ROBERTO APONTE

Bridgeport, CT *****

adyb0c@r.postjobfree.com / 203-***-****

SUMMARY

Results-driven Inventory Control Specialist with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities and strong focus on collaborating with employees to resolve business, customer and vendor issues quickly. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments. SKILLS

Warehouse Management

Staff supervision

Proficient in forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane operation & training.

Crate fabrication

Package design & development

Shipping assessments & solutions

Transportation cost management.

Command of the following operating systems:

Pansophic, AS400, Netsuites, Open systems

EXPERIENCE

Inventory Control & Shipping Supervisor / Sonitek Corporation - Milford, CT 06/2008 - 03/2021 Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.

Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of record with a 98% accuracy Created production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage and product trends. Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.

Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate. Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets. Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for product assembly & sales order requirements. Input data in netsuites to create updated status reports for quick reference of project status. Collaborated with purchasing to manage supplier relationships & optimal shipping schedules. Supervised pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment. Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations. Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours. Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.

Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX and DHL shipping companies. Proficient in crate building & situational packing & a strong command of shipping industry standards. Shipping & Receiving Leadman / Branson Ultrasonics / American Technologies - Danbury, CT 02/1997 - 03/2008 Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations. Tagged and shelved commercial & manufacturing product using first-in, first-out storage scheme. Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours. RA

Processed and restocked returns.

Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.

Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.

Operated most material handling equipment.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Theimer International - Bridgeport, CT 03/1992 - 11/1996 Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.

Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records. Conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation. Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues. Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods. Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts. Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials. Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma 08/1973

Thomas Jefferson High School - Brooklyn, NY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Designed & supervised the construction of Sonitek Corp stockroom & shipping area. Developed work construction for standard product & worked closely with vendors to design new product packaging. LONG DISTANCE RUNNER

Freedom requires mobility & the spirit open space.

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