Dan Warren

Experience

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  Target

  May 2004 - Apr 2014

  Create daily schedules for inbound receipts of product to ensure even distribution throughout buildingManage recycling program for 75 stores which includes developing relationships with third party vendors, communicating changes in procedure and providing feedback when appropriateBuilding point of contact for recalled merchandise to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies as well as internal company policiesManage seasonal logistics projects end to end to ensure accurate inbound tracking, receipt, storage, and timely distribution to stores as well as appropriate communication to all affected partiesParticipate in monthly developmental status meetingsEngage and inspire teams through detailed communication, clear direction, knowledge sharing and encouragementConsistently remain versed in company best practice standards and provide communication regarding procedural department changes through e-mail, morning start-up meetings, and motivational activities as well as feedback and education to teammates as needed Show less Accurately researched and accounted for inventory processed inbound, within, and outbound in a 1.5 million square foot retail distribution centerManaged four teams of inventory management trained individuals to ensure compliance standards and project deadline requirements were metGenerated, processed, and maintained daily inventory reportsMaintained current standards for the processing of chemical based products according to environmental and company regulationsConducted extensive research on security products to aid in loss preventionConsistently partnered with all departments to achieve optimal inventory integrityPerformed weekly compliance audits on food based products and food locationsFacilitated the research, daily monitoring, and adequate disposal of nationally recalled products according to EPA and FDA standards Ensured best practice and logistical procedure was followed in the transfer of product to 25 national distribution centers, two Target.com facilities, various on-site special event locationsFacilitated the shipment of vendor chargebacks, charity donations, and discontinued product to salvage vendors Show less Effectively trained new employees in all operational functions of the warehouse departmentAssessed training programs and provided results and recommendations to corporate headquartersPlayed an instrumental role in training 50+ employees for two new regional distribution centersIntroduced and demonstrated company culture as part of the on-boarding processWorked closely with inventory management clericals to ensure consistent and proper procedures are followedDemonstrated a consistent commitment to excellence in maintaining inventory control Show less

  • Logistics Technician

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2014

  • Inventory Management Clerical

    Feb 2007 - Apr 2010

  • Warehouse Trainer

    May 2004 - Feb 2007
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  Vantage Point Logistics

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Vendor Relations Coordinator

  Managed vendor compliance for over 6000 suppliers. Ensuring proper execution of customer directives and proceduresCreated and implemented process improvement initiatives for all lines of business resulting in 72% improvement in overall efficiencyCreated and implemented new line of business for Less Than Truckload shipping resulting in 15% increase to overall company revenueLead several data analytics initiatives to streamline processes and develop new procedures including analyzing customer buying patterns to identify trends from specific locations that led to identifying ordering behaviors that required expedited processing. Addressing these issues resulted in significant savings for the customer Show less

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  Birchwood Foods

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

  Supervise daily operations and functions of the distribution departmentVerify all documentation generated in shipping and receiving areas is accurateMonitor distribution personnel for compliance of GMPs, HACCP, Safety, Sanitation, and Raw Materials equipment handling programs Responsible for hiring, training, developing, and disciplining of all distribution personnel Perform training verification's of all distribution personnel on an annual basis Control inventory of all raw materials (both fresh and frozen), packing supplies, processing supplies, and finished product (both fresh and frozen) Control first in, first out (FIFO) rotation of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products. Verify daily production figuresCommunicate daily inventories and amounts of production to the plant managerTrack all inventory usage, total production, and packaging supplies usage for accounting purposes Responsible for maintaining records of all inbound and outbound raw materials and finished product for inventory tracking purposes Show less

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  Stay at home parent

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Stay at Home Parent
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  HFI.

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Shipping & Receiving Leader
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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  May 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Senior Data Analytics Specialist

    May 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Buyer

    Apr 2018 - May 2019

  • Supply Chain Coordinator

    May 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Vizient, Inc

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Senior Enterprise Client Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Analyst

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024