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Manhattan, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Optimized inventory levels by implementing efficient supply planning strategies• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop demand forecasts, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer needs• Supported new product launches by coordinating with various stakeholders involved in the development process, ensuring timely availability of necessary products• Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements for 100+ SKUs• Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling inventory management, planning, and execution• Integration experience with SAP, ECC, OMP, Microsoft Office

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed product profile of 2.5 billion pounds annually• Developed long and short-term production planning from 4 months to 24 months, balancing volatile customer demand, manufacturing efficiencies, material lead time, while limiting on-hand inventory• SAP utilization to provide relevant information, evaluations and planning data for production

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed product profile of 2.5 billion pounds annually• Developed long and short-term production planning from 4 months to 24 months, balancing volatile customer demand, manufacturing efficiencies, material lead time, while limiting on-hand inventory• SAP utilization to provide relevant information, evaluations and planning data for production

Rancho Cucamonga, California

RESPONSIBILITIES:● Implement, develop, and maintain inventory control policies and procedures.● Supervise 3 Inventory Audit programs per year (ie., Retail Adjustment Inventory On-Demand).● Utilize JDA Inventory Tracking program to carefully track inventory on hand and inventory needs.● Direct audits for store inventory totaling in excess of $10 Million and achieving 95% + compliance rate.● Conduct training of personnel on inventory control procedures and policy.● Work daily with various Departmental Managers in meeting their inventory needs and improving accuracy.ACHIEVEMENTS:● Developed and executed cycle counting strategies resulting in a reduction of company loss.● Developed and implemented a new Firearm Ship to Store Program that provides tracking, solved technical issues, and ensures daily compliance with State and Federal regulations.● Implemented inventory management policies reducing product theft.● Achieved nearly 100% compliance on store inventory audits.● Trained all inventory control associates to perform RAID (Retail Adjustment Inventory on Demand)● Selected for Leadership / Mentoring Training out of 400 International Candidates - held at Bass Pro Shops / Team Lead University, Springfield, MO - April 2016

Rancho Cucamonga, California

RESPONSIBILITIES:● Managed, directed, and motivated departmental staff in the achievement of customer service objectives.● Assisted Department Manager with interviewing, employee selection, training, and performance reviews.● Participated and directed staff efforts to meet and exceed departmental goals - i.e., Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory, and Payroll.ACHIEVEMENTS:● Chosen by Bass Pro Shops Management to assist and support the Grand Openings of new locations in Tacoma, WA (October 2014), and Rocklin, CA (September 2015).● Twice earned "Employee of the Month" Award out of 350 Associates - Marche 2012 and July 2014.

Rancho Cucamonga, California

RESPONSIBILITIES:● Received and processed shipments, logged merchandise, and followed store procedures for bringing products to the sales floor.● Participated in and lead corporate visits and explained merchandise moves and placements to maximize sales.● Designed and personalized embroidered clothing logos and other products, filled large volume embroidery orders per customer request.

Social And Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, 3.0 Gpa

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Psychology