Logistics & Warehouse Specialist with 10+ Years

Shawn Gaines

Tacoma, WA

253-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Logistics and operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting high-volume food & beverage manufacturing and distribution environments. Proven expertise in transportation coordination, inventory control, Oracle WMS, PIT/forklift operations, and SOP development. Known for maintaining high inventory accuracy, QA and food safety compliance, and on-time execution across shipping and receiving workflows. Strong cross-functional communicator who contributes to continuous improvement, safety, and operational efficiency.

Core Skills

- Transportation Coordination (Multi-Carrier)

- Inbound & Outbound Shipping

- Inter-Plant Transfers

- Inventory Control & Cycle Counts

- Oracle WMS

- Microsoft Excel & Reporting

- QA & Food Safety Compliance

- SOP Development & Training

- Certified PIT / Forklift Operator

Professional Experience

Starbucks Coffee Company – Kent, WA

Senior Logistics Coordinator June 2023 – December 2025

- Coordinated daily logistics operations supporting high-volume tea and coffee manufacturing and distribution.

- Managed multi-carrier transportation between plants, distribution centers, and co-manufacturers.

- Executed inter-plant transfers using Oracle WMS.

- Maintained inventory accuracy through weekly cycle counts.

- Developed and trained teams on Shipping & Receiving SOPs.

Logistics Coordinator October 2014 – June 2023

- Coordinated inbound and outbound trailers across multiple facilities.

- Maintained accurate inventory records for raw materials and finished goods.

- Supported QA, food safety, and warehouse compliance.

Certifications

Certified Forklift / PIT Operator

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