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Sayra White

Cuyahoga Falls,OH

Summary

Proven leader with expertise in developing high-performing teams in inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. Focus on coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities and drive success. Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Manager

Chromascape
Stow, OH
03.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supervised Shipping & Receiving staff of 11 and 2 Material Handlers, ensuring efficient operations.
  • Managed 12 million pounds of liquid and dry inventory, maintaining accurate labeling and storage in Acumatica.
  • Developed staging program for raw materials to enhance production efficiency.
  • Created and delivered comprehensive training on department standard operating procedures.
  • Collaborated with Quality Department to implement slow-moving and obsolete inventory review process.

Distribution Manager

Struktol Co of America
Stow, OH
11.2022 - 03.2025
  • Managed distribution staff of 19 at main plant and off-site warehouse, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Established developmental goals and documentation for team members to support growth.
  • Developed monthly cycle count program to improve inventory accuracy.
  • Led Aged Inventory Review team, reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock by $1M in 2023.
  • Oversaw shipping and receiving processes, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
  • Coordinated activities as UPS Traffic Coordinator to optimize logistics operations.
  • Directed UPS operations and facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows.

Supply Chain Manager

Lyondellbasell (formerly A Schulman, Inc)
Akron, OH
01.2001 - 10.2022
  • Managed staff of 18 (hourly and salary) tasked with Inventory Management, Warehousing, Staging, Procurement and Scheduling
  • Established inventory targets to reduce risk and improve flexibility
  • Managed plant rail yard and track mobile– capacity 55 rail cars
  • Developed Aged Inventory Review team to reduce slow moving / obsolete items
  • Developed department training manuals and conducted annual reviews
  • Managed monthly department operating budget $225k / mo and expenses (DOA $250k)

Education

Associate of Arts - Transportation Management

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
01.2005

Six Sigma Green Belt -

Juran Inc

APIC’s training -

Haz Mat Shipping Certifications - DOT, ICAO/IATA

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Skills

  • Implementing Lean Manufacturing and 5S disciplines
  • Inventory management and cycle counting
  • Physical inventory and metrics development
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • SAP, Acumatica and AS400 ERP systems proficiency

Timeline

Inventory Manager

Chromascape
03.2025 - 08.2025

Distribution Manager

Struktol Co of America
11.2022 - 03.2025

Supply Chain Manager

Lyondellbasell (formerly A Schulman, Inc)
01.2001 - 10.2022

Associate of Arts - Transportation Management

The University of Akron

Six Sigma Green Belt -

Juran Inc

APIC’s training -

Haz Mat Shipping Certifications - DOT, ICAO/IATA

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