Detail-oriented Material Handler with proven experience in efficiently collecting and packing materials for domestic and international shipments. Skilled in safely operating material handling equipment while maintaining company standards and fostering customer relationships. Strong communicator adept at managing department operations and addressing shipping challenges independently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
E. Braun & Co. New York
New York, New York
08.2021 - Current
Checked customer orders, labeling, and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving, and kept accurate records.
Monitored inventory levels to manage shipping and receiving processes effectively.
Reached out to vendors to gather detailed information on inbound and outbound shipments.
Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
Contacted vendors for information on inbound or outbound shipments.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance order accuracy and efficiency.
Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities, and damages.
Analyzed shipping data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for logistics improvements.
Developed procedures for handling discrepancies in shipments, improving resolution times.
Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or discrepancies in a timely manner, maintaining high satisfaction rates.
Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
Coordinated with suppliers to schedule timely deliveries, minimizing warehouse congestion and maximizing storage efficiency.
Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
Performed inventory counts and audits to pinpoint and address discrepancies in stock records.
Collaborated with vendors to coordinate daily pickups and arrange weekly deliveries.
Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
Managed inventory control systems to maintain accurate stock levels and streamline order fulfillment.
Shipping Manager
LGP Gem Ltd.
New York, NY
05.2017 - 03.2019
Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Coordinated documentation and payment processes while addressing inquiries to streamline shipping operations.
Coordinated documents and bills, managed payments and responded to inquiries.
Developed transportation cost standards and implemented economical shipping practices to enhance budget management.
Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Trained staff on material handling processes, leading to decreased shipping times and improved workflow.
Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Simon's Hardware & Bath
L.I.C, NY
02.2015 - 04.2017
Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, managing 50-70 packages within a 24-hour period.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
Prepared domestic and international shipments in compliance with shipping regulations and customs requirements.
Maintained accurate order and shipment forms, inventory documentation to ensure timely material flow.
Improved efficiency by 80% through supervision of 4 staff working in warehouse.
Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
Input weights, charges, discrepancies and other data in Microsoft Excel.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Rome Fastener Sales Corporation
New York, NY
03.2007 - 01.2015
Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work orders, shipping orders, route materials, and bills of lading to ensure timely dispatch.
Supervised pickup and delivery schedule to monitor business and maintain accuracy rate.
Received, processed and reshelved returned products to facilitate accurate inventory.
Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Organized storage areas to enhance movement efficiency and reduce labor costs.
Updated tracking system to enhance operations.
Consulted price lists to calculate costs, such as shipping, storage and demurrage charges.