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Sylvia Villalpando

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Hardworking Inventory Specialist Supervisor skilled in order fulfillment, warehouse processes and inventory management. Reliable and dependable with 8 years of industry experience. Demonstrated success in contributing to team objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager/Inventory Specialist

Pecos Valley Production
02.2023 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
  • Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.

Inventory Specialist

Staples
06.2014 - 01.2023
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
  • Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
  • Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
  • Managed inventory team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Prepared new and backstock merchandise for transfer to sales floor by tagging with security markers and pricing information.
  • Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
  • Maintained and organized inventory receipts and processed changes to reduce process lags.
  • Worked with store employees to develop engaging and aesthetically appealing merchandise displays that drove store traffic.
  • Coordinated, collected and maintained vendor and organizational records.
  • Reviewed and analyzed forecast data to determine and address inventory needs.
  • Adapted to shifting customer demands by strategically implementing and updating purchasing procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM
05.1981

Skills

  • Managed Store and Employees if needed
  • Opening and Closing duties
  • Handled cash and deposits
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Sales Goals
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Audit Counts
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Financial Reporting
  • Inventory Accounts Reconciliation
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Basic Math
  • Discrepancy Investigations
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Inventory and Data Analysis
  • Audit Processes
  • Cycle Counts
  • Stocking and Organization
  • Promotional Understanding
  • Project Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Error Adjustments
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Shortage Reports
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Assistant Manager/Inventory Specialist

Pecos Valley Production
02.2023 - Current

Inventory Specialist

Staples
06.2014 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Sylvia Villalpando