John H. Smyth
Contact
The Colony, TX
**********@*****.***
Summary
Over 45 years inventory control, material planning and warehouse management. The following representing my experience at a broad-level: receiving, material planning & inventory control (domestic and international), management of 24/7 operations with multi-point distribution center. Quality improvement of antiquated distribution system for better efficiency. Trained on new Purchasing procedures based on company requirements.
Education
James Madison
High School Diploma
Rochester, NY
Key Skills
Logistics
Inventory Control
Material Planner
Fork Lift Operator (Certified gas & electric)
Experience
NFM – Mezzanine Associate
The Colony, TX
11/2014 – 06/2022
Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment
Stocked sales floor and assisted in product movement and merchandising plans
Inventory reconciliation
General Dynamics – Logistics Coordinator
Richardson, TX
05/2008 – 10/2014
Maintained and update systems to drive communication with internal and external customers
Liaised with internal and external customers to ensure timely delivery of goods and orders
Logged, processed and followed-up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays
Denton Country Transportation Authority – City Bus Driver
Denton, TX
07/2007 – 04/2008
Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides
Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety
Supported riders with disabilities by operating transportation assistance equipment
WW Granger – Customer Service Specialist
Carrollton, TX
04/2004 – 08/2006
Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction
Provide outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
Resolved customer inquiries, questions and concerns to consistently offer quality service and meet performance benchmarks
Adecco Employment Services – Warehouse Picker
Dallas, TX
10/2001 – 12/2003
Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations
Avaya Communications – Assistant Logistics Manager
Addison, TX
04/1991 – 05/1993
Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room
Established and maintained strong working relationship and stakeholders
Executed cycle counts of materials onsite and reconciled against company reports
Lehigh Press – Warehouse Manager
Carrollton, TX
03/1982 – 02/1988
Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices
Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs
Xerox Corporation – Warehouse Inventory Specialist/Planner
Rochester, NY
06/1973 – 02/1981
Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport
Inventory planner of historical copier system and tools still in customer sites