Kevin Davison

Logistics Manager

Circus World Displays Limited

01.2019 - Current

Managed distribution of inventory throughout the supply chain, overseeing three offsite warehouse locations and Amazon FBA, ensuring timely order fulfillment and optimal stock availability to meet the company's commitment to next-day shipping
Onboarded and fostered relationships with multiple offsite warehouses, leading contract negotiations and integrating order processing systems through EDI to streamline operations
Analyzed inventory requirements to forecast company-wide needs, maintaining optimal stock levels while balancing months on hand
Collaborated with vendors and carriers to resolve issues such as late deliveries, inventory shortages, and billing discrepancies, ensuring seamless logistics operations
Utilized Excel templates and advanced NetSuite data extraction techniques to streamline reporting for key performance indicators (KPIs) within the department
Collaborated with the development team to enhance NetSuite scripts and forms, driving process improvements throughout the organization
Acted as a subject matter expert and conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for major integration projects, including customer EDI integrations and API-based marketplace integrations
Ensured accurate and complete receipt of goods, overseeing the receiving process to maintain inventory integrity
Processed all logistics invoices, meticulously verifying accuracy and facilitating timely payments to vendors and carriers
Consolidated logistics costs into Excel databases for margin analysis, providing valuable insights into operational efficiency and profitability
Created a master pricing file in Excel to facilitate prompt calculations of contribution margins for all inventory items, supporting informed decision-making
Administered quarterly physical inventory counts at third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and conducted thorough investigations of variances to ensure inventory accuracy
Streamlined manual order entry processes by developing an Excel template for CSV uploads into NetSuite, improving efficiency and reducing errors
Conducted monthly meetings with 3PLs to review KPIs, discuss ongoing initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts forward.