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Tara Roberts

Tara Roberts

Rahway,NJ

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inbound Traffic Coordinator

IFF
Hazlet, NJ
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Efficiently tracked and managed all inbound and outbound shipments across multiple modes of transportation, including land, sea, and air, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
  • Proficiently created bills of lading (BOL) and prepared all necessary paperwork, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating smooth transportation processes
  • Skillfully coordinated appointments with third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, optimizing logistics operations and minimizing delays in shipment handling
  • Provided exceptional customer service support by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and assisting with order placement, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
  • Demonstrated expertise in inventory management by conducting cycle counts, maintaining balance and write-offs, and overseeing inventory replenishment through efficient vendor coordination

Inbound Receiving Manager

World and Main LLC
Cranbury, NJ
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw and managed the efficient flow of containers from the port to multiple warehouses, ensuring timely and accurate receiving of goods
  • Developed and implemented optimized truck scheduling strategies, resulting in cost savings and improved delivery timelines for transfers to various locations and customers
  • Led a highly motivated and productive workforce through comprehensive employee oversight, including salary management, disciplinary measures, fostering a culture of encouragement and mentorship, optimizing scheduling, and efficient work order assignments
  • Negotiated favorable pricing for inbound and outbound trucking services, effectively managing transportation costs while maintaining high service levels
  • Provided effective leadership and oversight for two shifts, managing a large team of employees, including responsibilities such as scheduling, mentoring, and work order assignments, resulting in a motivated and high-performing workforce
  • Proficiently utilized AS400, SAP, E-Commerce, and 3PL systems to streamline operations, track inventory, and facilitate efficient communication and collaboration across departments

Warehouse Supervisor

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours - Clark
, NJ
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Expertly managed truck routing, ensuring optimal lane assignments, competitive pricing, and meticulous review of invoices to prevent overpricing and maintain cost efficiency
  • Oversaw dispatch operations for land, sea, and air shipments, ensuring timely pickup, arrival, and shipping to meet customer demands and maintain efficient transportation logistics
  • Successfully set up, maintained, and diagnosed the transportation management systems (TMS), streamlining warehouse processes and maximizing operational efficiency
  • Strategically planned daily production requirements, generating orders to meet strict deadlines and customer demand, resulting in on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction
  • Proactively managed stock replenishment, monitoring material levels and promptly reordering to minimize production interruptions and ensure optimal inventory levels
  • Implemented effective order monitoring and prioritization strategies, optimizing operational efficiency, minimizing outbound delays, and providing exceptional customer service

Traffic Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

Chanel
Piscataway, NJ
08.2005 - 01.2019
  • Demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with import, export, and domestic laws and regulations, effectively executing traffic documentation, and serving as a corporate logistics resource
  • Meticulously prepared materials for shipping by packing, sealing, and affixing postage, ensuring proper handling and protection of goods
  • Successfully traced missing materials and shipments through proactive communication with vendors and customers, resolving issues and ensuring timely delivery
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes, maintaining accurate and organized documentation of all shipping activities
  • Utilized WMS Manhattan and Rateinc to schedule large shipments, plan logistics, reserve storage space, and determine optimal shipping methods, routes, and rates

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Management

Kean University
05.2005

Skills

  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Bill of Lading (BOL) Creation
  • Forecasting
  • Import, Export, and Domestic
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Team building
  • Organization
  • Customer Retention
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

WMS (Warehouse Management System) Purchase Order Management Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Shipment Tracking Software SAP RF Scanner CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Jan 2011 - Present Hazmat Endorsement Jan 2006 -Feb2021

References

REFERENCES Available upon request

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Inbound Traffic Coordinator

IFF
04.2023 - 06.2023

Inbound Receiving Manager

World and Main LLC
04.2022 - 11.2022

Warehouse Supervisor

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours - Clark
02.2019 - 04.2022

Traffic Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

Chanel
08.2005 - 01.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Business Management

Kean University

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