Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Accolades
Systemsknowledge
Timeline
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Tonya Farr

Spartanburg,SC

Summary

Over 20 years experience in distribution center logistics. Resourceful Dispatch Coordinator known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in logistics management, route optimization, and communication, ensuring smooth operations. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, contributing to successful team coordination and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dispatch Coordinator/ Shipping and Receiving Coord

Ryder Integrated Logistics/ Nippon Logistics
Greer, SC
11.2021 - Current
  • Created and assigned required equipment movements between multi shipping locations daily
  • Coordination of internal loop equipment movements
  • Establishing efficient processes eliminating additional move requests
  • Monitoring and controlling loaded equipment dwell times in drop yard
  • Communications between service providers to conduct moves effectively
  • Coordinated and monitored daily delivery routes to ensure timely completion.
  • Assigned deliveries to drivers according to their availability and route optimization guidelines.
  • Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing slips.

Inbound Clerical Receiving Specialist

Rite Aid Distr. Supply Chain
Spartanburg, SC
04.2016 - 05.2020
  • Lead the daily operational needs dictated by the client direction and company standards
  • Completion of daily yard accuracy audits
  • Preparation of receiving paperwork while performing inventory adjustments on shorts/overs via WMS (Manhattan)
  • Capture and communicate all vendor compliance issues to management daily for review
  • Coordinated delivery scheduling with carrier dispatchers and vendors on LTL and FTL via verbal and written communications
  • Assisted management’s daily planning with forecasted and planned deliveries

Shipping Administrator

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Inc.
Roebuck, SC
09.2012 - 04.2016
  • Oversight of the daily operation along with daily management communication and reporting
  • Established daily apparel workload to guarantee on time deliveries
  • International imported container billing for shipments from Bangladesh, Guatemala, and China
  • Small parcels receptionist conducting sortation, distribution, and communication of receipt
  • Communication of issues and production to management

Receiving Processor

Revman Distribution
Spartanburg, SC
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Oversight of the daily operation along with daily management communication and reporting
  • Processed UPS, FedEx, and regular outbound freight shipments
  • Supported Customer Service on online customer orders
  • Online customer order fulfillment providing a 98% on time shipping rate

OTR Scheduling Coordinator

Wal-Mart Distribution
Shelby, NC
06.2002 - 01.2007
  • Oversight of the daily operation along with daily management communication and reporting
  • Jointly resolved shipment inquiries with management, vendors, and customers
  • Route delivery scheduling of distribution center outbound shipments
  • Preserved shipping accuracies electronically in WMS
  • Creation, communication, and distribution of daily shipping reports to managing departments

Education

Associate’s Degree - Admin Office Technology

Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC

Skills

  • Communication
  • Quality Control
  • Closing tickets
  • Quick Thinking
  • Logistic Solutions
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Customer Service
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Dispatch Recordkeeping

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Powered Industrial Training

References

Available upon request

Accolades

  • Communication, Bmw Improved throughput for the site from 10,000 units per day to 20,000+ units per day by process improvement.
  • Team Building

Systemsknowledge

  • Prism
  • Kronos
  • Manhattan
  • Blue Cherry
  • Sap
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Timeline

Dispatch Coordinator/ Shipping and Receiving Coord

Ryder Integrated Logistics/ Nippon Logistics
11.2021 - Current

Inbound Clerical Receiving Specialist

Rite Aid Distr. Supply Chain
04.2016 - 05.2020

Shipping Administrator

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Inc.
09.2012 - 04.2016

Receiving Processor

Revman Distribution
08.2009 - 09.2012

OTR Scheduling Coordinator

Wal-Mart Distribution
06.2002 - 01.2007

Associate’s Degree - Admin Office Technology

Spartanburg Community College
Tonya Farr