Jessie Byer
South Bend,IN
Summary
Experienced inventory leader skilled in operations, team development, and process improvement. Known for guiding diverse teams, setting expectations, and encouraging collaboration. Drives productivity and consistent results through focused leadership, strong execution, and commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Team Leader
Meijer
South Bend, IN
04.2025 - Current
- Led inventory operations and coordinated inventory teams to ensure accurate store counts and reporting
- Trained and mentored team members on inventory procedures to enhance accuracy
- Collaborated with store leadership to address and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Utilized inventory systems and reporting tools and communicated results.
General Merchandise Lead
Meijer
Fishers, Indiana
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Analyzed merchandising opportunities and implemented changes that contributed to increased sales.
- Executed planogram sets and merchandise resets to enhance product presentation.
- Monitored product availability and resolved on-hand discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with store leadership to prioritize workload and achieve operational goals.
Inventory Team Member
Meijer
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Achieved high productivity standards while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in inventory management tasks.
- Scanned, counted, and verified merchandise across store departments, ensuring accurate inventory levels and compliance with company standards.
- Identified and resolved inventory discrepancies to support inventory integrity and operational success.
- Fostered positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration, enhancing overall team performance.
Pricing and Inventory Team Member
Meijer
Fishers, Indiana
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability on store shelves.
- Completed price changes and maintained proper signage for product displays.
- Organized stockroom to optimize space and maintain efficient workflow.
Bakery Team Leader
Meijer
Fishers, Indiana
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Led daily operations of bakery department to ensure product quality.
- Trained and mentored team members on baking techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated production schedules to efficiently meet customer demands and reduce waste.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product freshness and timely availability.
- Scheduled employees to optimize staffing during peak times and holidays.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Evaluated freshness of bakery goods by inspecting expiration dates and product appearance. of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Multimedia
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, IN 09.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Inventory auditing
- Inventory reporting
- Stock control
Certification
- FMI Food Retail Leader Certificate
Timeline
Inventory Team Leader
Meijer
04.2025 - Current
General Merchandise Lead
Meijer
11.2024 - 04.2025
Inventory Team Member
Meijer
06.2021 - 11.2024
Pricing and Inventory Team Member
Meijer
01.2020 - 06.2021
Bakery Team Leader
Meijer
07.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts - Multimedia
ITT Technical Institute
09.2005 - 05.2007