Tatsuya Yamamoto
Summary
Proven leader in warehouse management, adept at enhancing productivity and efficiency across operations. At American Suzuki Motor Corp, spearheaded inventory accuracy initiatives, achieving significant discrepancy reductions. Skilled in forklift operations and team leadership, consistently delivering on warehouse safety and organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Hadco Metal Trading LLC.,
02.2014 - 05.2024
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
Warehouse Manager
Shri Corporation Dba Coverking
04.2008 - 09.2013
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in procurement, renegotiating supplier contracts or seeking alternative sources when necessary.
Warehouse & Parts Manager
U-Haul International Inc
04.2003 - 01.2008
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
Senior Inventory Control Specialist
American Suzuki Motor Corp
10.1999 - 03.2003
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology
Tokyo, JapanAssociate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Organization
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Forklift Operations
- Inventory Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Computer Skills
- Facility Security
- Quality Control
Certification
- Drive License Class
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified ServSafe
- Certified CPR
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Hadco Metal Trading LLC.,
02.2014 - 05.2024
Warehouse Manager
Shri Corporation Dba Coverking
04.2008 - 09.2013
Warehouse & Parts Manager
U-Haul International Inc
04.2003 - 01.2008
Senior Inventory Control Specialist
American Suzuki Motor Corp
10.1999 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Pasadena City College
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