Sam Harrison
Lodi,CA
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 35 years of expertise in supervising and training 200+ employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Manager
UNFI, United Natural Foods
11.2019 - Current
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a robust cycle counting program and refining warehouse organization strategies.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Managed a team of inventory specialists, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
UNFI, United Natural Foods
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Unified Grocers Of CA
12.2002 - 07.2018
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Mentored new employees in warehouse operations, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted growth.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
GED -
Galt High School
Galt, CA06.1987
Skills
- Process Monitoring
- Profit and Loss Management
- Stock Reconciliation
- Warehouse Operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Transportation management systems
- Inventory optimization
- Conveyor Systems
Accomplishments
- Eliminated our legacy split case program saving the company approx $500k per year in labor costs
- Reduced receiving detention charges by 87% from $115,000 annually to $12,228 annually
- Played a major role in slotting 3,700 new items for our CHEF stores business within 1.5 months
- Reduced our weekly warehouse damage from$23k per week averaging $9k per week.
- Re-slot and optimize the warehouse to help eliminate order selector passes through the building
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- CPR/First aid
- Bloodborne pathogen
- Servant leadership training
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
UNFI, United Natural Foods
11.2019 - Current
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
UNFI, United Natural Foods
07.2018 - 11.2019
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Unified Grocers Of CA
12.2002 - 07.2018
GED -
Galt High School
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