Seasoned Warehouse Operations Leader with 20 Years Experience
Resume:
Patrick Akalazu
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Houston, TX
SUMMARY
Seasoned logistics professional with 20 years of experience, adept in warehouse coordination, operations supervisor, and inventory control, proficient in managing warehouse teams, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing shipping workflows, seeking warehouse supervisor role to leverage expertise in material distribution, process improvement, delivery scheduling. I leverage my skills in continuous improvement, business insights, team management and problem solving to manage the team welfare and collaborate with management to transform and optimize workflow.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Briggs Equipment Houston, TX
Warehouse Coordinator Dec 2022 -Present
* Coordinate warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping, and receiving,
ensuring efficient material distribution and workflow management.
* Staff supervision, Assign task, provide guidance, motivate warehouse staff to perform duties
efficiently and safely.
* Receiving and shipping, Coordinate the loading and unloading of goods, inspect incoming
shipment for damage, and resolve any issues with vendors.
* Order fulfillment, Oversee the picking, packing, and shipping of orders, ensuring timely and
accurate completion for customers.
* Reporting, compile, prepare reports on inventory levels, productivity and overall warehouse
performance metrics.
* Equipment and safety, monitor warehouse equipment, arrange for repairs, and ensure adherence
to safety procedure and company policies.
* Inventory management, Track stock levels, conduct cycle counts, identify discrepancies, and
manage warehouse space for optimal utilization.
* Manage warehouse staff recruitment, training, and supervision, fostering a team oriented
environment compliant with good manufacturing practices.
Unifi Service (Aviation Service Houston, TX
Supervisor - Distribution Operations Jan 2022- Sept 2022
* Supervise and motivate distribution center staff, assigning work loads, monitoring performance,
providing feedback, conducting training, managing attendance and time.
* Manage daily operational workflows, allocate resources, resolve operational problems, utilize
software and data to track performance and optimize processes.
* Supervise the accurate handling of inbound deliveries and materials coordination in line with
company policies and customer requirements.
* Enforce and maintain safety procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations,
company policies and quality standard to create a safe work environment.
* Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and reducing shrinkage through
effective practices.
* Analyze distribution metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for
improvement and drive operational excellence.
Avella OptumRX (United Health Group) Houston, TX
Associate Pharmacy Clerk Sep 2018-Jun 2020
* Conduct thorough inspections and maintained accurate records for incoming and outgoing
pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
* Assist in the development and revision of standard operating procedures, contributing to the
enhancement of workflow efficiency and process optimization.
* Manage drug inventory, including ordering, storage, and processing of defective products,
while facilitating the release of finished product for shipment.
Advance Pharma Specialty Pharmacy Houston, TX
Post Production Clerk Mar 2016-Sep 2018
* Cataloged pharmaceutical products by name and tracked inventory through meticulous logging
of lot numbers and expiration dates, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
* Register a diverse range of standard and non- standard products into the inventory system
adhering to strict formatting guidelines.
* Conduct thorough quality control inspection of medications, verifying proper labeling, storage,
and report any defects or non-conformities to maintain high standards of patient safety.
Menswearhouse Inc. Houston, TX
Shipping Clerk Oct 2005-Mar 2014
* Process and record product orders, manage deliveries, and facilitate internal distribution of
packages and correspondence.
* Organize and maintain the stockroom, ensuring a clean and systematically cataloged inventory.
* Coordinate logistics and schedule shipments to optimize space utilization for incoming stock.
* Compile and present regular shipping and receiving reports, assisting with daily operational
planning to meet departmental objectives.
* Verify and document outgoing shipment using packing lists, record shipping details and ensure
all necessary shipping documents are accurate and complete.
* Coordinate with various shipping carriers, as UPS, FedEx, DHL, freight companies to schedule
picks and deliveries.
Manpower Inc. Houston, TX
Inventory Clerk Mar 2005-Oct 2005
* Streamline inventory management by conducting thorough audits and quality checks, ensuring
compliance with company standards and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
* Fulfilling customer orders or internal requests by picking, packing and shipping items.
* Resolve inventory discrepancies, update inventory records, facilitating effective communication
of stock status reports to management.
* Maintaining a clean, organized, safe storage environment for easy access and retrieval of items.
African Petroleum Ltd Nigeria
Senior Finance/Marketing Officer Apr 2000-May 2004
* Collaborated on the development and implementation of data-driven marketing strategies,
enhancing overall marketing performance and cost efficiency.
* Formulated and evaluated business development assessments for sales and distribution
channels, contributing to the expansion of the company oil depots.
EDUCATION
Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance May 1993
SKILLS
Team building, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Communication, Multi-tasking, Leadership,
Strong organizational, Motivation, Adaptability, Time management, Process management, Continuous improvement, Customer service/support, Decision making, Ability to prioritize tasks,
Pressure management, Inventory management, Warehouse management system, Logistics, Excellent work ethic, Stockroom management, Cycle count, Auditing.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Words, Outlook, Access, Excel, 10 Key touch, Kronos, People soft, Power point, ERP, SAP
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and Igbo ( Fluent/Proficient)
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