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Patrick Twiss

Simmons Pet Food
Dubuque,IA
30
years of professional experience

Dynamic Shipping Supervisor with a proven track record at Simmons Pet Food, enhancing workflow efficiency and optimizing logistics. Skilled in warehouse management and staff supervision, I successfully implemented process improvements that trained teams on safety protocols, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Work History

Shipping Supervisor

4 Years 10 Months
Simmons Pet Food | 08.2021 - Current
  • Supervised daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize transportation routes and reduce delivery times.
  • Trained and mentored team members on shipping processes and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the shipping department.

Receiving Manager

6 Years 7 Months
Lord & Taylor Department Store, Washington DC | 06.2014 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw receiving and inventory management processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in stock handling.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for merchandise receiving and storage.
  • Implemented streamlined workflows that reduced processing time for incoming shipments.
  • Conducted regular audits of received goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.

Receiving Manager

18 Years
Macys Department Store | 07.1996 - 07.2014
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
  • Streamlined receiving operations, improving efficiency and reducing processing time for incoming shipments.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for handling merchandise and maintaining storage areas.
  • Implemented quality control measures to assess received goods, minimizing discrepancies and returns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

SUNY At Buffalo | Buffalo, NY

Skills

Warehouse management
Shipping procedures
Staff supervision
Staff management
Supply chain management
Logistics oversight
Load planning
Warehouse operations
Safety and compliance

Timeline

Shipping Supervisor

Simmons Pet Food
08.2021 - CurrentRead More

Receiving Manager

Lord & Taylor Department Store, Washington DC
06.2014 - 01.2021Read More

Receiving Manager

Macys Department Store
07.1996 - 07.2014Read More

SUNY At Buffalo

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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Patrick Twiss