William Contreras
Inventory Specialist
Allentown,PA
Summary
Very Energetic Inventory Specialist eager to support team objectives and contribute to business success. Fluent in English and Spanish, open and clear communicator specializing in merchandising, tagging and display set-up. Responsible stock and order management professional attentive to details. Highly accurate in recordkeeping, transportation and customer service areas. Identifies and resolves problems without delay to maintain order. Expert with digital recordkeeping. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
ADUSA
Bethlehem, PA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages..
- Organized regular cycle counts to identify any potential issues early on.
- Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on inventory movements and stock levels.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
Inventory Specialist
C&S Warehouse
Bethlehem, PA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages..
- Managed purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Organized regular cycle counts to identify any potential issues early on.
- Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for receiving goods into the warehouse.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on inventory movements and stock levels.
- Identified obsolete or slow moving items for disposal or sale at discounted prices.
- Worked closely with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Provided support during internal audits related to material management processes.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
- Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
- Conducted routine and ad hoc reporting and analysis to evaluate inventory performance, diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Outlined production commitments and product timetables using sales forecast information and consumer trends.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA06-2019
Allentown Youth Soccer Club
Allentown, PASome College (No Degree) - Sports Management
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PASkills
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Item Tagging
- Records Management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Inventory Tracking
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Counts
- Inventory Organization
- Error Adjustments
- Shortage Reports
- Digital and Physical Counts
- Discrepancy Investigation
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
ADUSA
02.2022 - 08.2023
Inventory Specialist
C&S Warehouse
02.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown Youth Soccer Club
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
Lehigh Carbon Community College