Nathan Penrod

Concepts learned:

• Inventory Control Procedures: Gained proficiency in managing inventory systems, including economic order quantities, ABC analysis, barcoding, and cycle counting to optimize stock control and prevent shortages.
• Purchasing: Developed skills in industrial and government purchasing, focusing on procurement procedures, capital equipment purchasing, and the use of electronic data interchange for efficient ordering.
• Introduction to Transportation and Logistics Management: Learned about the economic fundamentals of transportation modes and how to utilize them for cost-effective supply chain management.
• Quality Improvement Concepts: Studied leadership in quality improvement, including the use of quality tools, team-building for quality initiatives, and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
• Distribution Principles: Acquired knowledge in the transportation, storage, and handling of goods, focusing on both inbound and outbound operations, and ensuring distribution center safety and efficiency.
• Supply Chain Management Principles: Gained a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management functions, including traffic management, materials handling, and reducing bottlenecks for smoother operations.
• Manufacturing Planning and Control / JIT: Developed expertise in Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) and Just-In-Time (JIT) methodologies, focusing on inventory planning, master production scheduling, and quality control.
• E-Commerce in Supply Chain Management: Explored the impact of e-commerce on supply chains, including electronic communication, collaboration, and information sharing between businesses.
• Traffic Management: Learned the essentials of managing freight operations, including regulations, rates, classifications, and the management of hazardous materials.
• Warehouse Operations and Technology: Studied the principles of effective warehouse management, including site selection, facility design, decision-making processes, and inventory control.
• Case Studies in the Supply Chain: Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through simulation case studies, preparing for entry into the logistics management field.

• Helped establish a program environment and promoted positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults.
• Used prepared curriculum/program materials and assisted with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.
• Interacted with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors.
• Interacted professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers.
• Supervised children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
• Promotes and models safety, fitness, and health and nutrition practices.
• Cared for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor.
• Assisted in maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation, where applicable.
• Ensured compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs.

• Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
• Sorted items according to its destination.
• Ensured the safe and successful transfer of goods and packages to their intended destination.
• Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions and weight.
• Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
• Sorted packages and placed them on sorting machines that transfers the goods to loading docks.
• Loaded/unloaded packages and parcels on and off under the instructions received by supervisors.
• Well versed with automated and manual packaging machines.
• Assisted with the unloading trucks and displaying teamwork with other employees.
• Managed inventory control procedures and cycle counting to ensure the safe handling of parcels and packages.
• Communicated efficiently with fellow workers, supervisors and other members of the team.
• Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
• Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.