Supply Chain Warehouse Operations

Peter Pennington

Phone: 513-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented operations leader with over 20 years of experience in warehouse management, materials program planning, and supply chain optimization. Proven expertise in managing large teams, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Adept at managing multi-million-dollar inventories, reducing costs through vendor negotiations, and enhancing warehouse and logistics operations. Strong track record in ensuring on-time delivery, process improvements, and budget management.

KEY SKILLS

Warehouse Operations Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Inventory Management (AS400, SAP)

Vendor Negotiations & Cost Analysis

Budget Management & Forecasting

5S & Lean Methodology

Team Leadership & Development

Process Improvement

Materials Planning & Scheduling

KPI Management & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Warehouse Operations

Hit Promotional Products Fairfield, OH

06/2024 – Present

Spearhead daily order fulfillment by ensuring that all orders meet customer ship dates.

Manage inventory transactions and warehouse activities using AS400 for real-time updates.

Supervise 35 employees, both temporary and permanent, ensuring peak season requirements are met.

Lead vendor negotiations, resulting in a 10% reduction in material costs.

Maintain rigorous 5S practices, increasing warehouse space utilization by 15%.

Track and address non-conforming materials, reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction.

Manage monthly budgets and track performance against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Refresco Carlisle, OH

12/2022 – 06/2024

Oversaw operations for two facilities managing $100M in raw and finished goods inventory.

Utilized SAP for detailed reporting on inbound and outbound loads, ensuring compliance with production schedules.

Led 5S and continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.

Negotiated with vendors to resolve quality issues and maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate.

Ensured accurate tracking of customer-owned materials, adhering to audit and tracking procedures.

Senior Materials Program Manager

Amazon Hebron, KY

06/2020 – 11/2022 Facility Closed

Managed $13M in inventory for the Ultraviolet Program, achieving 99.6% inventory accuracy.

Directed all inventory movements across multiple warehouses, improving cross-functional communication and workflow.

Led supplier relationship management efforts, resulting in improved material quality and reduced discrepancies.

Administered program master for Coupa inventory control software, streamlining material tracking and reporting.

Materials Program Manager

Star Construction Cincinnati, OH

02/2018 – 06/2020 Loss of Fiber Optic Contract from Verizon, At&t

Managed multi-site inventory and ensured 99.3% accuracy in cycle counts.

Tracked materials for job sites, ensuring accurate consumption reporting and project cost management.

Managed customer owned inventory

Oversaw fleet management, ensuring timely repairs and efficient fuel consumption.

Managed over 30 company vehicles for maintenance, DOT inspection, IFTA, Aerial Boom inspection

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Flint Group Lebanon, OH

02/2017 – 09/2017 Contract Position

Led a team of 13 employees in managing the shipping and receiving operations across multiple warehouses.

Ensured On-Time In Full (OTIF) performance of 99.1%, exceeding customer service expectations.

Managed staging and outbound orders, optimizing the flow of materials and improving efficiency.

Plant Manager

Buckeye Diamond Logistics Woodlawn, OH

11/2014 – 02/2017 Organization outsourced Salvage Operations

Directed daily operations across five distribution plants, ensuring schedules were met for peak demand periods.

Managed logistics operations, including trailer pool and salvage dock activities, resulting in improved operational turnaround times.

Trained and led 30 employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management

University of Phoenix, 2010 – 2012

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, 2007 – 2010

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

5S Workplace Organization

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available for relocation or travel as needed.

References available upon request.

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