Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
GORDON S. GRUND
Crest Hill, IL 60403
abh981@r.postjobfree.com
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INVENTORY ANALYST
A Microtrain Certified MCSE and a Six Sigma Green Belt trained distribution
professional with a comprehensive and successful record of warehouse
supervision and inventory analysis spanning all areas of logistical control
with extensive experience in food and non durable consumer goods.
Excellent leadership, team building, and training skills; a proactive
problem solver who encourages group interaction and offers clear-cut
solutions. Proficient computer skills including: Word, Excel, Access,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Accellos, Accuplus, J.D. Edwards.
Key Accomplishments
. Implemented new WMS resulting in $1,000,000 savings in the first year.
. Increased productivity and pallet put away accuracy by 75% by
implementing a hand held scanning system with accompanying hands on
training classes for associates.
. Decreased physical inventory variances by 95% and achieved improvements
in site accuracy by developing skill sets of personnel and implementing
the use of automated spreadsheets to provide analytical tools and
documentation.
. Implemented an inventory control system transforming site accuracy from
25% to 99.7% within four months by revamping the cycle count program and
by providing best practices inventory control training to associates.
Professional History
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Joliet, IL
Inventory Control Manager
(June 2008 - Dec. 2008)
A leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management
solutions. Designed and implemented the inventory control and damage
product recovery programs for the start up of their Joliet distribution
center for Topco Associates.
. Created and implemented 3,500 SKU cycle count program resulting in
monthly verification of 32,000 pallet positions.
. Managed and trained staff; reported cycle count results with root cause
analysis identifying areas for continuous improvement.
. Planned, organized and conducted full physical inventory resulting in
99.84% accuracy rate.
Instituted damage product recovery program resulting in a 99.10%
recoup rate.
Simos Insourcing Solutions
Elwood, IL
Inventory Control Supervisor
(May 2007 - Dec. 2007)
A strategic provider of logistics services. Trained by Wal-mart.com to
implement their inventory control and quality assurance programs for the
start up of their Midwest distribution center.
. Designed the layout of the new 600,000 square foot D.C.
. Created and implemented the receiving verification program achieving 100%
inbound accuracy for 6,500 SKU's.
. Trained staff and implemented the cycle count system to deliver the
customer mandated 99.80% accuracy rate.
. Trained and developed staff of 12 associates resulting in promotion of
two to lead persons.
. Directed inventory control best practices across receiving, order
filling, and shipping departments resulting in exceeding the customer's
expectations of level of service.
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Homax Products
Joliet, IL
Inventory Control Supervisor
(Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2006)
A national distributor of home improvement and household cleaning products.
Staffed by People Link Staffing Solutions on a five month contract.
. Achieved 100% inventory accuracy by creating, designing, and
implementing a cycle count program
resulting in $250,000 savings.
. Instituted an in-depth system to consistently maintain accuracy of Wal-
mart SKU's.
. Investigated/researched discrepancies to root cause for continuous
improvement training. Trained
cycle counters and clerical employees.
Exel
Aurora, IL
Inventory Analyst
(Sept. 1999 - May 2005)
A leading global provider of third party logistics services in food and
beverage. Kraft Foods. Investigated and reconciled physical inventory
adjustments to book inventory accounting for dollar discrepancies with
emphasis on locating and documenting causes of variances. Analyzed
customer claims. Addressed and rectified quality control issues.
. Successfully brought inventory accuracy from 85% to 99.4% within 6 months
by implementing new procedures and increasing training.
. Reduced customer claims from 17% to 4% within 12 months by researching
and publishing root cause reports for use in constructive feedback
training.
. Recouped over $145,000 of missing book inventory product within 4 months
by investigating errors. creating spreadsheets and clarifying process to
the customer.
. Identified and reported distressed inventory resulting in efficient sale
to prevent product from
becoming waste.
Prior Experience
Tippmann Group/Interstate Warehousing
Joliet, IL
Inventory Manager
A cold storage third party distributor of food products. Oscar Mayer
Division Kraft Foods.
Managed the cycle counting program and published results. Prepared for and
conducted the periodic physical inventories. Managed and reported
transactions pertaining to finished goods, returned goods, damaged product,
and inventory variances.
Mediatech, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Warehouse Supervisor
A premier duplicator and distributor of videotapes and training materials
used by broadcast entities and companies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Columbia College of Chicago
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