Tatiana Bentley
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Experienced Inventory Control Manager with a proven track record of optimizing inventory operations, driving accuracy improvements, and leading teams to ensure streamlined processes. Skilled in leveraging Lean methodologies and continuous improvement strategies to reduce costs, prevent losses, and enhance efficiency. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, troubleshooting, and system integration across ERP, WMS, and inventory management platforms. Adept at implementing high-accuracy cycle counting, reducing the need for annual physical inventories, and fostering team success through strategic leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Manager
Leviton Manufacturing
06.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded inventory operations at a large distribution center, achieving a 95.7% cycle count accuracy and eliminating the need for annual physical inventories
- Led a team of 12, setting goals to improve accuracy, minimize losses, and maintain quality standards across departments.
- Collaborate with various departments to prevent inventory discrepancies, optimize workflow, and ensure service-level objectives.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including A.I.P.
- And 5S, to drive operational efficiency and foster a unified team environment.
- Troubleshoot location and inventory issues, streamlining order processing and receiving
- Regularly analyze inventory adjustments, submitting detailed reports to management, while driving root cause analysis for improvement.
Inventory Control Manager
Metal Sales Manufacturing
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and executed a comprehensive cycle count program, achieving an impressive 99.7% accuracy rating
- Managed inventory replenishment to meet production schedules and customer demand, minimizing carrying costs
- Directed a team of 7, focusing on improving accuracy and resolving work order issues
- Analyzed and reconciled inventory levels, addressing discrepancies through systematic investigation and corrective actions
- Led the integration and operation of SAP/ERP systems, ensuring seamless inventory management.
Coordinator Inventory Manager
Cardinal Health
03.2003 - 09.2020
- Oversaw the inventory control system for multiple facilities, troubleshooting and resolving shipping/receiving discrepancies
- Developed a stocking optimization model that minimized costs while meeting service-level targets
- Led a team of 14 to manage inventory audits, achieve a 95.7% cycle count accuracy, and file claims for defective goods
- Collaborated across teams to resolve inventory imbalances between SAP ERP/ALMS systems and improve overall supply chain performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Moscow State University
Moscow, RussiaSkills
- Inventory Optimization & Control: Expertise in developing and implementing cycle count programs that achieve over 95% accuracy, eliminating the need for annual physical inventories
- Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement: Skilled in Kaizen, 5S, and other Lean methodologies to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and promote continuous improvement
- Team Leadership & Development: Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving a high-performance culture
- Cost Reduction & Auditing: Experience in managing P&L, budgeting, and forecasting while identifying cost-saving opportunities in inventory and supply chain processes
- Cross-functional collaboration: Adept at working with various departments (finance, supply chain, HR) to solve complex inventory challenges and ensure alignment across operations
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Expertise in identifying the root causes of inventory discrepancies and implementing long-term solutions to prevent future issues
- Inventory Optimization & Control
- Lean Methodology & Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- ERP & WMS System Integration (SAP, AS/400, Oracle)
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives (Kaizen, 5S)
- ERP & Inventory Systems: SAP, AS/400, Oracle, WMS, MES
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
- Inventory Management Tools: Inventory Control, Scheduling, Reporting
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
Leviton Manufacturing
06.2021 - Current
Inventory Control Manager
Metal Sales Manufacturing
09.2020 - 06.2021
Coordinator Inventory Manager
Cardinal Health
03.2003 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Moscow State University
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