Alexander Reed
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering 9+ years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
The Nord Group
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Inventory Manager
Monticello Manor
San Antonio, TX
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Adecco Staffing Agency
01.2013 - 11.2022
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Credit Manager
Premier Rentals
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
- Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for credit personnel to achieve consistency in unit operations.
- Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
Contractor
Chapawu Properties LLC
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Assessed all vehicles in fleet every Timeframe, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by Number%.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Assistant Store Manager
Cash America International Inc
01.2018 - 12.2018
- * Facilitate a customer-centric environment by engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner and rapidly addressing any customer issues * Monitor and assist in the training of Sales Associates (Pawnbrokers) and Cash Advance Associates so their development meets prescribed Cash America standards * Recruit top talent and source candidates through company-prescribed channels * Administer processes and procedures within the store, which include inventory, managing loans, merchandising, store presentation, store systems, and corporate reporting * Evaluate store financial statements and drive profitability through communication and goal setting * Ensure that operating standards meet or exceed Cash America standards * Monitor loan qualification and buy processes to ensure value and integrity of all loans issued * Complete assigned tasks and training for self-development * Communicate clearly and precisely to employees to ensure that all employees understand store mission and profit objectives * Remain up-to-date on product knowledge * Partner with Human Resources to administer progressive discipline within company-prescribed guidelines
Superintendent - Pipe Operations
Garney Construction
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Drive job site safety and establish site safety expectations
- Create 6-week look-ahead schedules and monitor overall project schedule
- Coordinate with project management
- Review job cost and manage labor quantities
- Complete daily and periodic report updates
- Oversee quality control
- Manage subcontractors
- Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into microsoft system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Rose Academy
Las Vegas NVSkills
- Staff management
- Systems and software programs
- Business initiatives proficiency
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory Management Strategy
- Background in sales
- Business development and planning
- Customer service
- Database management
- OSHA Standards
- Warehouse Management
Certification
- Licensed forklift
Timeline
Manager of Operations
The Nord Group
01.2023 - Current
Inventory Manager
Monticello Manor
12.2022 - 01.2023
Credit Manager
Premier Rentals
07.2021 - 09.2022
Contractor
Chapawu Properties LLC
01.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Cash America International Inc
01.2018 - 12.2018
Superintendent - Pipe Operations
Garney Construction
01.2017 - 12.2017
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Adecco Staffing Agency
01.2013 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Desert Rose Academy