John Knight
Lowell
Summary
Results-driven professional dedicated to driving organizational success through hard work, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering reliability. Committed to leveraging skills and experience to enhance operational efficiency and contribute positively to team objectives. A proactive approach ensures readiness to tackle challenges and deliver impactful solutions. Focused on fostering a collaborative environment that supports both individual and collective growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Distribution Center Manager
JX Truck Center
08.2023 - Current
- Monitor stock and create inter-branch stock orders for all 27 of JX truck center dealerships.
- Monitor and correct all inventory pricing discrepancies, inventory average 4 million.
- File all visible/concealed damage, and missing inventory claims with freight carries and vendors.
- Work with parts managers on inter-branch claims.
- Work with HR on hiring, training, and corrective action for staff.
- Help team leads and staff with anything they need.
- Order/fix any supplies and equipment each location needs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
- Implemented safety guidelines for warehouse and trained employees on applicable policies.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Distribution Center Manager
JX Truck Center
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Monitor and correct all inventory pricing discrepancies, inventory average 2 million.
- File all visible/concealed damage, and missing inventory claims with freight carries and vendors.
- Work with parts managers on inter-branch claims.
- Work with HR on hiring, training, and corrective action for staff.
- Help staff with any task necessary.
Parts Counter Rep
JX Truck Center
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Assist shop managers, owner operators, outside salesmen, mechanics and all other customers locate and order semi truck parts for various makes and models using multiple different systems including Paccar, Cummins, CAT and many more.
- Maintained organized parts displays, ensuring optimal visibility and accessibility for customers.
- Trained new staff on system usage, product knowledge, and customer service best practices.
Warehouse Coordinator
Warehouse Coordinator
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Unload trailers
- Count and verify all incoming parts orders
- Receive orders into WMS, verify pricing, and parts location are correct in system.
- Distribute inter-branch orders, package and ship orders.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for order fulfillment and safety protocols within the warehouse environment.
Education
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN06-2012
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Detail-oriented
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Project planning
- Employee retention
- Forecasting and planning
- Heavy lifting
Certification
Lifetime OSHA Forklift and Aerial lift trainer
Timeline
Regional Distribution Center Manager
JX Truck Center
08.2023 - Current
Distribution Center Manager
JX Truck Center
09.2018 - 08.2023
Parts Counter Rep
JX Truck Center
03.2017 - 09.2018
Warehouse Coordinator
Warehouse Coordinator
07.2015 - 03.2017
Merrillville High School
MILITARY
Indiana Army National Guard, 11C Infantry, 2-151 Infantry 76th IBCT, 1901 Kemble Ave. South Bend, IN 46613, March 2013 – March 2019
US Army Reserves, 35F Intelligence Analyst, 472nd CBRN Battalion, 7400 S Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629, November 2019 – 2021