Michael Ihnat
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Proven project management and customer focus skills honed at Lowe's Distribution Center, driving project success through cross-functional collaboration and optimizing inventory control for cost efficiency. Excelled in reducing waste and enhancing customer satisfaction, showcasing a blend of analytical prowess and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planner
Lowes Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
Receiving Specialist
Lowes Distribution Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Built professional relationships with key personnel within supplier organizations.
- Reviewed incoming shipments for correctness to ensuring no damage or duplication of orders.
- Provided new item setup, merchandising and inventory control.
- Managed and supervised team of 12-20 team members in inventory and receiving activities.
Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
01.2011 - 10.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA12.2009
Skills
- Project management
- Data Analysis
- Customer focus
- Cost control
- Logistics management
- Data analysis
- Staff training
- Scheduling
- Microsoft office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved Safety issues which led to safer work practices
Certification
Fork Lift Operator
Timeline
Planner
Lowes Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current
Receiving Specialist
Lowes Distribution Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
01.2011 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Luzerne County Community College
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