Stephanie Suarez
Dallas
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Auditor at Costco Wholesale with expertise in auditing techniques and a keen attention to detail. Successfully reduced inventory discrepancies and improved processes, contributing to a significant decrease in warehouse shrink. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and solve complex problems, ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Auditor
Costco Wholesale
03.2017 - Current
- Reduced discrepancies in inventory records by maintaining thorough documentation and promptly addressing identified issues.
- Counted all physical inventory and generated department audit reports.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement, contributing to the lowering the warehouse shrink percentage.
- Audit various departments that include receiving, RTV, front end and refunds.
- Communicate with the buyers, as necessary, to handle invalid PO's, mis-shipped items, UPC issues or any other vendor issues that may occur.
RTV Clerk
Costco Wholesale
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Shipping and disposal of damaged, non-saleable, or defective merchandise in accordance with DOT.
- Keep RTV level to a minimum while following the guidelines agreed upon by the buyer and the vendor to receive the highest recovery possible.
- Email correspondence with vendors and buying staff in order to receive credit on eligible merchandise.
Receiving Clerk
Costco Wholesale
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Accurately verify, count, and key merchandise into the system
- Ensure physical counts match the freight bill
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Schedule appointments for delivery via phone
- Communicate with the buyers , as necessary, to handle invalid PO's, misships, UPC issues, or any other vendor issues that may occur.
Communication Specialist
US Army Reserve
02.2008 - 01.2016
- Installs, maintains and trouble shoots signal support equipment and terminal devices.
- Installs, operates and maintains designated radio, wire, cable and data distribution systems.
- Maintain and keep inventory of all electronic devices.
- Perform signal support functions to include providing technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automated telecommunication computer systems, local area networks and routers.
Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Research arrival of and set HOT items
- Maintaining good flow within categories and price points and leading with KS whenever possible.
- Set demos
- Keep area neat clean and straight
- Follow the 6 rights of merchandising
Education
GED -
Mesquite High School
Mesquite 05-2007
Skills
- Auditing techniques
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting practices
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
Timeline
Inventory Auditor
Costco Wholesale
03.2017 - Current
RTV Clerk
Costco Wholesale
10.2016 - 03.2017
Receiving Clerk
Costco Wholesale
06.2013 - 10.2016
Merchandiser
Costco Wholesale
10.2012 - 06.2013
Communication Specialist
US Army Reserve
02.2008 - 01.2016
GED -
Mesquite High School
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