Gregory J Kozlowski

**** ******* ****** • Lodi, California 95242

209-***-**** • ad1s0i@r.postjobfree.com

Experience Crate & Barrel Tracy, CA:

Inventory Control Manager

November 2019 – Present

Maximize the company growth and profitability by accurately monitoring, measuring, tracking, and correcting the perpetual inventory in order to support the Distribution Center goal to have the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

Research and reconcile mis-picks, shipping and receiving errors to provide feedback to improve overall efficiency/improvements.

Review all open work units daily including put-away, moves and pick work units, and resolve all issues in a timely manner.

Process all changes to inventory as a result of returned goods, breakage, return to vendor and unit pack changes.

Coordinate and execute all daily activities associated with inventory control to maintain correct quantities of stock on hand by leading 12 reporting clerks.

Promote a culture of respect and an atmosphere of teamwork in order to foster a positive working environment.

Adhere to company safety guidelines to prevent personal injury and product and facility damage.

Penske Logistics Manteca, CA:

Senior Operations Supervisor

June 2018 – November 2019

Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.

Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling.

Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.

Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.

Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization.

Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.

P&L overview experience learned and cost savings made monthly.

3 major Inventory metrics far exceeding expectations of customer (Inventory Accuracy, Shrink/Damage % and Mis-Ship %.

Technical Consumer Products Stockton, CA:

Inventory Control Specialist

May 2016 – June 2018

Oversee $50 million inventory of entire warehouse.

Variance decreased from $250k to $20k in my first year in the position.

Report directly to Senior Manager of Distribution and Logistics back at HQ in Aurora, OH.

Taking on additional responsibility with dealing with customer service group.

Leading hourly associates daily during cycle counts and addressing errors as appropriate.

Utilization of Cherry Picker and Stacker during daily routine.

One year+ accident free as an Operation influenced by my weekly steel walks.

Developed rapport with many levels and areas of the Corporation; accounting, distribution and customer service.

Wal-Mart Assistant Manager #1789 Lodi, CA:

Jan 2014 – May 2016

60 million in sales achieved for FY 2015. Inventory shrink down from 850k to 490k FY 2014 to 2015.

Maintain highest results of Company standards for retail sale/merchandising of items.

Act with integrity on all aspects of the business as it pertains to floor associates, vendors, Home Office and customers.

Maintaining our CSI (Customer Service Index) score relating to overall appearance, availability of items and/or helpful associates.

Participating in community outreach programs, and encourages and supports hourly Associates in serving as good members of the community.

Direct up to 350 hourly associates if I was highest level of management in Store.

Models, enforces, and provides direction and guidance to hourly Associates on proper Customer service approaches and techniques to ensure Customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within Company guidelines and standards.

Assignments in other Stores throughout Market to aid in training and development of areas not to Company Standards.

Successfully completed Fresh School in May 2015 at Dixon, CA store.

Sam’s Club #6623 and #6622 Sacramento, CA:

Grocery/Produce Assistant Manager

May 2012 – Jan 2014

225 million in sales achieved for FY 2013. Inventory shrink down from 1.5 mil to 990 mil FY 2013 to 2014.

Oversee all area logistics, audit and monetary controls under high standards of integrity, checks and balances.

Direct up to 150 hourly associates if I was highest level of management in Warehouse.

Expectations to be responsible for any given area in the Club when needed to maintain the overall efficiency of the operation.

Performed as the Club’s Personal Industrial Vehicle Equipment teacher and trainer licensing successfully the majority of all drivers (Accident Free).

Increased Produce sales by month over previous year’s month by 7.5%.

Sam’s Club #6622 Sacramento, CA:

Manager In Training

October 2011 – May 2012

Learned all facets of the entire Club level operation up through and including Market Manager Responsibilities.

Performed reviews of P&L and additional area reports to decipher lagging areas and offer ideas to Managing colleagues for improvement.

Fill-in support Manager for any given area in the Club when needed to benefit the overall operation.

Chrysler Group LLC MOPAR® Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center (Ontario, CA):

Lead Lean Warehouse Operations Supervisor

September 2009 – November 2010

Incorporate FIAT’s World Class Manufacturing with Chrysler Group LLC’s Lean principle at the facility.

Direct 40 hourly warehouse associates and 2 office staff at a PDC which generates over $61M in annual revenue. Distribute auto parts to dealerships throughout California, Nevada and Arizona.

Oversee all policy and procedures regarding Inventory Control.

Introduced Lean Operating Principles in processes involving re-warehousing, culture change, small batch processing and standardized work instructions.

Improved Customer Satisfaction by targeting dealer orders to be shipped error-free and on-time. Result: Best inventory accuracy within past 5 years.

Chrysler Group LLC MOPAR® San Francisco Parts Distribution Center (Lathrop, CA):

Lean Warehouse Operations Supervisor

February 2007 – September 2009

Promoted to Lead Inbound Warehouse Supervisor as a result of overall work performance and successes. Primary function to direct and lead UAW employees in successfully completing daily job assignments. Ensure all key indicator targets on Facility Scorecard are achieved or exceeded.

Reassigned as an Outbound Warehouse Supervisor to gain experience on the shipping side of the daily business. Responsible for lane coverage and trailer cube utilization of outbound freight while staging orders to meet/exceed customer expectations regarding delivery schedule.

Oversee the daily activities of the Skilled Trade Maintenance employees and provide support on issues while setting the priorities.

DaimlerChrysler MOPAR® San Francisco Parts Distribution Center (Lathrop, CA):

Warehouse/Office Operations Support Supervisor

March 2006 – February 2007

Dealership support regarding all facets of order placement and shipment of such. This includes direct customer contact and feedback to all inquiries.

Lead weekly safety walk offs with a UAW representative. Initiate corrective action on all noncompliance. Follow-up to confirm action remains intact.

Ultimately responsible for all dealership service issues including quality, inventory control and on time order shipment delivery.

Self-trained in D-View (Distribution View) WMS (Warehouse Management System).

DaimlerChrysler MOPAR® Headquarters Centerline, MI Supplier Liaison Materials

October 2000 – March 2006

Parts Control analyst for Suppliers of Past Model service parts.

Reassigned to be the liaison between MOPAR® and the Assembly Production Plants for procurement of all common-to-production parts.

Transferred to Repair Parts Portfolio Team within the Sales and Marketing group, performing similar material control in a more specialized environment.

Trained and assisted employees struggling with understanding requisitions, purchase orders and releasing orders to suppliers.

DaimlerChrysler MOPAR® National Distribution Ctr Mail Clerk

August 2000 – October 2000

DaimlerChrysler MOPAR® PDC: Sherwood–Romulus Whse Emp

June 1999 – August 2000

Education Bachelors Degree: Business Administration

September, 2001 – May, 2005

Central Michigan University (Mt Pleasant, MI)

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