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Jarid T. Drake

Gilroy,CA

Summary

Qualified Inventory Control Manager with robust background in managing inventory systems and streamlining processes. Successfully improved stock accuracy and reduced waste through innovative strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement effective inventory control practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Manager

The Ginger People
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed 30+ bin locations of products to assure items and qty's matched according to company standards.
  • Maintained cycle count records & related bin location transfer movements. Tracked internal system for sample and expiration removals.
  • Worked with the quality assurance department to help keep expired products separated physically and internally from current stock.
  • Worked with Logistics department to assure inventory reflected for inbounds and outbound shipments. Made corrections as needed.
  • Contributed to training processes that involved the inventory department and quality assurance.
  • Oversaw bin location maintenance on a weekly basis.
  • Verified and confirmed SOP documentation to current company standard.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies, taking corrective action when necessary to maintain accurate records.

Inventory Specialist

TechSystems with Apple inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Oversaw tracking and organization of products and equipment for failure analysis. Ranged from 40 or more units daily.
  • Input, updated and maintained records daily related to the movement of units.
  • Directed inventory room material movement, leveraging internal systems for visibility, and supported non-standard customer requests as needed.
  • Collaborated customer support with setup of custom material movement solutions as required.
  • Oversaw time management of multiple overlapping work processes.
  • Maintained a clean and structured inventory room daily.
  • Contributed to SOP documentation when necessary and preparing for future projects and procedure changes.
  • Communicated between departments to retrieve units requested for next steps in the process.
  • Seeing that all electronic waste was documented and dealt with accordingly
  • Used at other site locations for special projects that required experienced inventory specialists.

Inventory and Logistics Specialist

ViewRay
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered logistics support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
  • Reconciled invoices with service requests and inventory verification.
  • Collaborated with the team and other entities to coordinate physical movement of products between internal sites.
  • Prioritized work based on business demands and freight delivery times.
  • Supervised paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
  • Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
  • Communicated with the proper department(s) to evaluate problematic conditions to resolve issues and optimize service levels.
  • Relayed information between recipients of part requests regarding ETA's, potential delays, and issues.
  • Supervised inventory by performing physical counts, identified and investigated variances and reconciled records.
  • Configured warehouse space as dictated by forecast of inbound materials and production needs.
  • Verified damaged parts for scrap disposal. Assured that cost met disposal requirements.

Inventory Control Lead

Amuse
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Carried out intaking all deliveries.
  • Verified that the product had required batch and state-regulated information.
  • Reviewed and forwarded invoices to third-party sources for POS system, label creations, and website usage.
  • Maintained the sales floor and kept back stock updated and accessible.
  • Placed state-required Metrc Tags with all corresponding products to comply with San Jose city regulations.
  • Executed physical and digital weekly inventory counts every Monday from 12am until completed.
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies
  • Confirmed that all products complied with city and state regulations for in house inspections, and adapted to state and city changes when needed.
  • Oversaw pickers/packers to ensure online deliveries were correct and available.
  • Resolved any shortages, pricing, promotional issues.
  • Gathered expired/ damaged products to be wasted through a third-party waste company.
  • Logged and verified all products in Excel for company records.
  • Removed these products in the POS system at the end of every month as needed.
  • Delegated tasks to pickers/packers when needed.
  • Provided cross-training for new hires and managers helping with inventory.

Inventory/ Metrc Specialist

Purple Lotus
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Received scheduled deliveries and quality checked products.
  • Gather all state required documents (COA's) before finalizing the delivery.
  • Entered products in the POS system
  • Back stocked excess product and made necessary changes to fit in locked cages/ lockers while maintaining inventory needs for the sales floor.
  • Conducted and executed monthly inventory counts.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Physically and electronically logged discrepancies as needed.
  • Adjusted prices for in store and vendor promotions.
  • Responsible for obtaining harvest and tracking information in house grow rooms.
  • Communicated with purchasers about price points and upcoming sales/promotions.
  • Handed out samples and promotional products to in house staff.

Metrc Specialist/ Inventory Control

Curaleaf Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supervised harvest and state tracking information with upper management about compliance issues and resolutions.
  • Crafted inventory logs, harvest logs, and weight logs for growers to record daily information.
  • Maintained multiple harvest inventories and labels for new products with names and dates to continue first in the first out method.
  • Weighted product and input into Ca state Metrc system (physically and electronically logged).
  • Lead weekly inventory counts, verified product was placed under the correct licensing and properly tagged.
  • Communicated with growers as discrepancies came up with new products, correcting mistakes and weighing issues.
  • Wasted out unsellable products in the Ca Metrc system to stay within city regulations.

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Google - Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • ERP Systems - NetSuite, Arena, Oracle, UUI, Fetch, SAP, WYSIS
  • Organizational and development skills
  • Inventory/ stock control
  • Analytical skills
  • Production planning
  • Data driven and ethical decision making
  • Shipping and receiving - Invoice processing and vendor coordination
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory optimization and stock Rotation
  • Staff Training and SOP Writing
  • Cycle counting and Data entry
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service

References

  • Chris McKinley, Senior Manager, Logistics and Inventory, ViewRay, Mountain View, CA, (408)431-1923
  • Don Batman, Senior Inventory Specialist, ViewRay, Remote, TX, (510)386-9023
  • Malia Schoch-Rodriguez, Director, Supply Chain, Viewray, Mountain View, CA, (650)439-9528
  • Laura Baxley, Former HR Manager, Amuse, San Jose, CA, (213) 434-5571
  • Brandon Long, Former District Manager, Amuse, San Jose, CA, (510) 993-5234
  • Stephen Yurek, Owner/Business Consultant at Yurek Consulting LLC, The Guild, San Jose, CA, (602)478-2510
  • Jo Mendoza, Former Production Manager, The Guild SJ, San Jose, CA, (408) 386-8697

Timeline

Inventory Control Manager

The Ginger People
07.2024 - 11.2024

Inventory Specialist

TechSystems with Apple inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024

Inventory and Logistics Specialist

ViewRay
05.2022 - 07.2023

Inventory Control Lead

Amuse
09.2021 - 04.2022

Inventory/ Metrc Specialist

Purple Lotus
05.2021 - 08.2021

Metrc Specialist/ Inventory Control

Curaleaf Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021

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