Ronald Meyers
Waterford,MI
Summary
Results-driven Material Specialist with extensive experience at DP World Logistics, adept in inventory management and discrepancy resolution. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through best practices and strong supplier relationships. Skilled in operating forklifts and committed to maintaining product quality while fostering a dependable team environment. Resourceful Material Specialist known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and procurement processes. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and effective collaboration across departments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Specialist
DP World Logistics
Sterling Heights, Michigan
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated the receipt and inspection of incoming materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Processed material requisitions and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Utilized inventory management software to track and manage materials effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels and updated reports accordingly.
- Executed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy in inventory records.
- Implemented best practices for material storage and organization to improve efficiency.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in inventory through thorough investigation and analysis.
Material Specialist
Spencer Butcher
Sterling Heights, Michigan
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Processed material requisitions and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Utilized inventory management software to track and manage materials effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels and updated reports accordingly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in inventory through thorough investigation and analysis.
- Implemented best practices for material storage and organization to improve efficiency.
- Trained and supervised team members on material handling protocols and safety procedures.
- Maintained a safe and organized workspace in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Reviewed and processed supplier invoices for payment accuracy.
- Conducted inspections of materials upon arrival to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
Receiving Specialist
Im Branded
Troy, Michigan
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Unloaded delivery trucks, containers, and pallets using hand truck, forklifts or other equipment as needed.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors promptly.
Warehouse Production Worker
Triad Services Group Inc.
Madison Heights, MI
08.1997 - 02.2021
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Conducted load tests to determine server operating parameters. assemblies and subassemblies using torque wrench's and power tools.
- Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.
- Set up automation frameworks, tools and methodology to assist future users and streamline automation and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
- Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
- Inventoried items with daily cycle counts and monthly audits and investigated discrepancies to maximize data accuracy.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Evaluated challenging warehouse situations and resolved issues to comply with company guidelines and maintain good process flows.
- Transferred heavy materials from ground level to elevated storage locations to facilitate timely retrieval of items.
- Stood for extended time periods to perform packaging tasks to complete order fulfillment process.
- Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas as part of just in time inventory supply for major manufacturers.
- Moved large and bulky items up to 4000 pounds manually or with equipment such as pallet jack and hi-low.
- Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
- Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data within inventory database to facilitate records maintenance.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading to comply with preset instructions.
- Noted current product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
- Executed calibration and adjustments using testing instruments such as height gauge and caliper.
- Fit, built and reconstructed various products, including brake assemblies and engins.
- Operated air, manual, and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
- Verified cable assemblies on text fixtures to assess continuity and quality.
- Maintained clean workstation, equipment and text fixtures in safe condition.
- Monitored functioning of all equipment.
- Worked with operations and engineering teams to report on quality issues and enact successful resolutions.
- Performed product testing and performance testing and recorded all results.
- Set up and operated greasing equipment to grease components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
- Performed and submitted first piece for inspection.
- Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from foreman and senior assemblers.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.
Cashier
Rite Aid
Waterford, MI
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Received payments for Product and issued receipts.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Processed a number of transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Monitored sales events, added new merchandise and rang up purchases.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
Pontiac, MI
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
- Mentored new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies to maximize performance, productivity and team success.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend optimal Product selections.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
Education
GED -
Perdue Highschool
Pontiac, MI3 1988
Skills
- Manual dock chain pulling
- Forklifts
- Facilities maintenance
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Pallet jacks
- Materials handling and transport
- Time management
- Warehouse operations
- Able to lift and carry 80 lbs
- Dependable and reliable
- Freight operations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptive team player
- Stockroom procedures
- Loss prevention
- Product organizer
- Technical specifications
- Dedication to product quality
- Process certification
- Maintenance assessment
- Equipment operation
- Multitasking
- Product testing
- Reporting and documentation
- Maintenance & Repair
- Inventory management
- Quality inspection
- Discrepancy resolution
Education and Training
other
Experience
["Sales and Related Workers, All Other"],["Cashiers"],["Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard"]
Timeline
Material Specialist
DP World Logistics
12.2024 - 11.2025
Material Specialist
Spencer Butcher
07.2023 - 12.2024
Receiving Specialist
Im Branded
04.2021 - 06.2023
Cashier
Rite Aid
04.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
07.2009 - 08.2012
Warehouse Production Worker
Triad Services Group Inc.
08.1997 - 02.2021
GED -
Perdue Highschool