KESHIA WASHINGTON
Newnan ,GA
Summary
Diligent inventory with comprehensive background in inventory management and team leadership. Skilled in optimizing stock levels and streamlining processes to ensure operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing inventory software and fostering effective communication within team.
Accomplished Inventory Supervisor experienced working with over 5 clients over 6-year career by meeting inventory management and logistics needs. Dedicated to providing timely and excellent customer service. Demonstrated accuracy in order fulfillment and shipment procedures.
Professional inventory management expert with proven track record of maintaining optimal stock levels and ensuring seamless operations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Proficient in inventory control, data analysis, and process improvement, bringing reliable and adaptable presence to team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily inventory operations to ensure optimal stock levels and accuracy.
- Trained and mentored team members on inventory procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with suppliers to enhance inventory replenishment strategies.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Conducted thorough investigations into inventory discrepancies and resolved issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained accurate product profiles for efficient inventory management.
- Developed comprehensive reporting system to provide insights into inventory performance.
- Increased efficiency in inventory turnover, reducing holding costs and increasing cash flow.
- Improved inventory accuracy, ensuring that stock levels closely matched records through regular audits.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Optimized supply chain processes by collaborating with suppliers, distributors, and transportation providers for seamless inventory management.
Inventory Supervisor
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised 10 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.
- Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment of inventory levels.
- Monitored completeness, accuracy and compliance during inventory transactions.
- Streamlined the inventory management process for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustment transactions.
- Delivered timely and accurate reports on inventory performance, highlighting areas for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Inventory Supervisor Control/WMS
Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinate staff, processes and procedures to support the DC in maintaining and exceeding inventory accuracy goals.
- Analyze data and publish reports.
- Track performance by area, determine problems and root causes, communicate results and recommend appropriate action.
- Implement and administer all approved changes to current inventory program.
- Coordinate functions of the statistical-based cycle counting, estimated statistical sampling, and financial cut-offs.
- Maintain system data integrity.
- Ensure that date-sensitive products are checked for expiration, quantities are correct, and exceptions are handled for timely movement of goods.
- Set up and/or change the stock keeping unit (SKU) in the strategic pick location(s).
- Ensure that all cycle counts are scheduled and counting is completed timely, accurately, and in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Perform process or system testing as required and approved to ensure accurate adjustments and program measurement.
- Administer slotting optimization software that includes setting of parameters and moving of product.
- Research and resolve issues regarding variances between perpetual inventory and the general ledger.
- Monitor and maintain product profiling for optimal distribution center efficiency
- Hire, manage and train IC Team Leads and Cycle Counters on proactive approaches to inventory methodology.
- Establish processes, procedures, and reporting that support and record all inventory activities
- Accurately maintain inventory balances between WMS and the Legacy system in order to preserve inventory integrity.
Operational Supervisor / Replenishment Dept.
Visible Supply Chain
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conduct starts up meeting for all employees in replenishment Dept.
- Monitored production of employee performance.
- Complete projects 100% from start to finish before end of time frame.
- Track and coach attendance when needed.
- Assist with 5’s process (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
- Input data is system matches physical counts.
- Responds to emails. Send attendance reports.
- Conduct research on discrepancies
- Manager to and report on Department Metrics
- Track and coach Attendance when needed.
- Maintain direct and consistent communication with all necessary departments.
- Maintain labor plan, enforce policies, enforce procedures and job aids to create a positive and productive work environment.
- Identify the root cause of system inaccuracies and work with Quality Assurance Specialists to determine how to prevent the recurrence of the problem.
- Assist local management teams and Human Resources to identify labor needs, potential headcount challenges, and recruitment plans for incoming associates.
- Supervise in daily warehouse functions. Accountable for warehouse quality, productivity, and safety.
Group Leader / Replenishment Dept.
Integracore
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepare manifest reports that are electronically generated.
- Conduct starts up meeting for all employees in replenishment Dept.
- Monitored production of employee performance.
- Ensure that company procedures and work instructions (SOP) are followed.
- Provides training and disciplines to all using the RF gun.
- Assist with 5’s process. (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
- Designed multiple Excel spreadsheets for analyzing daily production and for analyzing.
- Receiving, storing, shipping, pick-up delivery of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, material handling techniques and of activities such as material receiving, issuing.
Education
Computer Programmer, SOPHOMORE STANDING
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Raymond, MSH. S. Diploma - undefined
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL
Jackson, MS01.1999
Skills
- Manage and evaluate 20 plus associates
- Data analysis for reporting & report distribution
- Oversee Cross Training Program
- Knowledge of Data Analysis and Forecasting Methods
- Warehouse / Leadership Skills
- Receiving, pack, Kitting, Returns Inventory Process Improvement/ Process implementation
- Willingness to tackle new responsibilities and multiple tasks
- Self-starter, assertive, positive “can do” attitude and team player
- Reliability, attention to details, ability to concentrate
- Wm’s User, Microsoft Office A$91000
- Organizational and Communication Skills
- Warehouse organization
- Demand forecasting
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory accuracy
- Continuous improvement
- Cycle counting
- Shrink management
- Inventory management strategy
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
MS Office 97-2003 & 2010, GENTAN, Web to Host, Mainframe Systems, Windows 10-key Calculator, Excel, Powerpoint, WMS, BY
Timeline
Inventory Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
01.2025 - Current
Inventory Supervisor
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2023 - 01.2025
Inventory Supervisor Control/WMS
Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
Operational Supervisor / Replenishment Dept.
Visible Supply Chain
01.2019 - 01.2021
Group Leader / Replenishment Dept.
Integracore
01.2017 - 07.2019
Computer Programmer, SOPHOMORE STANDING
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
H. S. Diploma - undefined
MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL