Raphael Charest
Carbon
Summary
Detail-driven inventory coordinator, distribution coordinator & warehouse supervisor with 18 years of experience assisting with warehouse production oversight. Managing multiple staff over different departments. Accomplished projects on deadline by developing production schedules, sharing project status with decision-makers. Well versed in using SAP, WMS, JDE & Excel to document information and create reports. Proficient in creating finance and product tracking tools & reports.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Coordinator
Premier Tech Horticulture
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a fluctuating inventory in-between 3 to 12 million dollars with zero to less then 1% variance.
- Created tools & tracking programs to collaborate with several of our global facilities aligning both the inventory and the finance tracking.
- Reduce company losses by over 1.2 million dollars over 2 years. Received low finance variance award from Premier Tech Global.
- Created Excel Macros to track financial discrepancies to assist the finance/accounting dept.
- Proficient in using various investigative techniques, including interviewing, data analysis and report writing. Capable of identifying root causes and developing practical solutions.
- Directly overseeing a staff of 22 to provide leadership on day to day operations.
Inventory Coordinator
Dare Foods Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Well experienced with SAP, TMS, RF pathways, Excel 123.
- Create BOL's, Manifesting etc.
- Managed all related documentation and records for finance department.
- Investigated and resolved variances in keeping variance dollars down with physical counts on monthly basis.
- Performed full inventory counts every 182 days.
- Completed 172 bin counts each day.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows. Excel Macro creation.
- Scheduled deliveries of inbound freight materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Input data in SAP & WMS to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
Distribution Coordinator
Dare Foods Ltd
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Oversaw transportation of 18 carriers for 50 to 150 orders daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules.
- Managed and updated database detailing important information such as BOL's and Invoices using SAP & WMS
- Monitored and maintained high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Created & implemented new record keeping/filing system to keep data integrity & efficiency to view files.
Warehouse Supervisor
Dare Foods Ltd
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 14 members warehouse team.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
Education
Excel 1,2,3 MS Office Excel Certificate & Data 445
Sait
Calgary, ABGrade 12 diploma -
Father Lacombe High School
06.1998
Skills
- 18 years' experience in providing excellent customer service in a friendly, generous manner
- 16 years' experience in crew management as Inventory Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator and Supervisor
- I possess a pleasant telephone manner and exceptional organizable, trustworthy service in any any environment
- Very reliable, promoted three times in 14 years, able to learn and adapt quickly to any objective
- Excellent customer service
- Excel 1,2,3 MS Office Excel Certificate Data 445 Business Analytics with Excel Certificate
- SAP, WMS, JDE, Excel software advanced experience
- Strategic planning
- First Aid
- Fall arrest training
- WHMIS
Timeline
Inventory Coordinator
Premier Tech Horticulture
09.2020 - Current
Inventory Coordinator
Dare Foods Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2020
Distribution Coordinator
Dare Foods Ltd
05.2013 - 03.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
Dare Foods Ltd
09.2009 - 05.2013
Excel 1,2,3 MS Office Excel Certificate & Data 445
Sait
Grade 12 diploma -
Father Lacombe High School
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