Robert Brown
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Accomplished Distribution, Logistics, and Warehouse Manager with over 30 years of experience in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency for leading organizations including Andis Co, Dyma Brands, and Ventura Foods THERMO PAC LLC. Proven expertise in inventory management and process improvement has resulted in significant cost reductions and streamlined operations. Proficient in SAP, QAD, AS400, and Oracle, with strong leadership abilities that inspire teams to achieve operational excellence. A strategic thinker dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the logistics sector.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Distribution Manager
DYMA Brands LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee Warehouse Operations and Associates
- Manage Inventory & Cycle Count Program/Audits and Physical Inventory
- Assure accurate Shipping & Receiving
- Coordinate Waste Management & Recyclables
- Certified Trainer for all Warehouse Equipment
- Oversee Inventory Control Associates
- Interview for Hiring process; Reviews and Performance assessments.
Warehouse Manager
THERMO PAC LLC
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversee the operation of Shipping and Receiving Department
- Responsible for Inventory Control Department
- Manage two Supervisors and 15-20 associates
- Data entry for various inventory transactions
- Manage recycling and disposal process
- Assure accuracy of transactions and operational aspect of Material Management
- Interview; Hire and review associates
- Maintain budget; profit building and cost savings
- Manage Cycle count program.
Service Manager/ Warehouse Coordinator
Stanley Access Technology
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Manage Service Technicians and Dispatcher(s)
- Remotely direct the activities of 10-25 service technicians and 1-2 dispatchers
- Participate actively and support all initiatives such as hiring, training, and mentoring service technicians
- Audit of all incoming work orders for accuracy i.e
- Part numbers, Door IDs, Signatures, Customer Forms, PO numbers, and NTE
- Ensure the technicians are routed efficiently
- Coordinate any special timing requirements or vendor meets with the customer
- Be sure all information for National Accounts is relayed to the CRM group and customer portals accurately and timely
- Work with the Branch Manager on any employee-related concerns regarding technicians
- Assist the Branch Manager with the preparation of the annual technician reviews
- When discipline or improvement plans are necessary, work with the Branch Manager on the proper course of action
- As Warehouse Coordinator responsible for Ordering, receiving and researching parts for open service calls
- Pulling, staging and loading material for installers
- Unloading and receiving trucks from the manufacturing facility and UPS
- Single point of contact for part sales (10-20 per month)
- Dropping off scrap, delivering/picking up material and vehicles as needed
- Processing out of box failures, returns and cores
- Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse
- Communicates via phone and email as needed.
Warehouse & Freezer Supervisor/ Inventory Control Specialist
Rich's Ice Cream
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed warehouse and freezer warehouse
- Supervised associates, Logistics, Inventory control and shipping
- Responsible for all computer transaction and physical movements of material between warehouse and production
- Managed cycle count program of raw material and finish goods, physical inventory
- Overseen the logistics and freezer truck loading of finish goods
- Interviewed, hired, conducted annual reviews and disciplinary
- Maintained a very safe work environment
- Trained and certified associates on all warehouse equipment (walkies, forklift, order pickers).
Materials Delivery Coordinator III
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Implemented new barcode material management system
- Managed material movement, cycle count, physical inventory
- Would often work in Receiving office, Purchasing Office, and conduct HR training courses (Safety, Workplace Harassment, etc)
- Followed all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries
- Performed supply chain and logistics functions, such as Material Handling, Forklift Operation, Inventory, Order Receipt, Inspection, Fulfillment and Shipping
- Transported materials/finished product using a forklift truck or reach truck to designated locations within the warehouse, which may include loading, unloading and order picking
- Fulfilled orders, including order entry, administration, and shipping
- Processed orders and ensures orders flow effectively through systems and processes in accordance with the organization's customer service standards
- Executed capacity plans to support build-to-stock and/or build-to-order environments
- Ensured adequate inventory levels are maintained to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost
- Managed the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials.
Inventory & Logistics Specialist
Hainbuch America Technologies
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Controlled and managed Logistics and physical inventory
- Shipping and receiving; cycle count program.
Warehouse (Operations) Manager
Dunham Express
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Overseen entire operation of branch (50+ employees); receiving of various products on night shift (Trailer loads)
- Scanned and received in all products; separate and distribute amongst 45-50 parcel truck/driver for morning delivery
- Overseen the dispatching of parcels trucks; manager over the semi-truck drivers, warehouse associates and parcel drivers
- Interview, hire and assess performance.
Material Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
Andis Company
01.1990 - 09.2013
- Managed the material handling team for light industrial production, machine shop material and supervised receiving dock
- Responsible for all aspects of material management including cycle counts, annual physical inventory, physical inventory with working along side auditor firm, and computer transaction
- Developed and implemented new material management computer programs and physical flow of material
- Trained and certified associates on all warehouse equipment including reach trucks, forklifts and stand up trucks; interviewed, hired, conduct annual reviews, disciplinarian
- Part of Leadership Forum Team as well as Executive Safety Committee
- Maintained a spotless, safe warehouse.
Education
Master Certification - Management and Supervision
RAMAC
Racine, WI02.1996
Certification - Effective Communication
RAMAC
Racine, WI01.1996
Certification - Constructive Discipline
RAMAC
Racine, WI01.1996
Certification - Inventory Control; Material Management
Rockhurst University
Milwaukee, WI03.1995
Master Certification - Supervision & Management
RAMAC
Racine, WISkills
- Inventory (10 years)
- Supply chain (10 years)
- Cost reduction (10 years)
- Lean manufacturing (10 years)
- Production control (10 years)
- Warehouse management (30 years)
- Warehouse supervisor experience (30 years)
- Materials management (30 years)
- Order fulfillment (30 years)
- Process improvement (10 years)
- Reach truck
- SAP
- Lean
- Logistics
- Computer Networking
- Materials Handling
Extracurricular Activities
Award for Cost Cutting Over 1 Million Dollars for 7 years Studio Engineer; Music Producer; Contracts include Warner Bros. and Universal
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Supervision I, II, III
- Forklift; Swing Reach; Trainer (Train the Trainer Cert.)
Timeline
Distribution Manager
DYMA Brands LLC
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
THERMO PAC LLC
11.2021 - 07.2023
Service Manager/ Warehouse Coordinator
Stanley Access Technology
01.2019 - 11.2021
Warehouse & Freezer Supervisor/ Inventory Control Specialist
Rich's Ice Cream
12.2016 - 11.2018
Materials Delivery Coordinator III
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
05.2016 - 11.2016
Inventory & Logistics Specialist
Hainbuch America Technologies
08.2015 - 04.2016
Warehouse (Operations) Manager
Dunham Express
04.2015 - 08.2015
Material Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
Andis Company
01.1990 - 09.2013
Certification - Effective Communication
RAMAC
Certification - Constructive Discipline
RAMAC
Certification - Inventory Control; Material Management
Rockhurst University
Master Certification - Management and Supervision
RAMAC
Master Certification - Supervision & Management
RAMAC
Awards
Certification
Relevant Coursework
Train the Trainer
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