Monitor and manage daily inventory levels using ASP and Maximo. Troubleshoot min and max inventory thresholds to initiate supplier ordering. Foster strong vendor relationships so as to ensure anticipated shortages, inventory levels and emerging issues are managed in real-time to minimize operations’ disruptions. Manage inventory obsolescence proactively, stocking out and shortages by collaborating with vendors to source replacement parts. Work closely with engineering to ensure part specifications are correct and receive final approval for production. Forecast and analyze parts for weekly, monthly and annual planning. Use various KPIs including deliveries, inventory levels, pricing, vendor acknowledgements and other information from enterprise-wide systems. Prepare comprehensive procurement reports with recommendations for review by the Operations Manager.Manage budget and complete variance analysis of invoicing discrepancies. Provide reconciliations to the accounting team. Also, ensure pricing on existing and new parts (as requested by engineering) as well as freight-shipping costs fall within pricing and budget targets. Negotiate with vendors all pricing schedules and terms.

Worked with shipping-receiving team to verify weights, dimensions and lane restocking. Used Expo Bookings to track and monitor all activities and troubleshoot issues or anomalies by personnel, warehouse location and destination. Also trained by trucking team on processes and managing issues.Completed an audit of Fanatics client merchandise completing counts and review of shipping accuracy, completeness and damages. Summarized findings using Excel for review by the Manager.