Pamela Simmons
Newnan
Summary
Efficient and dedicated with solid background in managing shipping and receiving operations. Successfully coordinated logistics processes, ensuring timely and accurate inventory control. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and workflow optimization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Receiving Clerk / Appointment Scheduler
DSM-Firmenich
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between warehouse employees and managers, as well as, communicating with suppliers and vendors for inbound / outbound shipping.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
- Scheduling all materials/supplies coming into the Chemical Plant.
- Answers all phone calls and all emails pertaining to the plants needs with inventory count and deliveries/ shipment’s.
- Streamlined receiving processes, reducing delays and improving workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies in shipments or documentation.
- Schedule and confirm appointments via email/phone and input customer data into company systems.
- Organizes the receiving department’s workflow with filing all B.O.L’s, Invoices and P.O.’s for our monthly audit’s.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
- Contributes to the Team by assisting in finding results as needed.
- SAP Supply Chain Management certified.
Distribution Manager
The Brooklyn Hospital Center/GNYHA Services/Premier Services
04.2013 - 01.2022
- Maintained up to date purchase orders and ensured that they were received in a timely matter for AP.
- Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
- Evaluates all re-stocks and par levels that have been set.
- Administered the bi-weekly schedule and payroll of 18 Union (#1199) employees.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff to discuss department guidelines / changes. Also, attended department head meetings daily/monthly.
- Performed mailroom/U.S. postage functions.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring safety protocols were consistently met.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring effective allocation of resources for optimal distribution performance.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Fx Devices
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations of medical supplies/instruments to ensure timely order fulfillment throughout the U.S. and overseas.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify instruments shipped and returned, as well as, documenting inventory additions, disbursements, adjustments and losses.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents in shipping and receiving areas.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Materials Specialist
Muhlenberg Hospital
11.1996 - 08.2009
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages, double-checking labels and paperwork and checking bill of lading.
- Utilized shipping software to generate labels and track packages throughout the delivery process.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Delivered all Medical and Non- Medical supplies to the proper department within the 550 bed acute care facility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ06.1986
Skills
- Hi-Lo
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse management
- ERP systems
- Payroll
- Leadership, Collaborating & Multi-tasking
- Operate Power Jack / Hand Jack/ Forklift/High-Low (10 years)
- Materials management
- Administrative experience
- Inventory control
- Management (10 years)
- Customer service
- Hospital experience
- Freight
- SAP
- Supply chain
- Logistics
- Front desk
- Data entry
- Purchasing
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel
Additional Information
- Covid 19: Point of contact for the D.O.H. (Department of Health) for supplies during the Pandemic.
- I was featured along with some of my Materials Management Department Staff on the front page of The New York Times for our Front Line fight against Covid-19.
Certification
SAP Supply Chain Management certification
Timeline
Inventory Receiving Clerk / Appointment Scheduler
DSM-Firmenich
11.2022 - Current
Distribution Manager
The Brooklyn Hospital Center/GNYHA Services/Premier Services
04.2013 - 01.2022
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Fx Devices
06.2010 - 10.2012
Materials Specialist
Muhlenberg Hospital
11.1996 - 08.2009
High School Diploma - General Studies
Plainfield High School
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