Desi Arnaz Bryant

Buena Park, CA 951-***-**** / ac4dqw@r.postjobfree.com

Inventory, Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Warehousing

A senior inventory control manager offers a blend of operations and warehousing expertise with safety management and process improvement to reduce shrink rates and improve picking / shipping accuracy.

Core Strengths

Organization, Time / Order & Safety Management, Inventory Control, Cycle Counts, Quality Assurance

Total Quality Management, Staff Leadership, Customer Service, Reporting, Shipping, Receiving, Cycle Count

Selected Career Highlights

Achieved 100% On-Time delivery for 7 consecutive months

Reduced shrink rate to less than 1%

Improved shipping accuracy by 30%

Professional Overview

FabFitFun – Los Angeles, CA 1/2017- 6/2017

Inventory Manager.

Managed $5M seasonal inventory including labor scheduling, personnel, review of inbound loads, safety, equipment and day to day operations of inventory control department.

Led team of 3 in monthly wall-to-wall inventory and consistent cycle counting to achieve a shrink level under 1%.

Resolved communication flaw between two of the three inventory decrementing systems to balance the network.

Implemented a compliance process for department managers used as coaching and teaching aids for staff.

Syncreon Technology – Torrance, CA 8/2016-12/2016

Inventory Manager

Managed a $65M high-tech inventory, 1,000’s of SKUs, directing daily activities of the department and staff.

Reached a consistent shrink level of <1% with accurate daily cycle counts and

Monitored all inbound shipments from the offsite facility and Asia as well as transfers and returns.

Led the team in consistent completion of daily cycle counts for all clients.

Makita USA, Inc. – La Mirada, CA 6/2014-5/2016

Inventory Control & Receiving Supervisor

Managed inventory of $60M + in two distribution centers with 16,000 SKUs.

As Safety Committee Chairperson, partnered with HR manager to develop and institute company safety culture.

Utilized 3PL warehouse management system to accurately monitor in and outbound traffic flow.

Led the shipping / receiving team to meet or exceed 24 hour receipt / put-away window KPI for inbound loads.

Harbor Freight Tools – Moreno Valley, CA 11/2011-5/2014

Area Manager

Directed activities of Put Away / Stocking department, exceeding 48 put-away window KPI, while maintaining effective staffing levels.

Ensured distribution center guidelines, team member safety and concerns were met.

Oversaw the Pick to Light department and led team to 100% On-Time shipment delivery and picking accuracy for seven consecutive months.

Partnered with maintenance staff to streamline the flow process throughout the picking module, resulting in 25% overall productivity gain.

Desi Arnaz Bryant

Buena Park, CA 951-***-**** / ac4dqw@r.postjobfree.com

Walgreens Distribution Center– Moreno Valley, CA 10/2003-9/2011

AKL Function Manager (1/2008-9/2011)

Oversaw the Pick to Light department for shipment, managing a 4 floor picking module.

Maintained inventory of mechanized modules with 2 cranes, 14,000 dedicated Pick to Light locations and 32,000 back up locations for product delivery to 684 store locations.

Full Case Stock Function Manager (9/2005-12/2007)

Managed the daily activates of the Full Case Stock department and the movement and replenishment of palletized product throughout the 800,000 square foot facility.

Effectively administered the department budget, labor hours, and team member assignments, recommending operational improvements by utilizing work out groups.

Safety Process Manager (10/2003-8/2005)

Coordinated and facilitated safety processes for 500+ person workforce.

Implemented detailed master plan addressing 11 components.

Developed multiple presentations for new hire orientation.

Conduced compliance audits.

Dorel Juvenile Group – Ontario, CA 1/2002-4/2003

Inventory Manager

Managed inventory of $25 to $30M with over 1,000 SKUs in 7,000 locations.

Reduced shrink by 10% in 6 months and reduced shipping and picking errors by 30% in a 2 month period.

Prior Roles:

Inventory Control Supervisor, Dal Tile International, Ontario, CA 1/1997-1/2002

Team Leader, Thermador, Los Angeles, CA 6/1996-12/1996

Technical Proficiencies, Training

511 OSHA Standards for General Industry

OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

Leadership Development Training, First Aid Certified, Forklift License, Emergency Response Certificate

California Food Handlers Certification (Expires 09/24/2020)

Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Manhattan and Red Prairie Warehouse Management Systems including several Proprietary Systems

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