BALABA HYDARA

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Inventory Control Lead with a focus on operational excellence and team development. Renowned for conducting thorough audits to reconcile inventory discrepancies and enhance accuracy. Trains associates on best practices and compliance, ensuring effective inventory management and safety adherence.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Lead / Specialist

DHL / Ryder (S.C. Johnson & Son)

Atlanta, USA

08.2021 - Current

Coordinated daily inventory control activities to enhance operational efficiency in high-volume warehouse.
Trained and guided inventory associates by assigning tasks and reinforcing compliance with operational standards.
Conducted cycle counts and audits to reconcile inventory and resolve discrepancies regarding quantity and location.
Investigated inventory issues through floor audits and system research, collaborating with operations teams for accuracy.
Resolved a critical FIFO compliance issue involving hazardous inventory by auditing over 150 locations and implementing controls.
Utilized Excel and WMS systems to track inventory activity, maintain accurate records, and support reporting.
Processed returns and managed damaged inventory while ensuring proper handling and customer-directed procedures.
Monitored aging inventory to ensure effective rotation and maintain storage accuracy.

Inventory Lead

ID Logistics

Atlanta, USA

01.2024 - 01.2025

Supervised daily inventory operations, improving accuracy and streamlining workflow.
Conducted cycle count audits, correcting discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
Maintained strict compliance with inventory control procedures and safety standards.
Trained associates on inventory processes and system protocols, ensuring compliance and operational consistency.
Verified incoming inventory for quality and compliance with company procedures.
Assisted warehouse operations by troubleshooting inventory issues and addressing operational concerns.

Education

Business Administration - Associate degree -

Atlanta Metropolitan College

Atlanta, GA

01-2026

Skills

Inventory Control
Cycle Counting
Inventory Auditing
FIFO Compliance
Inventory Reconciliation
Quality & Accuracy Control
Returns Processing
Damaged Goods Handling
Shipping & Receiving
Quality and Accuracy Control
Aging Inventory Management
Manhattan WMS (2019)

AS400
Microsoft Excel
Team Supervision
Associate Training & Development
Workflow Coordination
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Safety Compliance
Operational Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Aging inventory management
Inventory Optimization

Core Skills

Inventory Control, Cycle Counting, Inventory Auditing, FIFO Compliance, Shipping & Receiving, Returns Processing, Damaged Goods Handling, Inventory Reconciliation, Quality & Accuracy Control, Age Inventory control, AS400, Manhattan WMS (2019), Microsoft Excel, Inventory Reporting, Data Tracking, Team Supervision, Associate Training & Development, Workflow Coordination, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Safety Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Problem Solving

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