Nicole Jenison
Waterloo,Iowa
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 10 plus years of expertise in supervising and training up to 60 employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.
Dedicated Logitics professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home HealthCare
1099
Cedar Falls, Iowa
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
General Foreman
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, Iowa
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- New Team Hires and training
Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Thermotech Windows
Sauk Rapids, MN
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Supervised shipping team of 5 employees.
- Supervised Drivers team of 5 employees.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with various orders processed daily, depending on Job site or store requirements.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed Driver hours and routes to adhere with this.
- Managed own fleet maintenance.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Orchestrated routing by producing Shipping routes for 4-5 trucks daily.
- Set up local, domestic shipments according to postal, shipper.
- Assigned shipments to carriers in centralized database, choosing least expensive options to minimize shipping fees.
- Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
- Supported outside sales personnel on customer-related efforts and visits to grow sales.
- Developed and implemented systems, processes, and metrics to improve on time delivery and order in full,
Transportation Trade Representative
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge , Iowa
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
- Produced, reviewed and submitted documentation to [Type] department to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
- Coordinated scheduling and booking of 100 weekly transportations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Plan production, transportation and load distribution at co-packers based off order needs. Manage the priority of loads based off production schedule and inventory levels at the co-packer
- Monitor freight costs/budget; negotiate with carriers for new pricing, source new carriers for different lanes
- Manage the rail transportation, quality and service issues, car ordering and dunnage receipts thru the UP website.
- Managing/reducing demurrage charges from the UP and other freight companies
- Plan/tender loads in I2/JDA
- Manage warehouse space, plan loads accordingly
- Create purchase orders in SAP
- Co-ordinate with Carriers to ensure we meet delivery requirements for orders.
- Advise Carriers of rejected trailers
- On call 24/7 running 12/2 shifts
- Liaise with CSR’s and Distribution centers in relation to orders input
- Problem solving with transportation issues.
- Review issues with departments and discuss resolutions
Assistant Logistics Planner
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge , Iowa
12.2011 - 04.2013
- Plan Production for NPPC Fort Dodge based off co-packer order demand and customer demand forecast
- Manage packaging supplies, including ordering, material usage/cost variances. Managing packaging inventories between main plant and outside storage based on planned production needs
- Implemented many safety procedures to increase awareness and pedestrian safety within warehouse
- Plan production, transportation and load distribution at co-packers based off order needs. As well manage the priority of loads based off production schedule and inventory levels at the co-packer.
- Monitor freight costs/budget; negotiate with carriers for new pricing, source new carriers for different lanes
- Manage the rail transportation, quality and service issues, car ordering and dunnage receipts thru the UP website
- Plan loads in I2/JDA
- Special projects as required (including internal audits, Cost Saving team plant wide). Budget planning for Logistics Department
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge , Iowa
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Manage loading schedule to ensure maximum line loading
- Investigating root cause of damage received at sister plants and putting measures into place to reduce frequency
- Managing warehouse space optimizing space while maintaining safety, and finding alternative storage when at our maximum storage level
Data Steward
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge, Iowa
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Supported establishment, adoption and application of data standards across systems and processes related to product master data.
- Validated warehouse data structure and accuracy.
- Collaborated with multi-functional roles to communicate and align development efforts.
- Coordinated troubleshooting support for warehouse personnel.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Warehouse Clerk backup
- Month end reconciling of DIS/WMS inventory, research and resolve all inventory discrepancy issues in all inventory systems (including WMS/OM and DIS)
- Review and update of plant Standard Operating Procedure pertaining to quality, inventory and security
- Stock takes as required by SOP, as well as on a regular basis to ensure inventory accuracy
Education
High School Diploma -
Green Bay High School
Auckland, New Zealand12.1986
Skills
- Shipment Processing
- Production Planning
- Customer Satisfaction
- Efficient Routing
- Workforce Management
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Service Improvement Analysis
- Staff Development
- Improvement Recommendations
- Formal Grievance Handling
- Laborer Oversight
- Time and Wage Tracking
- Budget Preparation and Management
- P&L Comprehension
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Compliance Regulations
- Data Interpretation
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Freight Examination
- Daily Receipts Documentation
- Logistics Processes
- Performance Assessment
- Shipping and Receiving
- Warehouse Management
- Standards Documentation
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Shipment Reconciliation
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Cargo Movement
- Duty Assignments
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Storage Arrangements
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Storage Coordination
- Carrier Negotiations
- Freight Cost Reporting
Timeline
Home HealthCare
1099
06.2019 - Current
General Foreman
Tyson Fresh Meats
10.2017 - 02.2019
Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Thermotech Windows
10.2016 - 10.2017
Transportation Trade Representative
Nestle Purina PetCare
04.2013 - 09.2016
Assistant Logistics Planner
Nestle Purina PetCare
12.2011 - 04.2013
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2008 - 12.2011
Data Steward
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2007 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Green Bay High School
Similar Profiles
Chanel GomezChanel Gomez
Master Barber / Partial Owner at 1099Master Barber / Partial Owner at 1099
Stephanie PruittStephanie Pruitt
Independant Insurance Agent at 1099Independant Insurance Agent at 1099
Zachary GuerraZachary Guerra
Independent Contractor at 1099 EmployersIndependent Contractor at 1099 Employers