Ashley Clark
Decatur,GA
Summary
Talented Inventory Associate proficient in maintaining optimal material levels. Successfully maintain organized and ready-to-use stock for all production needs. Proactive in analyzing changing conditions to stay on top of dynamic demands. Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Associate
Aziyo Biologics
Roswell, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored progress of variety of projects to resolve issues that arose.
- Communicated with internal personnel to provide status updates for both shipping and receiving dates.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Inventory Control Specialist 2
United Natural Foods, UNFI
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
Inventory Control Specialist
AmeriCold Logistics
East Point, GA
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Prologistix Americold
Atlanta , GA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Trained new warehouse employees on safety procedures and provided updated safety manuals for review purposes.
Receiver/Inventory Control Specialist
GranQuartz
Norcross, GA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance.
Operations Lead
CoreMark
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Performed quality control and monitored production efforts.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
Department Manager
Walmart
Atlanta, GA
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
Assistant Store Manager
AutoZone
Alpharetta, GA
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
United States Army Reserve
Decatur, GA
10.2005 - 03.2012
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
- Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
- Settled and applied commodity contracts and issued and dispatched commodity sales invoices to customers.
- Reconciled inventory with plants and third-party warehouses and confirmed, identified, escalated, investigated and resolved stock differences.
- Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
Decatur, GA 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Inventory maintenance and oversight
Warehouse equipment operation
Safety policies
Well-trained in Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Operations Associate
Aziyo Biologics
05.2022 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist 2
United Natural Foods, UNFI
05.2021 - 11.2021
Inventory Control Specialist
AmeriCold Logistics
05.2020 - 04.2021
Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Prologistix Americold
12.2019 - 05.2020
Receiver/Inventory Control Specialist
GranQuartz
05.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Lead
CoreMark
03.2016 - 05.2017
Department Manager
Walmart
03.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Store Manager
AutoZone
03.2011 - 12.2012
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
United States Army Reserve
10.2005 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
08.2001 - 05.2005