Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Richard Ayala

Multiquip Inc.
Loma Linda,CA
2
Languages
9
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented inventory management professional with extensive experience in optimizing stock levels and streamlining operations. Known for creating effective SOPs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and reduce discrepancies.

Work History

Inventory Specialist Lead

3 Years 3 Months
Multiquip Inc. | 05.2023 - Current
  • Deep diving into inventory discrepancies directly leading to money saved through material found, returns and company credit.
  • Assisted in the creation for processes in our production departments as well as setting up an inventory layout for our conversion to WMS.
  • Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize discrepancies, directly improving delivery times and streamlining operations.
  • Point of contact for end of year audit walk throughs with Deloitte.(both California facilities)
  • In charge of all inventory discrepancies, final confirmations, and point of contact for all departments in our San Bernardino location as well as to bridge communications to my direct Supervisor and Finance Director based out of Lewisville Texas.
  • Utilize ERP systems for tracking inventory movements and generating reports for management review.
  • Collaborate with procurement team to forecast demand and adjust stock orders accordingly.
  • Created SOPs for all utilized inventory T-codes in SAP as well as our cycle counting processes.
  • Headed special projects such as the Scrap Project & Vintage.
  • Manage the cycle count program by assessing our weekly MCBA's and assigning counts as needed per Multiquip's guidelines.

Inventory Cycle Counter

1 Year 9 Months
Ashley Furniture Warehouse | 08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Conducted regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Implemented best practices for inventory control, reducing errors in stock counts.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline counting processes and improve efficiency.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Trained new staff on inventory procedures and safety protocols.
  • Bridged the gap between shifts by updating management on pending tasks as well as goals met.
  • Fixed hazardous locations safely.

Bulk Picker

11 Months
Staples Distribution | 09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Operated material handling equipment to efficiently locate and retrieve bulk inventory.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize storage solutions for enhanced warehouse organization.
  • Conducted quality checks on received products to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Assisted other department leading to exposure with Quality Assurance.

Dock Lead

3 Years 10 Months
Ferguson Enterprises | 09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated a 10 man team in consolidating pallets and loading trailers.
  • Printed and entered trailer manifest.
  • Communicated with drivers about expected loading times and with dispatch about available docks.
  • Ensured pallets were consolidated to fit in the amount of trailers given by the supervisor.
  • loaded pallets based off route drop-off.
  • Assisted the picking department when falling behind schedule.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA

No Degree - Management Information Systems

Southern New Hampshire University | Online

High School Diploma

Fontana High School | Fontana | 06.2006

Skills

Inventory Optimization
SAP
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
SQL
Team Management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved reducing discrepancy cost in the second year of our inventory program by $184,000 on our manufacturing side.
  • Point man for all SOPs by creating and crafting well curated operating procedures.
  • Lead the safety committee for Ferguson.
  • Never been let go from employment

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I enjoy hiking anything from 1 mile to 15
Camping
Backpacking
Guitar
Playing Basketball
Skateboarding
Exploring locally or in a new country

Timeline

Inventory Specialist Lead

Multiquip Inc.
05.2023 - CurrentRead More

Inventory Cycle Counter

Ashley Furniture Warehouse
08.2021 - 05.2023Read More

Bulk Picker

Staples Distribution
09.2020 - 08.2021Read More

Dock Lead

Ferguson Enterprises
09.2017 - 07.2021Read More

Chaffey College

Associate of Science from General Studies
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Southern New Hampshire University

No Degree from Management Information Systems
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Fontana High School

High School Diploma
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Richard Ayala