materiel management support.
  • Maintained material control and information systems.
  • Monitored safety stock levels.
  • Worked closely with purchasing team.
  • Managed trade and distribution agreements.
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.

Subsistence Supervisor

U.S. Army
    • Oversees requisition, accountability, and storage of subsistence items.
    • Plans and writes LOIs for subsistence support.
    • Analyzes subsistence requirements.
    • Supervises accountability and safe storage.
    • Assists in planning subsistence support.
    • Ensures compliance with standards.
    • Manages troop issue subsistence activity.
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
    • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

Army Procurement Specialist

U.S. Army
  • Prepared and coordinated procurement programs
  • Processed purchase orders.
  • Performed problem solving for complex issues.
  • Analyzed purchase requests and performed cost or price analyses.
  • Evaluated contract proposals and administered contracts.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries
  • Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries
  • Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports
  • Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments

PLL Clerk

  • Established and maintained stock records
  • Processed receipts and turn ins
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received
  • Unloaded and stored incoming supplies and equipment
  • Maintained stock locator system
  • Administered document control procedures.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports
  • Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties
  • Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations

S4 Clerk, Purchasing Agent

ULLS
  • Posted, processed, and maintained supply records
  • Requisitioned, procured, received, stored, issued, and accounted for supplies and equipment
  • Prepared supply documents
  • Maintained property accountability records
  • Reviewed and approved reports
  • Coordinated with company and battalion personnel
  • Operated unit level computers.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports

Supply Technician

U.S. Army
  • Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.
  • Used identification tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items.
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
  • Determined causes of discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents.
  • Used identification tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items
  • Determined causes of discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents
  • Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels
  • Verified clerical computations against physical count of stock to adjust errors in computations
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests

General Supply Specialist

U.S. Army
  • Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
  • Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
  • Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
  • Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
  • Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use
  • Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed

Warehouse Supply Specialist

U.S. Army
  • Recorded discrepancies and damages to inventory for accounting and record purposes.
  • Secured warehouse areas to remain accident- and intrusion-free.
  • Communicated service and product records to sales team to streamline client services.
  • Advocated for accident preparedness and safety training to provide safe working conditions.
  • Operated standard warehouse equipment assisting with loading and unloading of deliveries.
  • Oversaw delivery, packaging and shipment accounting for material transitioning from warehouse to delivery.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Processed daily inventory reporting conditions and quantities of supplies
  • Performed material handling processes to continually improve accuracy and productivity
  • Recorded discrepancies and damages to inventory for accounting and record purposes
  • Performed quality assurance assessment to determine areas for improvement
  • Secured warehouse areas to remain accident- and intrusion-free
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris

Unit Supply Sergeant

U.S. Army
  • Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
  • Reported property accountability data using Standard Property Book System-R (SPBSR).
  • Analyzed equipment needs of 9 units to procure required inventory and supplies.
  • Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to realize compliance, cost savings and efficiency.
  • Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
  • Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
  • Mentored and guided supply team members on solving problems related to accountability and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit
  • Oversaw supply requests, accountability, and receipts
  • Maintained records of supply transactions for accuracy and tracking
  • Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation
  • Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment
  • Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools and data and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues

Education

MBA - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
07.2011

Certification: Property Book -

Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA
10.2005

Experience - FEMA - Emergency Management Institute Certificate -

FEMA - Emergency Management
Edinburg, PA
05.2005

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Design

ITT Tech Institute
Fort Wayne, IN
11.1999

High School Diploma -

Brookhaven High School
Brookhaven, MS
06.1984

Skills

    • Client Relations
    • Customer Retention
    • Items Inspection
    • Accounting Principles Knowledge
      • Warehouse Management
      • Carrier Negotiation
      • Logistics Software Proficiency
      • Freight Forwarding

Certification

  • Certificate, PMI - Project Management
  • Certificate, Business Analysis Basic
  • Certificate, Management Information Systems
  • Certificate, Project Management
  • Inventory Control Supervisor
  • Material Manager
  • GCSS-Army Certification
  • Data Mining
  • DoDAAC Realignment
  • End User Manual - Plus (EUM+)
  • Equipment Records Parts Specialist Course
  • GCSS-Army Basic Navigation
  • GCSS-Army Intermediate Navigation
  • GCSS-Army Overview
  • License Examiner/Instructor Course
  • MaST
  • Property Book Course
  • S4 Course
  • Supply Support Activity
  • TDA PHR Manager
  • Unit Supply Course
  • Load Handling Systems (LHS)
  • Palletized Load System (PLS)

Accomplishments

  • Unit Supply Course (Sustainment)
  • Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS1 & SARSS2A)
  • Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS/SAMS-1E)
  • Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS)
  • Unit Level Logistics Supply (ULLS-G/S4)
  • Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE)
  • Standard Property Book System-Redesigned (SPBS-R)
  • Container Management Support Tool (CMST)
  • The Army Authorization Document System (TAADS)
  • Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss (FLIPL)
  • Load Handling Systems (LHS)
  • Palletized Load System (PLS)
  • Field Level Maintenance Operations
  • Material Release Order Control (MROC)
  • Hazardous Material Handlers Course
  • Certificate, PMI - Project Management
  • Certificate, Business Analysis Basic
  • Certificate, Management Information Systems
  • Certificate, Project Management
  • Inventory Control Supervisor
  • Material Manager
  • GCSS-Army Certification
  • Data Mining
  • DoDAAC Realignment
  • End User Manual - Plus (EUM+)
  • Equipment Records Parts Specialist Course
  • GCSS-Army Basic Navigation
  • GCSS-Army Intermediate Navigation
  • GCSS-Army Overview
  • License Examiner/Instructor Course
  • MaST
  • Property Book Course
  • S4 Course
  • Supply Support Activity
  • TDA PHR Manager
  • Unit Supply Course

Timeline

Warehouse Lead Supervisor

XOTECH LLC
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Supercenter 954 - Hazlehurst
07.2009 - 05.2011

Logistics Information System Operator

United States Army - Fort Gordon, GA
01.1984 - 02.2006

Logistics Management Specialist

US Army

Lead Supply Technician

U.S. Army

Material Manager

U.S. Army

Subsistence Supervisor

U.S. Army

Army Procurement Specialist

U.S. Army

PLL Clerk

S4 Clerk, Purchasing Agent

ULLS

Supply Technician

U.S. Army

General Supply Specialist

U.S. Army

Warehouse Supply Specialist

U.S. Army

Unit Supply Sergeant

U.S. Army

MBA - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

American InterContinental University

Certification: Property Book -

Defense Acquisition University

Experience - FEMA - Emergency Management Institute Certificate -

FEMA - Emergency Management

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Design

ITT Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Brookhaven High School

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