Sandra Karn
Springtown,TX
Summary
Experienced with inventory management and product receiving. Utilizes organizational skills to ensure accurate deliveries and maintain orderly stockrooms. Knowledge of logistics processes and effective communication to support operational efficiency.
Logistics professional with solid background in managing inventory and overseeing product deliveries. Known for ensuring accurate and timely receipt of shipments while maintaining organized stockrooms. Valued for collaboration and adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments and supporting team objectives.
Self-motivated, dependable Job Title experienced in efficient and accurate checking of vendor deliveries within company policy. Committed to satisfying customer needs to exceed expectations. Executed organization skills and effective communication in fast-paced environment
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DSD Receiver
Brookshire’s
02.2019 - Current
- Optimized inventory management by participating in ongoing training on best practices for receiving processes.
- Fostered supportive work environment through open communication and teamwork initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, upholding safety standards within warehouse operations.
- Supported management in purchasing decisions through expert analysis of inventory needs and trends.
- Eliminated excessive inventory by resolving vendor errors related to receiving policies.
- Reduced instances of damaged goods through effective loss prevention strategies.
- Diligently monitored incoming shipments, enhancing overall inventory accuracy.
- Maintained thorough documentation of received items for easy access to information.
IMS Associate
Brookshire’s
05.2019 - 2025
- Conducted CAO-related activities, stocking, and rotating cigarette cartons.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as perishable item handling for reduced spoilage rates while adhering to health guidelines in storage conditions.
- Communicated operational inconsistencies of store or vendors to manager for resolution.
- Boosted productivity by efficiently allocating tasks to team members according to individual strengths and capabilities.
- Streamlined the receiving process for improved efficiency by implementing an organized system for unloading trucks.
- Reduced discrepancies in stock levels by conducting regular audits and updating records accordingly.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through open communication channels with coworkers and fostering a supportive environment that encouraged teamwork.
- Upheld safety standards within the warehouse, minimizing accidents and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Resolved vendor errors with receiving policies to eliminate excessive inventory.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of damaged or misplaced goods.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by diligently monitoring incoming shipments and verifying product details.
- Followed food safety and workplace safety guidelines for job functions.
- Entered DSD invoices into inventory system for prompt record keeping.
- Maintained accurate documentation of received items, including receipts, invoices, and purchase orders, ensuring easy retrieval of information whenever needed.
- Protected company assets through accurate receipt and return of DSD product.
- Tracked product for DSD vendors to verify invoices.
- Ensured proper storage of goods, maintaining a clean and well-organized warehouse environment.
- Optimized storage space utilization by regularly reorganizing items according to size, weight, and frequency of use.
- Demonstrated adaptability when facing unexpected challenges or changes in shipment schedules while still meeting deadlines consistently throughout employment tenure as a DSD Receiver.
- Verified accuracy of DSD plan-o-grams and implemented weekly store merchandising notes.
- Processed reclaims and returns to vendors and warehouse for credit.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Department Mgr
Brookshire’s
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in more efficient replenishment system and reduced stock shortages.
Education
General
Garden Grove High
Garden Grove, CASkills
DSD received trucks from various companies
Check in the products with electronic gun Figure out discrepancies Consolidate end of day invoices Clean and organize the back room Post Upcoming Sales events to vendors check out going vendors for any merchandise
- Barcode scanning
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Receiving procedures
- Stock rotation
- Pallet jack operation
- Order picking
- Warehouse safety
- Punctual and reliable
- Shipping and receiving
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Safety procedures
- Data entry
- Task prioritization
- Material handling equipment
- Shipment tracking
- Warehouse software systems
- Product knowledge
- Inspection and quality control
- Hazardous materials handling
- Inventory software
- US Driver's license
- Inventory management
- Shipping documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Vendor coordination
- Records management
- Merchandise staging
- Invoice reconciliation
- Delivery scheduling
- Quality assurance testing
- Safety and compliance
- Order logging
- Pallet jack use
- Shipping and receiving tracking
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Inventory monitoring and management
- Safety compliance
- Customer relations
- Order checking
- Order tracking
- Handheld scanners
- Microsoft office
- Dispatching
- Inventory counts
- Self motivation
- Product and materials sorting
Timeline
IMS Associate
Brookshire’s
05.2019 - 2025
DSD Receiver
Brookshire’s
02.2019 - Current
Department Mgr
Brookshire’s
10.2017 - 05.2021
General
Garden Grove High
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