Brent Borkowski
Inventory Control Manager
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Professional Inventory Control Manager with 14 years of expertise in crafting cost-reduction strategies, leading and mentoring a 20-person team in large-scale warehouse environments and administering an inventory worth over $150 million. Concentrating on detailed logistics and strong communication between departments is fundamental to ensuring seamless business operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Manager
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2022.04 - Current
- Oversee management of grocery inventory worth $150 million, ensuring stringent adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards.
- Led a product initiative focused on damage reduction, achieving a cost savings of $2.5 million over a seven-year period.
- Guided Hopkins location to achieve the best inventory control results in the company for four consecutive years through the assembly of a high-performing team and the development and adoption of best practices.
- Manage inventory tracking system to document deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
- Evaluate deliveries, shipments, and product levels to enhance inventory control procedures.
- Analyze product and supply levels on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to predict inventory issues and shortages.
- Successfully engaged in multiple Six Sigma Kaizen projects, leading to the achievement of my Green Belt certification.
Inventory Control Supervisor - Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2016.04 - 2022.04
- Led a damage reduction initiative that achieved a $360,000 decrease in total campus damage within five months of the project's implementation.
- Developed and streamlined a process that reduced the annual cost of storing inventory in external facilities by $80,000.
- Ensured the accuracy of an inventory valued at $26 million through quarterly SOX cycle counts.
- Reviewed and summarized campus shrinkage on a weekly, quarterly, and annual financial basis.
- Managed an external storage inventory valued at $3.6 million, coordinating inbound and outbound logistics to ensure sufficient inventory levels were maintained for optimal customer service without causing capacity issues.
Operations Supervisor - Perishable
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2012.12 - 2016.04
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
Inventory Control Supervisor - Perishable & Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2010.07 - 2012.11
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Led a team of inventory control specialists, providing guidance, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage through diligent monitoring, security measures, and employee training on loss prevention practices.
Operations Specialist - Perishable
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2009.06 - 2010.07
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Operations Assistant - Perishable & Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2008.10 - 2009.06
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
- Contributed to development of operational procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
Wayne, NESkills
- Inventory Planning
- Plant Scheduling
- Project Management
- Talent & Organizational Development
- Capacity Analysis & Improvement
- Public Speaking
Software Fluency
- Excel
- Word
- Witron
- Outlook
- Kronos
- WMS
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2022.04 - Current
Inventory Control Supervisor - Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2016.04 - 2022.04
Operations Supervisor - Perishable
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2012.12 - 2016.04
Inventory Control Supervisor - Perishable & Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2010.07 - 2012.11
Operations Specialist - Perishable
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2009.06 - 2010.07
Operations Assistant - Perishable & Frozen
UNFI (Formerly SuperValu)
2008.10 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
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