James Allmon
ATHENS
Summary
Resourceful Shipping and Receiving Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, logistics coordination, and process optimization to streamline operations. Excel in time management, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth workflow and effective team collaboration.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Adient
ATHENS
08.2010 - Current
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of automotive parts.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for production needs.
- Oversaw receiving processes to verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Utilized ERP systems to track and document all shipping and receiving activities.
- Trained new staff on best practices for shipping and receiving operations.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in logistics.
- Communicated with cross-functional teams to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Organized warehouse storage space for efficient management of inventory
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
- Received customer orders, prepared packing lists, and shipped items accordingly.
- Managed daily operations related to freight, including scheduling pickups and deliveries.
- Prepared bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately prior to shipment release.
- Reviewed all incoming packages for accuracy before distributing them internally or externally.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Performed periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Collaborated closely with internal departments such as Purchasing and Accounting teams.
- Monitored the movement of materials in the warehouse by utilizing tracking systems.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding proper packaging methods for shipments.
- Analyzed transportation costs associated with each shipment in order to reduce expenses.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in handling hazardous materials.
- Researched discrepancies between expected vs. actual receipts and shipments on a regular basis.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Resolved issues related to damaged or lost shipments in a timely manner.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance shipping efficiency and accuracy.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
Warehouse Clerk and Team Lead
Collins & Aikman
Athens
03.1983 - 05.2009
- Processing BOLs for exhortation of goods including custom invoices SED documents
- Receipt and inspection of all inventory for accuracy and condition of goods
- Performing cycle counts for inventory accuracy
- Training new employees in proper shipping- receiving procedures and proper stocking techniques
- Production driver coordinator to ensure on time pickup and delivery
Education
Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater, TNSkills
- ERP software
- Process improvement
- WMS Warehouse Management System
- Receiving coordinator
- MS Excel
- Forklift Operation
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Records management
- Supply chain
- Receiving processes
- Shipment verification
- Stock control
- Load planning
- Freight scheduling
- Shipping documentation
- Shipping procedures
- Labeling accuracy
- Warehouse operations
- International shipping
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Order picking and processing
- Email and phone communication
- Mentoring and training
- MS office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Adient
08.2010 - Current
Warehouse Clerk and Team Lead
Collins & Aikman
03.1983 - 05.2009
Sweetwater High School