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Damian Mahendran

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Goal-oriented team leader with extensive experience overseeing operations, personnel management, and inventory control. Proven ability to develop and implement cost-effective processes that maximize efficiency and productivity in a warehouse environment. Adept at managing safety and compliance regulations, and utilizing data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

TML SUPPLY
Richmond Hill, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Helped with sales by creating purchase orders when short-staffed or if inside sales became busy.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Trained new employees in inside sales, creating/modifying POs.
  • Organize, hold, or attend warehouse meetings on a weekly basis.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for the team to follow, and maintained records of activities.
  • Drove the development and execution of associate training and development through the company’s 9-block evaluation.
  • Communicated effectively with others by providing information for planning, prioritizing, and completing tasks.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of planned, completed inventories.
  • Ensure cross-training of duties is conducted to the lowest level.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Ensured the efficient movement of materials throughout the warehouse, including the efficient flow of all customer and inter-company transfer orders.
  • Organized and maintained hard copy and electronic documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, and pricing.
  • Ensured that drivers are up to date with licensing and registration, insurance, and maintenance of vehicles.
  • Safety is something that I prioritize through corporate and global guidelines throughout the warehouse regarding truck docking, lift truck safety checklists, signage, clear emergency exit doors, up-to-date fire extinguishers, PPE, chemical storage, and general building maintenance.
  • Improved delivery plans, excess inventory, and unused creativity of team knowledge on customers and products.
  • Reduced unnecessary motions, both between warehouse personnel and truck drivers.
  • Re-stocked propane tanks for lift trucks.
  • Oversaw the upkeep of equipment and the physical condition of warehousing, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.

Inventory Control/ Returns Specialists

Compugen Inc.
Richmond Hill, Canada
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Conducted inventory audits for the inventory in each client warehouse.
  • Conducted training for personnel on inventory control procedures and policy.
  • Kept careful track of inventory via JD Edwards and IQ Reseller database systems.
  • Implemented, developed, and maintained inventory control policies and procedures.
  • Implemented inventory control strategies.
  • Kept careful documentation of all incoming inventory.
  • Oversaw orders, storage, receiving, and distribution processes of products and supplies.
  • Forecasted future inventory requirements.
  • Developed loss mitigation processes and protocols.
  • Reported to management, and advise on process improvements.
  • Documented and analyze sales orders and inquiries.
  • Submitted sales orders for the designated shipping department.

Receiving Clerk III

Amico corporation
Richmond Hill, Canada
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Utilized SAP and Microsoft Excel to process POs and shipping orders.
  • Matched received items to the accompanying packing slip and purchase order.
  • Coordinated with Accounts (Purchasing/Receivable) and the Returns Department on discrepancies and issues.
  • Reject any items with quality-control issues.
  • Delivered parts and items to the designated departments, as informed on the PO.

Shipping/Receiving Lead Hand

Give and Go Prepared
Bolton, Canada
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Inventory control duties (cycle counting, reconciling, inventory transfers).
  • Delegated shipping personnel with duties and orders.
  • Trained employees on the new ERP system.
  • Trained employees on the safe use of material handling equipment.
  • Prepare and submit reports.
  • Implemented new staging areas for the shipping department.
  • Assisted in controlling the budget in the shipping department.
  • Loaded finished goods into the trailer.
  • Scanned finished goods into the trailer using an RF scanner.
  • Helped with priority orders and demands.

Order Picker

Tremco
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Utilized SAP for processing shipping orders, and receiving finished goods and raw materials.
  • Conducted operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Efficiently picked customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
  • Transported orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.

Shipping/Receiver/Lead Hand

Give and Go Prepared Foods
Etobicoke, Canada
11.2013 - 09.2017
  • Lead Hand duties after one year and eight months.
  • Picked orders using material handling equipment (cherry picker, walkie, Raymond reach, dock stocker).
  • Performed cycle counts(using RF scanner and truck gun), labeling products, and consolidating.
  • Inspected and verified incoming or outgoing goods against invoices, or other documents.
  • Trained new employees after a year of employment.
  • Trained employees on the new ERP system.
  • Maintain an internal, manual, or computerized record-keeping system.

Administrative Assistant

Mr. Convenience
Etobicoke, Canada
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assembled and coordinated all lease documents and supporting documents going out for customers' signatures; managed lease tracking.
  • Coordinated with the marketing department to distribute marketing information to prospects (data sheets, floor products, leasing info, etc.).
  • Assisted leasing and VP with ongoing marketing information gathering.
  • Managed incoming calls and emails from clients and brokers as needed.
  • Supported the finance department with vendor accounts receivable and accounts payable duties.
  • Inputted work orders as required.
  • Schedule work for drivers, and follow all scheduling and dispatch procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Prepare and provide customers with estimates.
  • Reviewed the work order for accuracy, and sent it to the customer and finance.
  • Managed furniture and appliance leasing inventory, and coordinated with warehouse associates and truck drivers.
  • General clerical support duties, including faxing, filing, scheduling, and placing orders.
  • Prepared expense reports.
  • Inputted invoices into QuickBooks.

General Manager

E.T. Television
Austin, USA
08.2006 - 12.2010
  • Administered three store/warehouse facilities.
  • Delegated responsibilities and supervised business operations.
  • Hired, motivated, and coached employees to provide attentive, efficient service to customers.
  • Assessed employee performance, and provided helpful feedback and training opportunities.
  • Resolved conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
  • Monitored store activity, and ensured it is properly provisioned and staffed.
  • Analyzed information and processes, and developed more effective or efficient processes and strategies.
  • Established and achieved business and profit objectives.
  • Generated reports and presented information to upper-level managers, or other parties.
  • Ensured that staff members follow company policies and procedures.
  • Outlined project estimation, allocation, and control of costs for the required resources to complete all project activities.

Education

High school diploma (OSSD) -

Cedarbrae Collegiate
Scarborough, on

Skills

  • Organizational management
  • Process improvement
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Inventory management
  • Critical problem-solving
  • Task prioritization
  • Workflow optimization
  • Budget management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

TML SUPPLY
05.2022 - 08.2024

Inventory Control/ Returns Specialists

Compugen Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2021

Receiving Clerk III

Amico corporation
08.2019 - 12.2019

Shipping/Receiving Lead Hand

Give and Go Prepared
08.2018 - 08.2019

Order Picker

Tremco
01.2018 - 06.2018

Shipping/Receiver/Lead Hand

Give and Go Prepared Foods
11.2013 - 09.2017

Administrative Assistant

Mr. Convenience
09.2011 - 06.2013

General Manager

E.T. Television
08.2006 - 12.2010

High school diploma (OSSD) -

Cedarbrae Collegiate

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