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• Monitor material supply flow and shortages to maintain an on-time delivery schedule• Communicate challenges and bottlenecks to production management• Identify trends in quality and throughput to increase efficiencies• Monitor inventory accuracy and traceability• Develop routing steps for each individual item according to customer standards so that steps are done in the right order and with the appropriate techniques• Setup new item cards and bills of materials

Lead the Inventory Control department to maintain accuracy of inventory in the building by ensuring every item is counted at least once every 90 days. Hold bi-weekly meetings with associates individually and as a department to promote continuous improvement and growth among associates. Lead the company shrink committee, holding each department accountable for loss by creating action items that are followed up on weekly. Run and build reports in Excel and Business Objects to maintain and increase efficiencies and processes.

Managing inventory to make sure it is continually replenished and orders are filled for customers each day including very perishable product such as fresh seafood and liquid dairy.Working with suppliers and brokers to evaluate current item assortment as well as what can be done to grow the line. Work closely with the sales team to help them with their product questions and keep them informed of market situations as well as product availability.

Worked with merchandising and carriers to maximize efficiency and profitability. Included in this was - Building order groups dependent on temperature zones, location and order frequency to maximize fill rate; Working with the warehouse, suppliers and carriers when product came in to our warehouse short or damaged to settle claims; Finding carriers for full truck or LTL loads in emergency situations to expedite product.

Selected products for customer's orders and built pallets accordingly for delivery drivers to make it as smooth as possible for them. Operated a forklift and replenished pick locations for order selectors.