Sarah Bentley
Rocklin
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse and Inventory Controls Manager
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in warehousing, enhancing team performance and productivity.
- Analyzed inventory levels to forecast demand, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory situations.
- Developed process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing lead times for order processing.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms for supplies and services.
- Led cross-functional teams in warehouse projects, driving initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Provide Job Cost reporting on materials and equipment.
Logistics Supervisor
Ebara Technologies
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversaw logistics operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and improve service delivery.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing operational skills and knowledge retention.
- Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Resolved any issues arising from shipment discrepancies or damaged items promptly, minimizing impact on overall operations.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Increased productivity with effective staff scheduling and task delegation, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Supervised loading/unloading processes for efficient handling of products while preventing damages or delays in shipment schedules.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for growth opportunities and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, ensuring a secure work environment for all employees.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
Export Coordinator
Farmers' Rice Cooperative
10.2006 - 10.2018
- Coordinated export documentation to ensure compliance with international regulations and standards.
- Managed logistics and transportation arrangements for timely shipment of products to global markets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed relationships with freight forwarders to optimize shipping processes and reduce costs.
- Managed a high volume of export orders, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with international trade regulations, diligently monitoring changes in export laws and updating company procedures accordingly.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing of clients while adhering to international trade agreements.
- Prepared and assembled documents to facilitate exports.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts for successful product launches in foreign markets, liaising between sales, marketing, and logistics teams.
- Followed up with customers to resolve inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records of all export transactions, facilitating easy retrieval of information when required for auditing or reporting purposes.
- Supported management decision-making by providing detailed reports on export activities, highlighting areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvement.
- Reduced costs for the company by negotiating favorable rates with freight forwarders and carriers.
- Developed strategies to reduce overall shipping costs while maintaining high-quality service.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Calculated weight, volume or cost of goods to be moved.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Sacramento, CA01.2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Policy implementation
- Negotiation
- Key performance indicators
- Contract management
- Policy and procedure development
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Vendor management
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Warehouse and Inventory Controls Manager
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
01.2020 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
Ebara Technologies
10.2018 - 11.2019
Export Coordinator
Farmers' Rice Cooperative
10.2006 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
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