Reliable Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping an current, accurate inventory and at optimal levels. Offering 16 years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials Management Manager
Hollander Sleep Products
Boca Raton, Fl
2021.12 - Current
Oversee buyers purchasing raw and retail ready materials as well as making sure stock levels are being met
Collaborate with Demand and Supply Team to determine supply needs
Review Buy Plan and do root cause analysis on any shortages that may appear and recommend solutions
Perform weekly inventory reports and provide data analytics for team members
Oversee and monitor shipment plans from suppliers to ensure sufficient inventory of products to satisfy customer needs
Analyze inventory levels, accuracy and assists in resolving inventory discrepancies with warehouses and 3PL team
Participate in intercompany transfers when needed
Inventory Manager
Arise Bioscience
Boca Raton, FL
2020.07 - 2021.12
Implement an inventory tracking system to streamline our business operations
Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
Examine the levels of inventory to identify shortages
Ensure product stock is adequate to cover direct demand for our retail and wholesale customers and responsible for forecasting inventory needs
Examine daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages and place orders as necessary
Work with Marketing to provide necessary sales/inventory reporting and promotions
Communicate with team members about current stock and potential issues
Conduct daily analysis to forecast potential issues
Review stock to sales ratios and respond to changing sales trends to ensure plan sales
Serve as the liaison between customer, marketing, and production to ensure customer demands are being met
Report on inventory activities and variances
Oversee the item master list, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers
Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments
Maintain the product life cycle from Development to decline as well as create new kits and sample boxes and evaluate new inventory, ensuring life cycle is complete
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
Conduct and review monthly inventory counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and complete post-count inventory reconciliation for all warehouses
Work with Accounting to make sure all inventory adjustments are supported
Work with sales team and vendors with moving out discontinued and/or short dated inventory
Inventory Analyst
Staples Technology Solutions
Deerfield Beach, FL
2016.08 - 2020.07
Maintain and monitor inventories for all the products that are kept in stock through the six distribution centers
Make sure appropriate inventory levels are met to meet projected sales demands and seasonal promotions
Run monthly inventory reports on inventory levels and periodic asset valuations
Perform inventory analysis to avoid low stock and overstock
Report product issues to merchandising team for immediate resolution
Place product orders on timely manner
Manage inventory adjustments and transfers
Develop inventory plan to ensure smooth product flow and process improvements to achieve company inventory goals
Develop initiatives to reduce slow moving inventories and to improve inventory turns
Review inventory activities and recommend improvements
Assist in inventory risk assessment and mitigation activities
Inventory Manager
Lone Star Distribution
Pompano Beach, FL
2006.02 - 2016.08
Oversee daily operations of purchasing and inventory and perform inventory analysis and management to avoid low stock and overstock and deliver KPI’s within target
Manage purchases and relationships with 55 manufacturers and other distributors for resale and inventory totaling over $8 million
Collaborate and coordinate inventory with Purchasing managers in other distribution centers located across the US (TX, GA, IN, CT, NV) and manage inventory adjustments and transfers
Train, and direct staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures
Maintain appropriate stock level according to seasonal promotions and ads and place product orders on a timely manner and track open orders
Negotiate special orders purchase with Sales team to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining cost effective inventory levels
Analyze product aging reports and provide recommendations based on noted trends and assist in inventory risk assessment and mitigation activities
Work with Product Manager to maximize sales and reduce overstocks and develop process improvements to achieve company inventory goals
Analyze root causes of inventory issues and provide resolutions and communicate complex inventory problems to General Manager promptly
Develop initiatives to reduce slow moving inventories and to improve inventory turns and generate and maintain monthly reports on inventory levels
Management of fulfillment center cycle counts, reporting needs and inventory liquidations
Responsible for coordinating inventory cycle counting plans with colleagues
Assist Finance/Accounting Department with Audits, Inventory Control and Reconciliation
Responsible for inventory analytics and reporting
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Devry University
2014.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
City College
2003.01 - 2006.01
Google Data Analytics Certificate -
Google
2022.01 - Current
Skills
Process improvements
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Software
Intermediate Excel Skills
Strong ERP software knowledge
Timeline
Google Data Analytics Certificate -
Google
2022.01 - Current
Materials Management Manager
Hollander Sleep Products
2021.12 - Current
Inventory Manager
Arise Bioscience
2020.07 - 2021.12
Inventory Analyst
Staples Technology Solutions
2016.08 - 2020.07
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Devry University
2014.01 - 2017.01
Inventory Manager
Lone Star Distribution
2006.02 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
City College
2003.01 - 2006.01
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