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Robert Broker

Spring

Summary

Experienced warehouse and logistics manager with over 16 years of expertise in effectively managing operations within high-volume environments. Proven track record of optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring seamless coordination of all logistical activities. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and maintaining strict adherence to quality standards. Adept at leveraging technology and data-driven insights to drive process improvements and enhance overall productivity. Committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics and Warehouse Manager

US LED-Katy, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Managing a team of over nine operations associates to include shipping, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, quarterly inventory, and production
  • Work with project managers, install teams, and receiving manager to identify and reconcile excess inventory in the field
  • Developed and monitored warehouse, distribution, and logistical KPI’s
  • Negotiated and reduced small package costs by18% with FedEx
  • Reduced LTL freight variances by72%
  • Oversaw a warehouse move from15k sq/ft to45k sq/ft
  • Worked with City of Katy on required permits and with a warehouse solutions company on a $500k warehouse racking project
  • Worked with AI to define job descriptions to use in recruiting efforts and employee training
  • Worked in NetSuite to create primary warehouse pick locations using5S strategies to increase warehouse production and efficiency in picking and processing orders
  • Developed and implemented processes to drive99.8% on time shipping and a99.3% quality control rate
  • Leading project to compile a database of materials specifications in order to more effectively and efficiently store and consolidate inventory in the warehouse to reduce storage costs
  • Completed a train the trainer program through Crown to certify operators on warehouse equipment
  • Led project to implement Netsuite WMS

Shipping and Warehouse Manager

PG Golf LLC-Sugar Land, TX
04.2005 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for on time and accurate outbound shipments
  • Ensured accurate shipping documents such as Bill of Ladings and packing slips
  • Worked with freight forwarders to coordinate international shipments
  • Worked with internal sales staff and brick and mortar retailers to provide excellent customer service
  • Functioned as the company’s Wal Mart retail link administrator
  • Coordinated outbound freight in accordance to production and shipping schedules
  • Played an integral role in onboarding sales channels like Kohls, Amazon, and Canadian Tire by organizing SKU offerings and making sure proper communication happened with buyers and replenishment teams
  • Responsible for coordinating with production teams to ensure proper product flow in warehouse
  • Created and implemented operational processes to streamline efficiency
  • Responsible for inventory management including quarterly inventories, cycle counts, and maintaining inventory for JIT shipments

Warehouse Lead

Cenex Harvest States-Grandin, ND
09.1999 - 05.2003
  • Oversaw production team and lead warehouse team in loading both40 foot and20 foot containers
  • Was responsible for meeting the team’s production goals on a daily basis

Education

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Lamar High School
Houston, TX

Some College - General Studies

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.1997

Skills

  • Time management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Analytics
  • Logistics
  • Inventory Management
  • NetSuite/NetSuite WMS
  • AI
  • Continuous Improvement

Certification

  • Forklift Certified
  • June2005 to Present

Timeline

Logistics and Warehouse Manager

US LED-Katy, TX
02.2022 - Current

Shipping and Warehouse Manager

PG Golf LLC-Sugar Land, TX
04.2005 - 07.2021

Warehouse Lead

Cenex Harvest States-Grandin, ND
09.1999 - 05.2003

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Lamar High School

Some College - General Studies

Houston Community College
  • Forklift Certified
  • June2005 to Present
Robert Broker