Office software
Yani Zhelyazov
Warehouse Team Leader
Renton,WA
Summary
Resourceful Warehouse Leader with more than 10 years of experience directing retail warehouse operations. Talented in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs. Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Goods Flow Team Leader
IKEA Seattle
Seattle, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move products.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using powered equipment.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety.
- Inspected Powered Mobile equipment and used troubleshooting approaches to keep machines operational for all shifts.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including receiving and replenishing.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Boosted warehouse operations efficiency by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and improve process efficiency.
Full Serve Co-worker
IKEA Seattle
Seattle, WA
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Prepared orders accurately by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packing boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Moved products of all sizes using, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Self-Serve Team Leader
IKEA Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Engaged associates in daily operations through open communication and upbeat team meetings.
- Trained and oriented associates to maximize team performance.
- Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
- Led and developed management team of 12.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
Self-Serve Co-worker
IKEA Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing and orderly way to boost sales.
- Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Education
Bachelor Teaching - History
Veliko Tarnovo University Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo 10.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Warehouse Logistics
Quality checks
Staff Management
Teamwork
Proficient in Office software
Software
Inventory managing software
Certification
Certified IVES Powered Mobile Equipment Trainer
Timeline
Goods Flow Team Leader
IKEA Seattle
08.2020 - Current
Full Serve Co-worker
IKEA Seattle
07.2014 - 08.2020
Self-Serve Team Leader
IKEA Bulgaria
09.2013 - 07.2014
Self-Serve Co-worker
IKEA Bulgaria
04.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor Teaching - History
Veliko Tarnovo University Bulgaria
10.2000 - 05.2005