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Paul John La Penia

Inventory And Logistics Analyst
San Jose,CA

Summary

Professional inventory management expert with strong analytical skills and proven track record in optimizing stock levels and reducing costs. Skilled in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory control systems, with keen focus on improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inventory Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Palo Alto, CA
12.2024 - Current

Inventory Geo Data Operations – Google Street View Division

  • Processed production orders to assemble completed goods or de-kit finished products for the asset management team.
  • Conducted inventory audits at partner 3PL warehouses and other offsite locations, achieving 98-100% accuracy for quarterly and biannual reports.
  • Implemented cycle counting programs that enabled faster identification of discrepancies leading to timely corrective actions.
  • Assisted in reducing excess inventory by identifying slow-moving items and reallocating them for deployment or storage at a partner 3PL warehouse.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies with thorough investigation of variances and prompt resolution of issues.

Logistics Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Palo Alto, CA
04.2022 - 12.2024

Logistics Geo Data Operations – Google Street View Division
Managed inbound and outbound domestic and international material for Geo Data Operations.

  • Identified and mitigated potential risks in a timely manner, ensuring alignment between operations, inventory, and logistics. Maintained zero escalations and ensured timely returns to warehouses and workshops.
  • Created all orders and Stock Transport Orders (STOs) in SAP with a
  • Coordinated shipments with logistics teams and 3PL partners, proactively addressing risks, especially for international shipments. Ensured seamless alignment of information across operations, inventory, and logistics.
  • Monitored and resolved support tickets using Google's ticketing system, maintaining response times: Urgent – ASAP, High – 1-2 days, Medium – 2-4 days, Low – 3-5 days , achieving zero escalations and no missed tickets.
  • Led team meetings to review daily and weekly logistics and inventory operations.
  • Ensured compliance with SLAs for timeliness, customer satisfaction (CSAT), and average handling time (AHT), maintaining 100% adherence to process and policy requirements. Escalated process and technology-related issues immediately.

Logistics Coordinator

SPIN (Ford Mobility)
San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Procured and managed inventory to support customer backlog and forecast demand.
  • Utilized analytical models and mathematical analysis to develop and maintain key performance metrics.
  • Processed purchase orders in compliance with internal policies, ensuring on-time delivery, cost-effective sourcing, and weight compliance.
  • Optimized supply chain execution by forecasting demand, scheduling orders, and balancing inventory levels across three domestic warehouses, 20+ markets, and one international warehouse. Monitored 10-15 overseas/airfreight orders daily, proactively notifying customers of statuses or potential delays.
  • Analyzed goods movement to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, enhancing space utilization and material management across 3PL operations.

Logistics Coordinator

LitePoint
San Jose, CA
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Processed and entered all customer orders into the database while providing proactive customer service for all accounts.
  • Managed high-volume paperwork and collaborated with Engineering, Sales Operations, and Finance to resolve invoicing and shipping issues.
  • Performed daily cycle counts on inventory and analyzed inventory trends, improving accuracy by 10-15% over the past two years.
  • Maintained and optimized the process flow of incoming items by documenting, distributing, and storing them based on orders or departmental needs.
  • Generated weekly status reports detailing logistics operations and challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
08.2011 - 12.2016

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Inventory auditing

Stakeholder relationships

Data analysis

Materials management

SAP experience

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Certification

Beginning Project Management: Project Management Level One - Instructing.com - Joseph Phillips - Issued Mar: 2023 - Credential ID 68720816589370

Timeline

Inventory Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2024 - Current

Beginning Project Management: Project Management Level One - Instructing.com - Joseph Phillips - Issued Mar: 2023 - Credential ID 68720816589370

03-2023

Logistics Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2022 - 12.2024

Logistics Coordinator

SPIN (Ford Mobility)
07.2021 - 03.2022

Logistics Coordinator

LitePoint
07.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

San Jose State University
08.2011 - 12.2016
Paul John La PeniaInventory And Logistics Analyst