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Nicholas Woods

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong background in Supply Chain Management and project management. Goal-oriented individual seeking to leverage expertise as an Area Manager at Amazon. Dedicated to optimizing operations, driving team performance, and achieving organizational objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Amazon
07.2021 - Current
  • Devised and executed productivity plans by analyzing productivity requirements, conducting forecast reviews, and collaborating with fellow leaders to optimize work distribution
  • Successfully launched Reverse Logistics @Amazon CHA1, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operations.
  • Devised and executed an advanced transportation forecasting mechanism, streamlining transportation operations to match capacity effectively. This initiative led to the eradication of shipping dock congestion and a substantial 75% reduction in load cancellation fees within a span of 6 months
  • Proficiently coordinated trucking operations across multiple vendors, managing a weekly volume of 1 million units effectively.
  • Demonstrated leadership by overseeing two separate departments in Vendor Returns, while also supervising a team of over 150 associates.
  • Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams, including safety, Operations, Loss Prevention, and Human Resources, to achieve cohesive execution of business strategies.
  • Pioneered the establishment of standardized processes at CHA1 between Vendor Returns and Customer Returns sellable teams, resulting in an 8.75% improvement in Trans Out rates since April 2023.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to develop an innovative framework for Working Well Huddles, yielding a remarkable 60% decrease in travel time and generating substantial annual savings of $137.8k.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Millwood Specialty Flooring Chattanooga/knoxville
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Revamped the warehouse layout, leading to an impressive 9% reduction in lead time and a substantial 23% surge in sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2021

Skills

    Demand forecasting

    Excel, SQL, Pivot Tables

    Backlog Management

    Amazon Writing Guidelines

    Leadership

    Problem-solving

Timeline

Area Manager

Amazon
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Millwood Specialty Flooring Chattanooga/knoxville
05.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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