Robert W. Gardner
*** ******** *** ( NEWTOWN, PA 18940 ( 215-***-**** (
ab8y6s@r.postjobfree.com
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esults-driven and dynamic operations professional with expertise in
operations analysis, production scheduling, logistics/ distribution,
purchasing, safety, material planning, inventory control, and environmental
/ regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability in reducing cost, increasing
efficiencies and establishing and maintaining strong business relationships
while focusing on teamwork, service level and cost containment. Goal-
oriented and able to quickly adapt to changing work environments while
achieving a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction.
Reliable and conscientious professional possessing exceptional
interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2010, Windows 7
and SAP.
Key Strengths
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT Integrated Logistics Support
Vendor / Client Relationship Management Material Control / Expedition
New Business Development
Procurement and Resource Management Project Development / Implementation
Labor Relations and Competitive
Strategy
Professional Experience
GAMESA WIND US - FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Logistics/SAP Administrator
9/2007 - 9/2012
Accounts Payable Assistant
- Ships and receives all finished goods to and from established wind
farms as well as wind farms under construction.
- Coordinates transportation with interstate trucking companies and
internal wind farm project managers.
- Creates trucking bills of lading for shipments as well as third-party
deliveries, investigating all detention and demurrage charges invoiced
to the company.
- Receives carrier invoices, approves and routes to appropriate area to
ensure timely payment.
- Participates in semi-annual inventory audits, adjusts inventory in
SAP.
- Reviews all open logistics purchasing orders in SAP for inactivity and
obsolesces. Generates weekly reports and alerts the generator of the
purchase order of the status. Results of this report are presented to
upper management during a weekly meeting.
Rite Aid Pharmacy - Newtown, PA
Assistant Store Manager
11/2006 - 9/2007
- Responded to customer comments and resolved problems quickly.
- Assisted in the preparation of payroll. Inventory reports and ad-hoc
reports as needed.
- Opened and closed store.
- Approved checks, refunds and voids.
- Overall management of retail store.
Clemens Family Markets, Inc. - Plumsteadville, PA
Customer Service Associate
6/2000 - 11/2006
- Assisted in all facets of retail supermarket operations and
management, including cashier duties, customer service
responsibilities, store management, and cash room functions.
- Assisted in the preparation of payroll. Inventory reports and ad-hoc
reports as needed.
- Opened and closed store.
- Approved checks, refunds and voids.
- Overall management of retail store.
GE Healthcare - Bensalem, PA
Dispatch Manager (1994-2000)
1/1991 - 6/2000
- Managed the regional transportation department of a large,
international corporation.
- Responsible for the planning, routing and delivery of all critical
shipments in the Delaware Valley area.
- Direct management of 20 employees.
- Responsible for all aspects of departmental scheduling, facilitating
orientations and training, staffing, etc.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations for the nuclear medicine
industry.
Lab Technician / Courier (1991-1994)
- Ensured timely delivery of nuclear medicines and pharmaceuticals to
area hospitals.
Education
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY - VILLANOVA, PA
ABA Paralegal Certificate, September 2004
West Chester University - West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies, May 1991