William Wilson
Colsa
Madison,AL
21
years of professional experience
Experienced shipping, receiving, and facilities professional with 15+ years supporting inventory accuracy, office moves, vendor coordination, and on-site operations. Known for attention to detail, time management, and dependable communication.
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
4 Years 1 Month- Received, inspected, and documented incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
- Prepared outgoing packages, labels, and paperwork for timely dispatch.
- Verified purchase orders against received materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Updated shipment records and tracking systems to ensure traceable movement of supplies.
- Helped senor facility coordinator with most facility tasks. All internal employee moves via office moves equipment transfers.
- Worked with maintenance hanging whiteboards at home office and offsite office.
- Helped senior facility coordinator with vendors recommendations for home office and offsite buildings.
- Helped maintain home office with all cleanup jobs on outside grounds/ set up and design for various functions hosted at home office.
- Assisted facility coordinator with documents and maintain safety items on monthly basis.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- maintained secret clearance over 4 years/active now.
- Very versatile and over 4 years experience with facility tasks and coordination.
- Work well with others have working with other teams such as maintenance.
Buyer 2 /International Shipping Coordinator
4 Years 1 Month- Negotiated supplier pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Managed purchase orders, requisitions, and order confirmations with strong attention to accuracy.
- Evaluated vendor performance, resolving quality and delivery issues to maintain reliable supply flow.
- Coordinated inventory levels with demand forecasts to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Reviewed contracts and sourcing options to improve purchasing compliance and purchasing value.
- Monitored shipments, expediting critical orders to support production and deadline commitments.
- Ran the international shipping to all allies of the US, sourcing material to Afghanistan, Iraq, Netherlands and China
- Worked with explosive and hazardous materials to export.
- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to align material specifications with project requirements.
- Maintained purchasing records and supplier data to improve reporting consistency and process control.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Worked with vendors, leading to improved service levels and cost savings.
Warehouse and Facilities Lead
5 Years 1 Month- Directed vendor activities, service contracts, and on-site repairs to maintain facility uptime.
- Led facility staff in daily rounds, issue resolution, and service quality standards.
- Tracked inventory for maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment replacement needs.
- Streamlined space utilization, office moves, and layout changes for operational efficiency.
- Coordinated moves/adds/changes within the facility seamlessly by working closely with internal departments on planning and execution phases.
- Conducted routine security assessments, strengthening building access controls to reduce potential risks or threats to the facility.
- Addressed employee concerns regarding workspace environment promptly, resulting in improved morale and job satisfaction rates.
- Monitored safety compliance, inspections, and corrective actions for building operations.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
Material Planner/Scheduler
6 Years 7 Months- Coordinated material requirements planning to align supply with production schedules and customer demand.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted reorder points to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Collaborated with procurement, production, and logistics teams to resolve supply disruptions quickly.
- Analyzed demand forecasts and consumption trends to improve planning accuracy and order timing.
- Tracked supplier performance and escalated delays affecting critical materials and schedules.
- Improved workflow coordination across departments to support on-time production and shipment readiness.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Created detailed reports on material planning activities to support management decision-making, highlighting key trends and areas of concern.
- Established a system for continuous monitoring of material usage, enabling the identification and correction of variances in consumption patterns.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and streamlining procurement processes.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly , providing constructive feedback that led to improved service levels from suppliers over time.
- Oversaw procurement process from cradle to grave and sought out opportunities for permanent systems improvements.
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
- Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of operational needs.
- Maintained close coordination with sales team regarding customer forecasts, ensuring alignment between demand signals and material plans while avoiding stockouts or excess inventory situations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated and independent
Shipping and receiving
Time management
Facility management on and offsite
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Colsa
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Buyer 2 /International Shipping Coordinator
Science and Engineering
08.2017 - 09.2021Read More
Warehouse and Facilities Lead
LG Electronics Inc
06.2012 - 07.2017Read More
Material Planner/Scheduler
Verilink Corp
11.2005 - 06.2012Read More
Sparkman
High School Diploma
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