LATORIA FREEMAN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Supervisor with a proven track record of optimizing supply chain efficiency and ensuring the seamless flow of goods. Experienced in overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory management operations, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving logistics challenges. Skilled in team leadership, safety compliance, and process improvement, driving productivity and reducing costs. Adept at fostering a culture of excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction. Looking to leverage expertise to enhance logistics performance and contribute to organizational success. Focused on negotiating rates with freight vendors, coordinating warehouse storage, documenting shipment status and monitoring performance to maintain efficient workflow. Accomplished in delivering goods on time through expert management of deadlines by maintaining communications with warehouse employees and freight vendors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
FC Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
- Unloaded deliveries into warehouse and arranged contents in designated storage areas.
- Transported packed items onto delivery vehicles, updating tracking database once loaded.
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers, and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety
- Selected packing materials based on size, quantity and fragility of package contents
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow
- Communicated with other departments to facilitate fulfillment activities and address issues
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products
Inventory Clerk
Seaonus
10.2023 - Current
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Maintained and organized inventory receipts and processed changes to reduce process lags.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Logistics Supervisor
Lucid Motors USA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversee team of 60 employees, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and warehouses to streamline coordination processes
- Monitor shipment tracking and resolve any issues or delays to maintain customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities
Distribution Supervisor
Tractor Supply Distribution Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted research and analysis, contributing to design and enhancement of distribution processes, emphasizing quality, safety, cost reduction, and operational efficiency
- Established and tracked daily production targets, consistently driving team performance to surpass objectives
- Critically assessed team activities and processes, identifying, and suggesting areas for enhancement and optimization
- Played integral role in root cause analysis, offering valuable insights and recommendations for process enhancements
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals
Warehouse Supervisor
Plastic Omnium
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient shipping, handling, and receiving processes
- Managed scheduling of freight and package shipments, while also handling return and transfer logistics
- Leveraged scheduling, organizational, and routing expertise to optimize delivery planning
- Boosted productivity by implementing cross-training programs and delivering comprehensive training to both existing staff and new recruits
Logistics Supervisor
Owens Corning
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Produced monthly reports encompassing project timelines, corporate metrics, and productivity indicators
- Supervised and led team of 35+ employees through evaluations, scheduling, and training
- Orchestrated logistics for shipments, guaranteeing efficient transportation processes.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
Warehouse Supervisor
DSM Coating Resins
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Sourced essential materials, equipment, and personnel to fulfill warehouse operational requirements
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Maintained precise inventory records, meticulously documenting all merchandise transactions with a direct impact on inventory.
Inventory/Logistics Lead
Covidien
05.2006 - 02.2015
- Rectified shipping and packaging errors through meticulous identification and resolution processes
- Oversaw and directed all logistics operations, encompassing shipping and receiving functions
- Championed employee motivation and conducted thorough training in procedures and forklift operation
- Efficiently coordinated and assigned tasks for material handlers responsible for LTL, Truckloads, and FedEx shipments
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies between physical stock and database numbers
- Received stock, sorted items and delivered to designated locations
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Augusta, GA12.2014
Skills
- Shipping and receiving management
- Problem-solving / Communication
- SAP/ AS400/ Manhattan WMS, and TMS
- Quality Assurance
- Certified forklift operator
- Warehouse organization
- Material Planning / Inventory management
- Logistics / Transportation coordination
- Production Waste Control
- Mentoring and Training
- Lean Yellow Belt Certified
- MS Office/Excel
Timeline
FC Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
Inventory Clerk
Seaonus
10.2023 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
Lucid Motors USA
08.2022 - 09.2023
Distribution Supervisor
Tractor Supply Distribution Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Plastic Omnium
07.2019 - 10.2021
Logistics Supervisor
Owens Corning
11.2017 - 07.2019
Warehouse Supervisor
DSM Coating Resins
02.2015 - 10.2017
Inventory/Logistics Lead
Covidien
05.2006 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix