Manager Inventory Control

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To utilize my skills to become your next Freight Manger or Purchasing Manager.

PARTICULAR STRENGTHS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and PC skills, including CMS, and SAP

Works well independently and in a team environment

Reliable with positive work ethic

Analytical and adaptable

High level of integrity

EDUCATION

Highland Junior College Highland, Kansas

Mid-America Nazarene College Olathe, Kansas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shor-Line Mfg. Co. Kansas City, Kansas Freight Manager/Coordinator December 2006 to Present

Duties:

Negotiated shipping contracts with carriers increased profit by 42%.

Reduced the number of carriers to increase efficiencies in shipping.

Certified to handle hazardous material shipping.

Small package shipment using FedEx and UPS.

● Provided monthly LTL and truck load reports for profit from freight.

● Knowledgeable with international shipments (Import & Export).

● Supervise (4) dock personnel on daily shipping schedule.

● Managed our two local drivers for pickup of materials from vendors.

● Worked to reduce shipping costs and improved shipping efficiency.

Procured all raw materials (steel, wire, glass, and plastics) as well as supplies and equipment.

Long term material contract negotiation for pricing control and product availability.

Constant diligence in maintaining commodity price controls.

Scheduled outsourced manufactured goods both domestic and globally.

Purchased materials from overseas vendors.

Scheduling ERP, MRP, RMA usage.

GRIZZLEY FENCE COMPANY Basehor, Kansas

Delivery Driver and Site leader May 2006 to December 2006

Duties:

Delivered material to sites coordinating with site supervisor so all materials needed for job were available.

Supervised crews working outside Kansas City metro area – reduced costs down by completing all out of town jobs in 2 days or less.

Opened shop and office each day; prepared trucks by fueling and stocking trailers with equipment and inventory needs for each job site.

SIKA CORPORATION

Inventory Control Analyst

Grandview, Missouri

October 2005 to May 2006

Duties:

Maintained daily inventory valued at $3.5 million dollars.

Continual improvement in accuracy and reporting of inventory. Increased accuracy from 45% to 96%.

Implemented a daily scrap report for accurate reporting.

Monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory including outside operations.

Correcting the existing bills of material to improve accuracy.

GEMACO PLAYING CARDS

Distribution Supervisor

Blue Springs, Missouri

May 2004 to October 2005

Duties:

Oversaw daily operations of fast paced, mid-volume warehouse with 2 million in daily finished goods inventory.

Supervised 8 hourly employees in receiving, shipping and warehouse inventory.

40% savings from negotiation of shipping contracts with carriers.

Procured off-site warehouse and handled the lease negotiation, then supervised off-site operations.

Recommended and negotiated purchased a 26,000 GVW truck to reduce shipping costs by 50% in the KC metro area.

Worked to reduce shipping costs and overtime labor in the department and improved shipping efficiency by staggering work shifts.

AMARR GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

Warehouse Supervisor

Lawrence, Kansas

September 2003 to March 2004

Duties:

Oversaw daily warehouse operations of 3 shifts with 52 hourly employees and 3 direct reports.

Responsible for all receiving, daily cycle count, stocking of production lines and the order-pullers for daily truck loading.

Maintained 99.2% inventory accuracy on $3.5 million inventory.

THREE DOG BAKERY

Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Kansas City, Missouri

September 2002 to July 2003

Duties:

Oversaw physical inventories.

Supervised direct to consumer shipping department.

Purchased all raw materials and packaging supplies.

Accurately created Bill of Materials, Routings and Cost of Manufacturing Goods.

KEEBLER (SUNSHINE BISCUIT) COMPANY

Various positions as noted below...

Kansas City, Kansas

November 1990 to September 2002

Production Planning Manager

Corporate Scheduler (temporary-Elmhurst, IL) 9 months

Inventory Control Analyst

Warehouse Manager off-site, temporary

Production Line Manager

General Warehouse Supervisor

Cycle Count & Stock Supervisor

RECEIVED KEEBLER UNCOMMONLY GOOD AWARD – Keebler worldwide annual award to top 25 employees.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Football Coach

School Council & Finance Council Member

Youth Sports – Various Organizations throughout the KC Metro Area

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