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Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Timeline
OperationsManager
Open To Work

Joseph Lyons

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

BIDFTA
Nashville, TN
02.2025 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of 30+ associates for processing and retail
  • Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and enhancing performance.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements, increasing workflow efficiency.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Senior Inventory Manager

Bargain Hunt
Nashville, TN
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Oversee inventory flow and processing for 2 distribution centers, 90 stores, and 10 auction pickup centers
  • Manage team of inventory associates and provide guidance and direction
  • Lead and oversee 2 distribution centers physical inventories along with 90 stores
  • Managed inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
  • Developed and implemented processes to enhance accuracy in inventory tracking and reporting.

Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Bargain Hunt
Nashville, TN
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Oversee inventory flow and processing for 2 distribution centers
  • Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with inventory between systems
  • Manage cycle counts quarterly to improve inventory accuracy
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels and accuracy.
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.

Inventory Analyst

Bargain Hunt
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Research inventory items that are out of sync and monitor the day-to-day inventory flow through Distribution Center
  • Prepare weekly and monthly summaries related to inventory accuracy
  • Conducted regular audits to maintain accuracy of inventory records and systems.

Logistics Analyst

Kroger Co
Nashville, TN
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Plan and route all outbound store delivery orders while meeting precise delivery times
  • Perform “what if” routing analysis for process improvements to reduce transportation cost

Logistics Coordinator

Kroger Co
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Tender freight to company preferred carriers and identify process improvements through Jasper reporting
  • Communicate with various vendors, customers, carriers, and Kroger Distributions Centers

Customer Account Representative

Integrated Merchandising Systems LLC
Oak Brook, IL
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed customer inquiries, providing timely and accurate information regarding accounts and services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Economics

Dominican University- AACSB Accredited Brennan School of Business
River Forest, IL
12.2016

Associate’s degree - Liberal Arts

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
12.2013

Skills

  • Communication
  • Analytical
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Operations management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Operations Manager

BIDFTA
02.2025 - Current

Senior Inventory Manager

Bargain Hunt
04.2024 - 02.2025

Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Bargain Hunt
12.2021 - 04.2024

Inventory Analyst

Bargain Hunt
06.2021 - 12.2021

Logistics Analyst

Kroger Co
12.2018 - 06.2021

Logistics Coordinator

Kroger Co
01.2018 - 12.2018

Customer Account Representative

Integrated Merchandising Systems LLC
03.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor’s degree - Economics

Dominican University- AACSB Accredited Brennan School of Business

Associate’s degree - Liberal Arts

Moraine Valley Community College