Neal Monroe
Columbus,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Marine Veteran with strong background in managing raw materials, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining quality standards. Skilled in overseeing supply chain operations, coordinating with vendors, and implementing efficient processes. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication within fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw Material Supervisor
IlluminateUSA
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions related to raw materials procurement, storage, use, and disposal for auditing purposes
- Created and implemented receiving and inventory processes and procedures to ensure no downtime on production lines
- Optimized warehouse space utilization, ensuring proper storage of raw materials for easy access and retrieval
- Improved raw material inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions
- Oversaw unloading of raw material palletized in warehouse
- Managed the scheduling of incoming shipments, optimizing workflow and maintaining a balanced workload for staff members
- Improved warehouse organization by redesigning storage layout for optimal space utilization
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies early on, avoiding costly mistakes down the line
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or in storage locations according to quantity, size, or type of material
- Participated and managed regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Manage the process for delivering raw material to production lines
- Responsible for managing all receiving and inventory descrepancies and personnel in warehouse.
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Farnham Equipment
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Oversaw received, tagged, and organized vendor deliveries at our Columbus warehouse typically involves palletized LTL deliveries and/or packages of various sizes when warehouse workers not present
- Managed, organized, pulled inventory parts, and batches work orders of various sizes in the warehouse and loading into company vehicles/trailers for drivers
- Interacted, communicated; responded with our Service Manager and field technicians utilizing the company electronic dispatching CRM system
- Managed the delivery & unload of parts, equipment, batched work orders, etc to various schools, colleges, and/or construction sites throughout Ohio and Michigan
- Safely executed trailer hookups and proper load security on company trailers up to 26’ long when warehouse driver not present
- Managed and performed light, routine maintenance of company vehicles, equipment & warehouse space
- Developed and implemented warehouse storage and staging locations
- Developed and implemented inventory control procedures and reports
- Managed and developed a functioning inventory system through excel
- Imputed all locations, part numbers and inventory quantities in excel inventory list
- Scheduled and managed warehouse driver routes daily
- Contacted and interacted with vender carriers to insure product arrival is on schedule
- Updated CRM system with tracking information on vender carriers
- Shipped customer Parts Only orders out via UPS or Fedex in a timely manner
- Monitor inventory levels and implement inventory control measures
- Primary vendor contact for purchasing materials from vendors for warehouse stock.
Inventory Manager
Ridge Corporation
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Responsible for all inventory aspects in the warehouse such as stock location and availability, replenishment control, and inventory auditing company wide (multiple locations)
- Scheduled and allocated material for main laminator to insure no loss of downtime on machine
- Managed material transfers between all locations ensuring best cost and delivery method
- Created company adopted training plan and documentation for new inventory management system and procedures company wide
- Managed projects and inventory management systems process to accuracy levels of 98.75%
- Analyzed processes for the organization and evaluated their effectiveness to minimize product loss and increase company profitability
- Constructed and implemented an inventory control and procedure plan company wide to support a warehouse expansion and reorganization for main location
- Trained and managed Forklift Drivers on all shifts including shift schedules and changes
- Communicate with other members of supervision about current stock levels, potential issues, and upcoming projects
- Plan and execute quarterly and end of year inventory
- Manage and tracked all Non-conforming material(NCM)
- Initiated and managed the Regrind Go Green project to capture all fallen NCM and Scrap material coming of production lines and converted the material for reuse saving company money
Aviation Supply Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Received and counted over 200 million dollars worth of stock items, and recorded data manually or electronically
- Managed the replenishment process for 8 squadrons storage hubs in the MAG 26 unit
- Managed year end inventory for entire consumable department
- Oversaw Warehousing and Storage Practices and Housekeeping
- Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies and/or adjusted error in accordance with the Marine Corps order
- Provided assistance and direction to other warehouse Marines
- Reconciled daily spot inventory in Nalcomis/Rsupply in accordance with the Marine Corps order
- Oversaw the organizing and product storage in stockyard areas
- Entered data into Excel to load and manipulate data and to produce reports
- Verified and recorded the count and condition of gear received
- Identified and implemented supply chain improvement opportunities such as determining proper storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of the warehouse
- Prepare and input location additions, deletions, and changes
- Initiate corrective action on all unprocessed transactions, which affected the consumable inventory
Education
Youngstown State University
2011
Skills
- Forklift Operations
- Order Picking and Processing
- Inventory Management
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Inventory Control
- Product Replenishing
- Project Management
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Logistics
- Team management
- Logistics Mangement
- Shipping and Receiving
- Time Management
- Supply Chain
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Process Improvement
- Materials management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Purchasing and procurement
Timeline
Raw Material Supervisor
IlluminateUSA
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Farnham Equipment
11.2021 - 09.2023
Inventory Manager
Ridge Corporation
02.2018 - 03.2021
Aviation Supply Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.2011 - 03.2015
Youngstown State University