Nathan Slabaugh
Cortland,OH
Summary
Inventory-focused operations leader with a track record of improving accuracy, standardizing processes, and fixing broken systems through structured process improvement. Experienced in launching new distribution and fulfillment centers, building scalable workflows, and leading cross-functional execution. Skilled across multiple WMS/ERP platforms, root cause analysis, and operational design that drives efficiency, control, and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Inventory Analyst
Buske Logistics
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee all inventory operations and SAP processes across 3 distribution centers supporting Anheuser-Busch, driving inventory accuracy to 99%+ and ensuring full operational alignment.
- Act as SAP EWM/MM subject matter expert, owning system configuration troubleshooting, transaction integrity, and root cause resolution for all inventory-related errors.
- Implemented standardized SOPs across Inbound, Putaway, Replenishment, Outbound, and Returns, improving process accountability and reducing inventory variance by 65%.
- Established a proactive inventory audit system by forecasting next-week shipping needs and auditing all outbound SKUs in advance, improving production planning and sales visibility while enforcing monthly full-facility audits across all warehouses.
Inventory Analyst
Bass Pro Shops
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Lead and support the launch of new store location by training salaried management and associate teams on inventory best practices, ensuring consistency across all operations.
- Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, identifying and addressing root cause system issues to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Design and implement new reporting features and tracking tools to enhance the monitoring of inventory transactions.
- Develop and maintain inventory management procedures, contributing to continuous improvement in overall store operations and supply chain processes.
Flow/ICQA Operations Supervisor
Bath & Body Works Direct Inc.
Columbus, OH
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervise and optimize the flow of products, tracking and analyzing inventory activity across a 1.3 million sq. ft. fulfillment center, ensuring efficient performance across departments.
- Coordinate with nine departments to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and maximize overall efficiency and productivity.
- Oversee a team responsible for strategically determining product slotting across 15,000 locations to optimize warehouse control system (WCS) and picking performance, resulting in increased productivity and reduced order fulfillment time.
- Oversee responsibility of resolving all location related issues such as dimensional issues, slotting issues, and tasks generation issues.
- Identify and address unusual inventory adjustments, performing root cause analysis to resolve issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a newly-established department within a fast-paced fulfillment center startup, ensuring consistency in warehouse operations and driving continuous improvement to meet evolving business needs.
- Led three daily building performance meetings to assess departmental bottlenecks, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategic pivots, enabling the facility to consistently achieve daily Units Per Hour (UPH) goals and maintain optimal operational efficiency.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Fulfillment Center Launches
- Inventory Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Training & Leadership
- KPI Development & Tracking
Additional Information
- Excel/Access
- SAP
- Oracle
- IBM I
- Manhattan WM
Certification
SAP Technology Consultant
SAP Business Analyst
Timeline
Senior Inventory Analyst
Buske Logistics
01.2025 - Current
Inventory Analyst
Bass Pro Shops
09.2023 - 12.2024
Flow/ICQA Operations Supervisor
Bath & Body Works Direct Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023