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Brian Newman

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Organized Warehouse Supervisor/Manager offers 10 years of shipping and receiving experience acquired through warehouse roles. Excels in managing warehouse logistics and leading inventory audits. Versed in purchasing, vendor relationship management and shipping documentation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Operations Manager

Lowry Sales
02.2021 - Current
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Efficiently use SAP to make orders, quotes, inventory reconciliation, batching,
  • Processed and entered customer orders into the database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Visit Vendors and customers to help with improvements of costing and product management.
  • Managed daily branch operations for optimal productivity and customer satisfaction.

Distribution Warehouse Supervisor

Knells
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods
  • Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
  • Carried out warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to operational plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements
  • Implemented a shipping schedule on Microsoft Outlook so all manager and sales can see the schedule
  • Dispatching drivers to pick up items or redirect cause of accidents on GPS software
  • Worked with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Moving inventory and other transactions
  • Managed 3 warehouse workers and 2 truck drivers
  • Used Freedom fleet (GPS tracking) for dispatching and tracking drivers
  • Ensured a secure warehouse by turning alarms on; testing systems etc., regularly as required
  • Observe the work force to make sure all equipment is being operate safely in compliance with OSHA standards.

Inventory Manager

Royal Distributing
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Forecasted supply and demand requirements to ensure stock availability
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
  • Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm the accuracy of inventory records.
  • Monitored inventory levels and replenished stock as needed
  • Trained and mentored employees and staff in all inventory processes per standard operating procedures
  • Performed complete inventory checks of all stock and supplies at directed intervals
  • Communicate with all departments for shipping and invoicing
  • Drove efficiency and optimized inventory control procedures to reduce lead times and maximize profits
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies

Warehouse Supervisor

Challenger Motor Freight
11.2012 - 05.2015
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.

Project Assistant (Co-op Placement)

City Of Kitchener
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
  • Maintain all data with Personal Health Information (PHI) in a secure manner per provincial and OH’s
    legislation, policies, procedures and best practices/standards
    • Prepare, deliver, and present reports/results/findings from a technical and business perspective
    • Proactively share knowledge across project teams, as appropriate

Education

College Certificate - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
05.2012

IT Network And Administration - IT

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
04.2010

Skills

  • Distribution Center Inventory Management
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Inventory Supplies
  • Customer Experience
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Management Software
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • ERP and SAP
  • Complaint Investigation and Resolution
  • Budget Administration
  • Team Bonding
  • Contract Development

Languages

English
Elementary

Certification

Forklift and WHMIS

Timeline

Branch Operations Manager

Lowry Sales
02.2021 - Current

Distribution Warehouse Supervisor

Knells
11.2017 - 02.2021

Inventory Manager

Royal Distributing
10.2015 - 09.2017

Warehouse Supervisor

Challenger Motor Freight
11.2012 - 05.2015

Project Assistant (Co-op Placement)

City Of Kitchener
06.2012 - 10.2012

College Certificate - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Conestoga College

IT Network And Administration - IT

Conestoga College

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