Tamara Thomas
Macon,GA
Summary
Results-oriented logistics expert specializing in deployment scheduling and transportation coordination at Kumho Tire. Demonstrated success in optimizing loading processes and improving freight efficiency. Proficient in data analysis and team leadership, ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer satisfaction while adeptly managing inventory and resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Scheduler
Kumho Tire
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and maintain daily loading and transportation schedules based on order volume, production output, and carrier availability
- Maximized trailer utilization and enhanced freight efficiency through strategic scheduling and resource allocation
- Coordinate dock assignments, trailer staging, and shipping equipment readiness
- Monitored dock operations and warehouse inventory withdrawals, optimizing loading progress to mitigate potential shipping delays
- Track expedited orders and priority shipments and adjust schedules accordingly
- Verified shipping volumes and reconciled freight routes, delivery timelines, and carrier capacity to ensure accurate and timely shipments
- Review and confirm customer purchase orders, shipping requirements, and delivery schedules
Shipment Planner
Irving Tissue
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Oversees the flow of finished good products in logistics
- Ensured timely loading of drivers to maintain customer satisfaction
- Activated shipments for timely delivery
- Coordinated arrival and departure of truck drivers at facility
- Conduct shift meeting with team before the start of shift
- Data input through the system JDE, Appointment Plus, and Opendock
- Monitored shift coverage and tracked worker attendance for daily tasks
- Identified and resolved equipment issues promptly
- Conducted training sessions for new employees
Quality Control Inspector
Vss Logistics
Warner Robins, Georgia
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly resolve quality issues.
- Utilized inspection tools to assess product specifications and identify defects.
- Documented inspection findings while maintaining accurate quality records.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Assisted in developing enhanced quality control protocols for operational efficiency.
- Communicated quality concerns and recommendations effectively to management.
Quality Control Inspector lead
Encore Plastics
Forsyth, Georgia
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Executed routine audits to ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
- Verified product specifications and tolerances using measurement tools.
- Trained new staff on quality control processes and inspection techniques.
- Implemented process improvements to boost product quality and efficiency.
- Communicated findings to management for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports, logs, and data summaries in quality database.
- Maintained records of nonconforming products and enforced corrective actions as required.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Northeast Health Magnet High
Macon, GA05-2007
Skills
- Deployment scheduling
- Schedule optimization
- Freight coordination
- Freight reconciliation
- Logistics efficiency
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
Timeline
Shipping Scheduler
Kumho Tire
05.2024 - Current
Shipment Planner
Irving Tissue
10.2019 - 07.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Vss Logistics
03.2016 - 10.2019
Quality Control Inspector lead
Encore Plastics
04.2012 - 08.2016
High school or equivalent -
Northeast Health Magnet High