Maryam Idrees
Kent,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Back-up Lead/Inventory Control Specialist
Cascade Gasket & Mfg
Auburn, WA
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
- Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Analyzed sales trends to anticipate future needs and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages..
- Organized regular cycle counts to identify any potential issues early on.
- Performed root cause analysis of variances between actual vs expected results.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies between inventory records and actual shipments.
- Maintained accurate tracking records for all shipments, including order numbers, weights, costs.
- Supervised a team of 5-10 shipping clerks in daily operations.
- Monitored the status of outgoing packages and notified customers of delays or issues.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when loading, unloading freight from trucks, trailers.
- Created detailed reports on shipping performance metrics such as cost per package shipped.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ordering new supplies when needed.
- Prepared bills of lading prior to shipment release to ensure proper documentation is provided.
- Performed yearly cycle counts to maintain an accurate count of inventory on hand.
- Trained new employees including , storing, packing and shipping items.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight onto trailers using forklift, pallet jack
- Maintained current knowledge of practices and regulations for freight movements and package shipments.
- Input shipping information into freight forwarder system to generate bills of lading for each package or container.
- Provided information to customers regarding expected deliveries and delays.
- Cultivated positive relationships with FedEx, UPS and DHL personnel.
- Directed the team in stocking finish parts, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
Purchasing Specialist
LSG Sky Chefs
SeaTac, WA
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Reviewed purchase requests to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
- Identified potential vendors based on price, quality and delivery requirements.
- Developed strategies for cost savings and process improvements.
- Maintained records of all procurement activities including supplier contracts and purchasing documents.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding procurement procedures.
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
- Monitored delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods or services.
- Created reports related to purchasing activities as requested by management team.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Preformed daily and monthly cycle count
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Green River Community College
Auburn, WASkills
- Inventory Management
- Materials Handling
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Forklift
- CPR
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Shipping Back-up Lead/Inventory Control Specialist
Cascade Gasket & Mfg
05.2018 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
LSG Sky Chefs
06.2013 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Green River Community College
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