Brian Allen
Whitby,ON
Summary
Professional Distribution / Logistics Manager offering 42 years of expertise in supervising and training employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics / Distribution Manager
Derma Sciences Canada Inc
1988.06 - 2023.09
- Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
- Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to provide best cost and delivery terms.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
Warehouse / Logistics Manager
M A Stewart & Sons
1979.09 - 1988.03
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
Education
GED -
Henry Street High School
Whitby, ON06.1979
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Self-Directed
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Building
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Logistics / Distribution Manager
Derma Sciences Canada Inc
1988.06 - 2023.09
Warehouse / Logistics Manager
M A Stewart & Sons
1979.09 - 1988.03
GED -
Henry Street High School
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