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Yusef Shabazz
Logistics Management
Altadena,CA
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 30 years of expertise in supervising and training employees working in various side warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Glas, Llc
Inglewood, CA
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Supported shipment of goods produced and received goods and supplies for direct use or application towards production or storage of goods designated for consumer marketing.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Controlled adherence to customs import and export requirements through oversight and communication.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Air, Ocean, FTL, LTL, and 3PL freight.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Shipping Warehouse Supervisor
JEM Enterprises
Alhambra, CA
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed supply inventory supplies, requisitioning items to maintain availability
- Promoted worksite safety by proactively detecting and resolving safety hazards
- Coordinated work schedules and assigned duties, managing personnel and materials to meet workload
- Reviewed work orders and provided instructions to laborers
- E-commerce
- Maintained service quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Air, Ocean, FTL, LTL, and 3PL freight.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
E-Commerce Specialist
Rank And Rally
Los Angeles, CA
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Optimized stock management by liaising between vendors and managers to resolve product and delivery issues
- Fulfilled customer orders directly in-store or via mail, preparing shipments professionally and distributing items quickly to maximize satisfaction
- Leveraged forklift to pull warehouse items from shelves
- Maximized distribution and replenishment efficiency by keeping storage areas clean and organized
- Packed merchandise into boxes for shipment after each item has been marked.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Tracked inventory and reviewed retail trends with spreadsheets in order to make timely and proactive business decisions.
- Maintained working knowledge of company products, services and promotions.
- Responded to customer issues and resolved complaints by leveraging expert knowledge.
Extrusion Machine Operator/Warehouse Manager
Clairiant Masterbatches
Compton, CA
06.2002 - 11.2013
- Enhanced operations with new and improved procedures targeting underperforming areas and systematic weaknesses
- Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards
- Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgement
- Transported items using forklifts and pallet jacks
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Changed out screens, dies and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Started up and ran extrusion lines producing wide range of products for Plastics industry OEMs.
- Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections and adjusted controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Operated multiple extrusion lines to extrude various tubes, wires and structural shapes used in manufacturing of plastic products.
- Followed formulas in weighing resins and other chemicals to maintain productivity requirements.
- Completed product traceability, logs and production reports to accurately document extrusion-related activities.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Monitored process and work station information to guarantee accuracy and avoid workflow impediments.
Education
Associates of Science - Computer Networking
Computer Education Institute
Los Angeles, CA 06.2000 - 11.2002
Skills
Rate negotiations
undefinedAffiliations
- Freemason
- Rotary International
- NAACP
Software
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
WMS
AS400
Oracle Netsuite
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Glas, Llc
10.2020 - 09.2022
Shipping Warehouse Supervisor
JEM Enterprises
01.2017 - 03.2020
E-Commerce Specialist
Rank And Rally
04.2014 - 01.2017
Extrusion Machine Operator/Warehouse Manager
Clairiant Masterbatches
06.2002 - 11.2013
Associates of Science - Computer Networking
Computer Education Institute
06.2000 - 11.2002
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