Ronald Harding
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in supply chain management and logistics coordination. Known for proactive approach to optimizing operations and fostering team collaboration. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving business needs through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Lead
Recreational Equipment Inc.
Lebanon, TN
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers such as UPS, USPS, Better Trucks, OnTrac and DHL.
- Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Established effective communication channels across departments, leading to smoother coordination of activities related to shipments.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new team members effectively and efficiently.
- Created daily operational plans to meet production financial standards by controlling and minimizing production expenses.
- Ran Tableau reports to ensure the department is meeting the desired performance metrics.
- Cross-trained team members in outside departmental functions to promote higher operational efficiency and flexibility.
- Utilize training matrix to track team member competency levels while in native departmental and cross-trained functions.
- Conduct periodic one on one meetings with team members to review performance and provide feedback/coaching.
Fulfillment Lead
Recreational Equipment Inc.
Lebanon, TN
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained new hires on procedures, resulting in faster integration into the team and improved productivity.
- Lead a high-performing team of fulfillment associates, fostering a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
- Lead team in daily pre-shift meetings to deliver company news/events, safety topics, volume, and team stretches.
- Presented daily game plan in shift meetings with upper management and departmental leaders.
- Implemented new processes to promote higher efficiency for departmental workflow, resulting in a lower controlled cost per unit.
- Sent out daily emails for operational gameplan and production results while including pertinent information for the following shift.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
Nashville, TN
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting to a variety of different mail handling situations, such as working with oversized packages or managing high volumes during peak periods.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
Co-Produce Manager
Kroger
Brentwood, TN
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Increased sales by developing eye-catching displays for seasonal produce.
- Managed inventory to ensure fresh stock was consistently available.
- Analyzed sales data to identify best-selling products to place daily produce shipments.
- Collaborated with local vendors for emergency stock.
- Reduced waste, monitoring product shelf life and implementing rotation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in produce handling.
Back Up Production Lead
Shoe Metro
La Vergne, TN
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw department operations to maintain quality standards and meet production targets.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, promoting consistency and efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
Education
Antioch High School
Antioch, TN05-2014
Skills
- Experience with AS400 Systems
- Tableau Analytics Reporting
- Proficient in Excel Functions
- Cost Management Strategy
2024 Anderson Award Nominee
- Employees nominate other employees who exemplify the company's values
- Each store/distribution center forms a task force to review nominations and recommend a winner
- Recipients receive a certificate to place at REI headquarters
- Winners are invited to a three-day event at REI headquarters
Timeline
Shipping Lead
Recreational Equipment Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Fulfillment Lead
Recreational Equipment Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
05.2020 - 08.2022
Co-Produce Manager
Kroger
07.2018 - 03.2019
Back Up Production Lead
Shoe Metro
01.2016 - 05.2018
Antioch High School
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