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Tafil Xhihani

Tafil Xhihani

Hackensack

Summary

Drove operational success by optimizing material flow, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining continuous operations in manufacturing and logistics settings.

Elevated inventory management by implementing effective tracking systems and improving material availability through ERP utilization.

Oversaw material logistics, order fulfillment, and production support initiatives, achieving high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler Team Lead

KLA-Tencor
Totowa, NJ
08.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily material flow across production, warehouse, and manufacturing operations using SAP ERP, ensuring timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Performed advanced SAP transactions to monitor inventory, warehouse stock, material movements, deliveries, production orders, inventory availability, and shortages while maintaining accurate system data and transaction records.
  • Supported production planning by identifying material shortages, monitoring inventory levels, expediting critical components, and coordinating with multiple departments to minimize production downtime.
  • Led Sub-Assembly Work Order Kitting activities by collaborating closely with the Sub-Assembly team to ensure all required materials were available, accurate, and delivered on time, significantly improving production efficiency.
  • Reduced the Sub-Assembly Work Order backlog by approximately 70%, successfully eliminating aged work orders while improving overall production readiness.
  • Participated in major PLX implementation and kitting projects, ensuring production work orders were fully and accurately kitted without delays while maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the project.
  • Supported Spare Parts Operations, contributing to the team’s highest On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance of the year (80%) by ensuring work orders were prioritized, materials were available, and customer orders were fulfilled on schedule.
  • Improved procurement readiness by proactively managing and expediting Buy Items, helping production remain ahead of schedule while minimizing shortages.
  • Recognized by management for consistently exceeding expectations and was promoted into the Non-Conformance (NC) Department as a Production Expeditor, expanding responsibilities beyond traditional warehouse operations.

Production Expeditor Responsibilities

  • Served as the primary liaison between Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production, ensuring rapid communication and issue resolution across departments.
  • Coordinated production priorities by proactively identifying and resolving Bill of Material (BOM) discrepancies, missing components, engineering revisions, and planning-related issues before they impacted manufacturing.
  • Expedited production orders by ensuring all required materials, documentation, engineering changes, and inventory adjustments were completed to prevent production interruptions.
  • Acted as a central communication point across departments, providing real-time production updates, identifying risks, escalating critical issues, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Investigated production constraints, analyzed shortages, identified root causes, and coordinated corrective actions to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
  • Worked directly with Planning and Engineering to validate BOM accuracy, material availability, engineering changes, and production requirements.
  • Monitored production progress, prioritized urgent orders, and coordinated material movement to support changing production demands and customer commitments.
  • Frequently recognized by management and cross-functional teams for outstanding performance, leadership, initiative, and the ability to resolve complex operational challenges under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities by independently resolving inventory discrepancies, production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational issues with minimal supervision.
  • Built strong working relationships across multiple departments, becoming a trusted resource for production support, material coordination, planning activities, and operational improvements.

SAP & Technical Skills

  • SAP ERP (Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Material Movements, Production Orders, Deliveries, Stock Monitoring)
  • Inventory Control
  • Material Planning
  • Production Scheduling Support
  • Work Order Management
  • BOM Validation
  • Production Expediting
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Cycle Counting
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Material Shortage Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • KPI Performance Tracking
  • Microsoft Excel

Parts Counter

ThermoKing - Sonsray
Carlstadt, NJ
03.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted internal departments and external customers by identifying and issuing correct parts using part numbers and catalogs.
  • Processed customer orders, purchase requests, and inventory transactions while verifying quantities and product availability.
  • Received incoming shipments, inspected parts for accuracy and damage, and entered receipts into the inventory system.
  • Picked, packed, and shipped parts while coordinating with carriers for timely deliveries.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts and monitoring stock levels.
  • Processed customer returns and warranty claims while restocking eligible parts and maintaining documentation.
  • Utilized ERP systems to manage inventory and generate reports while tracking orders.
  • Prepared and maintained purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and shipping documents.
  • Organized warehouse inventory by labeling and stocking while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
  • Collaborated with purchasing, warehouse personnel, technicians, and production teams to resolve inventory issues and communicate shortages.

Logistics Coordinator

Pace Packaging - ProMach
Fairfield
10.2021 - 03.2025

Responsibilities :

  • Oversaw daily inventory counts to maintain data accuracy.
  • Prepared reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers, and invoicing activities.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Documented received materials into SyteLine (ERP) system.
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of successful company-wide inventory counts on an annual basis.
  • Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of shipments, invoices, and receipts for compliance purposes.
  • Documented received materials into SyteLine system.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Monitored inbound shipments proactively identifying potential delays or disruptions allowing for early intervention measures.
  • My efforts directly contributed to the company’s impressive 18% growth by ensuring that the logistics and supply chain functions were running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
  • I support the logistics team in identifying cost-saving opportunities by assisting in vendor negotiations, optimizing packaging, and selecting the most cost-effective shipping methods.
  • I monitor inventory levels, tracking product movements, and ensuring that stock levels are maintained without overstocking or stockouts. By helping to maintain an accurate inventory system, I prevent unnecessary costs associated with excess inventory or lost sales from understocking.

Education

Certified Supply Chain Professional - Supply Chain Management

North Bergen Community College
1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
07.2026

High School Diploma -

Myslym Keta
Albania
07.2019

Skills

Record Keeping

Logistics software proficiency

Customer service

Global logistics

Invoicing and shipping documentation

Supply Chain Operations

Production Support

SAP ERP Systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Procurement Support

Production Scheduling Support

Material Shortage Resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Improvement

Data Analysis & Reporting

Quality & Inventory Control

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Operational Efficiency

Accomplishments

● Successfully supported fast-paced manufacturing and logistics operations by ensuring accurate material flow, timely deliveries, and operational continuity.

● Improved inventory accuracy and material availability through effective tracking, organization, and ERP system utilization.

● Coordinated material movement, order fulfillment, and production support activities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.

● Supported cross-functional teams by resolving material issues, prioritizing critical requests, and ensuring customer and production requirements were met.

● Managed logistics activities including shipment coordination, material handling, and process execution to support daily operational goals.

● Demonstrated adaptability by transitioning between logistics, warehouse operations, and manufacturing environments while quickly learning new processes and systems.

● Contributed to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and supporting better communication between teams.

● Maintained strong attention to detail in inventory control, documentation, and order accuracy to reduce errors and improve operational performance.

● Built strong collaboration skills by working with production, warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams to achieve business objectives.

● Consistently performed in high-pressure environments requiring prioritization, problem solving, and effective time management.

Timeline

Material Handler Team Lead

KLA-Tencor
08.2025 - Current

Parts Counter

ThermoKing - Sonsray
03.2025 - 08.2025

Logistics Coordinator

Pace Packaging - ProMach
10.2021 - 03.2025

High School Diploma -

Myslym Keta

Certified Supply Chain Professional - Supply Chain Management

North Bergen Community College