Logistics Manager
Resume:
Robert L. Farmer Jr.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
404-***-**** (Cell)
acd8mo@r.postjobfree.com
Experience
Twenty years of experience in Warehousing/ Warehouse Management and
Merchandise Management. Self-motivated with a proven track record of
accomplishments in operations, budgeting, inventory control, quality assurance,
shipping/receiving, equipment operation, and team development. A hands-on leader
and outstanding communicator. Excellent computerized inventory skills. Forklift
and truck operations experience. Extensive involvement in community services with
activities focusing on uplifting youth to higher heights.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Facility Manager 05/19/2006-11/21/2013
Suwanee, GA
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for handling all daily facilities management issues assuring
compliance with safety and security laws.
o Liaison with contractors on facilities and safety issues
o Discuss and meet with local operations team on security requirements
and measures.
o Review billings, invoices, quotes, arrangements, and participate in
negotiations for facilities items including yard maintenance, facilities
maintenance, security/guard service and garbage service
• Responsible for the direct supervision of assigned department or functional
group.
o Supervises and coordinates activities of workers by determining work
procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites work flow.
o Supervises team, provide training, monitoring work quality, coaching
employees on performance and contributing to employee pay
decision/changes.
• Trained as an ISO Internal Auditor to help improve Menlo’s quality
management system.
• Responsible for all maintenance and repairs on the facility (Heating & Air,
lighting, offices, etc.) and warehouse equipment (Conveyors, Gantry Crane &
Compressor, etc,)
• Responsible for facility maintenance including light, electric, roofing, dock
doors, plumbing and sprinkler system inspection.
• Responsible for ordering all warehouse supplies (Boxes, pallets, shipping and
packing equipment, etc.,)
• Responsible for approving and tracking vendor invoices.
• Responsible for security, completed payroll reports and budgeting.
• Powered Industrial Trucks Instructor: responsible for training associates on
forklift equipment; in charge of transporting equipment to other facilities.
Facility Manager
BIVAC, North America 11/2001 to 10/2006
Atlanta, GA.
• Trained Staff on standard operation procedures
• Completed payroll reports
• Reviewed facility and staff and conduct audits on the auditors
• Acted as a liaison for assigned facilities for BIVAC and The Home
Depot
• Managed facility and ensured the compliance with BIVAC
commitments to The Home Depot
Merchandise Manager
BJs Wholesale, Conyers, GA 11/1998 to 10/2001
• Responsible for the receipt and disposition of merchandise at the club.
• Ensured that received merchandise is properly checked and that
received paperwork is processed for both salable and non-salable
merchandise.
• Ensured the presentation and replenishment of total Club
merchandise prior to the opening of the Club
• Monitored stock status and replenished as needed
• Supervised Ticket takers, Merchandise Leads, and Forklift Drivers
Asst. Manager, Distribution
Office Depot, Inc., Atlanta, GA 05/1995 to10/ 1998
Employed as an associate in the “bomb” unit pulling orders of electronics.
Promoted to Asst. Manager within 3 months of employment.
• Responsible for the supervision, development, training, and
motivation of over fourteen associates
• Received and processed in excess of thirty thousand cartons on a daily
basis at the cross dock operations center
• Performed tally count to compare quantities received with bills of
lading
• Evaluated supplies received, ensured proper content, quantity,
markings, condition and documentation
• Utilized personal computer and “Hand held terminals RF scan gun on
a daily basis.
HRS Juvenile Detention Center 10/1990 to 02/1995
Hillsborough County
Tampa, Fla.
Sheriff Of Bay County
Law Enforcement Officer
Panama City, Fla
Law enforcement throughout the area to ensure public safety and enhance
public relations.
• In addition to law enforcement tasks in the juvenile division, established a
new supply and requisition system, and update policies and procedures to
increase efficiency
• Received outstanding performance award for developing the new system
Counselor/Counseling Supervisor (October 1990-January 1995)
• Counseled youth at Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS), a “boot
camp” rehabilitation facility for delinquent youth awaiting adjudication
Supply Consultant
• Initiated and set-up new supply, requisitioning, and inventory systems in
addition to primary responsibilities as a counselor, supervisor and leader in the
facility
• Managed high volume automated inventory using computerized system
• Performed administrative responsibilities consisting of processing and
paperwork and quality control
• Received award for this additional achievement
United States Army 02/1978 to 02/1987
Quartermaster NCO/Supply Sergeant
As a soldier, worked in organizations from small units to major installations where
high volume supply and equipment warehousing/transport met critical quality
control standards.
Education & Training
• Dangerous Goods Air Transportation For Offerors San Mateo, CA
• Hazardous Materials Highway Transportation For Offerors San Mateo, CA
• OSHA US Department of Labor General Industry Safety & Health Atlanta
GA
• Fed-OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Forklift Safety Trainer San Jose. CA
• Power Industrial Trucks Train-the-Trainer, Atlanta, GA
• Laurus Technical Institute, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Technician, Jonesboro, GA
• Sheriff’s Office Bay County - Oath of Loyalty, Panama City, FL
• Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL
• University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
• Unit Supply Specialist Basic Technical Course, Quartermaster School, Fort
Lee, Va.
• Supply School, Fort Jackson, SC
• Medical Supply & Armor School for Weapons, Nuremburg, Germany
• Air Assault (Supply Loading), Fort Richardson, AK
• BJ’s Certificate of Achievement, Management Effectiveness Training
Program
• BJ’s Performance Appraisal Class
• Office Depot Lead Training Program
Awards & Certifications
• Staples, Employee of the Month
• Office Depot Associated of the month, KUDO of the month (bonus awarded)
• Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance-leadership,
professionalism, instructional abilities and high standards
• Outstanding Appreciation Award for Dependent Youth Activities
Robert L. Farmer Jr.
903 Town Square Ct.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
404-***-**** (Cell)
acd8mo@r.postjobfree.com
I have an extensive background in Warehousing / Warehouse Management and
Merchandise Management. My resume is enclosed for your review as I am seeking
a position where my experience and skills will be fully utilized.
This resume is a very brief overview of my experience and qualifications. I have an
outstanding record of achievement and recognition for top performance in many
aspects of my military and civilian career. Frequently, I have received awards and
certificates for developing procedures and operational systems that improved
efficiency, accountability, and general team performance.
My qualifications include:
• Over twenty years experience in warehousing management
• Distinguished military record of high performance and achievement
• Diligent and committed worker with youth throughout the community
• Managed the entire facility with 15 direct reports
• Travelled to different States to train employees and Managers about
basic facility management
• Guided multiple departments on how to apply the Lean 5S procedure
in a daily basis & Core Values Leadership, Integrity, Commitment and
Excellence.
• Established warehouse metal bin locations to store materials
I look forward to a personal interview at your earliest convenience to discuss how I
might utilize my experience and skills to contribute to the achievement of your
organization’s goals.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert L. Farmer, Jr,
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