Meranda Smith
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with proven expertise at IU Health Methodist Hospital, excelling in supply chain operations and customer service. Successfully negotiated contracts, reducing transportation costs while enhancing order accuracy. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
IU Health Methodist Hospital
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting 30-75 lbs.
- Ability to collaborate within a team
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Educated new hires on logistics processes to ensure team uniformity.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and accountability in stock management.
- Negotiated contracts with freight carriers to lower transportation costs without compromising service quality.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Market
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting 30-75 lbs.
- Ability to collaborate within a team
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Educated new hires on logistics processes to ensure team uniformity.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and accountability in stock management.
- Negotiated contracts with freight carriers to lower transportation costs without compromising service quality.
Picker Packer
Amazon
Whitestown, IN
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Prepared shipments for safe transportation by securely wrapping pallets and labeling packages according to company guidelines.
- Maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety, conducting regular inspections to prevent hazards or accidents.
- Consistently met daily quotas while maintaining high-quality standards in product handling during the picking process.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in more accurate order fulfillment rates over time.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling of fragile items to minimize breakage or damage.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Everest Institute
Flora, ILSkills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Logistics analysis
- Customer service
- Shipment tracking
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Warehousing processes
- Supply chain operations
- Shipping procedures
- Inventory management procedures
- Purchase orders
- Inventory control
- Spreadsheet tracking
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Market
07.2024 - 04.2025
Picker Packer
Amazon
02.2020 - 07.2022
Logistics Coordinator
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Everest Institute