Mkponkeabasi (Mikel) Otummkpo
Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Inventory Operations Specialist with hands-on experience managing inventory accuracy, material flow, and stock movement within manufacturing and distribution environments. Proven ability to analyze inventory data, perform audits, identify discrepancies, and coordinate cross-functionally with production, logistics, and warehouse teams. Detail-oriented, systems-driven, and experienced in maintaining accurate inventory records to support operational efficiency and demand fulfillment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory & Production Operations
Robertet
Budd Lake, New Jersey
10.2025 - Current
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods to support production and outbound distribution.
- Track inventory movements and material usage to maintain accurate stock records, and identify discrepancies.
- Coordinate with the production, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material replenishment and product availability.
- Perform regular visual checks and inventory validations to support accuracy and compliance with GMP standards.
- Stage materials and finished products based on production schedules and inventory priorities.
- Support inventory audits by assisting with counts, reconciliation, and reporting of variances.
- Utilize inventory and shipping systems to document stock movements, shipments, and material flow.
- Communicate inventory issues, shortages, and discrepancies to supervisors to support corrective actions.
- Maintain organized inventory staging areas to improve traceability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Follow documented inventory and safety procedures to ensure compliance with company policies.
Material Handler
Givaduan
Mount Olive, New Jersey
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Followed safety procedures when handling materials and discarding waste.
- Precisely weighed, measured, and dispensed raw material according to specifications.
- Acquired, organized, and transferred raw materials to designated production areas.
Inventory Specialist
Vital Records Control Inc.
Edison, NJ
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Performed root cause analysis of variances between actual vs expected results.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards regarding inventory management.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
- Analyzed sales trends to anticipate future needs and adjust inventory accordingly.
Inventory Specialist
Safelite Auto Glass
Braselton, GA
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Outlined production commitments and product timetables using sales forecast information and consumer trends.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
Inbound Specialist
Office Depot Distribution Center
Buford, GA
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Loading and unloading of materials using powered lifting equipment to move products around the facility, processed and stored parts to the accurate location using a scanner.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
Material Processor
Hyundai Mobis Parts America LLC
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Received, inspected, processed and stored incoming varieties of parts and accessories that met the company standard -Received incoming shipments with the use of forklifts, cherry pickers and other power equipment-relocate merchandise to storage areas as directed-performed inventory count and stock rearrangement.
- Executed efficient flow of high quality goods and services that transformed raw materials into final products needed by end customers.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Warehouse Assistant
Progressive Lighting
Duluth, GA
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinate warehouse delivery location of inbound shipments - Build and inspect products for Quality Assurance.
- Conducted timely and accurate inventory counts to maintain current supply records and facilitate smooth ordering.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Sales and Product Analyst
Gateway Sales Corporation
Tucker, GA
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Hired on extended contract to monitor, analyze and compile company database - Target company’s market needs for products related to field - Saved Company 1.5 Million by redirecting their attentions from moving to a failing market area.
- Initiated discussion with production department to improve tools, workflow and analytical processes.
- Leveraged marketing data to forecast marketing campaign success and sales trends.
GIS Analyst
Market Source Incorporated
Alpharetta
12.2009 - 03.2015
- Created maps and graphs using GIS software and related equipment - Met with users to define data needs and project requirements to develop applications - Conducted research to locate and obtain existing databases - Gathered, analyzed, and integrated spatial data using GIS - Compiled geographic data from a variety of sources, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps - Analyzed spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geography, concentration in Geographic Information System (GIS) -
University of West Georgia
07.2012
Independent Study: Urban Heat Island in Metro Atlanta -
The Department of Geoscience-University of West Georgia
Certificate in Meteorology -
University of West Georgia
Skills
- Inventory control and analysis
- Inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation
- Stock level monitoring and replenishment
- Inventory accuracy and discrepancy resolution
- Inventory management systems (WMS/ERP)
- Data tracking, reporting, and trend identification
- Demand support and forecast assistance
- Cross-functional coordination (procurement, logistics, operations)
- Process documentation and compliance
- Logistics and distribution support
- Excel and inventory reporting tools
Timeline
Inventory & Production Operations
Robertet
10.2025 - Current
Material Handler
Givaduan
03.2025 - 08.2025
Inventory Specialist
Vital Records Control Inc.
06.2024 - 02.2025
Inventory Specialist
Safelite Auto Glass
03.2023 - 02.2024
Inbound Specialist
Office Depot Distribution Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Material Processor
Hyundai Mobis Parts America LLC
02.2020 - 11.2021
Warehouse Assistant
Progressive Lighting
04.2018 - 12.2019
Sales and Product Analyst
Gateway Sales Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2018
GIS Analyst
Market Source Incorporated
12.2009 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science in Geography, concentration in Geographic Information System (GIS) -
University of West Georgia
Independent Study: Urban Heat Island in Metro Atlanta -
The Department of Geoscience-University of West Georgia
Certificate in Meteorology -
University of West Georgia