Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Timeline
Dan Suszko

Dan Suszko

Wentzville,MO

Summary

Results-driven logistics professional with experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, and dock operations. Proven expertise in managing inventory, coordinating shipments, and ensuring efficient yard operations. Proficient in Microsoft office and skilled in communication, customer service, and forklift operation. Diligent logistics professional with management, inventory control, and shipping operations. Proven track record in supervising teams, negotiating with vendors, and implementing staff training programs. Proficient in freight experience, supply chain management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Innovative Freight Systems
St. Peters, MO
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the management of daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
  • Supervised and trained teams and employees, providing guidance and support to maximize productivity
  • Collaborated with the manager to develop strategies for achieving sales targets and improving customer satisfaction
  • Developed strong relationships with venders and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for procurement of goods
  • Monitored employee performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for professional development
  • Developed employee schedules based on business needs while optimizing staffing levels during peak hours
  • Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance product knowledge and improve customer service skills
  • Dispatching

Shipping and Receiving Associate/Warehouse

Marrs Logistics
Chesterfield, MO
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Consolidate material, with product mixing, order fulfillment, packaging, and everything ensure that materials will travel in the best condition to arrive intact at their final destination
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of contents and resolving any discrepancies
  • Efficiently organized and labeled received items for proper storage or distribution to appropriate departments
  • Maintained accurate inventory records by updating computer systems with incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve shipping issues, ensuring timely delivery of goods
  • Operated forklifts both standing and sitting and other equipment to load and unload shipments safely and efficiently

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Cambridge Air Solutions
Chesterfield, MO
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared commercial heating and ac units and accessories to be shipped
  • Scheduled freight carriers for pickup at facility to deliver units to its final destination by due dates and prepare reports of shipments that left facility each day
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of contents and resolving any discrepancies
  • Efficiently organized and labeled received items for proper storage or distribution to appropriate departments
  • Maintained accurate inventory records by updating computer systems with incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve shipping issues, ensuring timely delivery of goods
  • Operated forklifts and other equipment to load and unload shipments safely and efficiently

DIT Inventory Specialist

Sydenstricker Nobbe John Deere
Moscow Mills, MO
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Shipping and receiving specialist inventory control made sure inventory was correct and made sure shipments that came inbound or left outbound made it to correct destination
  • Coordinating with drivers within in company of time of arrival along with outside source drivers and having shipments prepared ready to ship
  • Also had GPS to track drivers along with planner of inventory coming and going from facility
  • And direct communications with dispatchers and along with drivers
  • trained another associate how to do my role and provided the guidance needed to be successful at this role
  • Check in and checkout shipments for truck drivers
  • Managed and maintained accurate inventory
  • Performed regular audits of inventory to identify any variances or discrepancies, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions
  • Dispatching

Dockworker /Trainer/ Yard Check

Fed Ex Freight
St. Charles, MO
05.2010 - 07.2021
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded freight from trucks, ensuring accurate sorting and placement
  • Safely operated forklifts and other equipment to move heavy materials within the dockyard and dock
  • Yardcheck keeping track of trailers and tractors coming and going and written reports to management and supervisors daily
  • Packed fragile items securely using appropriate packing materials, minimizing breakage incidents
  • Assisted in the training of new employees on proper equipment operation and safety protocols
  • Contributed to team efforts by taking on additional tasks
  • Dispatching

Education

Associates Degree - Administration of Justice with Applied Science

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL
05-2006

High School Diploma -

Belleville East High School, Belleville, IL
07-2001

Skills

  • Strong and direct verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Productive and motivated team member with minimal supervision needed
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Proven ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
  • Reliable Mentor and Trainer
  • Strong computer skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Dispatching

References

Available upon request

Awards

  • 6 Bravo Zulu awards for excellence - Fed Ex
  • 6 years of flawless yard check tests - Fed Ex
  • 10 Safety awards - Fed Ex

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Innovative Freight Systems
04.2024 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Associate/Warehouse - Marrs Logistics
03.2023 - 04.2024
Shipping and Receiving Associate - Cambridge Air Solutions
07.2022 - 02.2023
DIT Inventory Specialist - Sydenstricker Nobbe John Deere
07.2021 - 07.2022
Dockworker /Trainer/ Yard Check - Fed Ex Freight
05.2010 - 07.2021
Southwestern Illinois College - Associates Degree, Administration of Justice with Applied Science
Belleville East High School - High School Diploma,
Dan Suszko