Robert Prater

Coordinate daily activities for shipping, receiving, and loading departments. Hiring, coaching, teaching and training of new and present facility personnel. Responsible for all safety meetings at the facility.

Distribution Center Manager - Woodgrain Distribution

(2019-01)

• Coordinate daily activities for shipping, receiving, and loading departments.
• Hiring, coaching, teaching and training of new and present facility personnel.
• Responsible for all safety meetings at the facility.
• Ensuring that safety rules and policies are followed by all employees.
• Review distribution costs and product quality programs to maximize service center profitability.
• Performance evaluation and increases for facility personnel.
• Total responsibility for the warehouse profit and loss statement.
• Setting productivity goals for warehouse employees and meeting those goals.
• Ensuring that the product received and shipped meet or exceed customer expectation.
• LEAN programs within facility.
• Prepare Annual Distribution Center budget
• Purchasing and maintenance of warehouse equipment and supplies
• Develop goals and objectives for the operations department.
• Responsible for the security of the location

Distribution Center Manager - Coca-Cola Refreshments/Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

(2014-02 - 2018-02)

• Oversee operations of 2 Distribution Centers and approximately 500 associates
• Foster teamwork throughout the distribution center between sales, operations, HR, administration and manage a culturally diverse staff consisting of 7 managers.
• Full accountability of managing a $36.5 million OPEX budget "$21.5 million payroll". Distributed 10.5 million cases annually while managing 1,100 SKUs, ensuring appropriate product was sent to the 5,500+ customer locations within my service territory.
• Prepare forecasts based on sales projections to meet delivery schedules; and execute strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, on-time and accurate product delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
• Partner with Warehouse Manager to proactively maintenance warehouse layouts and slot/bin locations to ensure an efficient flow throughout the pick, replenish, and loading process.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps: recruiting, selecting and developing talent: supporting mentorship, succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Promote safe work environment; work with Corporate Safety Management to improve workplace and driver safety, GMPs, security and facility maintenance.

Merchandising Manager - Coca-Cola Refreshments, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas, NV

(2010-04 - 2014-02)

• Inspect performance of Merchandising Supervisors and large/small store merchandisers by visiting accounts to ensure performance meets CCR standards.
• Maintain proper staffing levels to ensure optimal customer service thru effective planning of resource needs weekly.
• Work with Merchandiser Supervisors to develop various schedules that utilize resources that optimize customer service and efficiencies. IE; on AD Vs. Off AD schedules, ratio of full time and part time workforce, delivery schedules, etc.
• Ensure collaboration with Sales Managers to discuss merchandising performance, opportunities and offer suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Supports in merchandising career development initiatives "training and certification programs".

District Sales Manager - Coca-Cola Refreshments, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas, NV

(2008-08 - 2010-04)

• Teach, train, coach acquire and develop account managers on processes and procedures necessary to maximize sales and profitability within assigned accounts while maintaining satisfactory customer service.
• Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for the Company and the Customer.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space and productivity in all accounts while maintaining satisfactory customer service.
• Identify individual developmental opportunities and structure a plan using employee's input to enhance skills.
• Establish behaviors that ensure a safe working environment is provided and ensure employees are trained on safe working techniques in the trade. Promote positive employee relations and morale.