Oraine Neil
St. Catherine
Summary
Professional with strong background in inventory management, skilled in optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient stock control. Demonstrates keen focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and proficiency in inventory software and data analysis. Excels in fostering productive work environment and meeting organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Supervisor
R.A Williams Limited
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory control and warehouse operations.
- Coordinated regular audits to identify variances and streamline replenishment procedures.
- Supervised two inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Monitored customer return shipments.
- Oversaw purchase orders and data entry regarding shipped and received shipments.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization with effective layout planning and storage organization.
- Delivered timely and accurate reports on inventory performance, highlighting areas for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Purchasing Officer
Lasco Distributors Limited
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Implemented policies to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Generated reports, documents, and analysis in Oracle for senior management review and approval
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $500,000 monthly.
- Used Oracle Business Suite to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Inventory Supervisor
Lasco Distributors Limited
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory and book adjustment transactions.
- Monitored customer return shipments and communicated damages to manufacturer.
- Created spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy.
- Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.
- Oversee purchase orders and data entry regarding received shipments.
- Monitored completeness, accuracy, and compliance during inventory transactions.
- Supervised 20 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
Dispatcher
Lasco Distributors
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Maintained updated and detailed records of delivery in physical and electronic database.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Evaluate routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
- Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
- Coordinating and dispatching of inventory in efficient and timely manner daily
- Communicating and sharing information with parties involved in logistics of inventory.
- Ensure minimal delivery turnaround times while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 15 fleet vehicles.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Processed orders, generated bulk pick sheets, processed, and printed invoices and created daily shipping logs.
- Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
- Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries, and receipts.
Logistics Team Member
Lasco Distributors
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Team Leader
Lasco Distributors Limited
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails, and written correspondence.
- Led team of 14 members while providing exceptional customer service.
Inventory Clerk
Lasco Distributors Limited
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Responsible for timely and accurate posting of all receivables
- Reconcile all inventory related variances.
- Created spreadsheets to improve inventory receiving process accuracy
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
Warehouse Assistant
Lasco Distributors Limited
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using SAP software to produce estimates, invoices, and tracking spreadsheets.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Documented cargo movement and obtained onward movement data.
- Packed, secured, labeled, and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University
08-2015
High School Diploma -
St. Jago High
06-1999
Skills
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse and Transportation Operations
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Coordination
- Shipping and Receiving
- Warehouse management
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Warehouse logistics
Timeline
Inventory Supervisor
R.A Williams Limited
08.2024 - Current
Purchasing Officer
Lasco Distributors Limited
11.2021 - 08.2024
Inventory Supervisor
Lasco Distributors Limited
02.2018 - 10.2021
Dispatcher
Lasco Distributors
03.2013 - 01.2018
Logistics Team Member
Lasco Distributors
06.2012 - 02.2013
Team Leader
Lasco Distributors Limited
09.2011 - 05.2012
Inventory Clerk
Lasco Distributors Limited
01.2008 - 09.2011
Warehouse Assistant
Lasco Distributors Limited
01.2003 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University
High School Diploma -
St. Jago High
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