EDWARD CASTRO
BJ’s Wholesale Club
New Hyde Park,NY
31
years of professional experience
Results-driven logistics professional with proven track record in managing inventory operations and optimizing stock control. Known for strong team collaboration and consistently achieving operational goals. Dependable and adaptable, skilled in inventory management systems and problem-solving.
Work History
Receiving Inventory Control Supervisor
4 Years 8 Months- Maintain the operations of the receiving department, reconciling received inventory against purchase orders and review discrepancies in received inventory.
- Process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Supervise Receivers and Receiving Clerk.
- Generate daily receiving reports for management review.
- Coordinate and oversee delivery schedule.
- Complete departmental self-audit.
- Prepared reports, inventory files and delivery receipts for operational audits.
- Review inventory reconciliations, vendor receipts and inbound/outbound documents for accuracy.
- Process adjustment entries when necessary to reflect correct inventory.
- Process weekly and monthly Home Office club transfer requests.
Operations Specialist - Operations Control
24 Years 2 Months- Prepared daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations, open‑item follow‑ups, and break reporting across Depository, Stock Record, Collateral, Firm Balancing, Front‑to‑Back Office, Back‑to‑Back Office, and internal systems.
- Prepared new account‑opening forms with account, ledger, and statement details.
- Produced reconciliation exception and variance reports, identified difference owners, and ensured timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Monitored daily operational risks and supported weekly regulatory reporting by reviewing aged Depository/Collateral items.
- Researched and prepared audit and regulatory reports (SEC, FINRA, NFA, Dodd‑Frank, CFTC, SOX), including walkthroughs, reconciliation controls, data support, and remediation.
- Reviewed and challenged audit points; ensured timely migration of assigned items.
- Reviewed quality‑control standards and supported automation aligned with FINRA/SOX principles.
- Created and updated procedures for Stock Record, Intersystem, firm balancing, and possession/control reconciliations.
- Developed workflow documentation, trained global processing teams, and reviewed their reconciliations for US regulatory compliance.
- Performed daily reconciliation‑system reviews; investigated missing files, unknown accounts, and Intellimatch errors with IT and global teams.
- Maintained and retrieved records for Stock Record and System‑to‑System reconciliations.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
Education
Coursework towards BS - Psychology
Skills
Technical Skills
MS Office • RISK • Vantage • Intellimatch • Documentum • Bloomberg • JPM Chase Insight • BONY Inform • DTC • SmartStream • Sophis • Global One • BPS • STORQM • SAP • MyWorks
Operations & Logistics
Shipping & Receiving • Warehouse Operations • Materials Handling • Logistics Planning • Inventory Audits • Stock Control/Stock Rotation • Operational Efficiency • Equipment Operation • Hazardous Materials Handling
Management & Leadership
Operations Management • Staff Training • Work Scheduling • Coaching & Mentoring • Team Collaboration • Customer Service
Professional Strengths
Time Management • Attention to Detail • Problem Solving • Multitasking • Workplace Safety • Reliability • Communication • Critical Thinking • Organizational Skills • Adaptability • Decision‑Making • Task Prioritization • Documentation & Reporting • Analytical Thinking • Professionalism • Physical Stamina
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Receiving Inventory Control Supervisor
BJ’s Wholesale Club
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Operations Specialist - Operations Control
ING Financial Services, LLC
03.1995 - 05.2019Read More
Hunter College
Coursework towards BS from Psychology
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Specialties
- System to System Reconciliation
- Cash Reconciliation
- Stock Reconciliation
- Financial & Operational Risk
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Regulatory Reporting