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Nate Ivey

Port St. Lucie,FL

Summary

Dynamic operations professional with over a decade of experience in operational and logistics management, dedicated to driving business performance through strategic enhancements. Expertise in overseeing complex operational functions and fostering process improvements that streamline efficiency and effectiveness. Proficient in inventory control systems, demand forecasting, and vendor management, with a strong emphasis on reliability and innovative problem-solving. Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory levels to ensure accurate stock management while supporting organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Dehn, Inc
02.2022 - Current
  • Creation of labor schedule according to monthly forecasted rate
  • Train associates in WMS systems and UPS/FedEx Systems in line with ISO policy
  • Supervised all Inbound/Outbound domestic and international freight
  • Served as project admin/coordinator for turn-key services
  • Warehouse storage/racking optimization
  • Implemented inventory management best practices including cycle counting, ABC analysis, FIFO/LIFO rotation, safety stock planning, and JIT inventory to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs
  • Supervised and trained staff to maintain high operational standards and safety compliance
  • Designed ISO 9001 process landscape from Onboarding Customer through Invoicing to improve shipping accuracy to 98%
  • Iso level 3 audit experience to final quality manual
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Warehouse Supervisor

Dehn Inc
04.2017 - 02.2022
  • Manage 50+ daily shipment to customers
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Maintained high level of standards regarding organization and area cleanliness
  • Accurately count and receive freight into the system
  • Put away product in respective bins, shelves, pallets, racks
  • Forklift to unload semi-trucks
  • Use slip sheet to pull material from pallets
  • Completed general maintenance and warehouse improvement
  • Used forklift and bucket attachment to change warehouse lights to LED, eliminating the high maintenance cost
  • Handled all cross docking and drop shipments
  • Unload truck with pallet jack or forklift
  • Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.

District Manager

Treasure Coast Scripps Newspapers
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for 32 Independent contractors delivering to 22k accounts
  • Manage Route layout and best practices
  • Train all new Independent contractors on their contracted route
  • Offer guidance to increase sales volume
  • Complete knowledge of 35 different routes, with 22k stops in event of callout/emergency
  • Field customer complaints and offer guidance to IC
  • Settle disputes in a quick and painless effective manner
  • Work closely with production to forecast delivery schedule for the morning
  • Calculate budgeting cost for work materials
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.

Education

GED -

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
03.2015

Skills

  • Warehouse operations management
  • SAP ECC/S4 WMS Systems MS Office
  • Air and sea logistics managements
  • Inside Sales, Customer Service
  • Air and sea logistics management
  • ISO 9001 Implementation & Process Improvement
  • Process optimization techniques
  • External vendor coordination
  • Inventory Management Methods (Cycle Counting, ABC Analysis, FIFO/LIFO, Safety Stock Management, JIT/Just-In-Time Inventory)
  • Project coordination
  • Oversized freight handling
  • RF Scanning
  • Experience with NetSuite

Certification

  • OSHA Forklift Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (in progress)

Interests

Recently became a Dad, amazing!

Timeline

Operations Manager

Dehn, Inc
02.2022 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

Dehn Inc
04.2017 - 02.2022

District Manager

Treasure Coast Scripps Newspapers
01.2012 - 01.2017

GED -

Indian River State College