ALI GHAZWAN
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced in warehouse operations, inventory management, and team leadership, with a proven track record of optimizing workflows and maintaining inventory accuracy. Skilled in sourcing and negotiating high-value inventory, improving operational efficiency, and implementing cost-saving strategies to drive business growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Cary Lane
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised warehouse operations, overseeing product entry, receiving, pulling, placement, and loading, while managing warehouse workers
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop promotions, increasing sales by 35% through strategic campaigns and driving product visibility
- Partnered with the HR to create job descriptions, recruit, and conduct interviews for drivers, helpers, and warehouse staff on an ongoing basis
- Tracked and analyzed business results, identifying key trends and patterns to forecast future performance
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Alley Cat
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Led and trained teams to meet performance goals, providing coaching and feedback that resulted in improved productivity and goal achievement
- Oversaw all incoming and outgoing shipments, achieving on-time delivery rates of 99%, reducing delays, and enhancing operational efficiency
- Implemented customer-focused strategies, improving response times and resolving issues efficiently, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with customers, team members, and vendors
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2020
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Training & Development
- Safety & Compliance
- Logistics & Supply chain
- Vendor Negotiation & Sourcing
- Shipping, Receiving, and Order Fulfillment
- POS System
Accomplishments
- Sourced and negotiated over $12 million in inventory over a two-year period, optimizing supply chain processes for timely deliveries and cost reductions, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Expanded the team to 80+ employees, driving performance, training, and goal achievement to boost productivity and efficiency.
Timeline
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Cary Lane
06.2022 - Current
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Alley Cat
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications
San Francisco State University