Received containers from Wilmington/Charleston Ports of Authority. Coordinated receiving team to unload specific containers to prevent Per Diem. Confirmed material/pallet count is accurate prior to removing from receiving dock . Managed 1.2 million sqft warehouse with a total of 50 associatesEnsured equipment operators adequately & efficiently removed all pallets from receiving docks before end of shift. Created a climate of openness, trust and respect across the site.Enforced company policies, procedures and productivity standards & lead safety start-up meetings.Maintain and keeping accurate attendance, vacation, personal time off, sickness, funeral, and other attendance standards.

Take orders from customers. Negotiate and arrange transportation of goods with freight companies. Enter and Maintain load database. Process Invoices. Negotiate rates with shippers and carriers. Confirm Rate confirmations from shippers/carriers. Assist with the preparation of monthly revenue accruals for month end. Send quotes to prospective new customers. Research, investigate and recommend business process solutions. Maintain accounts receivable. Assist in training and hiring of freight agents

 Direct and coordinate activities of business. Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures. Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees. Pre-plan, Coordinate, and dispatch fleet loads with drivers Ensure on time pickups and deliveries to meet our customer needs. Document driver performance, issues and address needs accordingly. Assist with maintenance and repairs, fuel card, payroll. Guide and assist drivers through daily obstacles including breakdowns.

Managed 2 warehouses and daily activites of the shipping and receiving department. Improved safety rating, shipping performance and standard work practices. Assist in training of shipping receiving clerk, machine operators and packing operators. Improved Revenue/labor report from 26% to 14%. Implemented procedures to prevent claims and consistent interaction with customers to reconcile inventory. Completed inventory reports month end/year end. Conducted audits with customers and Fire Marshall to ensure warehouse(s) were in compliance. Created and maintained maintenance program for industrial machines and heavy equipment.

Requested railcar switches via NS/CSX Database. Inventoried supplies weekly. Enforce safety rules and ensure a safe working environment. Placed empty containers/dry vans to loading dock with day cab/yard jockey. Verify inbound/outbound shipments before we receive in inventory/ship. Trained employees on safety, packaging & quality assurance. Loaded empty containers/dry vans. Operated forklift and clamp lift. Installed pneumatic valves. Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.