PATRICE ANDERSON

*Confirm and document all incoming and outgoing commodities, examining products for quality, damage and quantity accuracy.

*Developed organized containment system for materials and parts allowing tool makers eased access.

* Secure positive relationships with vendors, ensuring supply chain stability and quality customer service.

* Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency

* Gathered and organized materials to support operations.

• Operates forklifts, lift trucks, hand trucks and overhead cranes. Completed Forklift Trainer course. Certified operator and trainer.
• Orders packing supplies and custom crates for shipping.
• Established safety protocols within the workplace, reducing accidents among employees during daily tasks while maintaining OSHA compliance standards.
• Ensured company-wide compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, storage and disposal.
• Orchestrated seamless relocation of warehouse facility, ensuring no interruption in service during transition.
• Developed and enforced safety protocols. Signage, Floor Marking, Machine Blocking etc.
• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
• Completed 30 hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health course. Certified.
• Works closely with tool builders and design department to order components needed for the mold building process.

• Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
• Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, leading to better-informed decision-making in procurement activities.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Managed a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions, as well as quality standards.
• Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
• Maintained documentation for all purchases.
• Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
• Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
• Maintained comprehensive database of potential suppliers, facilitating quicker sourcing decisions.
• Managed over 50 customer calls and walk ins daily.

• Coordinated across departments to build successful logistics solutions for customers.
• Developed proposals with detailed cost estimates outlining logistics plans.
• Worked with vendors to obtain optimal prices and delivery schedules.
• Relayed information between drivers and recipients, including ETA and potential delays.
• Cultivated carrier relations and tracked financials to ensure optimum performance.
• Monitor incoming phone calls and emails requesting logistics services from established customers.
• Keeping daily records of all transactions for invoicing.

• Prepares vendor invoices and processes incoming payments.
• NECEPT/ PennDOT Aggregate Technician Certified.
• Completes bi-weekly payroll for several outsourced trucking companies
• Handles all incoming business and client requests for product information and pricing for delivered product
• Coordinates all daily delivery schedules, and meets challenging quotas for productivity and accuracy of work.
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Maintain computer and physical filing systems
• Documentation and reports of all daily transactions using computerized truck scale system
• Works closely with valued customers and vendors, to maintain consistent knowledge of their individual needs and processes.
• Trained new employees on billing programs and data entry software
• Keeps reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company

• Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
  
• Worked night and weekend shifts during holiday season.
• Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
• Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.

• Weighing all incoming, and outgoing product on computerized truck scale system.
• Recording all daily transactions and preparing reports for accounts payable / receivable.
• Working alongside dispatch department to accurately coordinate shipping receiving activities.