JASON BARTON

Helena, AL 35080 205-410-6555 JBB4UA@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbbarton/

Warehousing Supply Chain Logistics Transportation

Competent Shipping, Transportation & Logistics Management professional with over years of experience in supply chain activities, warehousing, distribution, logistics/ inventory, import export documentation & customer service. Acknowledged capabilities in implementation of modern inventory management systems to maintain logical inventory levels. Expertise in designing inventory/ dispatch/ logistics plans to derive maximum economy in utilization of vehicles/ containers in transportation of materials. Adept in managing crucial responsibilities pertaining to Vendor Management, Fleet Management, Documentation and MIS Reporting.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Supply Chain Management

Dispatch Supervision

Shipping

Logistics

Warehouse & Distribution

Inventory Management

Project Management

Fleet Management

Timekeeping\Payroll

Route Scheduling

Team Management

Training & Development

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

DOLLAR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER: Bessemer, AL 2012-Feb. 2015 Shipping Manager

Supervised the daily activity of 60 employees ensuring accurate pick, pack and shipping customer's orders and for all outbound shipments servicing over 1000 stores in the southeast. Supervise and monitor warehouse personnel work assignments, work flow, performance and work standards, accuracy, and productivity. Developed Vendors and negotiated with them to supply the best qualitative products on most competitive prices.

Projects & Accomplishments:

Led all distribution centers in loading CPMH (cartons per man hour)

Led On-Time-Delivery performance of 95% or better

Handled the batching and scheduling of all loads to insure early appointment deliveries were punctual HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS: Birmingham, AL 2008-2011 Transportation Manager

Administered annual transportation budget of $2.5 Million for a multi-billion dollar retail sporting goods distributor. Led the operational activities of the warehouse while acquiring & maintaining a proper merchandise assortment through ordering, shipping and handling the logistics in a cost-efficient manner. Developed scope of work for transport team for delivering product to more than 800 stores in 23 states.

Projects & Accomplishments:

Purchased new tractors and trailers which also included leasing equipment for the entire fleet

Handled all fleet maintenance, including tire and fuel program, achieving large discounts

Kept company fleet DOT compliant, including records, registration, and inspections SPRADLING INTERNATIONAL: Pelham, AL 2005-2008 Operations/ Warehouse Manager Spearheaded efforts across entire spectrum of functions pertaining to logistics, warehouse, material management & vendor management for a multi-million dollar ISO 9001 & 9002, QS 9000, OEM Automotive & Marine Supplier vinyl and leather distribution center. Minimized performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity by rendering quality services, providing direction, support & guidelines to a team of consignee sales agents ensuring efficient resolution of complaint.

Projects & Accomplishments:

Purchased new equipment for the facility, expanded parking lot, and separate warehouse storage facility

Reduced shipping errors by 30%, by implementing cross checks before freight scheduling

Achieved large discounts through freight carriers by negotiating contracts for shipping lanes.

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Helena, AL 35080 205-410-6555 JBB4UA@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbbarton/

ONEAL STEEL: Birmingham, AL 1990-2005 Operations Manager/ Sales Representative/ Shipping Manager

Successfully led, planned, budgeted and directed the company operations for a multi-million dollar ISO 9001 steel processing center. Liaised with shipping agents on custom duties, tariff classification on procedures, documentations, insurance and bills of lading. Monitored and evaluate sales development to ensure alignment with budget guidelines.

Projects & Accomplishments:

Creatively found solutions for moving material from all points across the nation with constricting time frames.

Resolved customer problems relating to inventory replacement and entered formal complaints, corrective action requests, for elimination of future incidences.

Chaired safety meetings, established a safety committee, and reduced accidents by 25%.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Associate in Business at Jefferson State Community College, 1995

5S Lean Manufacturing, ONeal Steel 2003 Train the Trainer Forklift Certification, Alabama Technology Network 2006

Mileage, Routing, and Reporting, Rand McNally 2008 Distribution Leadership Development (DLD), Dollar General 2013

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AS400, Stelplan, Roadnet, RydeSmart, Qualcomm, RF Guns,

AirWatch, Federal Highway Truck Size and Weight Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (HOS) Hours of Service