KEVIN LAWSON

702-***-**** advgdu@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-lawson-701a99205

Shipping & Receiving Distribution Warehouse Inventory Control

Motivated manager establishing protocols and setting up layout to achieve optimal efficiency using data-driven analytical tools. Growth-oriented leader developing strategy to control costs, generate savings, rationalize inventory, and maximize working capital. High-energy team player leading training initiatives to achieve high performances and productivity targets. Detailed problem solver resolving complex issues in creative ways, managing multiple tasks from conception to conclusion. Meticulous inventory controller minimizing stock, maximizing system, organizing inventory for easy retrieval.

EXPERTISE

Communication Planning Research Union & Non-Union Bargaining Supply Chain Management Data Analysis

Purchase & Pricing Reports Order Fulfillment Warehousing Transportation Supervisory Profit & Loss Audits

Hazard Labeling MSDS Sheets Forklifts & Power Pallet Jacks Material Movements Customer Accounts

Best Practices Automated Equipment & Technology Customer Service Shipping Documents, SAP System

MRP/ERP Systems Interdependent Worker Mathematical & Analytical Skills Time Management, Customer Service

Technologies: WMS, MS Office, Sap Smart Stream, JDE WMS, UPC, Case UPC, SCC codes, AS400, DISC, BMIS, Contech

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Berry Global (formerly Letica Corporation) – Jean, Nevada – 2016 to Present

Continuous Improvement Manager

Establish programs, policies, and procedures for 92k SF and 160k SF plants, leading mandatory training/onboarding

Identify areas of improvement and recommend corrective measures, and prepare for incidents and property losses

EHS Coordinator

Led monthly safety committee meeting, conducted quarterly First Responder meetings

Performed documented audit of both plants to continue building safe environment and culture

Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada – Las Vegas, Nevada – 2005 to 2016

Inventory Control Manager

Directed daily operations, maintaining confidentiality and sustaining 1K overall monthly variance

Ensured correct storage, placement, and security of rare products, and located high-dollar inventoried items quickly

Documented, reported, and reconciled products damaged or expired, with appropriate disposition

Oversaw daily product reconciliation, approved customer credits, and performed union/non-union negotiations

Day Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Supervised 40 employees across 2 shifts in 375k SF warehouse with 15K+ SKUs, overseeing shipments, updating UPCs

Determined shipping container layout, addressed non-deliverables/returns, prepared BOLs and Receiving Reports

Sustained Department of the Treasury application for certification /exemption of label/bottle approval (COLA’s)

Achieved major improvements in warehouse turnover, reduction of overtime, and receiving and shipping errors

Owens-Illinois – Henderson, Nevada – 2002 to 2005

Warehouse Manager & Logistics Manager

Managed multiple warehouses up to 200k SF, improving operations, All safety training courses. Customer Service.

Coordinated scheduling and shipping, communicating with trucking reps and customers for satisfactory deliveries

Maintained documentation, monitored rail car activity by internet, took ownership of SAP implementation/training

Achieved annual variance of less than 2%, overseeing scheduled cycle counts and monthly inventory

Serrot International – Henderson, Nevada – 1999 to 2002

Regional Logistics Manager & Distribution/Inventory Manager

Directed shipment, storage, warehousing, and distribution of raw and finished goods, managing estimated 100M lbs minimum yearly of raw materials and over-sized finished goods supporting US and worldwide distribution

Led ISO 9002 implementation of WI and SOP documentation, supported custom inventory/shipping software

Achieved multiple process improvements, developed training programs, achieved reduction of damage/freight claims

Transitioned Logistics Department through implementation of JD Edwards One World software application

Education & Professional Development: High School Diploma - Citizens High School, Business Management – ICS, Train the Trainer – Wisconsin Lift Truck, Exceptional Customer Service & Project Management – Fred Pryor Seminars, Advanced Safety Fundamentals – Illinois Safety Council, Inventory Control in the Warehouse – American Management Association