Chad Buker

Experience

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  Total Rental Solutions

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2010

  Warehouse Manager

  • Supervisor for Orlando regional office.• Manage employee hours and scheduling• Manage and oversee all Orlando deliveries/pickups/setups.• Manage shipping and receiving of equipment locally, nationally, and internationally• Perform inventory twice per calendar year for both the Orlando and the South Florida offices• Oversee preparation and maintenance of all equipment, along with continual quality control of all equipment• Fleet management and maintenance• Coordination with shipping companies for equipment transportation nationally• Interview potential candidates for employment • Establish and maintain relationships with local and national vendorsDirector of Onsite Operations• Tradeshow and conference setups and strikes, including management of personnel and transportation of equipment• Manage all employee scheduling and staffing• Manage and oversee contractors and third party vendors• Physical setup of equipment (plasmas, computers, laptops, audio systems, printers, copiers, etc.)• Provide onsite and offsite technical support • Establish and maintain positive business relationships with multi-million dollar companies (Nortel, Bio-Rad, Raytheon, New York Life, Johnson & Johnson)• Complete knowledge of products and troubleshooting/problem solving skills • Knowledge of hotel properties and procedures• Travel nationally for tradeshows and conferences Show less

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  Ocean Blue Logistics

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and control of all production processes• Establish positive lines of communication with account service staff to meet deadlines and ensure quality • Organize work flow by maintaining an efficient use of labor and materials• Responsible for maintaining shipping standards and accuracy for all shipments to QVC, Home Shopping Network, The Shopping Channel, Wal-Mart, GNC, and Sam’s Club distribution centers• Track production output to quantify gains and losses within production procedures• 99% accuracy rating for outbound shipments to home shop network vendors Show less • Responsible for management of the receipt, storage, pick/pack, and outbound shipping of all inventory• Led team of employees to ensure business goals are met by:• optimizing control procedures• delegating work load appropriately based on current needs of the fulfillment center• reporting and communicating with account management • Record daily deliveries and usages into the inventory database to monitor replenishment and identify discrepancies • Developed procedure for physical inventories across multiple accounts and customers Show less

  • Production Manager

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Inventory Control Manager

    Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
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  Ocean Blue Logistics

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2018

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the fulfillment center to support growth of the business• Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate operations and budgeting of warehouse facilities• Use performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of warehouse operations• Direct the operations of the company in support of its goals• Develop warehouse operations policies and procedures and ensure they are followed• Use problem solving to negotiate and address operational challenges• Focus on strategic planning and goal setting by evaluation of P&L• Analyze purchase and labor costs to ensure resources are used most effectively and efficientlyMajor Accomplishments• Developed and organized new management structure which allowed team leads to be placed in vital roles within the fulfillment center to increase communication and efficiency• Implemented weekly management meetings in which department leads can coordinate and plan strategically for future/present projects• Re-evaluated current spending for shipping and warehouse supplies to directly reduce costs and overhead Show less • Supervise all day to day operations of our 75,000+ square feet of warehouse storage as well as 40+ employees • Handle all staffing needs for the fulfillment center• Coordinate warehouse activities by establishing deadlines and goals with account service staff• Responsible for handling all aspects of employee relations including rewards, rate increases, and terminations • Ensure that all warehouse procedures are in place and followed, including safety rules and regulations Show less

  • Vice President of Operations

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Director Of Operations

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2015
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  Gencor Industries, Inc.

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  Warehouse and Logistics Manager

  • Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures• Safeguards warehouse and yard operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols for material handling• Ensures inventory transactions are entered on an accurate and timely basis into Syspro.• Review and enhance transaction flow process where necessary to ensure timely data collection• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts, and then reconciling the system• Maintains physical condition of warehouse and yard locations by planning and implementing new design layouts• Ensuring placement of items is appropriate given their size and weight• Ensuring storage shelving is kept up to appropriate standards and maintained in timely manner• Ensuring inspections of material handling equipment are performed and listing of necessary repairs/replacements are provided to appropriate management levels for review and approval• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results• Including weekend and after hours scheduling• Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees• Work with manufacturing and customer relations personnel to schedule and load large equipment shipments• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Show less

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  Clopay Corporation

  Aug 2019 - now

  Distribution Center Manager

  • Oversee all operations within the DC• Direct and grow sales to maximize profitability by focusing on the customer experience and satisfaction• Manage all aspects of employee relations including payroll, reviews, rewards, discipline, and termination• Coordinate daily deliveries for the central Florida territory including everything from West Palm Beach to Jacksonville• Control and monitor all expenses and purchasing to maintain optimum inventory levels• Full monthly evaluation of P&L while reporting all findings directly to Regional Operations Manager • Undergoing a commercial transformation to better serve the central Florida region in commercial door applications• Scheduling of all Home Depot installs and deliveries for the furnish and install program partnership with Clopay• Maintain the highest of safety standards to ensure that employees return home each day to their families Show less