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Russell Lockett

Greenmount,Borough of Bury

Summary

Warehouse Manager with combined administrative and customer service experience, looking for a role in a larger organisation, in which I can progress my career.

I am reliable with good interpersonal skills, able to solve problems, prioritise my workload and effectively manage the daily operations and logistics of a fast paced, working environment.

I have strong communication skills, working with senior teams, customers and stakeholders; with a pro active approach enabling me to maximise, personal and staff performance.

I am a team player with a hands on approach and proven adaptability skills moving into different job roles during a company merger.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Warehouse and logistics manager

Work in Style Limited
Worsley, Salford
11.2016 - Current
  • Developed innovative storage strategies to maximise warehouse space utilisation.
  • Handled difficult situations effectively, minimising disruption to supply chain continuity.
  • Coordinate daily running of warehouse, ensuring priorities are met, identifying issues, acting proactively to ensure everything runs efficiently.
  • Use of the stock management system to control and distribute stock, process information for invoicing.
  • Follow up queries, carry out stock adjustments, as required. Liaise with production regarding any shortfalls.
  • Follow up queries received via email or Teams, in a timely manner to ensure good customer service.
  • Navigate logistical challenges, ensuring smooth operations. Arrange vehicle bookings, as required.
  • Work with stakeholders e.g. embroiderers and packaging companies negotiating delivery deadlines and costs.
  • Liaise with recruitment agencies and interview temporary staff.
  • Ensure Health and Safety compliance is followed in the work environment.
  • Work to achieve dispatch targets ensuring they are met and provide monthly spreadsheets with this data.

Administrator- Stock Control

P & R Fabrics Limited
Worsley, Salford
07.2009 - 11.2016
  • Booked in purchase orders, process orders for invoicing.
  • Controlled stock movement from shipping deliveries to fulfil orders, using stock inventory system.
  • Updated shared spread sheets for holding warehouse, to ensure accurate stock control.
  • Dealt with delivery queries via the phone and email.
  • Worked with other team members to prioritise workload.

Dispatch Manager

Benchmark Clothing Limited
Walkden, Salford
09.2004 - 07.2009
  • Worked in start up company to set up warehouse storage systems.
  • Used Sage systems for stock control and produced invoices.
  • Arranged daily collections, liaised with carrier for any issues.
  • Updated customers regarding deliveries via the phone and email.
  • Followed up new sales leads to develop business.
  • Organised warehouse logistics, to ensure smooth stock flow.
  • Keep accurate stock records

Education

GCSEs - 5 Grade A-C including Maths, English and Science

Radcliffe High School
Radcliffe, Manchester
09.1987 - 06.1992

OCR Clait Level 1 and 2 - Word Processing, Excel

Bury College
Bury, Manchester

Skills

  • Customer service focus
  • Warehousing operations oversight
  • Warehouse safety standards compliance
  • Warehouse management system use
  • Stock control expertise
  • Flexible working approach
  • Dispatching coordination
  • Product storage strategies
  • Strategic planning capability
  • problem solving
  • purchasing raw materials
  • act as liaison across different teams and stakeholders

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse and logistics manager

Work in Style Limited
11.2016 - Current

Administrator- Stock Control

P & R Fabrics Limited
07.2009 - 11.2016

Dispatch Manager

Benchmark Clothing Limited
09.2004 - 07.2009

GCSEs - 5 Grade A-C including Maths, English and Science

Radcliffe High School
09.1987 - 06.1992

OCR Clait Level 1 and 2 - Word Processing, Excel

Bury College
Russell Lockett