Stephanie N Benton
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Sales professional with solid background in managing high-performing sales teams and driving revenue growth. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing market demands. Proficient in strategic planning, client relationship management, and sales strategy development, ensuring success and growth in competitive environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Inventory Manager
Stone Interiors
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in stock management.
- Implemented automated inventory tracking systems to improve data accuracy and reduce errors.
- Developed and enforced inventory management policies to streamline operations and minimize losses.
- Collaborated with procurement team to forecast demand and optimize stock levels effectively.
- Analyzed inventory data to drive strategic decisions, enhancing overall operational performance.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Built and nurtured positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
Operations Manager
Aldi Distribution Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to improve team performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing operational strategies to meet company objectives.
- Monitored key performance indicators to identify areas for process optimization.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on new operational protocols and best practices.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Accounting Technician
Daphne Utilities
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepares and reconciles revenue batches daily
- Prepares and reconciles statistical data for presentation to State
- Reconciles accounts receivable daily
- Performs analysis of billing reports to ensure rate code accuracy
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes, increasing overall efficiency in operations.
Store Manager
Lowe's Companies Inc
01.2002 - 10.2019
- Developed a new store location from the ground up by hiring and training an efficient team
- Reported to the District Manager about all store and personnel difficulties, budgetary objectives, and sales
- Ensured consistent store schedules based on anticipated consumer volume, personnel expertise, and service demands
- Established and administered an annual budget of $50 million with adequate controls to prevent overage and support sustainability objectives
- Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions, and seasonal rotation for sales events
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm, and experience to the team of managers and sales professionals
- Held vendor partners accountable to our agreements and made sure they kept their promises to our customers
- Established succession planning by training and mentoring associates into leadership positions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALSkills
- Priority Management
- Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Experienced in negotiation strategies
- Inventory Oversight
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Team Building
- Maintenance and Repair
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Inventory management
- Statistical analysis
- Billing accuracy
- Supply chain operations
- Staff training facilitation
- Vendor relationship management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Purchasing and Inventory Manager
Stone Interiors
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Aldi Distribution Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
Accounting Technician
Daphne Utilities
09.2023 - 04.2024
Store Manager
Lowe's Companies Inc
01.2002 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of South Alabama