Manager Project
Resume:
James R. Buckingham
**** ******* ***** ? Alameda, CA 94501 ? ************@*********.*** ?
SUMMARY
An experienced manager, adept at SAP All-In Business Enterprise Resources
Planning (ERP), including purchasing, financials, inventory and logistics;
a history of enhancing operations in warehouse, corporate and government
environments.
Highly organized and flexible with a reputation for reducing costs and
increasing efficiency by procuring the right parts at the right time, in
the right quantity and at the right price.
A valued supervisor and project manager with a strong focus on internal and
external customer service and a perfect safety record. Recently completed
Certification in Standards for General Industry-OSHA #511.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Job Search & work-related study 2009-present
HMR USA, Inc., San Francisco & Brisbane, CA 2004-09
Purchasing Manager, Warehouse & Logistics Manager
. Enhanced workplace efficiency at a high-volume 60,000 sq. ft.
warehouse for this company that specializes in refurbishing or
processing e-waste and biotech products; initiated the company's first
online scheduling system for pick-ups and deliveries in collaboration
with IT department.
- Created from scratch a detailed training syllabus for vehicle
operators to promote safety; generated easier-to-use, standardized
procedural forms for equipment management, shipping, receiving and
drivers that improved safety compliance and productivity.
- Improved document organization and storage methods, and created
databases to manage leased equipment and rolling inventory.
Rectified all invoices before payment.
- Collaborated with management on development and implemented yearly
budget goals.
. Evaluated incoming products from corporate clients such as Genentech,
Amgen, Clorox, Bank of America and PG&E and oversaw compliance with
state and federal regulations.
. Generated overhead savings in every area through a full evaluation of
current facility equipment and rolling stock leases; renegotiated
vendor contracts for more favorable rates, acquired more efficient and
safer equipment, and established partnerships with new vendors and
third-party carriers.
. Reduced accidents and incidents by over 50% by developing and
implementing warehouse operator safety programs that resulted in a 60%
reduction in worker compensation insurance costs and included monthly
safety trainings for all drivers, warehouse and office staff.
. Conducted annual performance evaluations for five direct reports with
a total staff of 20, performed new hire evaluations and implemented
all required disciplinary action. Participated in hiring process.
. Spearheaded a complete six-month reorganization and reconfiguration of
a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Sacramento, overseeing personnel
hiring, training, evaluations and discipline.
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Lionel Henderson Company, Elk Grove, CA 2001-04
Manager, IRS Mailroom, 2003-04
Supervisor, Department of Energy (DOE) Contract Room, 2001-03
. Initiated and conducted the first physical inventory in 10 years of
the National Nuclear Security Administration contract file room and
greatly increased efficiency and organization.
- Maintained 4,000+ contracts, some worth billions of dollars, with
major corporations and institutions of higher learning. Revised
procedures to facilitate more effective training and ease of
process.
- Organized over 5,000 retired government contracts by adding them to
a MS Access database to improve accessibility in the event of
frequent legal inquiries.
. Revamped layout and operational procedures of IRS mailrooms in San
Francisco and San Jose for increased efficiency, oversaw daily
operation, and developed documentation procedures for UPS WorldShip,
Next Day Air, FedEx and USPS certified letters and packages.
. Conducted an internal audit of company's policies and procedures and
HR files, in collaboration with the ISO compliance officer, after
completion of ISO 9001:2000 and auditor training.
- Prepared daily status reports for corporate headquarters and onsite
IRS management.
- Coached staff on ISO 9001 policies and procedures and trained an
associate for promotion to DOE Contract Room Supervisor.
Bennsussen Deutsch & Associates, Woodinville, WA 1998-01
Receiving Manager
. Managed receipt of all soft and hard goods in an extremely fast-paced
environment at one of the largest branding products companies in the
US, ensuring product quality and integrity for Fortune 500 customers.
. Reorganized fulfillment and receiving area for optimum time
management and product flow and achieved at least 50% improvement in
time savings and productivity; this organizational standard is still
in place today.
. Achieved a record of 100% accuracy and timeliness; conducted ongoing
product knowledge and quality control classes, facilitated weekly
education and motivational meetings to increase productivity, team
cohesiveness, and operational efficiency, and developed 6 permanent
and 30 temporary employees.
. Ensured accurate and timely shipment of client products for industry
events by instituting a tracking system in coordination with the
company's traveling store representative.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
OSHA Standards for General Industry-OSHA #511, Las Positas Community
College, Dublin, CA 2010
Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator 2009
SAP Purchasing 2006-08
ISO 9001: 2000 / California ISO 9000, Certificate #6061 2003
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