Joseph Korba
Whiting,IN
Summary
A senior inventory manager with over 30 years of experience specializing in operations management, inventory control, continuous improvement, and project management. A strong history of building and leading teams to manage inventory procedures. I am looking to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing/ Inventory Manager
Allied Valve Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2024
- Monitored and evaluated current sales, inventory turnover rates, and vendor lead times to determine corporate stock levels requirements across six locations while overseeing several dozen buyers.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings in relation to purchasing of maintenance, shop, and office products.
Inventory Manager
Allied Valve Inc.
05.1994 - 05.2004
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Developed, implemented, and managed an inventory location system, physically and systematically.
- Developed, implemented, and managed a cycle counting and physical inventory program.
- Developed and managed a knowledgeable and productive team of employees that were responsible for product receiving, stocking, and order processing.
- Achieved operational excellence by continuously improving processes, systems, and procedures related to inventory management to achieve an accuracy improvement from 35 to 99.7%
Education
High School Diploma -
George Roger Clark High School
Hammond05.1985
Skills
- Positive and effective team leadership skills
- Professional, respectful, and personable demeanor
- Inventory Warehouse Management
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective procedural and organizational skills
Timeline
Purchasing/ Inventory Manager
Allied Valve Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2024
Inventory Manager
Allied Valve Inc.
05.1994 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
George Roger Clark High School