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Fayetteville, Ga, Us

Fayetteville, Ga, Us

Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end logistics operations for an e-commerce company specializing in home goods. Ensures efficient warehouse operations, timely order fulfillment, and effective coordination of shipping processes. Supervise five warehouse managers and two logistics coordinators, focusing on inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost control. Liaison between the international office (China) and the U.S. office, facilitating effective communication and coordination across both locations.Key accomplishments:• Successfully negotiated national shipping rates with FedEx for an 89 % volume discount, saving 2.5 million dollars in shipping costs. (2023)• Created and implemented standard operating procedures for warehouse shipping operations to increase efficiency. Throughout tenure, labor costs have decreased by 9% annually.• Has managed and completed many projects assigned by the CEO to save operation costs, expand shipping coverage, and bring the company to OSHA compliance after the company failed inspection in 2020.• Successfully found the next work of drayage carriers and decreased import demurrage charges by 93 %. Saving the company 3 million dollars in the first year of employment.

Fayette County, Georgia, United States

Experienced Logistics professional with a strong history of directing complex coordination and financial processes, driving cost-efficient operations, and fostering high-quality performance through effective training. Skilled in strategic planning, financial analysis, and procurement, with a talent for identifying issues and implementing corrective actions. Proficient in managing assets exceeding $100M in equipment and materials to ensure seamless daily organizational operations. Proven expertise in developing and implementing training programs, aligning with organizational objectives, and optimizing operational efforts for exceptional results. Adept in budget administration, cost containment, purchasing, and inventory control.

Conley, Georgia, United States

Overseed daily operations in a high-volume cross-dock logistics facility, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods. Managed a team of 35 dock personnel, including forklift drivers and lumpers, 5 office staff handling inbound and outbound processes, and 6-yard switcher personnel. Responsible for coordinating freight movement, maintaining safety and productivity standards, and optimizing workflows to ensure timely loading and unloading of shipments.Key accomplishments:• Increase productivity of the worst performing shift (3rd) to the best within 90 days. Processing an average of 70 inbound trucks per shift with the standard per shift being 50.• Reduce accidents by 100% by implementing safety programs and training programs for all drivers.• Was moved to 1st shift as a reward for maintaining the best productivity in the facility. The average number of inbound trucks processed increased to 81.• Set a record for 114 inbound trucks processed in one shift.

Stockbridge, Georgia, United States

Ensures the timely procurement, delivery, and movement of aircraft parts and equipment to support both civil and military operations. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams coordinates the flow of materials to meet project deadlines and optimize flight readiness for international partners. Tracking orders, resolving delays, and ensuring compliance with U.S. State Department and Department of Defense regulations.Key accomplishments:• Research and classify over 1,000 items into the Automated Export System as required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.• 98% on-time shipping rate to customers.

Fayette County, Georgia, United States

Planned, directed, and coordinated the receipt, and storage of floor merchandise to include sales of products or services to customers. Coordinated sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. • Analyzed sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.• Compare merchandise invoices to items received to ensure that shipments were correct.• Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at the checkout counter, using the cash register, and accepting cash or charge card for purchases.

Managed supply activities and systems involved in requirements determination, inventory control, receipt, and storage, as well as transportation of supplies and equipment. Facilitated ground movement of over 110 tons of humanitarian aid to the citizens of Kabul and performed outreach missions to help strengthen the bond between the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the local population. Built a new tracking system to account for cargo entering and exiting the Combined Air Terminal Operations yard leading to an increase in accuracy and efficiency.• Selected, trained, and mentored personnel to accomplish duties while maintaining equipment to meet all operational requirements; requested, coordinated, and monitored movement schedules| programs successfully and safely.• Supervised and trained eight associates in compliance with organizational policies and federal, State, and Local regulations; marked and labeled cargo shipments by regulatory requirements.• Developed and implemented special training programs in the division's training strategy that addressed unique needs to solve potential operational readiness needs. Used composite risk management to ensure safety in the cargo yard and airfield. • Maintained accountability of $1M worth of equipment while increasing responsibility of personnel by implementing quality control and accountability measures; Maintained ITV over 30,000 pieces of ISAF equipment between ten geographically separated camps in the Kabul area with zero losses.• Verified and accounted for over 6300 pieces of cargo worth over $1M that involved base closure of major installations throughout Iraq to include the contribution of the upload of 1000 convoys with over 1,000 assets.• Prepared equipment, cargo, and personnel for transit via airports, seaports, and railways; Requested and coordinated transportation to meet all US and foreign transportation regulations.