Joshua Atuhairwe

*** *. ****** **. ********, IA *0703

319-***-****. Email: ad3ayv@r.postjobfree.com

Core Competencies:

I am an excellent leader, detailed oriented with strong leadership skills, customer obsessed and able to make quick, and positive impactful decisions to the business in stressful situations.

I am excellent in reviewing Data, creating an action plan, and implement an execution plan.

I have experience in managing a large team of over 250 team members, including Leads, and influencing other executive leaders.

I have been in the field for about 10 years, started as an hourly team member to an operation’s manager's role, which influenced my knowledge of the business hands on.

I lead with integrity, team oriented; I am an outgoing, great communicator, and easy to get along with.

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management.

With training from your expertise and job experience, I believe I’ll be able to perform and exceed management expectations.

My goal is to be a team member in your company and become an additional productive member of your family.

Education

August 2020- August 2022: Bachelor of Arts-Business Administration and Management: Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA

August 2017-May 2020: Associate of Business Administration: Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA

January 2010: Certificate in Marketing and Mobile Cabinet Installation: Italy System Branch: Nairobi, Kenya

2002-2004: Grade III Teacher’s Certificate: Kyambogo University:

Kampala, Uganda

1998-2001: Uganda Diploma of Education (UCE), Katooke Secondary school, Kyenjojo District, Uganda

Academic Achievements:

Mount Mercy University: Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

Hawkeye Community College: Maintained 3.8 GPA, Member of the Diversity, and International Student Body

Career Experience

April 2019 to Present- Target Distribution Center Cedar Falls, IA

Assistant Inbound Operation Manager

In this role, I emphasize the implementation and governance (KPI) of key performance indicators for the portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones and performance across all projects while influencing the design and development of new strategic processes.

I learned and became excellent at Multitasking, managing a large team, developing strong problem-solving skills, impactful communication, and time management.

Work in a fast-paced environment, engaged in multiple projects simultaneously while giving a helping hand or assistant and initiating other projects.

I track, develop, and create successful plans to increase productivity and revenue and figure out ways to simplify work for optimal outcomes for both the business and the team.

Daily, I Coordinate with other operational departments and Retail partners to lead the roadmap for in-stock, cost, volume, and speed optimization initiatives. I am an excellent Problem-solver with strong strategic plans and excellent analytical skills.

I build and create an inbound structure and transportation strategy that balances labor and provides internal growth from the business aspect to the individuals involved.

Set and monitor expectations in operation, program status, and risk involved, then advise solutions to challenging tasks.

I implement methodologies for Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Improvement Cycle, etc.

I manage a diverse project portfolio supporting supply chain initiatives and strategies while establishing robust plans and corrective actions to meet in-stock goals.

May 17 –April 2019: Target Distribution Center, Cedar Falls, IA. Inventory Quality Assurance Lead (Supervisor) Warehouse Dept

In this role, my primary responsibility was to ensure that the inventory was in good selling condition, avoid order cancellations, label reprint, and prevent Merchandise damages.

Ensure the team is in process, adequately trained, and receives real-time feedback when needed.

Communicate with managers about gaps and issues I faced whether I was able to resolve them or not.

I was leading through influence rather than reporting structure; I possess a great deal of energy and a positive attitude.

I developed a high learning index, a high numeric ability, and excellent verbal reasoning skills.

I developed and facilitated workshops and project management strategies to drive change to simplify processes and tasks for the company's and stakeholders' benefit.

Ensure all new ideas are heard and feedback is given in a simple, specific, honest, accurate, and timely manner.

Establish strong relationships with both 3P/3PL for business success. Work together with procurement to set expectations in KPIs and 3P/3PL relationships.

Creating and managing risk strategies ensures that the business and all the networks can develop accordingly. I am a resolution to stakeholders and able to manage stakeholders' accounts. Work closely with all teams involved for business and teams.

January 2016 to June 2017: Target Distribution Center: Warehouse Associate/Pit Driver/Trainer

Pick and stage materials for outbound orders.

Organize staging lanes and make sure material is stored accurately.

Meet LMS quotas by completing tasks promptly and helping with the warehouse's production numbers.

Outbound Worker

Consolidate freight from different parts of the warehouse, inbound, mini load, break pack, and stage for shipping.

Load Trailers according to Target standard

Move merchandise from other departments and drop at the right door for loading.

Work on de-palletization for Conveyable merchandise

Ensure trailers were loaded appropriately, locked, and ready to go.

Trained new team members.

Verified and processed inbound orders promptly.

Audit orders from vendors for accuracy and quality.

Attend daily progress meetings to discuss improvements and daily quotas.

2010 -2014: Marketing Manager: Italy System Uganda Limited, Kampala, Uganda

Duties:

Identified possible clients.

Monitoring the manufacturing of the right equipment and specifications.

Supervision of the assembling team in Kampala.

Made daily reports and timetables for staff.

Monitored activities done by staff.

Supervised administrative duties.

Organized meetings and scheduled appointments

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solver

Computer/Internet, (Microsoft Office packages)

Research and practical skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Presentation capabilities

Organizing and mobilizing individuals

Money management and budgeting

Multi-tasking

Hobbies & Interest

Meeting new people

Making friends

Reading

Travelling

Working with a team

Volunteering and working with a variety of communities.

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