RICH BENNETT
*** ***** ***** *****, ******, NV **441
775-***-**** *************@*****.***
LOGISTICS & PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
PROFILE
More than 27 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, shipping & receiving, inventory and
purchasing, entirely with same company.
Certified in Forklift Operation and recipient of Management and Inventory classes.
Record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.
W ell-organized multi -tasker with strong detail orientation.
Possess excellent planning, organization, time management and decision -making skills.
Strategically coordinate and collaborate with various professionals to maximize performance in facilitating
goals and attaining operational excellence.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Pepper - 7up Bottling Company of the West 1986 - 2013
Warehouse Manager 2004-2013
Continued to execute duties of Director of Operations, and was entrusted with these additional
responsibilities in recognition of superior performance.
Supervised inbound & outbound freight management, local deliveries, product rotation and inventory.
Diligently ensured factory security and safety.
Procured equipment such as forklifts.
Successfully cut labor expenses, ensured stringent adherence to budget parameters and significant ly
reduced inventory loss.
Authoritatively implemented rotation program to discard expired product and configured warehouse to
improve case-per-hour metrics.
Skillfully instructed staff members in enhanced situational and logistical awareness.
Director of Operations 2002-2004
Managed inventory of finished products, inbound & outbound shipping logistics, product delivery concerns
and procurement of all raw materials & finished products.
Continued to perform duties of Production Manager, in addition to above -named responsibilities.
Production Manager 1992-2002
Expertly obtained, and oversaw inventory of, raw materials for bottling operations.
Dutifully acquired & installed new manufacturing systems .
Continually upgraded production efficiencies, quality stand ards and safety levels for staff members.
Recruited manufacturing personnel.
Proficiently boosted product yields while slashing production expenditures.
Production Supervisor 1988-1992
Responsible for overseeing manufacturing lines.
Diligently ensured adherence to highest levels of quality control.
Knowledgeably managed raw material inventory.
Syrup Batching & Testing 1986-1988
Originally recruited for position of Machine Operator and quickly promoted to this role evaluating product
quality.