Zachery Ware
Clermont
Summary
Dynamic Inventory Control Lead with proven expertise at Kroger Distribution Center, enhancing supply chain efficiency through meticulous inventory audits and effective team training. Skilled in shipping and receiving, I foster collaboration and attention to detail, achieving significant reductions in product loss and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Professional inventory specialist with strong leadership skills and focus on optimizing inventory processes. Proven experience in enhancing team collaboration and ensuring efficient stock management. Adept at adapting to changing needs, leveraging skills in data analysis, inventory forecasting, and systematized organization to drive results and reliability. Skilled in using inventory management software and fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Lead/Senior QA Analyst
Kroger Distribution Center
02.2023 - Current
- Led inventory audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained team members on best practices for inventory management and quality assurance protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and communication.
- Monitored inventory levels regularly to forecast needs and prevent stockouts or overages.
- Managed documentation and reporting processes to maintain accurate inventory records and compliance.
- Audited incoming shipments to verify accuracy and completeness against purchase orders.
- Ensured proper documentation of all incoming shipments by verifying packing slips against purchase orders before updating the database accordingly.
- Assisted in cycle count program implementation which led to more efficient and accurate inventory control processes.
- Reduced product loss with thorough tracking of inventory movement, ensuring proper storage conditions, and minimizing spoilage.
Operations Manager
Office Depot Inc
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Streamlined operations processes to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Implemented training programs for staff to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to align operations with overall business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure prompt service and quality products.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to communicate objectives and foster collaboration among staff.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented solutions to optimize workflow.
- Monitored and reported on operational performance metrics to senior management.
- Led initiatives to enhance workplace safety and compliance with industry regulations.
- Managed logistics operations to ensure timely distribution of products to customers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL04-2018
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Purchase order management
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Product identification
- Inventory audits
- Stock reconciliation
- Cycle counting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Warehouse organization
- MS office
Certification
MHE Certification
Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Inventory Control Lead/Senior QA Analyst
Kroger Distribution Center
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Office Depot Inc
02.2018 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Full Sail University