Résumé of Qualifications

Lorren P. Kelsey

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Augusta, GA 30909

706-***-**** Home

762-***-**** Cell

acupz0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated and focused professional with comprehensive administrative, management, and operations start-up experience in many facets of logistics and supply management. Natural leader with a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Strong and decisive leadership qualifications with effective analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Core competencies include:

• Purchasing & Procurement • Item & Monetary Accounting

• Automated Supply Operations • Inventory Management & Analysis

• Material Expediting & Handling • Budget Administration

• Hazardous Materials Management • Supply Procedures Analysis

• Distribution & Facilities Storage Management • Staff Leadership & Training

Advanced skill, operating information processing, automated logistics, and supply systems to include SAP, IBM AS/400, Oracle, WMS, APICS, BPICS, KANBAN, MRP, ERP, ProcessPro, Great Plains, Red Prairie, Retek, Batch Master, Navis, Voice to pick and radio frequency units (RF). Proficient using advanced functions of a variety of office automation software such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Expert knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships; logistics and integrated logistics principles, policies, and procedures, automated supply systems, and a wide variety of logistics support activities

EXPERIENCE

A.R. Medicom – Augusta,GA 04-2015 - Present

Warehouse Supervisor

Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.

Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Morgan Corporation – Rydal, GA 01-2014 – 04-2015

Warehouse/Traffic Manager

Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Oversee transportation department, including its assets and employees.

HP Pelzer Automotive - Thomson, GA 08-2012 to 09-2013

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for scheduling all receiving and shipments for (3) shifts and (3) buildings.

The efficient utilization of space and mechanical handling equipment, ensuring quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met.

Responding to and dealing with customer communication by email and telephone.

Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded.

Considered best price, quality, availability, and reliability when purchasing products.

Developed policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage and distribution, of supplies throughout the plant.

. Coordinated productive hours, space, equipment and expense as they relate to materials department.

Performance Team – Charlotte, NC 06-2011 to 08-2012

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipments over (2) shifts.

Manage and control Warehouse Inventory to keep shrink and customer service levels within standards.

Work Cross-functional with all departments to insure quality and maximize productivity.

Ensure the maintenance and security of Warehouse and grounds to meet Performance Team and government sanitation guidelines and preserve and protect company materials and assets.

CCBCC – Charlotte, NC 10-2009 to 04-2011

Warehouse Manager

Assured that company policies are consistently followed

Controlled departmental costs

Managed full goods inventories

Guided and directed exempt and non-exempt employees

Assisted in evaluation of building and ground maintenance needs

Ensured a safe work environment for employees and ensure that safe work practices are utilized.

Ensured the adherence to proper quality standards and procedures.

Drove continuous improvement with regard to efficiency.

Supported the customer service goals of the facility.

Vitacost – Lexington, NC 03–2009 to 10-2009 Logistics/Warehouse Director

Responsible for all shipping, receiving, cycle counts.

Improved warehouse efficiency by 20%.

Reviewed all purchases for all 3rd party vendors.

Led new WMS system change.

ROSS DRESS FOR LESS – Ft Mill SC 09-2008 to 03-2009 DC Area Supervisor (Temp Position)

Trains, assesses, motivates, coaches, and evaluates associates in all areas of job duties using established methods and standards.

Ensures rapid, accurate movement and processing of merchandise using established-

Engineered methods and standards.

Responsible for the quality packing of product of 30 associates.

Operates the Crisplant Sorter and the Conveyor Sortation System.

EXEL/INNOGISTICS - Atlanta, GA & New Orleans, LA 07-2003 to 05-2008

General Manager

Responsible for total operation for inbound, customization, quality and outbound for (3) Innogistics sites

Reviewed and structured Innogistics sites to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the company

Provided technical oversight for company programs associated with business processes, resource management (facilities, equipment, budget, stock control and infrastructure), systems management, metrics and training

Established metric and analysis systems to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and procedural compliance

Created flow charts and other management tools to determine areas in which improvements were required

Managed the start-up of 3 Innogistics sites

Expertly managed a staff of 20 personnel and over 300 temporary spanning 3-shifts

Recognized by Corporate senior leadership for the efficient recovery and resumption of shipping and customization operations within 72-hours after Hurricane Katrina made landfall

VF PLAYWEAR - Edgerfield, SC 04-2001 to 07-2003

Warehouse Manager

Planned and scheduled material storage and distribution activities for five departments

Supervised central receiving activity and coordinated requirements for shipping with transportation

Determined requirements for storage and prevented deterioration, contamination, and destruction of property

Established fire prevention and safety standards, and ensured compliance

Performed comprehensive quality reviews of the full spectrum of warehousing functions

Coordinated with customers regarding priority of deliveries and destination points – established controls to deliver expedited requests within prescribed time limits

Proficiently operated and maintained the Crisplant Tilt Tray Sorter

BILL’S DOLLAR DISTRIBUTION - Augusta, GA 09-2000 to 03-2001

Full Case & Operations Manager

Supervised and coordinated the timely pickup of full case products for distribution to over 200 stores throughout the southeastern United States weekly

Established production times for picking product for all departments

Managed and directed 25 employees on two shifts and oversaw operation of five pieces of equipment

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER - Thompson, GA 11-1997 to 09-2000

2nd Shift Operations & Replenishment Manager

Directed material replenishment functions and managed inventory levels within company guidelines

Placed orders through Advance Auto Parts automated system as needed to stock the distribution center with appropriate levels to support stores

Tracked shipments to insure on time delivery and manage lead time variance

Conducted sales analysis using Advance Auto Parts retail link system and internal databases to identify opportunities, maximize inventory, recommend order quantities, and fine-tune assortments to individual communities

Acted as secondary contact with Advance Auto Part’s buyers, assistant buyers, and replenishment analysts

UNITED STATES ARMY • E-5 • Honorable Discharge 03-1984 to 03-1997

Automated Logistical Specialist

Effectively led, supervised, trained and developed 10+ supply technicians and clerks in all aspects of item and monetary accounting, inventory stock control, shipping and receiving, classification, standard and environmental storage, security, transfer and issuance of supplies and equipment, warehouse operations, and customer service

EDUCATION & RELATED TRAINING

Central Texas College 08-1993

Bachelor of Science • Major: Business Administration

General Motors Corporation:

• Parts Manager

Dept. of Army:

• Logistical Supervisory Management • Leadership/Management I & II

• Logistics Automated System • Hazardous Materials Management

• Supply & Logistics Management • Equipment Records/Parts Specialist

AWARDS

Recipient of numerous awards for outstanding military, humanitarian, and community service

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