Logistics, inventory analyst, supply chain, material specialist

Richard P. Willis

St. Petersburg, Florida *****

*************@***.*** 917-***-****

Business Analyst/Inventory Management

Analyze documents, processes, sales history, manufacturing and distribution processes, to form effective solutions to business issues resulting in time and costs savings. Exceptional organizational abilities, leadership, sales experience, and current experience in purchasing and managing inventory levels. Expertise in E3 ordering, forecasting, EDI, and MS Office Programs. History of success in providing exceptional partner and client satisfaction. Experienced in Strategic Marketing, Market Segmentation, Social Media Marketing, and Retail Sales.

Areas of expertise include…

Duplication/Replication

Procurement

Domestic/International Freight Management

Manufacturing Process

Account Management

Training

Shipping/Inventory Control

Business Management

Global Sourcing

Professional Experience

SENIOR INVENTORY ANALYST SUPERVISOR/INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, June 1999 to Present

UNIVERSAL MUSIC VIDEO & DISTRIBUTION, New York, New York

Purchase and manage the physical catalog inventory levels for Universal Music Groups.

Managed various labels including Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, ECM, Phillips, MCA Broadway, Verve, Impulse, Island, Def Jam, Big Machine, Interscope, and Special Markets. Order and coordinate receipt of necessary components based on established sales history and sales forecasts. Interact with label sales, marketing, vendors, freight forwarders, receiving, and customer service to ensure timely deliveries of components and finished product throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.

Contributions:

Reduce inventory levels by placing just in time orders; ordered at price points to deliver cost savings.

Streamline processes and revamp re-ordering schedules resulting in a time and cost savings.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, January 1993 to June 1999

ALLIED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CORP., Hauppauge, New York

Coordinated the manufacturing process of audio cassette duplication and compact disc replication.

Coordinated the manufacturing of audio cassette duplication and compact disc replication from point of sale to distribution. Interacted with clients throughout the manufacturing process to include ordering and coordinating receipt of necessary components based upon client request and established sales. Managed plant and shipping schedules, and troubleshooted manufacturing delays.

Contributions:

Managed 150 clients, serving as liaison between sales, manufacturing, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and management.

Educational Background

Credits toward Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ

Associates Degree in Business Management, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY

Graduated Phi Theta Kappa, Deans List

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