Keila Walker
Inventory Manager/Buyer
Rock Island,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly dedicated professional with a strong commitment to maintaining accurate and efficient inventory systems. Proven track record in overseeing inventory control, including receiving, stocking, distribution, and reporting of products. Known for excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensure compliance, and drive operational success. Hardworking, organized, and proactive individual with a passion for maintaining high standards and supporting overall business growth. Excels in team environments, works effectively with vendors, and skilled in training initiatives while fostering strong relationships within the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4067
4067
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inventory Manager/Buyer
Terrace Cannabis
Moline, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee inventory management by receiving, stocking, distributing, and reporting on all cannabis products to ensure efficient inventory flow and compliance.
- Take ownership of inventory discrepancies, working closely with AIC to find any discrepancies
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Execute daily, monthly, and yearly inventory audits and reconciliations, maintaining meticulous records for regulatory compliance.
- Analyze sales trends and collaborate with leadership to forecast inventory needs, strategically placing orders based on data insights, promotions, and customer demand.
- Ensure accurate seed-to-sale tracking, maintaining compliance with state regulations and IDFPR/ISP requirements.
- Lead, train, and mentor the inventory team, promoting operational efficiency, accountability, and regulatory adherence.
- Maintain compliance by accurately reporting all necessary inventory and product information, ensuring adherence to local and state laws.
- Manage and document products awaiting disposal, including damaged, expired, or mislabeled items, following proper procedures.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring product quality, availability, and timely restocking.
- Ensure secure, organized, and compliant inventory storage, including vault areas and sales floor displays.
- Drive sales growth by facilitating pop-up events, educating customers, and enhancing overall store operations.
- Lead and support the customer service team, ensuring exceptional shopping experiences, resolving inquiries, and providing expert product knowledge.
- Coordinated with suppliers to guarantee timely delivery of inventory and materials.
- Achieved operational excellence by continuously improving processes, systems, and procedures related to inventory management.
AIC Agent in Charge
Terrace Cannabis
Moline, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Drive store sales growth by leveraging extensive cannabis knowledge to educate customers, recommend products, and optimize upselling opportunities.
- Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve sales performance, customer retention, and overall efficiency.
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and product expertise.
- Lead and mentor a full team, ensuring top-tier customer service while training new employees on company policies, compliance, and product knowledge.
- Maintain up-to-date cannabis education, staying informed on industry trends, state regulations, and compliance standards.
- Conduct inventory audits and assist regulatory agencies during inspections, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Manage store operations, including opening and closing procedures, and maintain fulfilling order.
- Manage and oversee point-of-sale (POS) operations, handling transactions, training employees, and ensuring cash-handling accuracy.
- Execute opening and closing procedures, ensuring a well-maintained, compliant, and customer-ready store environment.
- Handling deliveries and intaking Inventory and Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
Cultivation Team Leader
Green Thumb Ind.
Rock Island, IL
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Production Supervisor, Leading a full team to meet production needs, Full knowledge of production supervisory responsibilities with Manufacturing experience
- Quality knowledge, documentation, Inventory, process, procedure, accountability and managing budgets
- Making sound decisions to help improve business needs and team needs
- Able to train, lead and organize on all aspects of equipment management and production
- Handling external Third party Samples with testers and internal samples
- Working with Machinery daily and troubleshooting
- Putting plans in place to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals
Pharmacy Technician
DivvyDose
Moline, Illinois
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare prescription medication
- Mix, count & measure out medication
- Update & print label for medication
- Taking customer Information/prescriptions over the phone, In person, Fax and Online
- Working with doctors offices/customers
- Able to Handle insurance claims & taking
Production Lead
Kraft Heinz
Davenport, IA
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Line Lead Responsibilities and Manufacturing experience
- Ensure production lines are running properly with the right product and Labels
- (Line Lead Responsibilities)
- Quality assurance technician, Scanning in tickets into SAP program
- Ensure product matches companies formulas
- Transfer meat by fork truck from cooler to lines to be sliced- Transfer Boxes of supplies
- Ensure packages are in proper shipping containers and shipping is correct
- Working with multiple EcoLab Chemicals
- Ensure consumers get proper packaging and have the correct Information
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL12.2027
Certification of completion - Project Management
Coursera
Diploma -
Davenport West High
Davenport, IA01.2010
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL 05.2001 - 01.2018
Skills
- Dutchie
- BioTrac
- Metrc
- KPI
- Scheduling
- Excel
- Billing
- Insurance
- Google Docs
- MS Word
- SOP
- Volunteering
- Machinery
Timeline
Inventory Manager/Buyer
Terrace Cannabis
08.2023 - Current
AIC Agent in Charge
Terrace Cannabis
06.2023 - 08.2023
Cultivation Team Leader
Green Thumb Ind.
03.2020 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Technician
DivvyDose
04.2019 - 01.2020
Production Lead
Kraft Heinz
02.2015 - 01.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Black Hawk College
05.2001 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Black Hawk College
Certification of completion - Project Management
Coursera
Diploma -
Davenport West High
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