Antoine Penn

Innovative candidate experienced in creating, delivering, and assessing corporate training initiatives. Expertise in utilizing blended learning approaches and leveraging technology to ensure successful outcomes. Skilled in working with all levels of learners to foster an engaging and interactive learning environment.

Accomplished development professional with experience in designing and delivering engaging training programs. Focused on helping employees develop new skills and become better equipped to perform their job roles. Expert in using innovative training methods to bring out the best in employees and ensure they are up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements.

Proven track record of improving employee performance and morale. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.

Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Warehouse Management System Trainer/SAP - Cherokee Federal/Defense Logistics Agency - New Cumberland

(2023-12)

Serve as an SAP S4 Hanna/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) trainer for the Distribution and Material Logistics Training Division. Subject Matter Expert (SME) and resource to DLA for Distribution Operations and DSS/WMS systems, facilitating cross-process integration and training initiatives.

• Independently develops and manages SAP S/4Hanna/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) courses in Distribution Operations, leveraging in-depth knowledge of supply management, depot/supply center management, and transportation programs
• Utilize expertise in RISE SAP S/4Hanna Cloud Private Edition, SAP GUI initiatives to enhance course content
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of supply systems and automated data processing systems, including SAP S/4Hanna, Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Module (TM)
• Experience with Enterprise Business System (EBS)
• Translates customer needs or business requirements into functional and technical requirements for system enhancements, features, or services
• UAT Test hiring systems to find software defects and document findings
• Requirements development, planning, development, testing, deployment, implementation) to meet customer needs
• Breaks down features into user stories with acceptance criteria
• Collaborates to review, test, revise, and implement functional requirements
• Evaluates customer needs, goals, problems, or questions to develop business process improvements
• Support WMS Go Live by providing over-the shoulder assistance and training in functional areas of Transportation and Pack operations
• Proficiently troubleshoots Freight Orders (FO) by conducting comprehensive research within WMS modules such as ECC, EWM, and TM
• Play a role in supporting software development life cycle through participation in Integration Project Teams and providing Transportation training during system changes releases and implementations
• Collaborates with Business Process and IT analysts to translate customer needs into instructional system requirements
• Leads Business Process Reengineering efforts to enhance current processes, identifying opportunities for new and improved applications and activities
• Identify new system requirements and write test cases to validate new system output
• Support Audit Readiness by overseeing end-to-end processes and training within a process management functional area, addressing both manual and system processes and internal controls IAW Distribution Operation procedures and Military Standards
• Prepares and submits briefing materials, project reports, fact sheets, study findings, and recommendations to J1 & J4 leadership
• Maintain training course offerings in the Share Point database and provided training metrics
• Schedules course deliveries considering delivery type; ensuring all work is performed within established budgets to maximize cost-effectiveness
• Provide post-go-live functional support, including incident management, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Offering specific training on compliance and ethics to help organizations mitigate risk by staying current with legal and regulatory changes

Transportation Assistant - Defense Logistics Agency - New Cumberland

(2022-07 - 2023-12)

• Prepare and assemble shipping documentation for the Defense Logistics Agency, in the out-loading department
• Schedule and coordinate with building 2012, DLA rate and review team, transportation, Crowley, CONUS, and OCONUS on carrier pick-ups of shipments ranging from small parcel to large freight
• Schedule and coordinate intra-depot movements of trailers in and out of loading doors
• Review and analyze shipping data for CONUS and OCONUS, delivery of shipping receipts, VLO's, truck logs, outloading leaderboard
• Utilize computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point to prepare presentations, track information, and generate reports
• Research lost or misplaced freight to determine proper destination and correct discrepancies using the automated system DSS
• Input data into DSS and contribute data into a Microsoft Excel sheet that displays the daily truck log
• Review shipping documents and VLO's for information such as destination, priority, weight, and dimensions
• Make recommendations to management, 2012, and transportation regarding liability or non-liabilities of carriers and/or shippers
• Volunteer time throughout the workday to help pack or repack packages and select the proper packing material to provide adequate protection
• Conduct in-depth investigations surrounding shipping discrepancies or problems associated with inbound/outbound shipments
• Research, resolve, recommend, and make appropriate determinations based on SOP's and corrective actions
• Prepare oral and written updates on contact actions
• Implement acquisition legislation, regulations, and policies to support the development and/or management of contracts
• Track, monitor, and provide updates on transportation statuses with specific dedicated vendors
• Administer logistics legislation, regulations, and policies to execute logistics support
• Update contract logistical and financial data in centralized databases
• Train new employees in standard operating procedures, quality control measures, and accepted policies and practices

Material Examiner & Identifier - Defense Logistics Agency New Cumberland Army Depot - New Cumberland

(2021-04 - 2022-07)

Perform duties as a Materials Examiner and Identifier, responsible for conducting Kind, Count, and condition of material to ensure customers receive the correct material in the best possible condition.

• Provide advice and guidance to managers related to administrative functions within the organization
• Conduct extensive research of contracts, shipping invoices, modifications, and WEBFLIS to verify the correct shipment and quantity
• Prepare programming specifications and linkages with other application systems
• Prepare special and recurring reports and recommend the disposition or redistribution of excess equipment/materiel
• Place material in the correct warehouse and credit it to the correct owner
• Analyze problems and generate alternative solutions utilizing risk management principles
• Meet deadlines and process documents and tasks effectively and efficiently
• Knowledgeable in receiving, warehousing, re-warehousing, and packing functions and scheduling
• Select items for shipment and issue, verify and analyze contracts and National Stock Numbers
• Receive new procurement and returns, understanding the difference in documentation for both processes
• Work with hazardous materials and have extensive knowledge of Hazmat handling procedures
• Comply with international and host nation laws, government and non-government publications, regulatory and safety requirements for shipment of hazardous materials
• Perform a wide variety of supply distribution systems support duties including receipt, storage, relocation, packaging, and preparation of freight for shipment
• Identify hazardous material and send it to the correct warehouse
• Work in all areas of mission receiving, understanding the difference between Bulk and regular freight
• Perform work without normal supervision
• Perform in-depth research and analysis of discrepancies
• Perform analytical work concerning receiving, handling, and storage, issuing, or physically controlling items in storage
• Use DDS to process new procurement and returns, verifying all information received from material by using Webflis and WAF to scan material and sending matching paperwork with materials
• Assist with recording capital and non-capital funded equipment
• Review excess property for redistribution or disposal
• Respond to information requests for audits and investigations
• Utilize knowledge of logistics and procurement management to plan, organize, evaluate, and improve logistics and procurement services and processes
• Assist in analyzing programs and problems associated with logistics/supply systems
• Monitor customer requirements by tracking order fulfillment processes
• Prepare/edit briefings, reports, forms, etc for the A4 Directorate using various software
• Develop, establish, update, and maintain office procedures and records/files
• Conduct research, fact-finding, and problem-solving techniques

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