Dedric DeBouse
Riverdale
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Specialist
GXO Logistics
10.2017 - Current
- Led team in implementing operational improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and accuracy.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Operated forklift to safely and efficiently move materials, products, and equipment
- Utilized Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track and analyze inventory movements.
- Implemented organizational strategies that streamlined workflows within the department.
Cycle Counter
XPO Logistics
2014 - 2017
- Performs daily cycle counts of high value materials
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Established strong relationships with clients by consistently providing high-quality service and addressing concerns promptly.
Lead Forklift Operator
Medtronic Medical Supplies
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Supervised team operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts to transport medical supplies within warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Led project planning sessions to define scope and deliverables.
- Utilized inventory management systems to accurately pick and prepare orders for shipment, supporting overall logistics operations.
Forklift Operator (Reach Picker), Cherry Picker
DISYS Temporary agency
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Order Picker
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of project tasks.
Machine Operator
O-I
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Executed safe and timely movement of goods to support inventory management and logistics operations.
- Operated slip-sheet machinery to streamline material handling processes.
- Monitored production processes and performed quality checks to uphold product integrity and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold operational standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Forklift Operator (Reach Picker), Cherry Picker
DISYS Temporary agency
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Order Picker
- Assisted in project planning and execution, contributing to streamlined workflows.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Material Handler
Nestle Waters North America
05.1994 - 05.2013
- Managed logistics for outgoing trailers, ensuring streamlined operations and effective use of factory resources.
- Managed production filler and washer processes to ensure continuous operation.
- Oversaw operation of production palletizers and de-palletizers to enhance workflow efficiency. Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.
- Drove double forklifts, loading and unloading double pallets of modular racks.
- Utilized electronic pallet jacks to enhance warehouse efficiency and streamline material handling operations.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels of finished goods, focusing on caps and minerals, to optimize supply chain management.
- Received Raw Materials (physically and in SAP).
- Scheduled Production using RMS and Microsoft Office.
- Trained employees in SAP and PWM transactions (Materials Handling and Technical/Production) as well as DATA PASS and RF hand held
- Managed ongoing communications with vendors, associates, and customers to maintain strong relationships and support business objectives.
- Always safe and Quality minded.
- NCE (Nestle Continuous Excellence)
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment handling and troubleshooting.
- Developed training materials to enhance team understanding of new technologies and systems.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Led team in achieving operational goals through effective communication and collaboration.
Customer service, Sales floor rep, cashier and stockroom
Big 5 Sporting Goods
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Inventory Specialist
Education
High school -
Skills
- Team supervision
- Organizational skills
- Spot checks for inventory management
- Warehouse management
- Math
- Forklift
- Inventory auditing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Outbound logistics
- Computer operation
- Packing
- Microsoft Word
- Qualitative forecasting
- Data entry
- Geometry
- Electrical experience
- SAP
- Manufacturing company experience
- Supervising experience
- Hand tools
- Industrial equipment
- Warehouse management system
- Writing skills
- Project coordination
- MRP
- SAP ERP
- Physical inventory counts for inventory management
- Cycle counting inventory management
- Order picking
- Count after picking for inventory management
- Classification analysis
- Operating heavy equipment
- Inventory control
- Logistics
- Shipping & receiving
- Random inventory counts for inventory management
- Inventory optimization - Inventory optimization experience (More than 20 years)
- Inventory demand forecasting
- Conveyor systems
- Optimizing inventory management system - Largest inventory management system optimized (5,000-10,000 items)
- Inventory records
- Delegation
- Causal forecasting
- Data visualization
- Pallet jack
- Transportation documentation for distribution operations
- Unloading
- Safe work practices
- Moving average forecasting
- Reverse logistics
- Reach truck
- Productivity software
- Project management in construction
- Computer skills
- Supply chain
- Reorder point management
- Managing procurement budgets - Largest annual procurement budget managed ($50M-$100M)
- SAS
- Technical Proficiency
- Put-away
- Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Leading warehouse process optimizations - Largest warehouse process optimization project led (More than 20,000 sq ft)
- Machine operation
- Freight
- Receiving shipments
- Manufacturing
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- 10 key typing
- General freight transportation
- Clustering
- Team management
- Safety regulations
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality inspection
- Inbound logistics
- Implementing demand forecasting tools - Demand forecasting tools implemented (3-5 tools)
- Material handling equipment operation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Demand planning
- Truck loading and unloading
- Descriptive statistics
- Power tools
- ABC analysis
- Customer relationship building
- Inventory planning
- Algebra
- Docker
- Optimization analysis
- Purchase orders
- Order tracking
- Shipping documentation
- Data analysis skills
- SAP Warehouse Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [10-20] staff members.
- Team Trainer
- Shift Leader
Certification
- Pharmacy Tech January 2012
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
- Driver's License
- CPIM
- Certified Supply Chain Professional
- Certified Forklift Operator
Languages
English
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
GXO Logistics
10.2017 - Current
Lead Forklift Operator
Medtronic Medical Supplies
11.2015 - 09.2016
Forklift Operator (Reach Picker), Cherry Picker
DISYS Temporary agency
05.2014 - 03.2015
Machine Operator
O-I
01.2014 - 04.2014
Forklift Operator (Reach Picker), Cherry Picker
DISYS Temporary agency
09.2013 - 01.2014
Material Handler
Nestle Waters North America
05.1994 - 05.2013
Customer service, Sales floor rep, cashier and stockroom
Big 5 Sporting Goods
01.1992 - 01.1993
Cycle Counter
XPO Logistics
2014 - 2017
High school -
Additional Information
- Baker
- Cake decorator
- Materials Handler
- Warehouse Picker (RF Hand held)
- Dock Coordinator in a Globe/SAP and PWM environment.
- Inventory Control of Finished Goods and Raw Materials.
- Operations Tech in a bottles filling manufacturing facility.
- Demand Planner and Production Scheduler
- Proficient in PC systems including SAP, ORACAL, RMS, PWM, Globe and Microsoft Office.
- Logistics Coordinator
- Forklift Operator ( Reach, Stock Picker, Stand up, Cherry picker )