TYLER BRANKEY
Brandon,FL
Summary
Professional logistics specialist with proven ability to streamline inventory processes and optimize supply chain efficiency. Strong collaborative skills and adaptable to dynamic environments, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Expertise in inventory management systems, data analysis, and problem-solving, resulting in effective inventory control and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
Brandon, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Maintain precise inventory counts through regular cycle counts and stock audits to minimize shrink and ensure product availability.
- Manage receiving processes, verifying shipments against purchase orders for 100% data accuracy.
- Execute merchandising resets and shelf-stocking according to corporate planograms to optimize sales floor efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify inventory needs and streamline replenishment processes.
- Analyzed trends in inventory movement to forecast demand and make informed purchasing decisions.
Sales Associate
Petco
Brandon, FL
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided expert advice on pet nutrition and care while maintaining 100% compliance with animal welfare and store cleanliness standards.
- Monitored stock levels and collaborated with the team to meet sales targets and enhance the customer experience.
Store Manager
Spencer’s
Gurnee, IL
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Inventory & Merchandising: Directed store setup and teardown, strictly adhering to Planograms and corporate layout standards to maximize visual impact.
- Operational Growth: Developed a mentoring program that increased all primary KPIs: Item A (45% to 65%), Item B (22% to 30%), and Item C (4% to 9%).
- Leadership: Managed hiring, training, and performance evaluations for the entire staff, providing coaching to align with business trends.
- Multi-Unit Oversight: Managed operations for 3 locations and 45 employees, overseeing labor costs, procurement, and vendor relations.
- Performance Excellence: Grew weekly sales by up to 80% and earned the "Golden Pan" award for top performance among 176 locations.
- Systems Design: Created custom training programs to ensure consistency in stock management and service quality across underperforming stores.
Senior Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
Gurnee, IL
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Multi-Unit Oversight: Managed operations for 3 locations and 45 employees, overseeing labor costs, procurement, and vendor relations.
- Performance Excellence: Grew weekly sales by up to 80% and earned the "Golden Pan" award for top performance among 176 locations.
- Systems Design: Created custom training programs to ensure consistency in stock management and service quality across underperforming stores.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2019
Skills
- Inventory & Operations: Stock Auditing, Planogram Compliance, Vendor Relations, Data Entry
- Software: Microsoft Excel & Word (6 years), LibreOffice & Calc (3 years)
- Leadership: Employee Mentoring (8 years), Performance Tracking, Strategic Scheduling
- Communication: 43 WPM Typing (97% accuracy), Conflict Resolution, Multilingual/Diverse Learning Styles
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- PADS of Lake County, Volunteer, 2013, 2017, Distributed essential items and coordinated guest services.
- Vacation Bible School, Volunteer, 2013, 2015, Supervised groups of 8 children and managed daily logistics/activities.
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
11.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Petco
01.2025 - 11.2025
Store Manager
Spencer’s
08.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
08.2017 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
College of Lake County