PATRICK D. SIMS
Spartanburg, SC 29303
*.******@*****.***
PROFILE
Dependable Logistics Professional with 30+ years of experience in manufacturing-warehousing, ability to effectively organize materials and staff, and willingness to ensure satisfaction of both internal and external customers
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
Inventory Management/ Audits
Customer/Vendor Relations
Shipping and Receiving
Certified Logistics Associate
Certified Logistics Technician
OSHA Training General Industries
Operations Management
Problem Solving
Data Collection and Analysis
Process Improvement
Staff Training & Development
Certified Train The Trainer
MRP Programs: SAP, Manhattan,
Oracle, Famous, etc.
MS Office: Excel Spreadsheets
Equipment: Walkie Rider, Double Walkie, Sit Down Turret, Order Picker, Forklift, Reach Truck, RF Scanner
WORK EXPERIENCE
PL Developments - Duncan, SC
9/2014 – 10/2021
Warehouse Supervisor
Responsible for getting shipments ready to ship and bills of laden.
Call carriers for pick-ups, schedule pick-ups with carriers.
Ran inventory reports empty bin, cycle count, and finished goods.
Responsible for opening the building and early morning set up.
Responsible for employee training and development.
Draexlmaier Automotive USA - Duncan, SC
3/2010 – 1/2012
Warehouse Supervisor
Managed warehouse inventory, cycle counts, audits, and corrections
Trained staff in all warehouse procedures and equipment operation
Processed orders to be pulled for shipping and distributed to Pickers
Expedited shipments and supply deliveries
Documented employee time using Kronos and maintained employee schedules
Conducted monthly safety meetings and prepared safety materials
Performed all warehouse functions including UPS, FedEx, US Mail, and other shipments
The Greenery Produce USA - Philadelphia, PA
4/2009 – 11/2009
Sr. Warehouse Assistant (mass layoff)
Loaded/unloaded trucks and pulled orders to be shipped
Processed bills of lading and made weekly box truck deliveries and pick-ups
Tracked produce from tree to distribution point and analyzed data
Created policy and procedure manual to standardize training and performance
Responsible for inventory control, cycle counts, audits, and corrections
TFE Logistics-Adidas Group – Spartanburg, SC
6/2008 – 10/2008
Operations Supervisor
Documented employee time using Kronos
Trained staff in all warehouse procedures
Processed picks to be pulled for shipping
Managed inventory, cycle counts, audits, and corrections
Echostar – Spartanburg, SC
10/2007 – 5/2008
Service Supervisor
Responsible for shipments utilizing UPS and FedEx
Conducted monthly safety meetings
Trained staff in all warehouse procedures
Responsible for inventory management, cycle counts, audits, and corrections
Documented employee time using Kronos
Mrs. Smith Bakery – Spartanburg, SC
2/2005 – 9/2007
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor (business closed)
Supervised and coordinated activities of shipping and receiving areas
Documented employee time using SAP
Responsible for training and development of staff
Set trucks to be shipped
Conducted monthly safety meetings
Managed inventory
EDUCATION
Schwanns University – Spartanburg, SC
2007
DDI Management Certificate Coursework: Building an Environment of Trust, Motivating Others, Boosting Business Results, Resolving Conflict, and Mastering Interaction Skills
Woodstock Job Corps – Baltimore, MD
High School Diploma