JAMES ENTAALO
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EDUCATION
Business Administration, Diploma June 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw SK
WORK EXPERIENCE
Logistics Coordinator
Max Solutions, Guelph ON, Canada Oct. 2023 – Current
Max Solutions in Guelph, Ellis Packaging Limited in Pickering, and Ellis Paper Box Inc. in Mississauga are groups of companies that are experts in the design, production, and distribution of paper board packaging in North America. The group of companies is servicing and specializing in the food, confectionary, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and beverage industries.
Coordinate the shipment of goods from the manufacturing plant to the warehouse and to the customers using Globe-Tek (GTE) system.
Connect with various trucking companies and obtain competitive rates
Obtain and sign bills of lading and custom documentations, if applicable and retain a copy and forward paperwork to the front office by 10:00 AM daily
Verify information (customer, item description, product code, quantity) on the label for each pallet and move pallets from the gluing line to the warehouse.
Unload trailers of raw materials and load trailers with finish goods
Monitor inventory and verify and put away production from the finishing department.
Assist in the training of fellow warehouse employees.
Shipper/Receiver
Crestline Coach Ltd, Saskatoon SK, Canada May 2022 – June 2023
Crestline Coach Ltd is the world's innovative leader in Ambulance manufacturing and specialty vehicles. The company is Canada’s only nation-wide bus dealer and a key provider of premium medical equipment and parts.
Processed production orders using SAP
Monitored inventory using SAP
Performed inventory count using Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Performed BUS, Ambulance and production orders using (WMS)
Performed put away of items to their home locations using (WMS)
Received products and ship parts to customers
Trained, coached, and mentored new/existing staffs
Performed general cleaning of the work environments
Forklift Operator
CWS Logistics, Saskatoon SK, Canada April 2021 – May 2022
CWS Logistics is a Western Canada’s leader in the packaging, warehousing and transportation. The company provides industry leading AWSA warehousing for agricultural and industrial chemicals.
Loaded and unloaded trailers
Picked customer orders
Performed put away of items to their home
Performed inventory count
Trained, coached, and mentored new/existing staffs
Performed general cleaning of the work environments
Account Payable/Receivable Representative
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Saskatoon SK, Canada April 2015 – Nov. 2018
FCL, operating as Co-op, is a co-operative federation providing procurement and distribution services to member co-operatives in Western Canada through wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative. The firm in Western Canada involve in agriculture, energy, food, et cetera.
Processed and coded vendor and retail invoices, matching with purchase orders/receiving
Verified accuracy and completeness of invoices in adherence with AP procedures
Prepared and processed payments for suppliers
Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintained accurate and up-to-date AP records in the financial system
Created new suppliers in the system
Communicated with vendors regarding discrepancies, and missing documentations
Closed monthly AP subledger and ensure GL matches sub-ledger
Provided backup to AR invoicing function as needed and assisted with AR collections activities
Collaborated with internal departments to resolve procurement and invoice-related issues
Dispatcher/Logistics Coordinator
Federated Co-operatives Limited, Saskatoon SK, Canada May 2013 – March 2015
Scheduled and monitored daily deliveries of products in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba using Priya and SAP applications
Processed manifests and trips reports; Coded manifests, bill of ladings, and carriers’ invoices
Verified, calculated and processed drivers’ hours worked and payments
Produced large volumes of correspondences; organized and maintained an up-to-date, easily accessible filing system to meet needs, expectations, and deadlines
Built excellent client relationships by using a professional, courteous approach, and followed-up with clients to ensure questions answers and needs are met
Customer Service Representative
Federated Co-operatives Limited, Saskatoon SK, Canada Jan. 2011 – April 2013
Processed retails phone and mail orders and released promotion orders
Performed data entry, keyed orders, and coded suppliers & retails invoices
Handled retail complaints, inquiries, product information requests, and followed-up with retailers on late or missing regular or promotion orders
Processed retail and carrier claims for returns, damages, and shortages
Trained, coached, and mentored new/existing staff in administrative operations
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Computer skill, Presentation skill, Communication skill, Problem-solving skill, Management skill and Data analysis skill.
-Ontario Class AC driver license
VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY OR LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
President, ESSCA-Saskatoon April 2022 – April 2023
Recognized by Sudanese Community Association in Saskatoon Inc. for participation in Sudanese EID and welcoming newcomers to the city.
Assistant Finance Secretary, ESSCA-Canada Dec. 2016 – Aug. 2018
Recognized for valuable contributions for the 3rd ESSCA-Canada Conference in Saskatoon in 2017.
Recognized for valuable contributions for the 4th ESSCA-Canada Conference in Ottawa in 1018.
Youth Coordinator, ESSCA-Saskatoon April 2015 – Aug. 2018
Recognized for valuable contributions in not only bringing South Sudanese and Sudanese youths together but educating and mentor them.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Community Volunteer Work.
Keeping up with current Events/News.
Traveling
Mentor