Warehouse Management, Transportation Management

David C. Kohr

Address: Pine Grove, PA ***** Phone: 570-***-****

Email: ********@*******.***

Warehouse & Logistic Manager - Strategic & Operations Planning / Budget Administration / Warehouse & Logistics Operations

An accomplished and business savvy professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments globally. Skilled in areas of operations, logistics, warehouse management, and transportation. Possess proven ability to think independently and manage multiple projects successfully through to completion. Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities. Manage, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity, tracking, and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials. Offer an array of critical skills in labor management, quality assurance, change management, leadership, facilities management, and accurate data tracking. Consistently credited for effective management and trusted with additional responsibility. I have a proven track record of success in managing large distribution centers and ensuring efficient results across widespread operations. Passion for leadership; strategically positioning highly qualified transportation teams to surpass ambitious objectives. Front line experience in business ownership and hands-on running the business & daily operations. Exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts quickly and productively utilizing the same.

~ Promoted three times in 2 - 3 years period, becoming the warehouse supervisor ~

~ Provided top-quality service by loading, transporting, and unloading goods while ensuring routine truck service and maintenance ~

Skill Areas: Strategic & Operations Planning w Cost Reduction And Avoidance w Warehouse / Logistics Operations w Safety Inspections w Contract Development / Negotiations w Training New & Existing Personnel w Advertising & Mailing Campaigns w Budget Administration / Management w P & L Accountability w Process Improvement w Strong Interpersonal Skills w Analytical Skills w Team Management w Communications w Critical Thinking w Problem-Solving w Time Management w Vendor Management w Attention to Detail w Innovation w Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dutch Valley, Myerstown, PA. (Apr 2014 – Till Date)

Truck Driver

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc. is a trusted supplier of bulk foods for a variety of retail outlets in the United States.

Plan and manage distribution to manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers

Establish expertise using various heavy machinery and equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts

Maintain a steadfast commitment to safe driving and cargo security to ensure uninterrupted customer service and on-time accurate deliveries

Run truck and tractor-trailer unit to deliver building products to customer within distribution territory

Load, handle and transport materials and heavy cargo safely

Load and unload vehicles or building loads and secure for safe transportation

Inspect truck daily for damage or maintenance problems

Deliver load with good attention to customer service and safety

Manage to solve complex problems by primarily leveraging the systems and tools currently available to the organization

Oreck Clean Home of Reading (2005 – 2012)

Business Owner

Responsible for establishing a sales plan, maintaining inventory, setting prices, and overseeing accounts payable/receivable

Assessed changing business situations and gearing the business and staff to handle these changes

Planned and organized the day-to-day running of the business

Oversaw the functioning of various departments like accounting, marketing, sales, and human resources

Managed all HR activities, including hiring, training, and scheduling a high performing team

Directly involved with phone correspondence, service/maintenance functions, cold-calling, and targeted mailing. Also, created and maintained an advertising schedule with vendors

Actively attended territory meetings to streamline efforts across the company

Stanford Seed, Denver, PA (1977 – 1986)

Warehouse Supervisor

Pioneered the efforts across handling the entire gamut of functions about planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods

Ensured orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meets customers timescales/requirements

Supervised and controlled order picking, goods in, goods out operations to ensure accuracy with minimum handling and stock damage

Maintained high customer satisfaction levels through excellence in dispatching, identifying, receiving, and ensuring the quality of products

Measured and addressed the effectiveness of employee performance and warehousing activities

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Awi, Associated Wholesalers Incorporated 1986 – 2005

Truck Driver

Bob’s Pools & The Water Guy May 2012 – Aug 2012

Truck Driver

Ladd Handford Kia,Lebanon, Pa 2012

Sales Representative

Aim Logistics, Cressona, Pa Jan 2013 – Apr 2013

Truck Driver

A&S Services Group, York, Pa Apr 2013 – Apr 2014

Truck Driver

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

High School Diploma

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Internet

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