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Scott Fincher

Rockford

Summary

Proven Logistics Manager with a track record of reducing shipping costs and enhancing operational efficiency at Fire Department Coffee. Skilled in logistics management and freight cost estimation, coupled with strong interpersonal skills from building lasting customer relationships. Achieved cost-effective operations through strategic negotiations and effective team training, ensuring high warehouse productivity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager

Fire Department Coffee
06.2022 - Current
  • Direct shipping and receiving of products daily.
  • Coordinate dispatching, loading and unloading of multiple deliveries daily.
  • Resolve shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
  • Negotiate transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Manage logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Oversee warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Train new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Courier/Delivery Driver

Speedee Courier
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages onto delivery vehicles for proper storage and handling.
  • Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

American Aluminum Extrusions
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Operated overhead crane to transfer large products from one area to another.
  • Operated BO Saw to cut material into specified lengths.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Performed head/tail stretching of aluminum extrusion to reduce the stresses after the extrusion process.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
Loves Park, IL
06-2004

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving operations
  • Purchasing management
  • Freight cost estimation
  • Freight cost reporting
  • Transportation management systems
  • Logistics management
  • Documentation
  • Possess Class C - Non CDL License

Timeline

Logistics Manager

Fire Department Coffee
06.2022 - Current

Courier/Delivery Driver

Speedee Courier
03.2021 - 02.2022

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

American Aluminum Extrusions
10.2018 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Rock Valley College

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
Scott Fincher