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Cierra Ruiz

Ontario,CA

Summary

Self-driven and integral professional with 5 years of inventory, administration and warehouse operational experience. Skilled in process optimization, collaboration and problem solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Floor Lead

Lululemon
01.2024 - Current


  • Oversee cycle counting, auditing processes, and warehouse investigations to ensure continuous accuracy of inventory records
  • Enhanced team morale and productivity through regular feedback, recognition, team-building activities and monthly team re-groundings/ alignments
  • Training, supporting, and supervising associates in new and evolving processes to guarantee consistent high-value output
  • Facilitate effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and swiftly resolve any discrepancy in inventory catalog


Inventory Specialist

Neovia Logistics Services
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Propose innovative ideas and take charge in increasing work production by resolving discrepancies among associates/departments.
  • Maintaining inventory accuracy by conducting routine cycle counts and immediately reconciling any discrepancies.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system, resulting in more accurate record-keeping and reduced errors.


Lead Inventory Specialist

NFI
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Lead a team of 10 associates in Inventory Control and Returns.
  • Oversaw daily operations that included cycle counting, inbound/outbound auditing, and ensuring waving/shipping accuracy.
  • Designed custom reporting tools that provided valuable insights into inventory trends/ potential bottlenecks in the supply chain by anticipating future challenges.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the inventory team, driving accountability and refining previously known skills. Thus, improving individual inventory accuracy by 15%.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping collaborating with cross-functional teams through diligent data entry, evolving documentation practices, and developing informed contingency plans.

Warehouse Associate and Trainer

Target Warehouse Distribution Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Loading and unloading trailers physically and systematically
  • Scanning and auditing product confirming its quantity and well-being
  • Goal oriented with set expectant productivity
  • Top performer in department with high number output and quality usually processing 2000+ units per night
  • Trained new and existing team members on standard work practices and helped improve personal processing time.
  • Served as a motivational and helpful figure within department and was often sought out by managers and other team members for useful information.

Customer Service Manager

Jo-Ann Fabrics
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed daily operations for a high-volume store by leading a team of 20-25 associates.
  • Often opened and closed down storefront, registers and created schedules for the current/ following day.
  • Planned out associate’s work schedules two weeks in advanced and released in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw store's inventory by tracking shrink, receiving and creating store orders and maintaining backstock.

Cashier and General Merchandiser

Stater Brothers Markets
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Check, card, cash and WIC processing
  • Quick thinking and fast working
  • Constant sense of urgency with desire and drive to insure satisfactory customer experience
  • Autonomy over daily tasks, such as replenishing material, cashiering and opening/ closing store
  • Handled customer grievance with a directive and supportive mindset/ attitude.

Education

In Progress -

Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Some College - Business Administration

Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
05.2018

Diploma -

Ontario High School
Ontario, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Honest and Dependable

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inventory Control Floor Lead

Lululemon
01.2024 - Current

Inventory Specialist

Neovia Logistics Services
10.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Inventory Specialist

NFI
05.2022 - 10.2022

Warehouse Associate and Trainer

Target Warehouse Distribution Center
06.2021 - 05.2022

Customer Service Manager

Jo-Ann Fabrics
09.2019 - 06.2021

Cashier and General Merchandiser

Stater Brothers Markets
09.2016 - 06.2019

In Progress -

Mount San Antonio College

Some College - Business Administration

Cal Poly Pomona

Diploma -

Ontario High School

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