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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

• Supervised and coordinated inbound and outbound freight operations, ensuring efficient scheduling of processing and packaging workflows.• Managed drop trailer yard operations, optimizing equipment rotation to meet warehouse requirements and facilitate timely customer order fulfillment. Occasionally operated yard tractor as needed.• Provided effective leadership to warehouse personnel, driving continuous improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs) for order fulfillment and on-time delivery.• Collaborated closely with the purchasing department to ensure the punctual delivery of raw materials and packaging, thereby achieving schedule adherence targets.• Coordinated with master production scheduling to synchronize the timely delivery of finished goods, maximizing customer fill rates.• Planned and executed the distribution of stock transfers to other distribution centers within the network, optimizing inventory levels and enhancing overall fill rates.• Supervised production and warehouse teams to ensure the punctual delivery of finished goods, meeting customer expectations.• Managed inventory control processes, including daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts, and coordinated the annual full plant physical inventory.• Supported supervisors in their daily responsibilities, contributing to the maximization of facility output.• Maintained office supply inventory and provided administrative support to office personnel.

Riverside, Missouri, United States

- Provide strategic planning and solutions for optimizing distribution operations and overseeing daily activities.- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize distribution operations and ensure efficient daily activities.- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance operational efficiency and overall effectiveness throughout the year.- Collaborate closely with 3PL management and supervisors to meet monthly budgets and manage work priorities for over 75 employees.- Address day-to-day issues promptly to maintain an average outbound schedule of $700k per day.- Oversee and maintain over 900 individual SKUs on location to ensure quality and fulfillment.- Manage inventory across three separate warehouse sites and 21k pallet positions to achieve maximum fill rates for customer orders.- Supervise value-added services to meet the evolving needs and demands of the business and its customers.- Redistribute inbound loads and containers strategically to ensure warehouse capacity does not exceed 90%, thereby maintaining normal business operations.

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

• Managed a team of eight individuals to successfully achieve assigned management objectives and ensure optimal customer satisfaction.• Supervised the recruitment, hiring, and training of customer service personnel and logistics staff.• Developed, implemented, and updated best practices to optimize operations, standardize processes, and enhance customer service delivery.• Collaborated with the IT department to develop new interface processes in support of customer service staff.• Designed and implemented reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight critical business functions.• Provided regular updates to senior management on overall order fulfillment and the progress of customer order shipments.• Effectively addressed and resolved customer issues, escalating complex matters to the appropriate internal personnel for prompt resolution.• Served as the designated backup for all customer service and logistics personnel within the team.

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

- Managed domestic shipping operations for product distribution from our Kansas City plant and remote third-party locations.- Served as a liaison between customer service representatives and warehouse personnel, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders while exceeding customer expectations.- Processed shipping documents efficiently and accurately for all orders.- Utilized SAP to monitor and track the progress of order fulfillment.- Coordinated logistical requirements for company employees.- Oversaw the overall performance of the logistics team, ensuring adherence to management guidelines.- Implemented innovative strategies to optimize logistical processes, enhancing timeliness and accuracy.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Supervised daily operations.• Coordinated with international contacts to ensure efficient inbound container deliveries, allocating appropriate manpower and space for load reception.• Collaborated with warehouse personnel to maintain precise inventory records.• Managed the entire process of receiving and fulfilling customer orders, from submission to delivery.• Handled customer complaints and coordinated appropriate corrective actions with the manufacturing facility.• Administered accounts receivable and payable.• Directed the development and implementation of user manuals for all products, ensuring compliance with ISO 9000 standards.

Take lead on new install projects, working with contractors and doctors on planning, building, design and installing of new dental offices. Respond to emergency situations and repair broken dental equipment. Inform Doctors on new products that could help expand and grow their business.

Work with doctors on planning, design and installing of new dental offices. Respond to emergency situations and repair broken dental equipment. Inform Doctors on new products that could help expand and grow their business.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management, 3.7

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.7 Gpa

High School Diploma