James Terry
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Analytical professional with extensive experience in inventory management and process improvement. Known for monitoring trends in inventory accuracy and executing projects that contribute to operational efficiency and loss reduction. Skilled in data analysis and reporting, with strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance inventory management efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Manager
Refresco Beverages
Greer, South Carolina
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing shrinkage and waste effectively.
- Execute projects while recommending process improvements to leadership.
- Conduct cycle counts before and after production runs, including predetermined SAP schedules.
- Ensure accurate daily production postings in SAP and timely closure of process orders.
- Reconcile finished goods production with inventory records in SAP.
- Complete all necessary paperwork for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly loss tracking.
- Organize and maintained comprehensive filing of inventory-related documents.
- Monitor trends in inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
- Manage monthly financial closing processes and reconciliations.
- Implement internal controls to enhance accuracy and reduce risks.
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of raw materials and packaging.
- Track shipments from vendors for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or delays encountered during transit or delivery.
Inventory Coordinator
Electrolux
Anderson, SC
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with accounts receivables department to verify transaction accuracy.
- Resolved discrepancies between inventory levels and revenue promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels closely to identify and address issues.
- Developed systems for effective inventory management.
- Ensured efficient movement of products and inventory.
- Maintained comprehensive records for inventory control and intake.
- Reported regularly to upper management with recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted with inventory deliveries and shipments as needed.
Supervisor
Owens Enterprise
Greenville, SC
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained records including vehicle logs, cargo details, and billing statements per regulations.
- Verified inventory loads against shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Established operational policies and standards, defining safety procedures for hazardous materials handling.
- Organized and managed subordinate staff work to meet organizational standards.
Warehouse Supervisor
HTI
Greenville, SC
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Prepared badges, passes, and identification cards, and perform other security-related duties.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Confered with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
- Purchased new or additional stock, or prepared documents that provide for such purchases.
- Prepared and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Randomly selected items to be audited daily.
- Developed, implemented and maintained comprehensive policies and procedures for inventory control.
- Presented inventory audit results to higher subordinates.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
Production Supervisor
Covidien
Seneca, SC
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Directed and coordinated the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
- Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
- Communicated with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Inspected materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Observed work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
- Conducted employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Recommended or executed personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, and promotions.
- Recommended or implemented measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
- Conferred with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Ordered materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
- Read and analyzed charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Interpreted specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Marketing internship
Furman University
Greenville, SC
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Participated in weekly conference calls with IMG to discuss project updates and strategies.
- Cold called new leads while nurturing relationships with existing clients.
- Managed Junior Paladin Club website by publishing weekly newsletters and event announcements.
- Established promotional signage for all athletic departments to enhance visibility.
Box office Internship
Columbia BlowFish
Columbia, SC
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Ensured all players received requested tickets in Will-Call.
- Managed online and phone sales of tickets before games.
- Resolved customer issues regarding ticket verification and seating arrangements.
- Processed nightly deposits of all revenue from ticket office.
- Maintained inventory records and ordered merchandise to replenish low stock.
- Verified authenticity of tickets using established criteria such as color and issue date.
- Denied entry to unauthorized individuals without valid tickets or passes.
- Checked credentials of patrons entering press box, allowing access only to authorized personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2012
Skills
- PeopleSoft and SAP proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis and reporting
- Loss prevention strategies
- Discrepancy investigations
- Process improvement
- Supply chain coordination
Certification
- 10 hour OSHA certified
- CPR certified
- CDL Class B
References
- Alex Guest, Director of Game Entertainment & Production, Greenville Drive, (864) 240-4518, Alex.Guest@greenvilledrive.com, Supervisor
- Chris Lyons, Production Supervisor, Nestle Prepared Foods, (864) 710-1198, chrisdlyons@yahoo.com, Former Manager
- Sheena Washington, Clerk, SC Department of Motor Vehicles, (803) 463-2580, Kaywashington4@yahoo.com, Former Co-Worker
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Refresco Beverages
10.2022 - Current
Inventory Coordinator
Electrolux
12.2019 - 10.2022
Supervisor
Owens Enterprise
02.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Supervisor
HTI
03.2015 - 02.2018
Production Supervisor
Covidien
06.2012 - 03.2015
Marketing internship
Furman University
05.2011 - 11.2011
Box office Internship
Columbia BlowFish
04.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management
University of South Carolina