Josue Polanco
Jamestown,USA
Summary
Experienced inventory professional prepared for this role. Expertise in inventory management, stock control, and supply chain coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in fast-paced environments. Skilled in logistics, data analysis, and process optimization. Experienced with coordinating inventory operations to maintain accurate stock and streamline processes. Utilizes advanced data analysis techniques to ensure efficient supply chain management. Knowledge of inventory control systems and effective problem-solving to enhance operational performance. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Coordinator
Raymour and Flanigan
01.2025 - Current
- Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and resolving issues promptly.
- Performed full inventory counts every [Number] days.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing an efficient tracking system.
- Trained new employees on proper inventory procedures, ensuring consistency in processes across the team.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and trends, ensuring continuous improvement in inventory management processes.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management, highlighting inventory levels, trends, and areas of concern.
- Managed all related documentation and records for department.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by regularly assessing layout effectiveness and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Assisted in the implementation of an inventory management software system for improved record keeping and reporting capabilities.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Operations Manager
Raymour & Flanagan
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Manager and track inventory
- Assist in daily operations
- Receive and check in inventory
- Minor maintenance in store
- Run and create reports
- Prep inventory for delivery
- Delegate task to team
- Answer phones to help customer
- Partner up with customer care for customer’s merchandise
- Maintain and manage all supplies for store
- Responsible for building furniture
- Responsible for moving and positioning furniture
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Retail Parts Professional Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Examined parts for defects and exchanged defective parts with manufacturer representative to maintain high quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted over 60 customers weekly in finding parts for individual needs.
- Kept parts neatly stacked and ready for purchase to boost sales.
- Took inventory of stock and replenished with current merchandise from established vendors to maintain adequate supply levels for expected demand.
- Received and delivered and parts to customers across Chautauqua area.
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in positive outcomes.
- Planned and executed planograms.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Took multiple orders per week worth combined total of $500 over telephone, in person and through email.
Construction Laborer
Holt Construction Corp.
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations.
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
- Sustained safety protocols by observing proper and safe usage of equipment and materials.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment to promote team performance.
- Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
- Measured and marked openings and distances to prepare sites for work.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials used.
- Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
Pro Desk /Customer Service
Home Depot
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
- Received product orders, unloaded merchandise and arranged store stock into appealing displays.
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
- Assisted customers to find appropriate products, answered product questions and provided product solutions.
- Arranged updated promotional displays every Week.
- Operated Forklift equipment to lift and transport stock.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Monitored sidewalk sales events to protect products, added new merchandise and rang up purchases at outside registers.
- Issued receipts, discussed return policies, and directed customers to pick up locations for larger merchandise.
- Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy.
- Counted product stock to maintain inventory records.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Delivery Driver Helper
UPS
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
- Ensured all product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Coordinated with Driver to get delivery route information and changes.
- Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
- Ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer sites, allotting for various factors such as weather and road conditions.
Education
GED -
High School for International Studies
06.2008
Skills
- Requirements analysis
- Sales representation
- Sales development
- Product marketing and displays
- Route management
- Discrepancy investigations
- Warehouse organization
- Stock replenishment
- Documentation skills
- Inventory optimization
- Microsoft office
- Cycle counting
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory counts
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory tracking
- Inventory reconciliation
- Data management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Inventory Coordinator
Raymour and Flanigan
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Raymour & Flanagan
11.2021 - 01.2025
Retail Parts Professional Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2016 - 11.2021
Construction Laborer
Holt Construction Corp.
05.2015 - 12.2016
Pro Desk /Customer Service
Home Depot
03.2013 - 05.2015
Delivery Driver Helper
UPS
12.2012 - 02.2013
GED -
High School for International Studies
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