Tion Cherry
Department Of War
Glassboro
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven Logistics and Operations Leader with extensive experience in transportation and distribution management. Skilled in team development, operational analysis, and productivity enhancement while ensuring safety and service standards. Marine Corps leadership experience reinforces strong decision-making and accountability under pressure, promoting a hands-on approach to maintaining high-performance distribution operations.
Work History
Operations Manager
1 Year- Implement storage capacity, cube utilization, and consolidation strategies within the warehouse to improve metrics
- Majority of focus was on quality facing KPIs for quantities received to maximize inventory accuracy downstream
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Lead daily outbound operations for my team coordinating dock activities, staffing, and service performance well also analyzing P&L.
- Coordinated transportation logistics to optimize delivery schedules and reduce delays. Coordinated driver assignment, trailer, readiness, and departure schedules to ensure timely and efficient freight movement while maintaining service and productivity targets
- Operational KPIs included on time, performance, labor, productivity, attendance, safety, and service quality. Identified the gaps and implementing corrective actions.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety compliance and employee awareness.
United States Marine Corps
1 Year 6 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility while coaching and developing my junior Marines while ensuring operational standards.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments while leading Marines in high accountability environment, ensuring adherence to operational standards, procedures, and mission requirements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment through teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations now demonstrating strong leadership in quick decision-making skills while operating a fast pace environment with limited resources.
Operations Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Managed inventory and shipment transactions using AS/400 warehouse management system to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify discrepancies within AS/400 and assist in resolutions.
- Processed our receiving and shipping with over 500+ daily orders, while maintaining high order accuracy.
- My team maintained a 98% order accuracy across picking packing and shipping operations
- Supported 99% one time shipment departures on the inbound
- Supported operations across 75,000+ square feet of warehouse space
- Coordinated daily routing and dispatch for 14+ drivers while optimizing routes and schedules to support on-time departures, and deliver deliveries by making adjustments to what was needed.
Operations Supervisor
8 Months- Directed outbound and dispatch activities, ensuring accurate load assignments for timely deliveries.
- Establishing a high performance expectation in holding team members accountable.
- Warehouse management in personnel.
- Manage high volume daily operations to meet customer and transportation demands.
- Maintain DOT compliance following safety policies and standard operating procedures while leading day-to-day logistics.
DRPA TOLL
1 Month- Processed toll payments
- Provide professional customer service
- Follow the established safety, security, and Cash handling procedures
College Security Guard
7 Months- Conducted regular patrols of university grounds, identifying and addressing potential security risks.
- Monitored campus security systems and reported incidents to ensure safety compliance.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency services during emergency situations.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on protocols and procedures for effective operations.
Walmart Associate
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise displays.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe shopping environment.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined daily operations and reduced wait times for customers.
- Oversaw workflow during peak hours, ensuring efficiency in service delivery and productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
- Awarded the Bruce Sharper Scholarship
Skills
Operations management.
Logistics and distribution.
AS 400/WMS
Performance management
Safety and compliance.
Process improvements.
Inventory management
AS/400 WMS
Strategic Planning
Staff training
Team management
Delegation
Timeline
Operations Manager
XPO Logistics
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
United States Marine Corps
Department Of War
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Operations Manager
Geodis Logistics
01.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Operations Supervisor
FGO Logistics
05.2023 - 01.2024Read More
DRPA TOLL
Delware River Port Authority
04.2023 - 05.2023Read More
College Security Guard
Rowan University
09.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Walmart Associate
Walmart
06.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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