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MARCUS ROBINSON

Mid Level Executive
MEMPHIS,UNITED STATES

Summary

Dynamic warehouse operations leader with proven success at Medtronic, enhancing inventory accuracy and optimizing stock productivity. Skilled in SAP ERP and team leadership, I implemented process improvements that significantly reduced discrepancies. Committed to fostering strong relationships and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

INVENTORY CLERK III

Medtronic
11.2018 - Current
  • Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
  • Identified obsolete parts and made arrangements for removal from inventory.
  • Supported management and other team members during physical inventory planning activities.
  • Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
  • Led physical counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING MANAGER

National Guard Products, Inc.
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • On time shipping % increased 5% during my leadership
  • Employee retention stabilized
  • Revenues increased steadily over last 3 months
  • Ensure the department provides accurate, prompt deliveries to internal and external customers
  • Capitalized on existing internal relationships
  • 61% ship on time the during month of July-up from 45%
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
  • Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.

DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

TTI brands - Milwaukee Tool Company
Memphis, TN
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in the distribution center in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, cost, delivery and team objectives
  • Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution
  • Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentation, incident reports, performance counseling)
  • Ensure the department provides accurate, prompt deliveries to internal and external customers
  • Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance
  • Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures all necessary corrections are performed to maintain standards
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility
  • Oversaw team scheduling and individual assignments to meet coverage demands.
  • Monitored inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses to keep needed goods on hand.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products to maintain operational efficiency.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER SUPERVISOR-TEMPORARY

Neovia Logistics
Southaven, MS
12.2016 - 02.2017
  • Supervisor of the shipping department.
  • Training and overseeing the development of new and existing employees
  • Suggesting new methods of streamlining order processing
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to noticeable reductions in stock discrepancies and improved order accuracy.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory levels, ensuring data integrity and enabling informed decision-making for restocking strategies.
  • Fostered strong communication with suppliers, enhancing relationships and ensuring timely deliveries to meet production demands.
  • Maintained precise records of inventory transactions, contributing to efficient tracking and substantial improvements in stock turnover.
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach to problem-solving, always seeking innovative solutions to enhance inventory efficiency.
  • Enhanced inventory tracking systems, resulting in improved accuracy and a marked increase in operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed orders, production schedules and blueprints to determine work sequences and material shipping dates.
  • Motivated team to exceed performance targets with fast, accurate service in handling diverse materials.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

SHIPPING TEAM LEAD-TEMPORARY

Fiskars Group
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Oversee the current placement of LTL freight. Instruct warehouse personnel in daily loading activities.
  • Performed shipping and receiving on occasion. RF and AS400 stock transfers.
  • My immediate impact was helping decrease the downtime searching for misplaced freight on the dock.
  • Reestablished my working knowledge of WMS system including AS400
  • Identified key performance indicators in order to increase case picks per hour
  • Perfect Attendance/Punctuality

TEAM LEAD MATERIALS

Cognate BioServices, a Charles River Company
05.2011 - 01.2016
  • Encouraged changes in the communication process: email, office memos
  • Revamped receiving methods to cut back on waste
  • Streamlined the communication lines between the Material Department, QC Department and Manufacturing Department.
  • Established work zones
  • Enabled associates to take ownership in their work and contributed to their development
  • Recommended cost effective changes to Standard Operating Procedure
  • Participated in SLA's (Service Level Agreements) meetings

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Priority Solutions
Memphis, TN
12.2009 - 03.2011
  • Immediately implemented methods to curb unnecessary overtime by devising methods which eliminated repetitive motions that lengthened the sorting/ receiving process
  • Established relationships with other department heads in order help streamline their processes to better serve my department's process
  • Indentified, established and built on existing Key Performance Indicators
  • Encouraged associates take ownership in their work
  • Established a Lean team. (Priority's primary commodity is medical samples)
  • Increased KPI metrics by 50% which eliminated overtime
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
  • Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT

The University of Memphis
Memphis
12-2003

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Mathematical Sciences

Mitchell Road High
Memphis, TN
04-1987

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP ERP
  • WMS Implementations
  • Forklift Operation
  • Typing
  • Warehouse Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Logistics Management
  • Distribution Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Product identification
  • Cycle counting
  • Stock control
  • Inventory cycle counting
  • Warehouse operations
  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory auditing
  • Microsoft office

Timeline

INVENTORY CLERK III

Medtronic
11.2018 - Current

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING MANAGER

National Guard Products, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2018

DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

TTI brands - Milwaukee Tool Company
04.2017 - 05.2018

DISTRIBUTION CENTER SUPERVISOR-TEMPORARY

Neovia Logistics
12.2016 - 02.2017

SHIPPING TEAM LEAD-TEMPORARY

Fiskars Group
05.2016 - 09.2016

TEAM LEAD MATERIALS

Cognate BioServices, a Charles River Company
05.2011 - 01.2016

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Priority Solutions
12.2009 - 03.2011

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT

The University of Memphis

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Mathematical Sciences

Mitchell Road High

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