Nichole Golden
Celina
Summary
Inventory control specialist with a proven track record in managing inventory levels and resolving discrepancies. Strong attention to detail enhances accuracy and efficiency in supply chain processes. Effective collaborator, contributing to team success and operational improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Specialist /Inventory Control Specialist
Navitor
Mankato
06.1999 - Current
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and contract terms.
- Evaluated vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Sourced materials for production to support manufacturing operations.
- Assisted in training new team members on sourcing processes and tools.
- Evaluated supplier proposals, bids, and quotations to determine best value option.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by maintaining close communication with suppliers.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Conducted regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with suppliers to streamline order processes and reduce delays.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through thorough investigation.
- Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
- Conducted regular physical inventories of warehouse stock and reported discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
- Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Performed cycle counts to track product movement in the warehouse as needed.
- Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
- Reviewed shipping and received documents for accuracy.
- Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
- Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in system.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply for customer orders.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices to verify accuracy of information prior to shipment or receipt of products.
- Organized and processed damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures.
- Configured warehouse spaces as dictated by forecast of inbound materials and customer and production needs.
- Collaborated with other departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to ensure proper inventory control measures are taken.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Identified obsolete or slow-moving items that should be removed from the system.
- Assisted with forecasting future needs based on historical trends analysis.
- Responded quickly to changes in customer demand patterns or production schedules.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
- Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to align inventory levels with demand.
- Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
- Oversaw the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure efficiency.
- Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Analyzed inventory trends to forecast future needs and prevent overstock.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northwestern Business College
Lima, OH01-1993
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract administration
- Vendor performance evaluation
- Purchasing
- Inventory management
- Forecasting
- Supply chain coordination
- Logistics planning
- Goods receipt management
- Shipment review
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist /Inventory Control Specialist
Navitor
06.1999 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northwestern Business College