AMBER Thomas

Oversaw inventory reconciliation for $28M+ in raw materials, ensuring accurate valuation and compliance.

• Led annual physical inventories and cycle counts of over 2.4M inventory units, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Designed and implemented a standardized cycle count program, streamlining procedures for variance investigations.
• Enhanced inventory accuracy through root cause analysis and corrective action planning to maintain operational integrity.
• Authored inventory control SOPs that strengthened warehouse controls and improved audit readiness.
• Developed executive KPI dashboards and automated SAP reports using Excel pivot tables, increasing reporting efficiency.
• Served as primary inventory resource during audits, preparing reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.

Inventory Strategy & Process Improvement

• Designed and launched the organization's Cycle Count Program, creating standardized procedures for scheduling, inventory counting, variance investigations, SAP inventory adjustments, approvals, and reconciliation.
• Authored inventory control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improved warehouse consistency, inventory governance, and audit readiness.

• Managed inventory reconciliation activities supporting $28M+ in manufacturing inventory.
• Directed annual physical inventories and cycle count programs for 2.4M+ inventory units, coordinating efforts across Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Purchasing.

• Developed executive dashboards with SAP, Excel, Power Query, Pivot Tables, and XLOOKUP to enhance leadership visibility into inventory performance, financial exposure, and operational trends.
• Partnered with Finance to validate inventory adjustments, reconcile inventory balances, and support accurate General Ledger and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting.
• Led inventory support for internal and external audits by preparing reconciliation schedules, inventory analysis, and supporting documentation.

• Coordinated sourcing alternatives during supply chain disruptions, collaborating with warehouse, finance, and customer service teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Managed SAP purchase orders, maintained vendor relationships, ensured item master accuracy, and monitored product availability to support procurement goals.
• Developed and maintained strong supplier relationships to enhance communication and collaboration. to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
• Analyzed purchase orders for compliance with company policies.

• Executed high-volume financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and cash accuracy while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Assisted members with account inquiries and services.
• Oversaw cash drawer operations at the point of sale, ensuring accurate cash handling procedures were followed, ensuring compliance with cash-handling policies.

• Supported enterprise infrastructure by managing Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and desktop deployments for seamless remote support.
• Designed and implemented system configurations for client projects.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Tested software applications to ensure system compatibility and performance.

• Implemented enterprise hardware and software solutions to enhance business operations and ensure effective disaster recovery.
• Operated diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintained inventory records accurately and organized supplies efficiently.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.