Darius Anthony Dennard
Hammond
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in using problem-solving and organizational skills to coordinate shipping and receiving duties. Accustomed to successfully examining shipments and facilitating vendor resolutions with little oversight. Excellent document management and deadline monitoring skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Storeroom/Receiving Clerk
Maruichi Leavitt Tube & Pipe
04.2022 - Current
- Weekly inventories are performed on consumables
- Cycle count inventories are performed daily on the storeroom aisles (PA), motor room, Bay 1, the electrical room, outer cage (OC) and Across the Road (AR)
- Monthly consignment inventory w/Dubose Strapping & Haas
- Weekly Tank Inventory w/Linde Gas
- Periodically, Oil Room and Storeroom Office inventories are performed
- Maintained stockroom organization to ensure efficient access and enhance safety
- Investigated discrepancies on daily inventory sheets, ensuring accuracy and accountability
- All incoming shipments procured through the Purchasing Department are verified, received in the system and distributed to its correct location in the Storeroom or the requester of the item.
- Incoming freight shipments are offloaded by the lift truck
- Any discrepancies that arise in processing of the receipt, as in incorrect parts or incorrect quantity indicated on pack slip are immediately communicated to the vendor before the receipt is recorded
- Constructed additional storeroom shelves to accommodate new stock parts
- A Receive Report is generated every morning for all of yesterday’s incoming shipment, detailing the vendor, the item’s description, quantity, its shipper/carrier and the Purchase Order that is attached to it.
- Parts that have been requested to be repaired by the maintenance department are packaged and shipped via UPS
- Parts needing freight shipment are banded, or secured in a crate and communication is made with the Shipping department as to it destination for repair and it’s dimensions
- The return of oil totes is done with the lift truck when Steiner or Fuchs’ comes to pick them up
- Quote and issue purchase orders when needed for factory supplies requisitioned by mill supervisors
- Communicated with consignment vendors to proactively manage inventory levels and prevent shortages
- Coordinate and expedite orders for mill supervisors
- File POs, drawings, Material Request Forms, Inventory Sheets
- Expedite open Purchase Orders in the system
- Develop inventory spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
- In The Absence of Purchasing Manager: Input inventory sheets into system
- In emergencies, quote and issue purchase orders for stock items
- Issue part numbers for recurring non-stock parts
Unload Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service U.P.S.
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Achieved volume and safety goals for primary unload section at Chicagoland Area Consolidation Hub, Area 105 for Sunrise sort.
- Verified inbound trailers and ensured proper service of packages in trailers, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Trained employees on unload methods to minimize damages, enhancing overall handling quality.
Security
Extrity Services
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Resolved chaotic situations in clients’ venues effectively.
Army Reservist/Logistician
863rd Engineer Battalion – US Army
01.2009 - 06.2017
- Created work orders for inoperable military vehicles during Battle Assembly weekends and training exercises.
- Issued driver’s licenses for soldiers in maintenance section during Battle Assembly weekends and training exercises, facilitating compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed logistics operations for equipment and supplies in military missions.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure readiness and availability of essential supplies.
Manager Trainee
Foot Locker
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Achieved quarterly sales goals, contributing to overall revenue growth.
- Maintained backroom organization, processed and allocated shipments while delegating tasks to team members.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining merchandise presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service and satisfaction levels.
- Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and customer engagement techniques.
Accounting Apprentice
Prairie State College
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared journal entries to reconcile college’s credit card statement, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared general fund checks and maintained accounts payable and purchase order files to ensure accurate vendor payments.
- Researched and resolved payment questions and issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of journal entries.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Governors State University
University Park, IL12.2018
Associate’s - Business Management
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2012
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Shipment verification
- Logistics support
- Material handling
- Vendor relationships
Timeline
Storeroom/Receiving Clerk
Maruichi Leavitt Tube & Pipe
04.2022 - Current
Security
Extrity Services
04.2019 - 06.2021
Unload Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service U.P.S.
10.2016 - 03.2022
Accounting Apprentice
Prairie State College
06.2012 - 08.2015
Manager Trainee
Foot Locker
10.2009 - 01.2017
Army Reservist/Logistician
863rd Engineer Battalion – US Army
01.2009 - 06.2017
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Governors State University
Associate’s - Business Management
Prairie State College