Shipping & receiving position

Paul A. Pranschke

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Canton, Michigan 48188

734-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A shipping, receiving and/or stocking position in warehousing, manufacturing or retailing environment with a promising organization where future advancements could be available to a hardworking, organized and personable individual with in depth knowledge of distribution methods, inventory control and receiving techniques, as well as the acquired ability to direct a cost effective and safe workforce.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Distribution professional, with twenty-nine years experience in all aspects of shipping & receiving. Advanced skills with managing inventory operations. Highly ambitious and quality conscious with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Business to highlight my years of work experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERVALU HOLDINGS, Livonia, MI 1978-2008

Leading company in the U.S. grocery channel, generating annual revenues in excess of $20 billion. Dedicated supplier of Kroger Co. networked through Advantage Logistics of Michigan.

Shipping & Receiving Clerk 1981-2008

Directed loading/unloading of trucks and railroad cars, confirming accuracy of shipping counts and inspecting freight for quality and sanitation.

· Managed or received, at all shipping and receiving docks.

· Supervised up to twenty associates, directed delivering carriers and cartage employees assisting with unloading trucks.

· Acknowledged for utilizing and motivating associates to minimize overtime costs.

· Selected to replace long term supervisor vacancies.

· Played a key role in training of supervisors and administrative support personnel.

· Highly regarded for assuming duties above realm of job requirements.

· Commended for accuracy and speed pertaining to job duties, inventories and daily cycle counts.

· Credited for exceptional results of annual inventories in managed departments.

· Demonstrated success in weekly dairy surveillance reports, keeping lost revenue to a very conservative figure.

· Achieved expert skills utilizing Warehouse Inventory Management System (WIMS) on Microsoft XP, exceeding regular receiving purposes.

· A history of longevity in managing two positions, averting the need to acquire additional personnel.

· Initiated re-slotting product to decrease unloading time & labor costs.

· A strong track record in maintaining superior service levels for the stores.

· Gained reputation for excellent work standards with upper management, associates, vendors, buyers and delivering carriers.

· Teamed with associates to repackage ‘in house’ damage to reduce loss.

· A consistent focus on restocking returns to maintain service levels.

· Earned high marks for slotting product in areas to address safety concerns, reduce possible damage and comply with Ergonomics Committee requests.

· Demonstrated ability updating vendor to warehouse pallet configurations to minimize and even eliminate labor costs on inbound freight.

· Promoted teamwork assisting associates and cartage employees with job duties to eliminate possible overtime.

· Highly adept at acquiring new knowledge and skills quickly.

· Honest and reliable with excellent attendance record.

· Secure and able to make quick decisions with sound judgment.

KROGER CO. WAREHOUSE 1978-1981

Billing Clerk

· Acknowledged for dependability, accuracy and quantity of completed work.

· Gained reputation for assisting supervisors with job functions.

EDUCATION

· Acquired extensive knowledge of Warehouse Inventory Management System (WIMS) and AS400 used by Kroger Company.

· Received training on Microsoft Word.

· Provided with training for quality assurance of perishable product.

· Some hi-lo/pallet jack training.

Graduate, Lutheran High School West 1978

Current, Schoolcraft College- Associates Degree in Business

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church & School 1997-2004

Trustee Chairman-Volunteer position

· Managed & hired custodial staff.

· Facilitated maintenance, security & rentals of buildings & grounds.

· Fulfilled job duties of custodians during vacations and absenteeism.

Risen Christ Lutheran Church 2007-present

Trustee-Volunteer position

· Maintaining building and grounds

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST-

· References

· Letter of recommendation

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