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Emani Little

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and optimizing processes to support team objectives. Encouraging and analytical problem-solver with talents in team building, leadership, motivation, excellent customer relations, and relationship-building skills. Proficient in independent decision-making and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and boosting performance through training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inventory Control Manager

Fashion Nova Distribution Center
10.2023 - Current

• Achieved 99.9% Cycle Count Accuracy in Q1 for both sites with over 500k+ Pick Active and Bulk Reserve locations across 100k+ unique SKUs for our Annual Audit with zero reconciliation counts

• Motivated and managed performance, activities and responsibilities of Inventory Control Team

• Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards
• Execute daily inventory analysis, resolving discrepancies and maintaining inventory integrity

• Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Manage all exceptions cycle count queues to stay within SLA of 24-hours
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders to optimize inventory control procedures and develop demand labor plans
• Generate reports tracking inventory accuracy, shrink, and variance trends to maximize process performance
• Oversee inventory control staff tasks and activities, ensuring department goals are met and exceeded while prioritizing safety

• Memorized facility layout and located products.

• Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory

• Managed multiple complex inventory activities and client-driven projects across a multi-site organization

• Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures

Operations Manager

QVC Distribution Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Developed, lead, and managed 4 AMs and 4 TLs in the implementation of new operation strategies while exceeding plan quality and production goals over 43%
  • Surpassed Peak Goal of 200k units shipped while exceeding 95% on-time delivery to customer
  • Processed 25k units per shift with 50k units total processed on the day
  • Partnered with SOM to create annual budget, rotated and staffed AM in different areas, and presented monthly reports to GM
  • Budgeted facility costs and communicated with leadership team to recommend the Operations budget
  • Evaluated and reported on KPIs, Operations Efficiency and presented financial information
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Assisted in hiring processes of AMs, reported staff performance evaluations/reviews and disciplinary action
  • Analyzed production data while utilizing Manhattan and Microstratgey guaranteeing efficient productivity of all items
  • Staffed new machinery designed to reduce minor stops and event gaps
  • Created SOPs surrounding safety and enforced daily safety measures

Area Manager

QVC Distribution Center
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed,lead, and managed 80+ team members in direct/indirect functions to reach and exceed 75 UPH in department
  • Increased Singles performance 50% within six months from a 38.5 monthly average to a 76.8
  • Surpassed Peak Goal of 100k units shipped while exceeding 95% on-time delivery to customer
  • Processed 45k units per shift with about 92k units total on the day
  • Promoted to OMT role while involved with the startup of the first-time ever night shift at the facility
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Observe team production/accuracy data and provide guidance to supervisors in establishing new goals
  • Strong cross-functional understanding and ability to work with counterparts, Rocky Mount leaders and within FC, to identify best business solutions and drive customer service
  • Manage accuracy to develop performances and compare best practices to achieve and exceed daily goals
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve opportunities of improvement
  • Identify and analyze root cause and effect and develop/execute action plans and decisions while driving continuous improvement experience
  • Create a positive teamwork environment by motivating and empowering team members to stay focused on the customer experience
  • Coach and assist supervisors in handling disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, terminations, and development of employees
  • Manage accountability and performance of team members with coaching, recognition, disciplinary action and performance evaluations
  • Develop daily plan for projected allocated volume based on UPH and staffing,

Operations Supervisor

Gap Inc
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Manage 200+ merchandise handlers daily while developing/coaching, and motivating in multiple departments such as Picking, Packing, Receiving (Inbound)/Stocking, and Bombay Sortation
  • Surpassed Peak Goal of 300K units shipped while exceeding 95% on-time delivery to customer
  • Drive productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators increasing performance from 75% to 125%
  • Fostered an environment of morale and teamwork with my direct reports through frequent communication allowing 85% of my team to receive their pay incentive with the GROW Incentive program
  • Provide feedback to associates in multiple job functions to achieve personal, departmental, and facility goals as well to ensure true engagement within the team
  • Experienced in utilization of Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
  • Efficient in COFE Vargo system

Project Manager Intern

Sonoco Products Company, RPC
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Support daily operations of plant quality management
  • Work to improve the overall quality of the conveyors that create FDA approved products to ensure the Line Leads are performing over 100% with minimal to zero minor stops
  • Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
  • Used process improvement tools to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, improving efficiency 30%.
  • Received training and development in areas including safety, quality, logistics, process improvement and forecasting
  • Involved in all Lean processes including Kaizen events, to help eliminate waste

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina School of Business
08.2017

Skills

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Accountability
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Drive Results
  • Learning Agility
  • Change Adaptive
  • Cost Management
  • Detail oriented
  • Continuous Improvement
  • NetSuite
  • Cofe Vargo
  • WMS

Certification

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Inventory Control Manager

Fashion Nova Distribution Center
10.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

QVC Distribution Center
01.2022 - 06.2022

Area Manager

QVC Distribution Center
11.2019 - 01.2022

Operations Supervisor

Gap Inc
08.2017 - 11.2019

Project Manager Intern

Sonoco Products Company, RPC
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina School of Business
Emani Little