Jeffery Pruitt
Ringgold
Summary
Highly skilled Warehouse Manager with background in overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, from inventory management to shipping logistics. Possess strong leadership skills and ability to optimize operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Known for fostering teamwork and maintaining high levels of employee morale.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager/Counter Sales Manager
Wallace Tile
Chattanooga
04.2025 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations and ensured efficient workflow.
- Supervised inventory control and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Coordinated shipments and scheduled deliveries to meet customer demands.
- Implemented organization systems for improved productivity after setting up bin locations for materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the warehouse environment.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed customer inquiries and provided product recommendations.
- Assisted in inventory management and maintained stock levels.
- Greeted customers at counter, delivered personalized customer service, finalized sales and maintained store appearance.
- Performed customer service duties such as answering phones, taking orders, and addressing customer inquiries.
Warehouse Manager/Senior Purchaser
Metro Plumbing, Heating And Air
Chattanooga
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Managed daily warehouse operations for plumbing, heating, and air equipment.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock accuracy in the warehouse.
- Trained and supervised staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated shipments and deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Implemented efficient layout designs for optimizing storage space in the facility.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and company policies throughout operations.
- Facilitated communication between warehouse staff and other departments for seamless operations.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and quality materials.
- Created a system for tracking changes in product prices over time.
- Prepared reports summarizing current purchasing activity.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Education
Residential Plumbing Certificate - Residential Plumbing
Lanier Technical College
Dawsonville, GA05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Inventory management
- Supply chain communication
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Policy development
- Warehouse layout optimization
- Verbal and written communication
- Facility security
- Performance evaluations
Accomplishments
E-5 Honorable Discharge from U.S. Army 2015
Timeline
Warehouse Manager/Counter Sales Manager
Wallace Tile
04.2025 - Current
Warehouse Manager/Senior Purchaser
Metro Plumbing, Heating And Air
06.2018 - 03.2025
Residential Plumbing Certificate - Residential Plumbing
Lanier Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Austin Peay State University