Tyler Thornton
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
An organizer and problem-solver with the ability to lead and be part of a team. Currently looking for an opportunity to utilize my leadership and interpersonal skills to obtain a position in management using my data analyst skills. Eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Finish Line Corporate
Indianapolis
01.2023 - Current
- This position assists the Transportation Supervisor and is responsible for coordinating logistics, transportation, and supply chain activities for inbound transportation
- Provides analysis of transportation costs and utilizes that information to ensure cost effective on-time delivery to the customer
- This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line's core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial.
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce costs associated with transportation processes.
- Analyzed current routing systems and identified areas for improvement in delivery methods, times, and routes.
- Maintained records of shipping documents including invoices, bills of lading, manifests.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure the most cost-effective rates while maintaining quality service standards.
- Identified operational problems that impacted timely deliveries or increased costs and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Scheduled maintenance appointments for all vehicles used in the transportation process.
- Organized delivery schedules and provided customers with timely updates.
Retail Warehouse Associate
Best Buy
Carmel, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and condition of products.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with merchandise while adhering to safety regulations.
- Performed daily maintenance on equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Tracked product movement using computer systems or manual records.
- Cleaned the warehouse regularly by sweeping, mopping, dusting.
- Checked outgoing shipments against invoices or packing lists for accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through cycle counts and physical inventories.
Transportation Specialist
Finish Line Fall Internship [Corporate Internship]
Indianapolis
09.2022
- Worked with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, inventory control, and supply chain ops on inbound flow of merchandise to meet NDC dates
- Assisted with carrier RFQ, onboarding, SOP documentation, system integration coordination, and yard management
- Partnered with transportation, supply chain ops, real estate, and procurement teams to improve/automate processes and procedures
- Created and utilized reporting tools for carrier assessment: monitoring on-time performance, costs, claims ratio, and other operational needs
- Worked cross-functionally, understanding business needs, to make customer focused, cost effective decisions
- Led freight auditor process improvement
- Maintained SOPs on supply chain shared drive
- Made independent, sound decisions that support the business initiatives and goals
- Supported and fostered distribution center(s) diverse culture and employee engagement initiatives
- Provided a high degree of customer service, always exceeding expectations
- Additional duties and projects as required.
Store/Manager/Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Finish Line
Annapolis, Salisbury, MD; Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Springfield, VA, Annapolis, MD
05.2016 - 01.2023
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
- Dealt with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.) to resolve in an equitable solution
- Maintained outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards utilizing training received from attending the JD Sports Academy
- Completed store administration and ensured compliance by following loss prevention policies and procedures
- Consistently met sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to sales staff
- Tracked inventory and customer needs by reporting buying trends and customer needs through reporting tools
- Responsible for staffing levels to ensure coverage during store hours
- Maintained store financial records by creating and dropping off deposit
- Participated in weekly district management team meetings.
Education
Logistics
JD Finish Line Corporate Academy
Indianapolis, IN09-2022
Retail Management
JD Finish Line Academy
Indianapolis, IN11-2019
General Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01-2019
General Studies
Thomas Nelson Community College
Williamsburg, VA01-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Oral Communication
- Problem solving
- Writing
- Teamwork
- Transportation Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Cost Analysis
- Invoice Verification & Creation
- Purchase orders validation
- Negotiating rates
- Organizational Awareness
- Shipment consolidations planning
- Forklift Certified
- Attention to Detail
- Logistics network analysis
- Data Entry
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Oracle
- SQL
- Problem Solving
Computer Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tumblr)
Accomplishments
- Trainee Management Academy Award
- 2022 Fall Internship Program Certification
- JD Finish Line Academic Certificate of Completion 2023 (Learning & Development)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Warehouse Associate
Best Buy
05.2023 - Current
Transportation Specialist
Finish Line Corporate
01.2023 - Current
Transportation Specialist
Finish Line Fall Internship [Corporate Internship]
09.2022
Store/Manager/Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Finish Line
05.2016 - 01.2023
Logistics
JD Finish Line Corporate Academy
Retail Management
JD Finish Line Academy
General Studies
Old Dominion University
General Studies
Thomas Nelson Community College
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