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Laith Shawkat
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
To obtain a position where my skills, experience, and education will be an asset to my employer, where I have an opportunity to expand my knowledge and where it will be possible to advance to a more responsible position.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Cycle Count Superv
FedEx Supply Chain
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of all completed cycle counts, providing valuable insights into historical trends and patterns in inventory accuracy.
- Aided investigations into lost or misplaced items using thorough knowledge of warehouse layout and item locations obtained through frequent interaction with various storage areas during standard job duties as a Cycle Count Coordinator.
- Analyzed data from cycle counts to identify areas of improvement within the inventory management process.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Responsible for serialized inventory cycle counts to support 99.95% inventory accuracies for forward and reverse logistics. Ensure all research for inventory variances is completed and resolved within or above SLA.
- Count nightly to provide audit documentation to support meeting client and company-owned SLA
- Identified and authored SOX & ISO 9001 compliance documents for Inventory Control. • Improved nightly first count accuracies by 25% using LEAN and Six Sigma controls.
- Analysis and use of ABC methodology in the cycle count process
Inventory Control FWG
FedEx
01.2021 - 01.2017
- Excellent knowledge of daily inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems
- Oversees stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers, Able to Research variances between actual physical inventory and systemic balance
- Locate items that may have incorrect locations, report it or fix it
- Ensures goals are met, and reduces errors, and lost time
- Driving experience on a forklift, scissor lift, and VNA
- Working knowledge of inventory management software
- Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
- Researched cycle count variances and accurately made inventory adjustments
- Oversee and verify accuracy of all inventory adjustments made in both inbound and outbound processes
- Research and process departmental inventory adjustment requests in WMS
- Performed ad hoc cycle counts and inventory adjustments
- Organized and executed yearly physical inventory counts in compliance with external auditors, Participated and contributed to successful Physical Inventory events
- Handle inventory control activities to ensure that materials and electronically entered, physically stored and internally distributed according to guidelines
- Inventory control cycle count Supervisor2023
- Operation Lead in HINT Department2022
- Lead position in FWN (Inventory Control department).2021
- FWN QDM Console2021
Inventory Control Clerk (Handler material) Gateway (ZTE)
GENCO
01.2017 - 01.2014
- Materials Management with production line support
- Submitted requests for materials Adjustments
- Count and label materials
- Performed additional related duties as assigned
- Full skills with MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power point, and MS Outlook
Engineering Manager
Jawad Group
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Senior Manager4 years and Supervised 3 years a staff of three engineers and 65 other employees
- Responsible for sales and maintenance of automobiles, light trucks, and heavy-duty trucks (e.g., cargo trucks and cement mixers)
- Interfaced with customers to assist in defining requirements for new trucks and resolving customer problems and created a yearly project plan
Owner
Abolaith
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Owner of an automotive parts shop selling parts for engines, brakes, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems
- Supervised a staff of five workers in the daily operation of the business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Basrah
01.1996
Technical Diploma - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Technical Institute of Basrah
01.1991
Secondary School Finishing Certificate - high school diploma equivalent
Al Markazia Secondary School
01.1988
Skills
- Intellectually curious with a history of continuous learning and self-improvement
- Proven experience as inventory management, analytical mind with strong math skills
- Experience with engineering manager and supervisor, organizational and planning skills
- Successfully owned and operated a business for ten years Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Managing workflow and applying company policies
- Training Team
- Helping to resolve work issues
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient with data, inventory processes, and systems software
- Lean principles
- Warehouse organization
- Inventory control
- Project management
- Cycle counting
Certification
- Productivity and Time Management for the Overwhelmed2023
- New Manager’s Five-week Success System:25 Days Management2023
- Change Management: Real word Strategies &Tools2023
- Strategic Planning Skills2023
- Think Like a Leader with Brian Tracy2023
- Supervisor Leadership Skills for a safe workplace2023
- The Project Management Course: Beginner to Project Manager2023
- Warehouse Management in Logistics & Supply Chain Management2023
- Supply Chain Management: Inventory Management and Control2023
- Deliver your Project & Master Project Management2023
- Project Management fundamentals: Run Projects Effectively in2023
- Practical Project Management for Managers and first-time PMs2023
- Six Sigma: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Accredited2023
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow and White Belt2022
- SIX Sigma white and Yellow Belt certifications2021
- QDM courses completed for a principal.2019
- ABLE Problem-Solving Model-ASSESS has completed the course.
- Communicating with Confidence has completed the course.
- Train the Trainer Op Skills has completed the course.
- Goals and Setting Goals have completed the course.
- Becoming your Own Best Boss has completed the course.
- Formatting Data in Excel365 has completed the course.
- Inventory Management - Using Inventory Models has completed the course.2017
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management has completed the course.2016
- Egyptian International for Research and Development Certificate of Training as a Parapsychology Practitioner2013
- Canadian Training Center Certificate of Completion for training in Parapsychology2013
- Letter of Recommendation from Jawad Group for service between2007 -20132013
- Unlimited Horizons Center Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (General)2010
- Unlimited Horizons Center Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Sales)2009
- ExecuTrain Certificate of Training in Cisco Computer Network Administration (CCNA)2006
- Hadara International Center Diploma in Computer Maintenance2006
- International Computer Driving License presented for demonstrating proficiency in use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet2006
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved yearly physical inventory prep by completing it accurately and efficiently for 10 years with the company.
Interests
Timeline
Inventory Control Cycle Count Superv
FedEx Supply Chain
08.2023 - Current
Inventory Control FWG
FedEx
01.2021 - 01.2017
Inventory Control Clerk (Handler material) Gateway (ZTE)
GENCO
01.2017 - 01.2014
Engineering Manager
Jawad Group
01.2007 - 01.2013
Owner
Abolaith
01.1996 - 01.2006
Technical Diploma - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Technical Institute of Basrah
Secondary School Finishing Certificate - high school diploma equivalent
Al Markazia Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Basrah
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