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Nathan Poe

Northville,MI

Summary

Third Year student at Michigan State University, studying applied engineering. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
07.2021 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.

Supply Chain Intern

Johnson Controls
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the implementation of transport carts to enhance product movement efficiency, reducing dependence on forklifts across production stations.
  • Played a key role in the integration of Zebra scanners with MAC PAC software, significantly improving inventory management and system interfacing accuracy.
  • Contributed to the translation of Work Direction Sheets from Spanish to English, facilitating the transition of a new product line and improving operational understanding.
  • Developed and implemented a digital downtime tracking system using Microsoft Forms, enhancing efficiency in data entry and downtime analysis.
  • Participated in the Innovation Challenge, developing a strategic internal skill search platform to optimize talent utilization and support career development within the organization.
  • Supported layout planning and material procurement for the new assembly line, optimizing space utilization and equipment setup for production efficiency.
  • Participated in forecasting activities to ensure accurate demand planning and optimal inventory levels.

Supply Chain Intern

Johnson Controls
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created and maintained skill matrices
  • Created and filed purchase orders
  • Conceived a safety reporting program
  • Exposed to 5s
  • Exposed to Kaizen
  • Exposed to Lean management
  • Created and utilized fishbone diagrams to solve problems
  • Conducted time studies
  • Identified if actions were value-added or non-value-added
  • Exposed to Six Sigma
  • Identified if actions were part of the 8 wastes
  • Helped establish a training program for employees
  • Created, updated, and maintained ODS forms
  • Implemented fishbone diagrams into an engineering cell
  • Oversaw material goods and equipment inventories to prevent financial loss.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Generated reports, documents and analysis in MAPICS for senior management review and approval.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Michigan State University
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Northville High School
06.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Lean principles
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Inventory Control
  • Order Processing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Procurement processes

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Supply Chain Intern

Johnson Controls
05.2024 - 05.2024

Supply Chain Intern

Johnson Controls
05.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

Home Depot
07.2021 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

Northville High School
Nathan Poe