Tony E. Arnold
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and cost control, notably at Y S Precision Stamping Inc. Proven track record in enhancing warehouse operations and implementing process improvements. Adept at fostering customer relationships and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Committed to driving efficiency and quality in supply chain logistics.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Bakery Business
Lexington
01.2023 - Current
- Co-Owner of home base baking business where we make all types cakes, cookies, pies.
- We do door pick-ups, events and catering.
- Overseeing the inventory levels and cost.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated supply ordering processes.
Shipping
Murphy Door Inc.
Lexington
01.2021 - 01.2023
- My responsibilities were to process all paperwork such as BOL's customs forms. Monitor inventory levels with min-max in mind.
- Created shipping labels using computer software programs.
- Managed inventory by verifying shipment contents against shipping documents.
Parts Manager
Central States Bus Sales Inc.
Lexington
01.2016 - 01.2021
- My responsibilities include managing an outside sales person and the running of the warehouse, shipping & receiving of all goods.
- Taking customer calls for parts and sales and processing service and work orders for the shop.
- Maintaining inventory levels for sales and the maintenance shop.
- I have been given the task of increasing the number of inventory turns in the warehouse and to increase parts sales.
Production Control Manager
Y S Precision Stamping Inc.
Georgetown
01.2014 - 01.2016
- I have several responsibilities beside production control and they are warehouse, shipping & receiving, inventory control, purchasing of raw materials.
- I work closely with customers and trucking companies in setting up pick-ups & deliveries.
- Also conduct monthly inventory and prepare reports for upper management.
- Work with team members to develop them into team leads.
- Setting up a Kanban system in the plant also works by charting the machine process for continuous improvements in production.
- Also manage inventory located in a different state.
Assistant Warehouse / Logistics Manager
KDMK
Mt. Sterling
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient logistics flow.
- Oversaw staff training on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and company policies in the warehouse.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation and feedback sessions.
Parts Manager
Lextran
Lexington
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed inventory levels for bus parts and supplies.
- Coordinated purchasing activities with suppliers and vendors.
- Oversaw parts department operations and workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures for incoming parts deliveries.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to part availability or quality issues.
Buyer
Mid-American Chemical Supply Co. Inc.
Nicholasville
01.2006 - 01.2007
Buyer, Inventory Control, Warehouse
Advance Industrial Products Inc.
Lexington
01.2002 - 01.2006
Buyer, Inventory Control
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
KY
01.2001 - 01.2002
Buyer, Inventory Control
Schmalbach-Lubeca
Nicholasville
01.1997 - 01.2001
IBM
01.1973 - 01.1990
Education
High School -
Bryan Station Sr. High School
01.1973
Skills
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Event coordination
- Supply chain logistics
- Quality control
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Warehouse operations
- Process improvement
Training
- OSHA Compliance, Schmalbach-Lubeca
- Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response, EPA & Union Pacific Railroad, First Aid & CPR with IBM
Summary Of Qualification
I have many years of experience in Production Control, Purchasing, Warehouse Management, Logistics and Inventory Control. I am responsible, reliable, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent mathematical ability. Also have strong communication skill with vendors, team members, customers, management, and experience with budgeting and reporting processes. I have many years’ experience with warehouse set up’s all types of power equipment. Computer software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Disk, Profit 21, Dyna UTS, and Fleetnet. Knowledgeable in Kazian, 5’s, and setting up Kanban system, JD Edwards.
Timeline
Co-Owner
Bakery Business
01.2023 - Current
Shipping
Murphy Door Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Parts Manager
Central States Bus Sales Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2021
Production Control Manager
Y S Precision Stamping Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Warehouse / Logistics Manager
KDMK
01.2013 - 01.2014
Parts Manager
Lextran
01.2007 - 01.2013
Buyer
Mid-American Chemical Supply Co. Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Buyer, Inventory Control, Warehouse
Advance Industrial Products Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2006
Buyer, Inventory Control
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2002
Buyer, Inventory Control
Schmalbach-Lubeca
01.1997 - 01.2001
IBM
01.1973 - 01.1990
High School -
Bryan Station Sr. High School