Hakim Burnette

About Hakim Burnette

Warehouse / retail store professional drives performance improvements in all aspects of shipping and receiving, including organizational design. Experienced coordinating spaces for optimal efficiency. Top-flight leadership motivates staff through strong work ethic and sense of personal accountability. Exceptional communication skills ensures open collaboration with staff, cross-functional teams, various levels of management, and outside vendors and shippers to deliver superior results on time and within budget.

Experience

1. Logistics Manager

   Joopiter

   Sep 2022 — Present · US

   Supply Chain Management: Manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, transportation, and distribution.Procurement and Sourcing: Oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. Implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable supply of goods.Inventory Control: Implement effective inventory management practices to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers and third-party vendors to negotiate contracts, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain strong relationships.Transportation Coordination: Plan and coordinate the transportation of goods, considering cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and timely delivery.Compliance: Stay updated on local and federal regulations related to logistics and procurement, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.Team Leadership: Supervise and lead a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Manage the customer service team to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.Shopify Platform Management: Oversee the management of the Shopify platform, optimizing product listings, order processing, and customer interactions.Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement within the logistics and procurement operations.Data Analysis: Utilize data and analytics tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics, procurement, and customer service. Make data-driven decisions to improve overall performance.Risk Management: Mitigate risks related to logistics and procurement operations, including disruptions in the supply chain or unforeseen challenges.Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics, procurement, and customer service processes, driving overall operational efficiency.

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Criminal Justice/Police Science

  1995 — 1997

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Criminal Justice

Skills

• Leadership
• Marketing
• Styling
• Customer Service
• Visual Merchandising
• Distribution Center Operations
• Product Management
• Textiles
• Quality Assurance
• Time Management
• Fashion
• Start-Ups
• Microsoft Office
• Warehousing
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Networking
• Logistics
• Social Media
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Management
• E-Commerce
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Retail
• Shipping
• Budgets
• Access