Joseph Crews Cell: 336-***-**** Email: adzp39@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/inventoryjoe

Executive Summary

Warehouse Operations Professional 30yrs experience optimizing facilities both small and large in multiple industries.

In-depth knowledge of several WMS & ERP platforms such as: JD Edwards, Prophet 21, Sage, Oracle, MP2.

Initiated Cost Savings projects is excess of $2 million.

Results oriented leader that builds teams focused on reducing costs, increase productivity and driving continuous operational improvements.

Areas of Expertise

Warehouse Optimization Continuous Improvement Process Mapping

Procedure Development & Documentation Cost Reduction Strategies 5S, LEAN, Six Sigma Shelf/Bin Slotting Strategies Staff Training & Development

WMS/ERP Experience

Red Prairie Tableau Prophet 21 Infor MP2 Sage ERP EVO-dba JD Edwards AS400 Eniteo Desco Quickbooks

Notable Technical Skills

Software: High proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace

Hardware: RF Scanners, Printers, Tablets, Smart phones

Spreadsheets/Databases: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, Data Validation

Professional Experience Summary

6/2019- Current Key Warehouse Solutions

Rural Hall, NC

Owner/Consultant

Focused on helping businesses in the fields of: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Furniture, Metals, Plastics, Textiles optimize their Warehouse/Inventory Operations

Provide individual/group training on the Basics of Warehouse & Inventory Management

Project Manager for Warehouse Optimization assignments focusing on:

Warehouse Layout

Inventory/Asset Management

Process and Procedure Development

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Facility layout/expansion/relocation

9/2021- 5/2022 CJ Logistics America

Rural Hall, NC

Continuous Improvement Analyst

Daily analysis of order fulfillment specialist productivity data from MS Excel, Google Sheets, Red Prairie and Tableau and to identify performance inefficiencies to recommend opportunities for improvement

Produce Logistics Center Efficiency Analysis (e.g., pick line analysis)

Perform analysis to determine root cause of process barriers, identify sources of inefficiencies, waste or excess costs, and develop recommendations for process improvements

Lead Safety Committee in documenting safety incidents/violations & identifying/resolving safety concerns of team members

1/2021- 5/2021 Custom Golf Cart Supply

Salisbury, NC

Warehouse Project Manager

Redesign of Golf divisions 75,000 sq. ft. Spare Parts/Finished Goods warehouse increased order fulfillment by 50%

Created new product Bin process to quickly locate Raw & Finished Goods product

Provided technical guidance on Inventory Management Procedures

Optimized 20,000 sq ft. Plastics division warehouse-3-day project

7/2017- 9/2020 Beaufurn, LLC

Advance, NC

Warehouse Manager

Directed all warehouse operations of a 10,000 sq. ft. facility: inventory, assembly, shipping, receiving, transportation

Developed warehouse team through hiring, training, coaching and disciplining employees

Design of Shipping Zone system increased shipping accuracy to 100% within 60 days of implementation

Verified inventory levels from Prophet 21 of raw materials through weekly/monthly physical cycle counts

Safety Team Leader tasked with identifying safety concerns & implementing improvements

Optimize Warehouse Operations by implementing & maintaining continuous improvement policies/procedures

8/2006 – 7/2017 JIT Solutions Group

Rural Hall, NC

Owner/Consultant

Focused on helping businesses in the fields of: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Furniture, Metals, Plastics, Textiles optimize their Warehouse/Inventory Operations

Implementation of 5S and LEAN/Six Sigma principles to remove excess/obsolete equipment and MRO & OEM inventory, yielded $500,000 plus in savings to clients

Developed custom cycle counting programs that yielded 50-60% increase in the accuracy of spare parts & finished goods inventory

Reduced client labor costs & increasing productivity by optimizing warehouse processes

6/2003 – 3/2013 Vallen (formally Hagemeyer North America)

Greensboro, NC

MRO & OEM Storeroom Manager- Contract position at Tyco Electronics

Managed 24/7 ISO 9001 Certified OEM/MRO Storeroom- 7000 SKU’s, Dollar value=$2.5 million, Budget= $1 million (Labor/Product) Products included: Adhesives, Chemicals, Electrical, Fasteners, Hand Tools, Plumbing, Power Transmission, Safety

Implemented Cycle Count programs to verify inventory levels from MP2 of MRO/OEM product. This increased inventory accuracy from 58 to 98%+ in 12 months

Sourced & Procured MRO and OEM supplies to support production requirements

Optimized Storeroom operations through 5’s & LEAN/Six Sigma principles, resulting in the disposal of $500,000 of excess inventory

Coached & Mentored team with continuous staff education/training program. Topics included: Inventory Management, MRO Purchasing, Cycle Counting, Cost Savings, Safety, and Customer Service

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Operations, June 1992, DeVry University (Atlanta, GA), GPA: 3.2/4.0

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