Devin Blackwell
Bedford,IN
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in warehousing and inventory etc. Skilled in Preparation and Packing Strong communication and computer skills for providing the best outcome.
Experienced with coordinating complex logistics operations to ensure seamless supply chain management. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize inventory levels and streamline transportation processes. Track record of fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
Diligent with proven background in managing logistics operations efficiently. Successfully coordinated supply chain activities, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective solutions. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and vendor negotiations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistician II
Bowhead
Crane, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing storage solutions.
- Developed transportation plans to enhance efficiency and minimize costs across supply chains.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement best practices in logistics and distribution.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in shipping and receiving processes.
- Established key relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and improve service levels.
- Streamlined order processing and fulfillment, increasing customer satisfaction rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive logistics plans for new product launches.
- Ensured the accuracy of inventory records by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
- Managed relationships with vendors and suppliers, resulting in improved service levels and cost savings.
- Improved warehouse operations through effective space utilization and implementation of lean principles.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce excess materials.
- Implemented tracking systems for materials, improving accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective services for production needs.
- Streamlined parts ordering process by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of available inventory.
- Increased operational efficiency with meticulous record-keeping of daily transactions, inventory, and material movement.
Warehouse Specialist
Symtech Corporation
Crane, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Understanding the establishment's storage plan
- Verifying materials or merchandise against receiving documents
- Use of Microsoft Word,Excel,OutLook
- Noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages
- Routing materials to prescribed storage locations
- Storing, stacking, and palletizing materials using IAW prescribed storage methods Rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials
- Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage
- Removing material from storage and repairing it for shipment
- Operating hand or power trucks when necessary for performing warehousing duties Printing Navy ERP labels and applying to material
- Recording transactions into Navy ERP
- Preparing material for local delivery by placing them in shipping containers (specific operations performed will be dependent on type, size, number of units to be packed, type of container employed, and method of shipment)
- Identifying various items of stock to verify content
- Selecting appropriate type and size of container
- Inserting items in container(s)
- Using excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage
- Closing and sealing container(s)
- Applying labels or entering identifying data on container(s)
- Conducting material inventory count to include identifying material stock number, part number, quantities, warehouse, and bin locations
- Verifying physical to recorded locations and stock information
- Identifying and resolving various storage and material issues toward development of accurate
- material stock information
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
- Count weapons for shipments making sure all products are their for shipment
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
- Packing and preparing eagies materials and filling out paperwork and putting data into Microsoft excel for management
Barber
School
Jeffersonville, IN
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Cutting and styling men’s hair as part of on-going barber schooling
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
Warehouse Associate
Catalent Pharma Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Outside garden sales associate
Lowe’s
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Engaged with customers and subcontractors and provided timelines for project completion.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Store Associate
Dollar General
Bedford, IN
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Operate cashier system, Stocking of shelves, Maintain areas of store
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Inside Garden department sales associate
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Knowledgeable of products, on-hand inventory, help customers choose most effective item, such as tools, demonstrate how a product works, make recommendations, maintenance of products sales area, checking order status.
Loader
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Unloading trucks, working within sorting system from conveyer, operating order picker forklift machine.
Construction Worker
J&R Construction
Bedford, IN
01.2018 - 01.2019
- construction tasking and assistance, such as deconstruction, cutting boards for flooring, demo, flooring installation, loading, hauling, pick-up and cleaning.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and tape measures
- Operated power equipment such as hand saws, table saws, electric impact, screw gun, nail gun.
- Building porches, decks , laying roof shingles
- Cut and prep material for design measurement and angle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School, North Lawrence Career Center
2019
Skills
- Order Picking and Processing
- Exercise Administration
- Customer Preferences
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Invoice Verification
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Inventory Organization
- DoD Experience
- Fast learner
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Basic power tool use
- Forklift operator
- Shipment Optimization
- Lifting and Sorting
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Freight Labeling
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse management
- Logistics planning
- Materials management
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling
- Purchase orders
Additional Information
- DoD Secret Clearance
Timeline
Logistician II
Bowhead
06.2023 - Current
Warehouse Specialist
Symtech Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 07.2022
Warehouse Associate
Catalent Pharma Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2022
Outside garden sales associate
Lowe’s
04.2021 - 08.2021
Store Associate
Dollar General
11.2020 - 04.2021
Barber
School
10.2020 - 10.2024
Inside Garden department sales associate
02.2020 - 10.2020
Loader
04.2019 - 02.2020
Construction Worker
J&R Construction
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School, North Lawrence Career Center