Load Planner Shipping Supervisor
Resume:
R. Eric Griffith
**********@*****.***
SKILLS
Management
Customer Service
Shipping / EHS
Detailed Organization
Problem Solving/ Production
POS Entry / Excel & Word
Logistics / Transportation
Inventory / Warehouse
Dispatch / Routing
Railway Conductor
Desire to Learn / Motivated
Safety Oriented
EXPERIENCE
LOGISTICS / WAREHOUSE
MENLO Logistics, Arrow Trucking, Albertsons Distribution, Logistics Resource, and Helmerich & Payne
Diverse Logistics experiences spanning more than 10 years which include warehouse, transportation, shipping, scheduling, tracing / expediting, backhauls and customer service as well as success in Management roles.
Helmerich &Payne, Inc. Feb. 2013 – Aug. 2013
Receiving Clerk 45 hours per week / $40,000
Logistics Resource Inc. Oct. 2012 - Feb. 2013
Kitting/Shipping Supervisor 50+ hours per week / $40,000
Albertsons Distribution Center, Tulsa, OK Jan. 1999 – Feb. 2001
Transportation/Shipping Supervisor Warehouse 60+ hours per week / $48,000
Arrow Trucking Company, Tulsa, OK Mar. 1997 – Jan. 1999
Fleet Supervisor/Load Planner 45 hours per week / $36,000
Menlo Logistics, Waco, TX Nov. 1993 – Mar. 1997
Logistics Coordinator 50 hours per week / $45,000
Warehouse Shipping-Supervisor (Tulsa, OK)
General Office Assistant (Tulsa, OK)
Responsibilities included:
Warehouse, Shipping/Transportation Supervisor:
oRouting to maximize all loads while focusing on quality of product, time consistency, DOT regulations and reducing miles. Management & employee supervision within the Traffic Dept. Monitor & generate reports relating to savings & improvements to service, tracing / expediting Just-In-Time shipments, and maintaining Tariff files & other records.
oInteracted with shippers regarding routing and provided extensive customer support.
oCycle count the inventory. Transfer parts to point of use and move material using forklifts and cranes.
Logistics Coordinator:
oOrganize dispatch board to show available trucks and their status. Coordinate load plans to accomplish daily goals of high average length of haul and low dead head. Dispatch incoming and outgoing equipment and drivers. Provide assistance with backhauls.
oProvide detailed customer service including rate quotes (fixed & negotiated). Arrange pick-up and delivery of Just-In-Time Shipments. Track freight status throughout the day.
oHelp supervise shipping and receiving to maintain goals are meet.
Prepare employee timesheets weekly and ensure overtime pay did not exceed weekly budget
Train personnel smooth day to day operations plan activities administrative programs organize plan training briefs communication development of internal policies and procedures guidance timecards coordination planning oversees preparation maintenance disposition publications establish maintain reports workflow oversee functional personnel clerical processing Page 1 of 2
R. Eric Griffith
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RAILROAD CONDUCTOR Aug. 2013 - CURRENT
BNSF Railways 50+ hours per week plus out of town stays / $80,000 annual
Responsibilities include:
SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to and acting on safety concerns.
COMMUNICATION: Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices. Monitor and report daily work.
TRAIN OPERATION: Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken 75lb railcar connectors, ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders. Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement; judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars; distinguish among colors and see at night.
SWITCHING FUNCTIONS: Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road. Check switch points for proper alignment. Safely switch railcars and safe train movement.
TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS: Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up. Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems). Inspect cars per federal regulations. Observe and report on passing train conditions.
RESTAURANT - General Manager / Operating Partner Feb. 2001 – Sept. 2012
SONIC Drive-In 55+ hours per week / $68,000 annual
Executed plans for business growth that were consistent with corporate vision & strategy allowing us to increase annual revenue from $1MM to $1.94MM gross
Responsibilities included:
Management:
oHuman Resources – Hiring, termination, salary decisions, employee evaluations, policy disclosure & enforcement, supervising 40+ employees
oScheduling – Maintain labor cost balance. Create weekly schedule including multiple shifts and positions. Review schedule prior to final posting.
oTraining – Focusing on standards while implementing new procedures, establishing best practices, and training new employees, and ensuring customer service
Accounting:
oA/R - Cash Application & Deposits; A/P – Process vendor invoices & code daily drawer paid outs
oG/L - Reconciliation of daily reports as well as month end reporting to accounting firm
oPayroll - Calculate and adjust hours and wages for bimonthly pay schedule. Including special adjustments due to garnishments, tips and in-store purchases.
Inventory:
oInventory control with weekly tracking, reconciliation and reporting to efficiently cycle product, maintain ideal cost as well as focus on loss prevention
oOrdering lean inventory, products, equipment, etc.
Customer Service:
oFielding inquiries and problem solving while focusing on respect, understanding and fairness
oLocal advertising and community involvement
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Oct. 1989 – Oct. 1993
Desert Storm / Gulf War Veteran
Asst. Log Chief – Responsible for Coordination of transportation, meals and shelter during field training exercises. Achieving OSHA regulations as a primary focus.
Safety Officer, Embarkation Officer, Financial Management Training, OSHA Safety Training
Honorably Discharged
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