Melissa Strong
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Material control specialist with strong background in inventory management. Proven ability to ensure timely and accurate material accounting. Skilled in material accounting systems, material movement, quality control and safeguards. Valued team player known for adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities, consistently driving results through effective communication, critical thinking and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Controller
Cns Y-12
Oak Ridge, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Initiate waybills and other transportation related documents
- Tracking and documenting weights of material before and after production operations are complete.
- Processing, preparing, and verifying all inbound and outbound shipment documents.
- Inspecting materials before and after shipments to verify, inspect, identify, according to shipment documentation.
- Working with plant computer data systems (such as LIMS, SAP, ME, and DYMCAS) to obtain/resolve inventory discrepancies, correct errors, and document part movement and locations.
Manager Sales
Harbor Freight
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Led and mentored a high-performing sales team, enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement skills.
- Performed weekly inventory accuracy counts and led bi-annual inventories.
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Corporation
Harriman, Tennessee
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Oversaw Installed Sales, Cabinets, Appliances, Flooring, Home Decor, and Paint Departments. including supervision of the entire store and 130 employees.
- Supervised daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and team performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize inventory management strategies.
Zone Manager
Lowes Corporation
Harriman, Tennessee
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed all sales floor areas including Specialty, Seasonal and Hardline Departments.
Department Manager
Home Depot Corporation
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Department Manager Outside Lawn and Garden, Inside Lawn and Garden and Paint Department.
Education
Boise State University
Boise, IdahoHigh School - undefined
Pocatello High School
Pocatello, IdahoSkills
- 18 years of inventory system experience and physical inventory performance
- 16 years management experience of teams and entire organization
- 45 years proficiency in data entry processes within SAP ME and DYMCAS with effective transitioning to TRYAD
- 45 years experience of control and accountability of nuclear material with regards to safeguarding, storage and nuclear criticality safety requirements
- I have experience in proper application, tracking and accounting of tamper indicating devices
- I have experience in the material surveillance program
- I have experience in identifying, communicating and troubleshooting accountable nuclear material inventory differences
- I have experience in effectively communicating with multiple organizations and teams to gain resolution and results
Timeline
Material Controller
Cns Y-12
05.2021 - Current
Manager Sales
Harbor Freight
05.2017 - 05.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2017
Zone Manager
Lowes Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2011
Department Manager
Home Depot Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
High School - undefined
Pocatello High School
Boise State University