Kenneth Washington

Phone: 832-***-**** Email: ad3knl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Logistics manager with 20 years of extensive experience in warehouse and manufacturing logistics. Excellent with leading teams to meet production goals. Strong skills in using technology to dispatch freight for local, over-the-road, and international shipments. Successful at collaborating with cross- functional teams to drive business goals and reach cost-effective solutions. Deliver effective training on forklift operation and safe loading.

Accomplishments:

• Scheduled 50+ loads daily for load and transport by multiple contract 18-wheeler carriers

• Supervised up to 20 employees daily to complete 50+ load with 300 IBCs and Drums per load in a 12-hr shift

• Competent skills in SAP to schedule, background, and report shipped goods Skills:

• Software: SAP, UPS Shipping, FedEx Shipping, Bill of Lading

• Proven data entry experience

• Solid computer skills - MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and related reports

• Aptitude for details and numbers

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Work History:

Logistic / Dispatcher, July 2001 - November 2023

Schutz Container System, Inc, Pasadena, TX 77507

Schutz Container Systems manufactures, reconditions, and ships industrial bulk containers (IBC) in the US and Canada.

Responsibilities:

Logistics

• Processed shipping instructions for orders that have completed production. Type accurately, prepare and maintain shipment documents and records

• Communicated with vendors and shipping carriers to ensure orders are picked up promptly and correctly

• Provided customers with regular updates for orders in transit, and orders identified with shipping issues

• Obtained shipping quotes, prepared shipping instructions (Bill of Ladings), and scheduled carriers for ready orders

• Established strong partnerships with carrier suppliers

• Researched, tracked, and restored documentation to resolve problems or discrepancies in order and transit delays

• Performed daily floor walk to confirm finished goods inventory and SAP reports of completed orders ready to ship

• Worked with Sales and Production Departments to ensure scheduling and delivery of orders

• Entered receiving and shipping paperwork into the inventory system

• Printed paperwork for incoming/outgoing shipments and labels

• Maintained orderly and efficient paperwork processing

• Updated database information and maintained an accurate record of shipment information in designated software

• Interacted with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries about shipping and picking up product

Dispatch

• Scheduled freight to be picked up and delivered

• Managed Inbound/outbound calls regarding various shipments, pickups, and delivery of materials

• Researched, tracked, and documented problems or discrepancies including lost orders and transit delays

Leadership

• Supervised daily finished goods loading, receiving, delivery, and return management

• Supervised team operation to ensure delivery of the right goods at the right time and location

• Informed plant management and compiled reports/summaries on daily activity per established standards and procedures

• Worked with outside vendors to ensure forklift equipment maintenance

• Evaluated team performance, provided accurate and timely feedback, and documented performance issues

Forklift Operator

• Trained new hires on forklift operation for 125 class loads and larger and overhand cranes

• Trained new hires to safely and efficiently load, transport, and unload all finished goods

• Pulled bulk totes, drums, and steel to prepare for shipping, loading, and unloading delivery trucks

• Skilled at using both manual and automatic stock locator systems and RF scanners Education:

• High School Diploma Graduated May 1991

Wyndham-Jones High School, Houston, TX

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