Saleem Lewis
Des Moines,IA
Summary
About Me
I enjoy cycling, photography, and traveling—whenever I can combine all three, I'm in my element. Professionally, I'm highly adaptable and thrive in challenging environments, whether working in adverse conditions or alongside diverse crews. I have experience coordinating operations and working around large machinery and heavy construction equipment, with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and getting the job done. I'm dependable & quick to learn.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Lead
Microsoft
Des Moines, US
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinated field operations to ensure work was completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Worked closely with cross-functional teams in demanding environments, maintaining operational excellence and adapting quickly to changing priorities. Experienced working around large machinery, heavy construction equipment, and industrial equipment, with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and physically demanding work. Proven ability to follow procedures, communicate effectively, and contribute to successful project execution in fast-paced field operations.
- Leading end-to-end delivery of programs, projects, or customer engagements.
- Driving operational excellence through standardized processes, reporting, and governance.
- Ensuring delivery quality, customer satisfaction, and business value realization.
Inventory Control Specialist
Team wendy LLC
Cleveland, US
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Results-driven inventory professional with experience supporting inventory operations across two high-volume manufacturing facilities serving DoD programs and mission-critical production requirements.
- Skilled in inventory reconciliation, cycle count management, variance investigation, and cross-functional inventory support.
- Recognized for improving inventory accuracy, supporting ERP-driven inventory processes, and partnering with operations teams to maintain material flow, reporting accuracy, and production continuity.
- Managed day-to-day inventory control operations across two manufacturing facilities, ensuring accurate inventory levels and uninterrupted material availability for production.
- Performed cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations while investigating discrepancies, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
Inventory Control Specialist
Columbia Tech
Worcester, US
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Played a key role in maintaining accurate, efficient inventory operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams-including production, logistics, and procurement-to streamline inventory workflows and improve material availability.
Inventory Manager
Sam's Club Distribution Center
Worcester, US
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Strengthened leadership, communication, and decision-making skills while contributing to departmental productivity and continuous improvement.
- Gained valuable post-college professional experience that reinforced a commitment to growth, accountability, and continuous learning.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communications
QCC
Worcester, MA06-2023
Bachelor's degree - Business
Quinsigamond Community College
06-2023
high school diploma or GED -
Skills
- Logistics management
- Optimizing inventory management system
- Microsoft Excel
- Conflict management
- Cycle Counts & Physical Inventories
- Organizational skills
- Logistics inventory management
- Worksite organization
- Worksite safety
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 11/01/24
- Driver's License, 11/01/24
- in a self paced OSHA 10-Hour & 30 projected to finish by the end of July 2026
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Delivery Lead
Microsoft
04.2026 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
Team wendy LLC
09.2024 - 04.2026
Inventory Control Specialist
Columbia Tech
09.2023 - 08.2024
Inventory Manager
Sam's Club Distribution Center
03.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor's degree - Communications
QCC
Bachelor's degree - Business
Quinsigamond Community College