Thomas Blanchard
Waterman,IL
Summary
Professional in multi-unit management, equipped to optimize operations and drive business growth. Consistently exceeded targets through effective resource allocation and strategic planning. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic business needs with focus on achieving results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager I
HelloFresh
01.2024 - Current
- I successfully managed inventory operations and logistics at HelloFresh, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits and cycle counts, ensuring 100% compliance with internal standards.
- Collaborated with procurement and logistics teams to forecast demand, reducing overstock by 30%.
- Coordinated with a regional distribution center, cutting average shipping time by 8-10 hours and transportation costs by 10%.
Inventory Cold Storage Specialist
HelloFresh
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured inventory compliance with storage standards and improved organization, reducing waste by 15% through better tracking and FIFO implementation.
- Conducted cycle counts, labeling, and tracking to maintain stock accuracy, reducing shrinkage by 20% and improving inventory reliability.
- Partnered with operations and purchasing teams to align inventory with business demands.
Associate (Co-Supervisor)
Amazon Fresh
12.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised product stocking and inventory management to ensure store efficiency.
- Provided customer assistance, improving shopping experiences and issue resolution.
Service Desk Clerk & Cashier
Jewel-Osco
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed customer service desk operations, returns, and cash handling.
- Trained and supervised new hires, improving team performance.
Education
Business Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH10.2024
Skills
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Leadership & Team Collaboration: Team building, training, supervision, process improvement
- Workplace Efficiency: Organization, goal setting, multitasking, high-pressure problem-solving
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
Certification
- ServSafe Managers
- PIT and PE
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Beginner
Timeline
Area Manager I
HelloFresh
01.2024 - Current
Associate (Co-Supervisor)
Amazon Fresh
12.2022 - 09.2022
Inventory Cold Storage Specialist
HelloFresh
10.2022 - 01.2024
Service Desk Clerk & Cashier
Jewel-Osco
11.2015 - 08.2019
Business Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University