SIMIE POWELL
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-focused dispatching professional with top-notch abilities in overseeing communication, work orders and crew actions. Detail-oriented in maintaining files for customers, management, and crew members. Supports team performance with well-maintained equipment and properly planned daily schedules. Dedicated Shipping Coordinator with expertise in customer relationship management, service planning, and operations improvement. Proven ability to enhance logistics and communication, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Coordinator
Georgia-Pacific
Atlanta, California
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated the movement of goods between suppliers, customers, and warehouses.
- Created purchase orders for materials needed to fulfill customer orders.
- Facilitated communication between sales, customer service, and distribution teams regarding shipping matters.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including bills of lading and invoices.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Monitored inventory levels to support efficient order fulfillment processes.
Logistics Supervisor
Mcpherson Oil
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided smooth operations by maintaining communication with supervisors of other departments.
- Planned and arranged logistics required shipments.
- Negotiated logistics costs and kept costs under established budget.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with carriers, warehouses, customers and sales force.
- Oversaw 15 employees through evaluations, scheduling and training.
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
- Managed high-performing team of 15 workers to enhance quality and safety of internal freight systems.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
Operations Specialist
Martin Brower
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Compared shipping routes or methods to determine least environmental impact.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
Education
Associate of Science - English Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Adjusting routes
- Service planning
- Customer relationship management
- Delivery procedures
- Schedule coordination
- Improving operations
- Monitoring field personnel
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Planning & organizing
- SAP
- Oracle
Timeline
Shipping Coordinator
Georgia-Pacific
03.2024 - 01.2026
Logistics Supervisor
Mcpherson Oil
08.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Specialist
Martin Brower
08.2017 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - English Education
Alabama State University