Robert Cosby Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

2014 - 2020 Warehouse Operations Manager Quirch Foods Co, Chicago, IL• Hire, train, and supervise 50 to 100 + person warehouse staff with strong record of meeting schedules and performance goals• Won 3 years in a row Best Warehouse among company, including 100% evaluation made from the SQF association• Work with national sales team to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting• Maintain and/or reduce labor costs and over time based on operational needs• Keep all documentation and records accurate and up to date preventing errors in processing or delivery• Maintain established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time• Coordinate incoming and outgoing inventory, deliveries, and logistics• Load containers, pallets, and trucks in a timely manner for delivery via road and rail• Communicate and work with customs, transport companies, and freight forwarders for international and domestic customers• Record all merchandise movements and deliveries in custom database and prepare regular reports• Implemented logistics and acquired permits for new 200,000 sq. ft warehouse • Monitor daily delivery routes and handle issues as they arise• Safeguard warehouse operations by facilitating employee safety training

Orlando, Florida, United States

2009-2014 Warehouse Supervisor Quirch Foods Co, Orlando FL • Guaranteed Environment and Global Control Standards were met during execution of operational financial plan.• Instructed and guided merchandise handlers in storing products• Inspected incoming and outgoing goods for visible damage and other defects• Managed scheduling and task delegation for ten-member warehouse team• Verified incoming materials according to the purchase orders and complete required paperwork• Utilized forklift and pallet jack to move merchandise• Performed regular maintenance ensuring warehouse equipment was safe to operate• Assisted with weekly and annual inventory control

Puerto Rico

2006-2009 Certified Forklift Operator/Scanner Quirch Foods Co, San Juan, Puerto Rico• Performed high-volume order picking, loading, and unloading using electric order pickers, forklifts, and pallet jacks• Loaded containers, pallets, and trucks for delivery via road and rail and filled out required documentation• Conducted quality monitoring• Assisted with inventory and restocking