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Yehudah Slater

Houston

Summary

Seasoned Warehouse Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience overseeing complex warehouse operations, shipping logistics, and inventory systems in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Proven track record of optimizing workflows, enhancing team productivity, and implementing scalable systems that support growth and customer satisfaction. Adept at building teams, ensuring compliance, and improving cost-efficiency through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

LA Furniture
Houston
05.2024 - Current
  • Directly oversee warehouse operations for a high-end furniture distributor, serving as the primary staging ground for direct-to-customer sales across Texas.
  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics, shipping coordination, and freight scheduling to ensure timely, damage-free delivery.
  • Designed and implemented a real-time inventory categorization system to manage large-volume inbound freight, and optimize product availability for sales teams.
  • Streamlined warehouse layout to increase efficiency and maximize storage capacity, reducing retrieval times, and handling errors.
  • Led a cross-functional team to maintain operational excellence and exceed customer satisfaction KPIs.

Warehouse Manager

Holiday Logistics
Houstonia
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Managed daily operations at a high-volume facility handling over 1 million products per year, with a 20-person team.
  • Introduced Logiwa WMS to improve shipping accuracy and inventory transparency across departments.
  • Directed seasonal workforce scale-ups (+40%) and implemented round-the-clock shifts to meet peak holiday demand.
  • Developed staff training programs, resulting in measurable improvements in safety, accuracy, and productivity.
  • Reduced annual costs through proactive labor planning, while maintaining high service standards.

Warehouse Manager

The Printing House
Brooklyn
10.2016 - 12.2020
  • Redesigned warehouse layout for optimal space usage and throughput.
  • Boosted staff performance by 10% through a comprehensive cross-training initiative.
  • Managed shipping documentation (invoices, packing slips) to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Partnered with senior leadership for forecasting and budget planning based on historical data trends.
  • Enforced safety and hazardous material regulations to ensure full legal compliance.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

The Print House
Brooklyn
02.2009 - 10.2016
  • Optimized delivery routes, improving delivery efficiency by 15%.
  • Maintained detailed export/import inventory logs for high-value product lines.
  • Reduced logistics bottlenecks by 7% through operational workflow restructuring.
  • Oversaw purchasing and vendor selection to align with projected supply chain needs.
  • Fostered a disciplined and supportive work culture, balancing authority with mentorship.

Skills

  • Warehouse & Inventory Management
  • Shipping & Logistics Coordination
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • WMS & ERP Systems (Logiwa, QuickBooks, Excel)
  • Cross-Docking & Staging for DTC Fulfillment
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
  • B2B / B2C Supply Chain Relations
  • Forklift & Mobile Elevated Work Platform Certified

Certification

  • OSHA Certified Forklift Operator
  • OSHA Certified Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

LA Furniture
05.2024 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Holiday Logistics
01.2021 - 04.2024

Warehouse Manager

The Printing House
10.2016 - 12.2020

Shipping and Receiving Lead

The Print House
02.2009 - 10.2016

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