Anthony Appuliese
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Warehouse management professional with strong leadership skills and results-driven approach. Experienced in optimizing inventory control, streamlining operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficient in logistics, team coordination, and problem-solving.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Instone
Alsip, IL
03.2005 - 05.2026
- Enforced safety protocols for a team of 3 while managing product to maintain zero workplace injuries each year
- Revamped inventory management and shipping processes to streamline order processing and uphold compliance with company standards.
- Directed logistics activities, including receiving, shipping, and picking of orders, while maintaining precise inventory records using Scanforce.
- Oversaw daily inventory turnover for warehouse housing over 3000 SKUs, ensuring accuracy and safety through implementation of rigorous inventory counting protocols.
- Spearheaded negotiations with carriers to secure favorable contracts, which reduced costs by 50%, saving the company ~$60,000/year
Dockman
Gotham Distribution
Keasbey, NJ
09.1991 - 03.2005
- Executed advanced material handling procedures, ensuring 100% safety compliance with flammable and hazardous materials.
- Supervised a five-member team and coordinated scheduling for a 360,000 square foot warehouse, fostering a culture of safety that resulted in zero workplace injuries over 14 years.
- Achieved 100% accuracy in loading and unloading processes by implementing detailed trailer inspections and maintaining meticulous paperwork traceability.
Education
American Heart Association -
BLS/CPR
01-2019
Voss Equipment -
OSHA Certified Train The Trainer Forklift Operator
01-2019
Basic Electronics -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Pennsauken, NJ01-1990
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Logistics
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Safety Compliance
- Basic Microsoft Suite
- Warehouse Transportation Management Systems (WTMS)
- Advanced SAGE user
- ScanForce IMS
- NetSuite
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Instone
03.2005 - 05.2026
Dockman
Gotham Distribution
09.1991 - 03.2005
American Heart Association -
BLS/CPR
Voss Equipment -
OSHA Certified Train The Trainer Forklift Operator
Basic Electronics -
Lincoln Technical Institute