Inventory Analyst

JOSEPH W. TORRES **** Meredith Lane #***, Plano, Texas 75093

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SUMMARY

Business Analyst with extensive experience in data analysis, trend analysis, budgeting, generating options, and forecasting. Background includes operations, inventory management, inventory control, assortment planning, purchasing, supply chain, performance management, program development, policy updating, mediation, dispute resolution, strategic planning, marketing, and sales. Other skills include negotiator, effective problem solver, results oriented, team builder, strong analytic skills, common sense, attention to detail, and proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A & A OPTICAL COMPANY – Carrollton, Texas 2005 - 2013

Director of Inventory Analysis 2012 - 2013

Responsible for preparing and employing financial and inventory reports to analyze and monitor the business.

• Analyzed delivery schedules saving shipping dollars

• Created thresholds for each collection streamlining inventory dollars

• Developed guidelines to determine life cycle of frames

• Analyzed sales trends and utilized data to maximize profitability.

• Evaluated factory production quality increasing ROI

Director, Inventory Management 2008 - 2012

Responsible for sales analysis, analyzing product returns, quality control, projecting inventory, and managing budget.

• Developed intricate replenishment formula that aligned inventory levels with sales

• Created purchasing template increasing turn and reducing dead stock

• Analyzed sales trends and utilized data to maximize profitability.

• Started semi-annual physical inventory resulting in more accurate data

Director, Human Resources 2005 – 2008

Created HR department infrastructure, updated compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and established process for government compliance.

• Updated departmental training programs, including customer service, increasing efficiency 15% in 6 months

• Developed and implemented company- wide wage & hour law modifications ensuring FLSA compliance

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• Developed recruiting and selection process resulting in low turnover rate.

• Created process for handling Unemployment Compensation claims, resulting in 100% findings for the company

ALTMAN UNLIMITED – Dallas, Texas 2001 – 2005

Conflict Management Professional

Created and managed conflict management company providing consultation, training, mentoring, and direct mediation services; scheduled and conducted court ordered mediations.

• Lead Mediator in developing other Mediators, accelerating their effectiveness

• Achieved court ordered mediations success rate of 85%, resolving law suits up to $500K

• Developed Mediator training course, receiving approval as State of Texas

Continuing Education Provider

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree – Human Resources

University of North Texas – Denton, Texas

Graduate Certificate – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Southern Methodist University – Dallas, Texas

Numerous continuing education programs, including:

Management Training

Managing Inventory and Controls

FLSA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Dallas Human Resources Management Association Committee Member

Conflict Resolution Network – President and Board of Directors

University of North Texas Alumni Association –

Past President and Board of Directors

The Vision Council – Public Affairs and Advocacy Committee Member

Your Community Credit Union Scholarship Judging Committee Member

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