Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Larry E Ford

Spring,TX

Summary

Over 20 years of progressive logistics and warehouse management experience in high volume and fast paced environments with management responsibilities. Highly effective at maintaining tight timelines and keeping customers satisfied. Enthusiastic about driving operational efficiencies utilizing technology.
Qualified in data management and anomaly-based analytics. Proven success in reducing costs through effective management, strategic scheduling and streamlined operations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Technician

GE Vernova
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Implemented proper storage methods for products within the warehouse facility.
  • Operated forklifts safely while loading and unloading pallets from trailers or staging areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Analyzed and resolved complex tooling issues, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of all tooling repairs and modifications.
  • Tested new tools prior to deployment on the manufacturing floor.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools, measuring devices, gauges, and precision instruments during daily operations.

Assistant Manager

Meyer Distributing
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and reconciliation of discrepancies.
  • Optimized group productivity by delegating daily tasks to team members.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to enhance operational standards throughout multiple departments.
  • Enhanced staff skills and achieved daily targets through hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Coached team members, providing constructive feedback to enhance productivity and boost confidence.
  • Effectively diffused tense situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Delegated tasks, prioritized workload, and established objectives for staff.

Transportation Dispatcher

Houston Metro Authority
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw scheduled routes to ensure appropriate coverage by drivers.
  • Assessed various driving routes and identified best paths to maximize productivity and cost-efficiency.
  • Provided customers contacting call center with exceptional service and support.

Logistics

Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021

• Facilitate customer order requirements and coordinate transportation of materials to ensure on time deliveries
• Ensure the swift resolution of customer issues to preserve customer loyalty while complying with company policies
• Coordinate, monitor and manage daily pickups and work schedules to maximize coverage.
• Maintain updated records of orders in physical and electronic database.
• Compile statistical reports to assess performance regarding cost per miles, empty miles and levels of service.
• Perform routine office tasks, including copying, answering telephones, file management and data entry, to keep operations at optimal levels and better serve internal and external customers.

  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations.
  • Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.

Inventory Control Manager

Flooring Services of TX, LLC
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 04.2017

• Assisted with the establishment of new inventory control processes for a multimillion-dollar warehouse inventory.
• Responsible for managing control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Managed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.

Warehouse Logistics Manager

Flooring Services of TX, LLC
Houston, TX
10.2014 - 03.2016

• Responsible for managing warehouse inventory and ensured inventory tracking system was updated at all times.
• Managed the performance of employees assigned to the division including selection and training.
• Monitored safety programs and procedures to ensure proper use and of warehouse equipment.
• Responsible for quality control of all incoming shipments.
• Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.

Dispatcher

FedEx Express, FedEx Corporation
Houston, TX
10.1998 - 03.2014
  • Designed and implemented techniques to reduce time and costs required to obtain goals.
  • Covered all set routes and maintained high standards of productivity and compliance.
  • Trained new couriers in methods and management skills as well as on new routes and check rides.
  • Logistics responsible for on-road couriers deliveries and pickups; responded to over 200 daily calls from customers, call centers, managers, stations and couriers.
  • Performed routine office tasks, including copying, answering telephones, file management and data entry, to keep operations at optimal levels and better serve internal and external customers
  • Reviewed routes, daily traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting daily requirements and service needs.
  • Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aldine Senior High School

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal
  • Communication skills
  • Inventory control process
  • WMS Systems
  • SAP
  • Bin management
  • Receiving / Shipping
  • Customer Service
  • Logistics Management
  • Supervisory experience
  • Detailed oriented
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Office Outlook
  • Adobe
  • Excel
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Organizational skills
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Forklift Certification
  • Forklift Trained

Affiliations

March of Dimes fundraiser for 3 years, the highest ever raised in my department.

Certification

  • Forklift Licenses

Timeline

Warehouse Technician

GE Vernova
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Meyer Distributing
03.2022 - 05.2024

Transportation Dispatcher

Houston Metro Authority
08.2021 - 03.2022

Logistics

Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
01.2018 - 01.2021

Inventory Control Manager

Flooring Services of TX, LLC
03.2016 - 04.2017

Warehouse Logistics Manager

Flooring Services of TX, LLC
10.2014 - 03.2016

Dispatcher

FedEx Express, FedEx Corporation
10.1998 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Aldine Senior High School
Larry E Ford