Mary Ellen Pettit
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Inventory Control Specailist with solid background in inventory management and team leadership. Successfully optimized inventory processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to resolve discrepancies and maintain stock levels using strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Lead
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
11.2026 - Current
- Primary purpose is to ensure the efficient and accurate management of the company’s inventory, optimizing stock levels, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Partner with Inventory Control Supervisor in leading the team to maintain optimal inventory levels and accurate records.
- Ensure cross training of team members between departments to improve workforce flexibility and reduce labor costs.
Inventory Control Supervisor
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
05.2021 - 11.2026
- The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the accuracy of the on-hand inventory position and ensuring the physical inventory is accurately reported on a regular basis.
- Follow FTZ inventory compliance regulations regarding inventory movements and adjustments.
- Implement and maintain a standardized process to conduct cycle counts.
- Ensure accuracy of all inventories in the distribution center including and annual physical inventory of the building using standard practices.
Inventory Control Specialist
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Training staffing associates as they are assigned to the department.
- Assist with the completion of the active and reserve cycle counting tasks.
- Complete the variances reconciliation for the cycle counting.
- Provide systematic assistance with the style configuration for customer driving embroidery orders.
Inventory Control Specialist
Mercer Logistic
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintain the accuracy of the physical inventory with the warehouse. Work with clients verifying inventory variances and researching the potential cause.
DC Manager of Inventory Control
Cutter & Buck
05.2006 - 04.2020
- This position is primarily responsible for managing the Inventory Control team with the mandate to drive accuracy of the physical and system inventories and timely processing of tasks designed to promote operational efficiency.
- Establish a slotting system for customers’ ecommerce products to simplify order fulfillment.
INVENTORY CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Cutter & Buck
03.2000 - 05.2006
- Complete active and reserve cycle counts.
- Utilize PKMS to complete cycle counts per standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Run variance reports and update count records.
- Conduct system (PKMS and SAP) as well as physical research on discrepancies as required.
- Create exception reports based on results of research if appropriate.
Tacoma Branch Office Manager
Rainier Inventory Services
07.1994 - 02.2000
- Hiring and training new employees.
- Maintaining crew assignments and staffing.
- Managing crews of 30 plus employees at different job sites.
- Interact with customers on one-on-one basis.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Accounting
Seattle University
Seattle, WA01-1993
Skills
- Multi-task orientated
- Ten-key by touch
- Trained to operate battery powered Order picker
- Order picking via Voice prompts
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Microsoft Office 365
Timeline
Inventory Control Lead
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
11.2026 - Current
Inventory Control Supervisor
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
05.2021 - 11.2026
Inventory Control Specialist
Tommy Bahama Distribution Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
Inventory Control Specialist
Mercer Logistic
08.2020 - 01.2021
DC Manager of Inventory Control
Cutter & Buck
05.2006 - 04.2020
INVENTORY CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Cutter & Buck
03.2000 - 05.2006
Tacoma Branch Office Manager
Rainier Inventory Services
07.1994 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Art - Accounting
Seattle University