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Receiver/Infractions Clerk @ Walgreens RFC
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Bryan Ferguson

Receiver/Infractions Clerk @ Walgreens RFC
I am a graduate from Georgia State University with a degree in Communications. I have worked in Warehousing and Distribution as a buyer, inventory control analyst, receiver, supervisor and manager. In my free time, I am working on building my own personal website and researching content for it.
Walgreens RFC
Georgia State University
Mt Airy, GA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 10-15 people
  • Skills
    Word
    Excel
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Researcher
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Receiver/Infractions Clerk

Jan 2020 - Present
Operate various forklifts to unload trailers, put pallets in racks, replenish pallet locations. Photograph and document shipment infractions and upload to website.

Assistant Manager

Sep 2014 - Sep 2019
5 yrs 1 mo
Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention. Mentored and guided employees, ensuring all were trained in product knowledge and capable of performing assigned duties. Provided leadership, direction and development of team. Coordinated with team members to ensure requests and questions were handled appropriately and timely. Documented employee accidents and disciplinary actions. Worked with General Manager to resolve operations problems and improve operations. Devoted to being punctual and consistently arrived to work ready to start immediately. Arrived early and stayed late when necessary. Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondences. Daily total approximately 50. Identified staffing needs and communicated to General Manager and human resource department to initiate recruitment and training of new staff. Interviewed potential candidates. Led continuous quality improvement program, monitoring accuracy and errors. Used database to research, gather, analyze and present data. Monitored all inbound activities, including LTL shipments, container shipments, receiving, returns, replenishments.

Supervisor

Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
2 yrs 10 mos
Maintained team efficiency and organized workflow to meet any daily demand. Monitored production to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets. Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts. Oversaw and optimized work of 10 receivers performing receiving in and put away work in order to meet customers needs. Trained and mentored newly hired employees. Partnered with and supported Assistant Manager to ensure regulations and policies were enforced and adhered to throughout all operational facets. Collaborated with Picking and Shipping departments in order to meet productivity and efficiency standards. Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention Measured team performance and reported metrics to leadership team members Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals

Receiver

Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
2 yrs 3 mos
Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipmet Cycle counted inventory Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas Kept work areas clean, safe and organized Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures Worked with Supervisor to resolve issues with receipts, including damaged materials and shortages Received in shipments both LTL and Ground Exceeded productivity targets by 100% or more Experience operating electric jacks, cherry pickers, reach lifts and sit down lifts (loading and unloading trailers)

Buyer

May 2006 - May 2009
3 yrs 1 mo
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs, negotiated prices to maintain profit, assessed changes, determined proper course of action Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals Represented company at national and regional trade shows Developed and improved account relationships Removed poor performing items from future buys Worked with vendors and sales on purchasing and promoting new items

Inventory Control Specialist

May 2003 - May 2006
3 yrs 1 mo
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and worked with vendors, inventory control and receiving to get it resolved Worked with Outbound supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity Completed physical inventory counts with team on yearly basis Kept new merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from receipt to shelf for orders Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints Addressed damages, shortages, and missing inventory

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Communications
1988 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Communications
1986 - 1988