Volunteer work with Feed my Starving Children
Samantha Farah
Inventory Coordinator
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Self-motivated, goal focused Inventory Coordinator with 7 years' experience in a warehouse and distribution setting with experience working in a solitary role or as part of a team. Well-versed in quality assurance, storage procedures and cycle counting. Amazing attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of picking, packing and shipping. Training in Microsoft Excel and USPS shipping.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Selector
Fair Maiden
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
08.2023 - Current
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
Returned Goods Coordinator
Aramark
St.Paul, MN
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Kept up-to-date on shelf and order availability of products.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Input data in Excel spreadsheet to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Addressed customer complaints and requests by resolution or escalation.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Merchandise Processor
Goodwill Easter Seals
Cottage Grove, MN
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Inspected items to check quality and accuracy against specifications.
- Sorted and priced merchandise to be sent to sales floor.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product.
- Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
Backroom Associate
Kohls Department Store
Cottage Grove, MN
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
Wave Room Technician
Target Distribution Center
Woodbury , MN
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Recorded daily progress using Microsoft Excel and examined data to identify and rectify problems in productivity.
- Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
- Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs.
Part Picker
Express Employment
Cottage Grove, MN
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver parts and complete jobs.
Ad-set Associate
Kohls Department Store
Woodbury, MN
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Worked to Increase product knowledge and awareness among clients.
- Maintained inventory, merchandise placement and counts to promote improved sales processes.
- Presented merchandise and custom displays to increase sales.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color.
Skills
Order picking and processing
Inventory management
Warehouse safety
Cycle counting
Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented
Data organization
Employee training
Sorting and labeling
Filing and data archiving
Self-motivated professional
Adaptability
Good telephone etiquette
Organization and Time management
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Interests
Foreign languages: German beginner
Languages
German
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Order Selector - Fair Maiden
08.2023 - Current
Returned Goods Coordinator - Aramark
08.2016 - 05.2018
Merchandise Processor - Goodwill Easter Seals
04.2014 - 05.2016
Backroom Associate - Kohls Department Store
09.2012 - 01.2013
Wave Room Technician - Target Distribution Center
08.2011 - 12.2011
Part Picker - Express Employment
08.2010 - 05.2011
Ad-set Associate - Kohls Department Store
09.2009 - 08.2010
American Public University System - Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Psychology