K e l l y W a d e R a y| Palo Alto, CA 94306 | C: 650-526-2919 | raykellywade@gmail.com

SENIOR LEAD RECEIVING SPECIALIST

Lead Receiving Specialist translates into heading a receiving department in a diverse, fast-paced, tech related logistical service for the web giant Google. This position requires leading and sorting through challenging day to day activities distributed among a team of seven individuals. This consists of but is not limited to coordinating inventory projects, having to resolve very difficult receiving issues (not only with the customer but within XPO Logistics itself), having the dexterity for flexibility is key. Software programs used in this position include Microsoft Office Suite, Citrix, Oracle, SIMS, and internal/external Google programs and apps.

Procurement

Inventory Control

Power Industrial Truck Safety Intructor

High use of Google Docs and Programs

Project Coordination

Time Management

PO Resolution

Team Coordination

EXPERIENCE

XPO Logistics, Fremont, CA

Senior Lead Receiving Specialist (Current)Lead Receiving SpecialistSenior Material Handler

4/2012 – Current

Being an integral part of the supply chain management staff my current position achieves and engages in the day-to-day initiative of department processes and resources to meet organizational objectives. Encouraging teamwork to perform daily objectives within safety guidelines and established work practices. Under the direction of a manager, I currently lead a group of team members within the receiving department meeting the daily goal of successfully completing assigned duties and tasks. In addition, providing new team member training on department procedures is a must. Summing up this position means directing a team of Material Handlers in the day to day operations of the receiving department, as well as being responsible for performing department processes and safely operating equipment to complete all duties.

Key projects: Develop and maintain business relationships with suppliers and customers

Work daily to understand customer needs and to meet them with high quality

Direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products

Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required to move material

Review the success of logistical functions and identify areas for improvement

Present performance data to management

Propose improvements to management and customers

Ensure material handlers in work group are completing tasks timely and accurately

Provide on the job training to new team members

Ensure a safe working environment

Participate in start-up activities with cross functional teams

Review the success of logistical functions and identify areas for improvement

Resolve and maintain exception orders by direct customer contact and in depth research

Participate in and complete numerous ad-hoc projects and tasks upon request by either management or customer

Google, Mountain View, CA

Operations Specialist

2/2009 – 2/2011

Managed all Purchasing/Procurement - Google Book Search (Domestic/International) working within a budget of 1 Mill + Annually. Executed e-waste stations at 7 plus campuses domestic and internationally. Managed relations with all vendors and suppliers

Key projects: Worked with Operations Managers to execute and streamline inventory control systems

Placed and tracked orders with the Menlo Worldwide Logistics portal

Created/maintained POs for the procurement of parts and other supplies using Oracle E-Business Suite

Maintained accounts with all vendors such as Office Depot, etc…

Maintained a number of spreadsheets for open invoices, supplies, and inventory management using Excel and Google Docs

Monitored track of and replenished an inventory of over 500 parts for 3 different departments

Negotiated costs with suppliers when necessary

Assisted in decommission and build-up projects  

Responsible for determining parts dispositions

Responsible for arranging mass recycling and scrapping projects throughout 3 sites within the US and 4 sites internationally

Maintained inventory Domestic/ International

Procured parts Domestic/International

Oversaw and managed all shipments domestic/ international for 7 different sites

Created part numbers for newly acquired parts for inventory placement

Assisted in the valuations process of parts with Google's valuation department 

(This included supplying information like POs, spec sheets, direct supplier feedback, etc...

DSL PRINTING, Fremont, CA

Shipping & Receiving/ Bindery Manager

1/2003 – 2/2009

DSL distribution center Management, 7-8 years in distribution warehouseSpecialist in Shipping & Receiving /Bindery work for a quality print company

Key Projects:Inventory control methodsBackground in corporate materials preparing, purchasing, inventory control, storage, and distribution. Responsible for all warehouse bindery & distribution operations, report to Operations Manager

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Current - Foothill College, Los Altos, CA

Major in Business Administration

9/2012

Candidate to Transfer - Santa Clara University, CA

Major in Business Administration

9/2016