Paul Bashaw
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Very strategic and motivated planner with a keen focus on optimal inventory levels, costs, and timing. Collaborates with internal and external customers to assure expectations are met or exceeded. Problem solver using analytics and common sense to best utilize inventory, warehouses, and people. Comfortable with developing tools and training to make work efficient and listen to people to find a better way. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Imperial Beverage
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels and movement trends, providing valuable information for decision-making purposes.
- Coordinated with suppliers to establish optimal delivery schedules, reducing instances of overstock or stockouts.
Brewing Raw Materials Planner
Bell's Brewery
03.2016 - 01.2024
- Oversaw forecast, purchase, and allocation of raw materials for several breweries and warehouses.
- Reviewed inventory discrepancies and determines root causes and creates solutions to mitigate future issues.
- Continual focus on building efficiency and reducing costs while maintaining high production quality.
- Partner with vendors to ensure product availability, contract adherence, and investigate new product opportunities and trends.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
Project Leader
PNC Bank
05.2007 - 02.2016
- Lead process improvement projects focusing on efficiency and quality.
- Utilize common sense methods involving observations and discussions with individuals performing tasks to establish best way to accomplish key performance indicators.
- Creation of extensive pricing model and proposal template used for sales presentations.
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Loss Prevention
- Warehouse Organization
- Cycle counting
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Discrepancy Resolution
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Major: Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Business Administrations
May 2004
Certification
Kayaking
Fishing
Wood working
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Imperial Beverage
01.2024 - Current
Brewing Raw Materials Planner
Bell's Brewery
03.2016 - 01.2024
Project Leader
PNC Bank
05.2007 - 02.2016
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