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Education
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Wendol Bates

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Supervisor with proven expertise at Coburn Supply, enhancing inventory accuracy and streamlining operations. Skilled in forklift operations and problem-solving, I effectively managed teams to boost productivity and ensure workplace safety. Committed to optimizing warehouse organization and achieving operational excellence through meticulous record keeping and cycle counting.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Coordinator

AB Computer
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and resolving issues promptly.
  • Performed full inventory counts every 2 days.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing an efficient tracking system.

Warehouse Supervisor

Coburn Supply
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Global Contractors
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Inventory Specialist

Jacobson Companies
07.2010 - 10.2014
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.

Education

General Studies

Mckinley Senior High
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2010

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Problem-solving
  • Warehouse organization
  • Record keeping
  • Forklift Operations
  • Lift Over 100lbs
  • Microsoft Word
  • Time management
  • Cycle Counting

Timeline

Inventory Coordinator

AB Computer
07.2023 - 05.2025

Warehouse Supervisor

Coburn Supply
11.2020 - 07.2023

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Global Contractors
10.2014 - 06.2018

Inventory Specialist

Jacobson Companies
07.2010 - 10.2014

General Studies

Mckinley Senior High
Wendol Bates