Gerald Merchant Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, FL, US

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Inventory Management professional with a record of accomplishments in the oversight of inventory functions, vendor relations and month end reconciliations. Known for providing dedicated customer service, attention to detail and collaborating with teams throughout the organization. Seeking a career opportunity and looking to connect here on LinkedIn or by.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Formulated strategies and executed inventory purchases for variety of direct marketing catalogs to include fashion apparel, footwear, jewelry, health and beauty products which contributed to $200M in annual sales.
• Member of a cross-functional team that streamlined purchasing planning and improved the budgeting process which resulted in a 25% reduction in inventory.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Managed inventory levels for 4 catalogs and a team of up to 6 planners.
• Interviewed and selected planners, delegated work duties and managed their performance.
• Served as liaison between inventory, merchandising, and warehouse teams contributing to staffing, space planning and the customer experience.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Managed four planners including work assignments and performance evaluations.
• Ran daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports used by executive management to monitor key matrix levels.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Initiated and wrote first-ever inventory training manuals to ensure high quality and consistent standard operating procedures which reduced errors and saved resources.
• Selected to work with the most challenging vendors and higher sales volume product categories.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Worked with up to 300 vendors to coordinate and expedite on-time deliveries.
• Analyzed sales results and catalog circulation plans to issue purchase orders ensuring accuracy.

• Directed supply and warehousing activities for equipment valued at $43M including investigating and reporting discrepancies.
• Prepared detailed briefs and coordinated strategic planning conferences.
• Formulated a revised tracking system to better manage the influx of inventory.
• Used knowledge, training, and practical experience with computerized data bases for ordering, tracking, and receiving shipments.
• Responsible for training and supervising up to 75 enlisted Marines… Show more
• Responsible for training and supervising up to 75 enlisted Marines from various cultures and backgrounds.