Reginald Jennings Jr
Houston,United States
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record in inventory control and team development, fostering a culture centered on collaboration and performance excellence. Recognized for driving bottom-line results through strategic planning and hands-on leadership, emphasizing safety and quality standards. A strong advocate for servant leadership, consistently holding teams accountable to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Performance Foodservice
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Attended trade shows and industry events to stay informed about new products and market trends.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock while minimizing excess.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
Inventory Control Team Lead
Performance Foodservice
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate the flow of products across supply chain network.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinate staff members when needed.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Oversaw team scheduling and individual assignments to meet coverage demands.
- Trained staff on proper inventory control techniques using established policies and procedures.
- Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Worked with accounting personnel to address cycle count variances.
- Maintained accurate records related to receipt, storage, issuance, transfer, disposal of inventories.
- Performed physical audits of warehouse shelves to verify accurate stock levels.
- Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
- Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Assisted in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate inventory data.
- Researched item history to identify root cause for discrepancies between inventory and stock records.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking of stock levels.
Inventory Coordinator II
Performance Foodservice
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Managed all related documentation and records for department.
- Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed 300 bin counts each day.
- Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
- Managed inventory team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
- Strategized, introduced and updated purchasing procedures and objectives to adapt to shifting customer demand.
- Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Coordinated, collected and maintained vendor and organizational records.
- Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
- Kept department records and updated documentation with latest counts.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
Warehouse Selector
ThermoFisher
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using forklifts equipment.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Coordinated efficient shipping and receiving for 25 trucks each day while implementing continuous improvement strategies to optimize team performance
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk
United Stationers Supply
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day
Forklift Operator
Integrated/DHL Warehouse
Houston, TX
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcarthur
Houston, Texas05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lonestar College
Kingwood, TXSkills
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Discrepancy investigations
- Documentation skills
- Rotation requirements
- Stock counts
- Inventory counts
- Audit processes
- Operations
- Equipment operation
- Consolidation reporting
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- SAP
- Inventory management
- Supplier relationship management
- Team training
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership and coaching
- Team leadership & development
Accomplishments
- Associate of the month FY19 May
- Associate of the month FY21 February
- Associate of the month FY23 August
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer
Performance Foodservice
07.2024 - Current
Inventory Control Team Lead
Performance Foodservice
07.2021 - 07.2024
Inventory Coordinator II
Performance Foodservice
08.2016 - 07.2021
Warehouse Selector
ThermoFisher
10.2015 - 07.2016
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk
United Stationers Supply
08.2013 - 09.2015
Forklift Operator
Integrated/DHL Warehouse
04.2011 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Mcarthur
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lonestar College
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