Victor Conklin
Sandusky
Summary
Dynamic inventory specialist with over four years of experience in perennial horticulture and inventory management, driving operational efficiency through process optimization and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Proven ability to create and maintain production work orders while effectively managing supplier communications and data analytics. Skilled in utilizing WMS and Excel for inventory analysis and variance reporting. Committed to enhancing productivity and addressing inventory challenges to support business goals across multiple sectors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Inventory Control and Availability
Corso's Horticulture
07.2020 - Current
- Built and Managed a real time by location inventory system for all Finished Goods
- Planned Small Customer yearly programs and assisted in timing of procurement
- Creation & maintenance of work orders and purchase orders for production
- Perform item level costing analysis and create projections for new products and programs
- Oversight of yearly physical inventory and monthly cycle counts
- Assist in detail planning for yearly Home Depot Christmas program
- Communicate credits and claims with suppliers
- Process claims and credits from buyers
- Oversight of weekly availability
- Maintain and create UPC and SKUs in retailer database portals
- Perform as needed tech assistance within Wholesale
Warehouse Assistant
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Answer the telephone
- Schedule drivers for pickups
- General administrative functions such as filing, typing, etc…
- Provide coverage for Shipping/Receiving Clerical Function absences
- Complete paperwork/bills of lading
- Seal trailers/Seal Control
- Ship orders in WMS
- Monitor drop yard status
- Troubleshoots routine office equipment
- Manage carrier appointment schedule
Warehouse Assistant
Best Buy
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Cycle count
- Inventory variance analysis
- Receiving and Shipping, including systemically checking in trailers, purchase orders and inter-company transfers
- Utilizing WMS and Excel to perform all necessary daily tasks
- Assisting General Warehouse Workers with any systemic issues
- Audit load out and receiving inventory
- Routine open order report analysis and billing corrections
- Research aging orders and all open box inventory
- Loading, stocking and shipping small items physically and large items systematically
Phone Operator
Best Buy
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Close and open cash drawers
- Balanced all cash drawers and store safe before store open
- Counted and prepared end of day deposit
- Down stock general merchandise, soft drinks and food
- Process returns, exchanges, protection plan fulfillment, in-store pick ups and recycling products
- Maintained running knowledge of company policies
- Resolved customer issues
- Operated the cash register
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Held weekly review session for Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Graded all homework, quizzes and tests for course
- Maintained regular communication with students about course goals
- Quickly responded to student question via email or by holding additional office hours
Industrial Engineering Intern
Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed Time Study on G.M Warehouse for three positions, one of which has never been on a standard before
- Analyzed data and presented optimal time standard for warehouse
- Utilized Excel and WMS to run reports on inventory movement and aging inventory
Math Grader
Southern Utah University
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Graded tests and homework for Probability and Statistics, Business Statistics, Transitions to Higher Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Teaching Assistant
Southern Utah University
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Weekly review session for Calculus 1 and 2, College Algebra, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
Office Aide
International Student Services
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Handled sensitive international documents for international students, assisted in office running including phone calls, emails, scheduling and assisting with immigration questions
Tutor
Southern Utah University
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Tutored 6 students in Mathematics and Economics courses, including Quantitative Literacy, Probability and Statistics and Microeconomics
Education
Master's Courses - Applied Mathematics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Albany, New York Area01.2019
Bachelor of Science - BS - Mathematics and Economics
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT01.2017
Skills
- Inventory analysis
- Production planning
- Advanced Excel
- SQL analytics
- ERP management
- Systems implementation
- Project management
- Demand Forecasting
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Manager of Inventory Control and Availability
Corso's Horticulture
07.2020 - Current
Warehouse Assistant
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
02.2020 - 07.2020
Warehouse Assistant
Best Buy
09.2019 - 01.2020
Phone Operator
Best Buy
02.2019 - 09.2019
Industrial Engineering Intern
Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32
06.2018 - 08.2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
08.2017 - 12.2018
Math Grader
Southern Utah University
08.2015 - 05.2017
Teaching Assistant
Southern Utah University
08.2015 - 05.2017
Office Aide
International Student Services
08.2014 - 12.2016
Tutor
Southern Utah University
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - BS - Mathematics and Economics
Southern Utah University
Master's Courses - Applied Mathematics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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