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Zach Neelley

Brandon ,MS

Summary

my background consists of 17 years in the produce/food industry with strong points being in operations, logistics, and procurement. very much lean towards the hands on approach of leadership, being present, and working with all personnel toward a similar goal. Logical, orderly and focused on maximizing efficiency, accuracy and quality of warehouse services. Knowledgeable about motivating team members and optimizing procedures to reduce wasted time and resources.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Warehouse Manager

Sunrise Fresh Produce
Jackson, MS
04.2021 - Current
  • Boosted night warehouse operations performance by overseeing and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
  • Led team members focused on pulling, packing and loading orders.

Buyer

Sunrise Fresh Produce
Jackson , MS
06.2014 - Current
  • developed and maintain good working relationships with vendors, brokers, and carriers by using good moral business practices.
  • review daily inventory levels, review past usages, and take into account current events to efficiently place orders with vendors
  • coordinate and set pricing for transportation to pickup orders at different loading points
  • review pricing daily/weekly with different vendors, markets, and brokers to make sure pricing is in line.
  • efficiently organize procurement duties to best suit the companies usages and able to adapt to new strategies
  • setting contracts with vendors by reviewing inventory movement during up and down times of the year
  • searching for new ways to make money for company including buying and coordinating with other DC's to make company profitable
  • Boosted night warehouse operations performance by overseeing and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Buyer

Adams Produce
Jackson , MS
06.2009 - 04.2012
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Quality Control/inventory Control

Adams Produce
Jackson , MS
01.2008 - 04.2012
  • Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy [Number]%.
  • Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Reviewed and analyzed forecast data to determine and address inventory needs.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.

Order Selector/driver/receiving

Adams Produce
Jackson , MS
08.2004 - 01.2008

pulled orders accurately and efficiently by recognizing customers and remembering their needs and expectations.

loaded trucks efficiently and accurately according to route stops

delivered produce to customers and maintained good relationships with customers and quickly made adjustments to their invoices and called in with customers exact needs if any issues with orders

safely operated delivery trucks and held proper CDL licensing

safely operated all warehouse equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Terry High School
Terry, MS
05.2004

Skills

  • Logistics Planning
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Issue Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Inventory Management Software
  • Decision Making
  • Workforce Management
  • Logistics Processes Planning
  • Operations Control
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Supply Chain Solutions

Timeline

Night Warehouse Manager

Sunrise Fresh Produce
04.2021 - Current

Buyer

Sunrise Fresh Produce
06.2014 - Current

Buyer

Adams Produce
06.2009 - 04.2012

Quality Control/inventory Control

Adams Produce
01.2008 - 04.2012

Order Selector/driver/receiving

Adams Produce
08.2004 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Terry High School
Zach Neelley