Brad Buchanan
Brantford,ON
Summary
Warehouse management professional, prepared to drive efficient operations and enhance productivity within warehousing environments. Proven track record of optimizing inventory systems and streamlining processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Reliance Home Comfort
12.2014 - Current
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to ensure accurate inventory levels for promotional campaigns, avoiding stockouts or overstocking.
- Reduced order processing time by redesigning layout for more effective use of space and easier access to high-demand items.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits and adjustments as needed to meet changing standards.
Warehouse Runner
Reliance Home Comfort
07.2003 - 12.2014
- Ensured accurate stock rotation by consistently monitoring expiration dates and removing outdated items from shelves.
- Expedited customer orders through effective communication with shipping carriers and timely dispatching of packages.
- Minimized product damage by carefully handling items during the picking, packing, and loading processes.
- Played a crucial role in achieving on-time deliveries through diligent monitoring of transportation schedules and coordinating with carriers as necessary.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while accurately recording order details in the warehouse management system, ensuring proper tracking of inventory movements.
- Supported overall business growth with efficient handling of incoming shipments, promptly unpacking and organizing received products.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School
London, ON06-1989
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory and stocking
- Inventory management
- Adaptable to change
- Delegating work
- Hiring and training
- Warehouse equipment maintenance
- Barcode scanning
- Teamwork
- Employee safety
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Mentoring and training
Languages
English
Full Professional
2020 President's Award Winner
The award winners are selected by the CEO of our company, based on nominations from my peers in the company, and cost saving/ improvement ideas as well.
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Reliance Home Comfort
12.2014 - Current
Warehouse Runner
Reliance Home Comfort
07.2003 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School
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