Loren Kennedy
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Manager with over 7 years of experience optimizing warehouse operations and over 20 years of warehouse experience. Maximizing efficiency while performing the shipping, receiving, inventory, and computer work duties. Skilled at maintaining high levels of accuracy to drive company success and goals. Successful relationships with, and knowledge of, major retailers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Blip Toys, LLC
Plymouth, MN
04.2017 - Current
- Coordinate with trucking companies to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Properly label pallets to avoid shipping errors and accurately fill out the Bills of Lading.
- Manage and execute domestic set programs.
- Charged with minimizing retailer chargebacks and have reduced infractions by nearly 100%.
- Participate in retailer training to ensure adherence to requirements or new shipping software.
- Conduct periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy and perform any adjustments or transfers in NetSuite.
- Arrange inventory in a way that allows for easy access and an efficient use of space.
- Maintain a clean/safe warehouse and work with vendors to ensure enough warehouse supplies are on hand.
- Train and communicate with temporary employees on customer order processes or special project instructions and supervise to ensure outcome is successful.
- Effectively manage time to meet all deadlines while having the flexibility to deal with any challenges that occur.
- Work independently and collaborate with others to achieve success in all aspects of company business.
Warehouse Worker/EDI Entry
Blip Toys, LLC
Plymouth, MN
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Properly prepare shipments for retailers adhering to their specific guidelines.
- Create ASN's and print carton labels.
- Send EDI communications to retailers.
- Perform shipping and receiving duties including loading/unloading trucks and shipping containers.
- Carefully pack and send out samples, show materials, influencer items, and any customer service requests.
- Safely use warehouse equipment.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or requested.
Mass Order Filler/Forklift Operator
Palco Sports/SoftAir USA
Maple Grove, MN
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Coordinate with trucking companies to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Properly label pallets to avoid shipping errors and accurately fill out the Bills of Lading.
- Manage and execute domestic set programs.
- Charged with minimizing retailer chargebacks and have reduced infractions by nearly 100%.
- Participate in retailer training to ensure adherence to requirements or new shipping software.
- Conduct periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy and perform any adjustments or transfers in NetSuite.
- Arrange inventory in a way that allows for easy access and an efficient use of space.
- Maintain a clean/safe warehouse and work with vendors to ensure enough warehouse supplies are on hand.
- Train and communicate with temporary employees on customer order processes or special project instructions and supervise to ensure outcome is successful.
- Effectively manage time to meet all deadlines while having the flexibility to deal with any challenges that occur.
- Work independently and collaborate with others to achieve success in all aspects of company business.
Education
August 1998 - May 1999
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNAugust 2000 - May 2002
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNSkills
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory and Stocking
- Detail Oriented/Organized
- Shipping and Receiving
- Effective Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Develop positive workplace relationships
- Hard working/Quick learner
Computer and Shipping Software Experience
- NetSuite
- SPS Commerce
- FedEx Ship Manager
- UPS Worldship/Worldwide Express (Speedship)
- POL & ShipIQ - Target
- Retail Link & Transportation Portal - Walmart
- Transplace - Kohl's
- Walgreens SupplierNet
- BarTender
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Other miscellaneous software
References
- Bill Nichols | CEO & Co-Owner | Blip Toys, LLC | (612)-961-9790
- Ada Wiechmann-Adolph | Sr. Account Manager | Blip Toys, LLC | (320)-493-1855
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Blip Toys, LLC
04.2017 - Current
Warehouse Worker/EDI Entry
Blip Toys, LLC
03.2014 - 04.2017
Mass Order Filler/Forklift Operator
Palco Sports/SoftAir USA
02.2006 - 03.2014
August 1998 - May 1999
Inver Hills Community College
August 2000 - May 2002
Inver Hills Community College