Reliable and safety-focused professional with 13 years of experience in warehouse operations. Proven leadership and organizational skills, effectively managing and motivating teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company policies. Expertise in work analysis, planning, scheduling, and productivity optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WAREHOUSE AREA LEAD
PACTIV EVERGREEN
Romeoville, IL
11.2023 - Current
Leading and motivating a team of warehouse workers, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company procedures.
Manage and coordinate the daily operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, audits, order fulfillment, and returns processing.
Load, unload, move, stack, stage products and materials using warehouse equipment.
Knowledge of Blue Yonder, SAP, JDA, Fourkites, Pinc.
Processing PO activity/Information, Load Diagrams, Tables and Reports.
Performing pallet consolidation, Bin assignments to LTO's, LPN Research and Cycle counts.
Manage warehouse staff and ensure their tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Train and supervise warehouse staff, including new hires.
Prioritize safety from the start, emphasizing safe material handling, equipment operations and emergency procedures.
Ensuring the warehouse is kept clean, organized and free of hazards, including floors shelves and work areas. Providing guidance on best housekeeping practice
AIR CARGO COORDINATOR
SWISSPORT
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 11.2023
Processed export and import documents.
Alaska Air certified cargo agent.
Prepared pre-manifest, manifest and proof of acceptances.
Arrived partial, split and unmanifested shipments.
Accepted flights, performed import flight check ins, import manifests and delivered arrived freights.
Assigned, Released and Manifested ULD'S.
Handled general cargo, various hazmat materials from different freight companies.
Managed the loading of containers and pallets and ensured that they get to the plane on time.
Assisted with processing shipper`s export and import information to customs.
Created and performed daily cash reports, daily payment report and inbound and outbound floor checks.
SHIFT COORDINATOR
RYDER SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Romeoville, IL
10.2019 - 10.2022
Coordinated Dock door activities, Receiving and Shipping Operations, Trailer Management Operations, Report Operations and Carrier Move Maintenance.
Knowledge of Blue Yonder, SAP, Fourkites and Pinc.
Inventory Management.
Maintained Workflow Coordination Allocation, Work Queues.
Performed Shorts Management and In-yard Operations.
Assisted the Operations Department with fulfillment and quality control.
Created and filed sales orders, invoices, productivity reports, packing lists and other documentation.
Preparation of Shift Reports (Passdown, Periodic, Activity, Shorts, LTL)
Recognizing, resolving, and correcting discrepancies pertaining to the warehouse, transportation and inventory.
AIR CARGO OPERATION COORDINATOR
ALLIANCE GROUND INTERNATIONAL
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 10.2019
Monitored the progress of shipments, tracking their location, and providing updates to customers or other relevant parties.
Coordinated import, export and follow up logistic operations of Air Cargo.
Scheduled and monitored cargo pick-ups, storage fees and deliveries.
Prepared and processed necessary documents, such as airway bills, custom declarations, and other shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Arranged air freight shipments, including booking cargo space with airlines, coordinating with freight forwarders, and managing the transportation of goods to and from the airport.
Maintained clear communication with airlines, customers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Certified / Authorized Air Carrier Ramp Supervisor of Turkish Airlines on the ramp. (Supervised a team of up to 10 employees on the ramp, managed transportation of plane crew, fueling, catering, loading, unloading of cargo, lavatory services and push back operations.)
WAREHOUSE AGENT/LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR FOR AIR FRANCE
WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES
Chicago, IL
09.2012 - 04.2016
Loaded and unloaded freight from containers, trucks and aircraft.
Operated Ground Service Equipment.
Built up, broke down pallets and sorted freight and mail.
Handled air cargo by building, moving, stacking, stamping, weighing, measuring, labeling, constructing and dismantling.
Spotter.
Towed Air Cargo.
Handled Aircraft Engines, Live Cargo, Cable Reels, Drums, Art Pieces, Perishable Cargo, and Automobiles.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE -
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2000
Skills
Forklift and reach truck operation
Shipping and receiving
Inventory management
Load and unload operations
Picker and packer duties
RF scanning proficiency
Computer literacy
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Problem solving
Technical expertise
Attention to detail
Safety compliance
Adaptability
Time management
Blue Yonder and SAP proficiency
Fourkites experience
Pinc familiarity
Excel proficiency
Certification
Air Carrier Representative Certification, AGI, Chicago, IL
DG Awareness Training Certificate, AGI, Chicago, IL
Timeline
WAREHOUSE AREA LEAD
PACTIV EVERGREEN
11.2023 - Current
AIR CARGO COORDINATOR
SWISSPORT
10.2022 - 11.2023
SHIFT COORDINATOR
RYDER SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
10.2019 - 10.2022
AIR CARGO OPERATION COORDINATOR
ALLIANCE GROUND INTERNATIONAL
04.2016 - 10.2019
WAREHOUSE AGENT/LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR FOR AIR FRANCE