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Paul Kabiritsi

Gaithersburg,Maryland

Summary

Results-driven Inventory Specialist with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering 17 years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams, and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Materials Management Associate

Novavax
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced employee skill sets with effective training programs tailored according to individual needs.
  • Increased profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing budget controls.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing consistent coaching, constructive feedback, and targeted training.
  • Established KPIs for various departments ensuring alignment with organizational goals leading to improved overall performance.
  • Facilitated effective decision-making by providing comprehensive analysis of key data points and trends affecting the business landscape.
  • Fostered partnerships with external stakeholders resulting in mutually beneficial collaborations.
  • Led project teams successfully from inception to completion within the given timeframes and budgets.

Senior Operations Specialist

OpGen, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Delivered technical support and back up for system administrator on Business Central
  • Managed quality and costs of organization
  • Led development of vendor and marketplace memos for specific clients
  • Led talented team in establishing and developing accounts with key wholesale clients
  • Identified workflow improvements and worked with operations team to establish new procedures
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity
  • Oversaw daily loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising work of team
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
  • Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy by directing associate teams and managing inventory processes
  • Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate

Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
  • Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation
  • Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
  • Monitored production schedule to ensure proper inventory levels
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items.

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
  • Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
  • Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
  • Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
  • Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Loss Prevention DC Clerical

Nordstrom Distribution Center
05.2015 - 04.2017
  • Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety
  • Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it
  • Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards
  • Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud
  • Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies
  • Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms
  • Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras
  • Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft
  • Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages
  • Review loss-prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.

Lead Agent

Nordstrom The Mall in Columbia
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring consistent service quality across the team.
  • Managed a team of agents, providing guidance and support to achieve performance goals.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and streamlining communication.
  • Implemented innovative solutions that led to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs for the company.
  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing customer service delivery, leading to higher satisfaction ratings from clients.

Loss Prevention Manager

Nordstrom Rack Gaithersburg
11.2010 - 03.2013
  • Supervised surveillance, detection and the criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases
  • Collaborated with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases
  • Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms
  • Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.

Loss Prevention Manager in Training/Interim Manager

Nordstrom Montgomery Mall
01.2008 - 11.2010
  • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses
  • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud
  • Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes
  • Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies
  • Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management
  • Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure
  • Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.

Education

General Studies/Computer Science -

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, Tennessee

General Studies/Computer Science -

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Germantown, Maryland

High School Diploma -

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Germantown, Maryland

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Hazmat Certification
  • First Aid/CPR
  • SCAR Training
  • CAPA Training
  • Deviation Management
  • Non-Conforming Reporting
  • Change Control Planning

Accomplishments

  • Cost Savings of over $370k in 2021.
  • Kanban Implementation
  • Advanced Suppler Network Integration.
  • SAP/WM/EWM/BC
  • New Line support
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Senior Materials Management Associate

Novavax
01.2024 - Current

Senior Operations Specialist

OpGen, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate

Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom
03.2017 - 08.2018

Loss Prevention DC Clerical

Nordstrom Distribution Center
05.2015 - 04.2017

Loss Prevention Manager

Nordstrom Rack Gaithersburg
11.2010 - 03.2013

Loss Prevention Manager in Training/Interim Manager

Nordstrom Montgomery Mall
01.2008 - 11.2010

Lead Agent

Nordstrom The Mall in Columbia

General Studies/Computer Science -

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

General Studies/Computer Science -

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

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