Mustapha Ceesay
Logistics Manager
Pooler,GA
Summary
Result -driven logistics manager with over 10 years of experience in optimizing supply chain operations across diverse industries. Demonstrated success in reducing cost, improving delivery efficiency, and implementing innovative inventory management solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Manager
MainOcean Warehouse Distribution & Transportation
Port Wentworth
01.2023 - 10.2025
- My responsibilities are but are not limited to overseeing the daily warehouse operations, making sure goods are produced safely and cost efficiently. They will ensure goods and products are delivered on time and meet the required quality standards. Additionally, I will be involved in the pre-production planning as well as the production stage. A large part of my responsibility is dealing with employee concerns, resource management and ensuring safety in all areas of the workplace. I also provide additional support to management during business department audits or as needed.
- Performs the following responsibilities in accordance with Void Form policies and procedures, work rules, expectations and behavioral standards.
- Reports daily to the assigned worksite to support department.
- Responsible for overseeing the Production Manager when creating and monitoring production schedules.
- Responsible for overseeing the Productions Manager with the monitoring production processes, when needed.
- Responsible for overseeing the Production Manager with performing daily, weekly and monthly inventory counts, as needed.
- Responsible for overseeing the Production Manager to assist with ensuring inventory levels are accurate, timely and managed and reported responsibly.
- Responsible for ensuring all warehouse staff are conducting their work in a safe, efficient and responsible manner.
- Responsible for keeping the warehouse current on annual inspections and permits i.e.: fire, city and HVAC systems
- Responsible for overseeing the Logistics Managers daily responsibilities and duties
- Responsible for completing open PO's after end of month inventory
- Responsible for attending daily production meeting
- Responsible for providing leadership, motivation and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
- Responsible for providing employee reviews at appropriate times and implement changes, as needed
- Responsible for performing weekly payroll tasks
- Support the Director of Operations by assisting in resolving employee issues, staffing needs and customer service complaints.
- Support the Production and Logistic Managers in their absence.
- Support management by implementing company policies and goals
- Will serve as a backup to their department teammates, when needed
- Contributes to a safe, accident-free, working environment by abiding by all safety procedures and policies as defined by the Company and OSHA regulations
- Supervised staff of 30 in day-to-day activities.
Operations Manager
TRADEPORT LOGISTICS LLC, TM
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 01.2023
- My responsibilities are and not limited to managing personal, planning and executing daily operations of a 7-day online retail Trans loading Operation Located in the Charleston, SC Wando area and reports directly to the Facility Manager.
- Responsibilities include:
- Direct the daily functions of a large work force of supervisors, forklift operators, material handlers, clerks, truck drivers and other personnel.
- Set goals and create plan to achieve the daily, weekly and monthly goals, including safety, accuracy and productivity while maintaining a critical sense of urgency
- Works well with, is inclusive of, and motivates all levels of employees and diverse workforce, including temporary workers, especially during high volume peak and seasonal demand cycles.
- Interacts and communicates with customers while effectively satisfying customer demands. Performs other duties as assigned and assists in other area as needed.
- 18 years of management experience in a large Distribution Centers, and high volume logistics facility, with career demonstrated increasing responsibilities.
- Knowledge of the retail industry from a supply chain perspective and I am familiar with Port Operations and functions
- Thorough understanding of transportation functions, including Steamship Lines, Local Drayage, over the road carriers, and the interaction amongst there entities is required.
- Proficient and experienced with warehouse Management System software, scanning hardware, and other related software
- Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel ( Key Skillset)
Manager
WHOLEFOODS MARKET, TM
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Manager: Grocery, Specialty, Whole-body, Beer/Wine, Prepared Foods and Bakery
- General Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership to the Non-Perishables Teams. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Lead and develop Associate Team Leaders and Team Members.
- Set and achieve the highest standard of retail execution, and build a positive work environment of outstanding team, mutual respect, effective and timely communication and exceptional moral.
- Select and train, develop, mentor and counsel Team Member in a manner that builds and sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover. I also follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concern as needed.
- Maximize productivity and efficient through proper scheduling and analysis of products ordering, transfers, special orders, rotation, waste and spoilage.
- Develop and maintain creative layout and product merchandising to achieve sale, margin, and expense and labor target.
- Ensure products are cross-merchandizing in accordance with the regional and global guidelines.
- Follow and comply with all applicable procedure and regulations, including DSHEA, Weights and Measures, FDA health and sanitation, Department of Labor, ADA, HAACP, OSHA and safe work practices.
- To ensure adherence to category management schedule and planograms and nutrition aspects are displayed correctly
- Ensure that Team Members operate and sanitize all equipment’s in a safe and proper manner and follow proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
- Keep all cases shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated, demonstrate advance product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate into overall product mix.
- Hired, trained and coached 80 + staff members on the customer service skills, food and beverage knowledge, and health and safety standard in preparation for restaurant ground opening. Reduced variable cost by 7% through tighter control on overtime expenditure and inventory waste.
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals by minimum of 10 % by training FOH staff on upselling techniques and by 15% through switching to a local supplier with lower ingredient cost.
Education
Diploma - Micro Computer
CRI
Seattle, WA01.2001
MBA, HTC, Highest Teacher Certificate - Business management and Horticulture
Milton Magai College
Free Tow, Sierra Leone01.1990
Skills
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building inspections
- Asset management
Timeline
Facility Manager
MainOcean Warehouse Distribution & Transportation
01.2023 - 10.2025
Operations Manager
TRADEPORT LOGISTICS LLC, TM
01.2019 - 01.2023
Manager
WHOLEFOODS MARKET, TM
01.2005 - 01.2019
MBA, HTC, Highest Teacher Certificate - Business management and Horticulture
Milton Magai College
Diploma - Micro Computer
CRI