Ivan Cooper
San Diego,CA
Summary
A proven record of good inventory practices and following company procedures.
Competent in Excel, and word.
A self starter capable of working independently or with a team.
Strong leaderships skills and the ability to get the best out of people regardless of skills or knowledge.
Results-driven Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering 10+ years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager
Walter Andersen Nursey Poway
Poway, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained inventory system, developed new processes. Conducted physical inventories yearly.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Built special order list in excel for customers needing out of stock merchandise.
- Maintained excel worksheets to track shrink in departments.
- Responsible for buying Pottery selections for store.
- Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition
- Utilized company software to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures
Assistant Store Manager
Armstrong Garden Centers
San Diego, CA
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Reacted to Profit and Loss statements to ensure profit was maintained or increased.
Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
San Diego, CA
09.2001 - 04.2013
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback. Working with over 200 personnel.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Received presidents award in 2010 for achieving excellent inventory results and double digit comparative sales for fiscal year.
Education
Associate of Arts - Horticulture And Landscape Design
Berkshire College of Agriculture
England Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory Distribution
- Data Interpretation
- Process Monitoring
- Vendor Sourcing
- Inventory Distribution
- Self Starter
- Price Negotiation
- Reporting Processes
- Compliance Regulations
- Maintaining Product Levels
- Product Replenishing
- Supplier Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Control Systems
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Walter Andersen Nursey Poway
04.2017 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Armstrong Garden Centers
05.2013 - 04.2017
Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
09.2001 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts - Horticulture And Landscape Design
Berkshire College of Agriculture
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