
Dynamic Warehouse Team Leader at Gate Gourmet with expertise in inventory management and process improvement. Proven track record in optimizing stock levels and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis, while fostering team collaboration and mentoring staff to achieve high performance in fast-paced environments.
Direct day-to-day warehouse and stores operations, ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of stock across the facility.
Manage comprehensive inventory and stock levels to meet demanding and dynamic operational requirements.
Plan and execute stock orders based on usage trends, demand forecasts, par levels, and upcoming operational needs.
Coordinate purchasing activities end-to-end, actively following up on deliveries, receipting, inventory discrepancies, and urgent stock requirements.
Oversee and conduct regular stocktakes, rigorously investigating inventory variances to maintain high stock accuracy.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to drive inventory tracking, generate reports, execute stock calculations, and maintain operational records.
Strategize and redesign warehouse aisles, storage locations, and product placement to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
Monitor stock-on-hand daily to proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and immediate replenishment needs.
Coordinate receiving processes, ensuring all incoming deliveries are thoroughly checked against purchase orders for accuracy.
Develop, implement, and maintain operational forms, checklists, labels, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive consistency and team accountability.
Train, mentor, and support team members in best-practice warehouse procedures, receiving protocols, safe stock handling, and inventory management.
Collaborate with internal departments to swiftly resolve stock issues and ensure all operational requirements are met without disruption.
Managed daily stock receiving, put-away, picking, and overall warehouse organization.
Completed regular stocktakes and consistently maintained accurate inventory records to support operations.
Inspected inbound deliveries, successfully identifying and reporting discrepancies between vendor orders and delivered stock.
Supported ongoing inventory replenishment, ensuring all products were stored in appropriate and optimized locations.
Operated forklifts and standard warehouse equipment safely and effectively.
Adapted to various warehouse functions, providing critical support to team members during peak operational periods.
Thrived in a high-volume, fast-paced catering environment with a strict focus on accuracy, timing, and compliance with food handling standards.
Supported the preparation, assembly, and movement of catering products for time-critical dispatches.
Developed a foundational and strong understanding of operational workflows, quality control requirements, and time-sensitive supply chain processes.