GORDON L RICHARDSON

**** **** *** *****, **********, NC 27406 H: 336-***-**** C: 336-***-**** acrpey@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

More than fifteen years of global distribution, transportation, inventory, and logistics management experience. * Great

knowledge of inventory management, order filling, receiving/shipping, lean processes, quality control, cost containment,

and techniques for maximizing the distribution of goods. * Analyze data to forecast inventory demand, determine

variances in mail processes and implement continuous improvement processes. * Computer skills in Microsoft Word,

Excel, Power Point, Access and Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Highlights

Global logistics Shipment consolidations planning

Inventory tracking Warehouse and fulfillment

Budget management Logistics network analysis

Ground and air transportation Detail-oriented

Accomplishments

Named “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt” Candidate in 2012.

Finished 3rd place in 2012 & 2013 Shell Case Study Competition.

Recipient of Piedmont Triad Transportation Association Scholarship in 2012.

Experience

Distribution Lead Clerk/Expeditor 01/1995 to Current

United States Postal Service Greensboro, NC

Facilitate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and

meet dispatch scheduling.

Compile and prepare documentation such as bill of lading, extra trip authorization and irregular trip forms.

Confer daily with department managers and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

Prepare and maintain cycle counts of inventory and equipment.

Oversees the receiving/distribution of incoming/outgoing material and ensure that material is put into proper

locations.

Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve efficiency, safety of operations, and inventory integrity.

Supervise and assign duties to personnel to coordinate movement of material.

Verify accurate information is entered into warehouse management system Verify work performed is in

compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Ensure that USPS property accountability actions are completed and closed out by recording seal number and

attaching seal onto trailer.

Sort packages by zip code into proper equipment to be dispatched.

Warehouse Supervisor 01/1992 to 01/1995

Odell Hardware Greensboro, NC

Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and

supervisors.

Coordinated rush orders and order changes.

Resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers.

Monitored shipments to guarantee on-time delivery.

Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.

Shipping Supervisor 01/1990 to 01/1992

Odell Hardware Greensboro, NC

Ensured materials were received from proper vendors, packaged according to specifications and delivered to

Supervised the activities of a team of eight material handlers engaged in pulling orders, transporting material

Inventory.

Coordinated personnel requirements for periodic physical inventories.

And loading orders on trailers.

Implemented warehouse safety procedures and held regular safety meetings.

Ensured products were shipped per customer requirements.

Developed and execute daily and weekly operational plans.

Ensured all safety policies and procedures were implemented and observed.

Education

Associate Degree: Global Logistics Technology

Guilford Technical Community College

3.8 GPA

Student member of APICS

Bachelor of Science: Transportation & Supply Chain Management

NC Agricultural & Technical State University

3.2 G.P.A.

Dean's List every semester from January 2012-December 2013

Skills

-Lean Six-Sigma Greenbelt

-Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

-Experience in SAP

-Inventory Tracking

References

References available upon request

May 2011

Jamestown, NC

2013

Greensboro, NC

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