Clarence Barnes

About Clarence Barnes

Logistics Team Leader II / Warehouse Manager – Combining cross-functional experience and education to develop winning teams, foster a culture of inclusion and ownership, and implement change management to drive value for the organization. Leveraged warehouse management strategies, inventory control, storage optimization strategy, and process improvement strategies resulting in a 29% increase in productivity, and inventory accuracy at or above 99%. Proven success in reducing costs, improving inventory turns, and improving performance by implementing supply chain strategies. Red Prairie / Blue Yonder SME supporting upgrade projects at various manufacturing and distribution facilities across the supply chain. Experienced platform leader who leveraged data analytics to identify key loss areas, foundational systems, and system ownership to drive a 54% reduction in system downtime within 18 months. I believe in holding myself and my team accountable to a high standard of excellence and personal growth. I enjoy creating solutions for complex problems and process/storage changes for increased productivity, optimization, cost reduction, and increased system utilization. Specialties:Warehouse and Distribution ManagementInventory Control and ManagementWarehouse Management SystemsProject ManagementEngaging Leadership

Experience

1. Logistics Team Leader Ii

   General Mills

   Feb 2011 — Present

   Responsible for all inbound and outbound movement in a sq. ft. distribution center with a net annual volume of shipments. Manage warehouse personnel, including involvement in interviewing, supervision, scheduling, development, training, coaching and discipline, and performance evaluations. Provide leadership for continuous improvement efforts that improve operating results while maximizing customer service.Red Prairie / Blue Yonder SME providing support to system upgrades at sister sites across the supply chain.

Education

• University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General

• Summit Theological Seminary

  Diploma of Biblical Studies

• Capella University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

  2014 — 2016