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Ankeny, Ia

Utilize TMS and SAP to manage domestic, Canada and International shipments.Post goods issue on all shipments and maintain accurate documentation.Communicate with Toro Fleet, common and LTL carriers to assure shipments arrive on schedule.Research shipment discrepancies and work with all parties until resolved.Process RGA’s in a timely manner and document damages for claims and resale of damaged goods.Reconcile serial numbers with actual on-hand inventory to maintain inventory… Show more Utilize TMS and SAP to manage domestic, Canada and International shipments.Post goods issue on all shipments and maintain accurate documentation.Communicate with Toro Fleet, common and LTL carriers to assure shipments arrive on schedule.Research shipment discrepancies and work with all parties until resolved.Process RGA’s in a timely manner and document damages for claims and resale of damaged goods.Reconcile serial numbers with actual on-hand inventory to maintain inventory integrity.Attend monthly Safety committee meetings and participate in weekly-scheduled audits to identify areas for improvement and to maintain adherence to safety policies. Show less

Des Moines John Deere Works, Ankeny, Ia

Implement inventory audits and other related inventory transactions to measure accuracy.Supervise/Direct salary and/or wage personnel (Cycle Counters, lower level Inventory Analyst).Monitor and coordinate various manufacturing and/or materials processes to insure they are functional designed, e.g. Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Process, cycle counting process or disposition of excess material.Work to resolve inventory related questions and issues. Coordinate and analyzes… Show more Implement inventory audits and other related inventory transactions to measure accuracy.Supervise/Direct salary and/or wage personnel (Cycle Counters, lower level Inventory Analyst).Monitor and coordinate various manufacturing and/or materials processes to insure they are functional designed, e.g. Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Process, cycle counting process or disposition of excess material.Work to resolve inventory related questions and issues. Coordinate and analyzes daily, monthly and/or annual inventory audits to test the financial accuracy.Provide work direction and/or coaching as necessary to less experienced personnel. Show less

Midwest Regional Distribution Center, Marshalltown, Ia

Assisted current Inventory Control Manager in the transition to distribute Parts and Supplies to the Midwest Region.Coached team members in the application of SAP and how it relates to the Warehouse Management System.Synchronized inventories between SAP and Manhattan WMS. Reconciled inventory variances due to shipping and receiving errors. Prepared for upcoming annual physical inventory.

North American Parts Center, Urbandale, Ia

Improved inventory accuracy by maintaining the cycle count program of 17,000+ SKU’s and valued in excess of $19M.Assisted in the preparation and completion of the annual 90% physical inventory.Utilized SAP to reconcile inventory variances, research shipping and receiving errors and to initiate corrective action.Maximized warehouse productivity by determining proper slotting of product and maintained RF scanner locations accuracy.Processed freight-damage claims with all LTL… Show more Improved inventory accuracy by maintaining the cycle count program of 17,000+ SKU’s and valued in excess of $19M.Assisted in the preparation and completion of the annual 90% physical inventory.Utilized SAP to reconcile inventory variances, research shipping and receiving errors and to initiate corrective action.Maximized warehouse productivity by determining proper slotting of product and maintained RF scanner locations accuracy.Processed freight-damage claims with all LTL carriers.Served as a backfill for distribution supervisors when necessary. Show less

North Amarican Parts Center, Urbandale, Ia

Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised all employees in Receiving, Shipping, Packaging and Distribution Support.Coordinated receiving, warehouse and shipping activities to fulfill all customer orders.Established training and evaluation program to provide positive feedback for new employees during their probationary period.Member of the Emergency Response Team within the Warehouse Emergency Organization Program.

North American Parts Center, Urbandale, Ia

Supervised and directed all Manufacturing and Maintenance departments.Attended MRP production control meetings to prioritize production orders in the manufacturing of Lennox heating and cooling repair parts in accordance with customer demand.Used SAP to determine manpower requirements, turn in production orders, and improve production routing and reporting.Cost-justified and purchased equipment to improve quality, safety, ergonomics and productivity.Led a cost-savings team… Show more Supervised and directed all Manufacturing and Maintenance departments.Attended MRP production control meetings to prioritize production orders in the manufacturing of Lennox heating and cooling repair parts in accordance with customer demand.Used SAP to determine manpower requirements, turn in production orders, and improve production routing and reporting.Cost-justified and purchased equipment to improve quality, safety, ergonomics and productivity.Led a cost-savings team project to improve packaging/crating.Redesigned the Manufacturing layout to reduce travel times and improve product flow and storage.Developed and implemented the Lennox Parts Center Safety Program and accident investigation procedures. Show less

Residential Manufacturing, Marshalltown, Ia

Collaborated with Research & Development and other team members in new product launches.Reduced die-changeover time of panel-fabricating equipment to maximize the product output to meet the high-volume demands of the assembly line.Developed a computer simulation of a proposed leak-testing process to optimize manning resources and to cost-justify the equipment.Set incentive work standards and reduced processing errors by automating the data entry.

Des Moines, Ia

Industrial Engineer (two years):Set production standards, forecasted sort volumes, and determined manning projections.“Over-70” Coordinator (Special Assignment):Implemented training for the Iowa District in the special handling of over-weight packages.Time Study Coordinator (Two years):Analyzed time-study data to compile incentive standards for delivery drivers in the Iowa District. Coordinated the training of Time-Study Supervisors.

Des Moines, Ia

Hourly positions included Pre-loader, Sorter and Loader.