Senior Vice President Inventory

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SENIOR MANAGER OF INVENTORY PLANNING STRATEGY

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Goal-driven and multifaceted professional with hands-on experience in supply chain management encompassing inventory control and planning, warehouse operations, and purchasing functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Logistics Retail Distribution Business Development Strategic Planning Bulk Transloading

Program and Project Management Inventory Process Development Vendor Relations and Negotiation

Shipping and Receiving Processing Conflict Resolution Regulatory Compliance

Staff Training and Supervision Cross-functional Collaboration

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Manager, Inventory Planning Strategy Jul 2016–Present

-Provide hands-on oversight on inventory control and receiving and shipping functions for more than 3,200 stock keeping units (SKUs)

-Manage national inventory cycle count and physical inventory programs, while maintaining replenishment system for the Southeast region with more than 30 locations

-Take charge of conducting gap and root cause analysis; creating solutions for issues; and providing management recommendations for enhancement; and assisting with project development

-Observe strict adherence of daily operations to inventory processes and procedures and contractual obligations, as well as to established procedures in assessing records for accuracy of information

-Identify reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records by tracking history of items and suggesting remedial actions to address discrepancies

-Develop operational procedures for activities including validating incoming and outgoing shipments, performing material handling and disposition, and keeping warehouse inventory current for assigned account

-Guarantee utmost client satisfaction by actively interacting with assigned customer and following up on customer concerns and requests

-Hold accountability in carrying out inventory of reject, pull, and recall products using drone and robot systems, as well as overseeing Customs Border Protection (CBP) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) schedules for inspection

-Execute training for Southeast region general managers regarding key performance indicator (KPI) and lead employees on inventory control

-Handle management claims between the company and clients such as Walmart, Calavo, Naturipe Farms, Stella Farms, Wonderful Citrus, Hillcrest, Dole, Sbrocco, Del Monte Fresh Produce, Sam’s, Andes River, Fyffes, and All Berries Company

RBW Logistics, Augusta, GA

Supervisor Jun 2015–May 2016

-Led the planning, delegation, and supervision of all warehouse staff in shipping, receiving, picking/packing, and stocking products for the shift

-Built and cultivated constructive and cooperative working relationships with the staff by providing guidance, addressing their challenges, and dealing with contract negotiations

-Facilitated hiring, training, assessment, disciplining, and termination of warehouse personnel

-Fulfilled various duties such as creating plans by setting priorities, preparing schedules of activities and employees, monitoring progress, modifying schedules, and addressing problems

-Supported the documentation of written processes and procedures for determining, transferring, reporting, and disposing of products

-Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, and shipping of products and material

-Executed inventory for Belk, Beall, Simply Home, Aldi, Home Depot, IKEA, and Fuji water products

OTHER EXPERIENCE

IAMGold Mining Corporation, Essakane Gold mine Burkina Faso

Economist and Forecasting May 2012–May 2015

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, In Progress (Expected Graduation: Dec 2020)

Savannah State University Georgia, Savannah, GA, USA GPA: 4.0/4.0

Master of Science in Economics Option Macroeconomics and Development Management, Sep 2012

University of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Jun 2011

University of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

CERTIFICATIONS

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Public Warehouse and Storage Card Certification

Reach Truck Crown and Raymond Certification Forklift Sit Down and Stand Up Certification

Warehouse and Logistics Certification Safety and Food Safety Certification

Turret Truck Certification Clamp Operator Certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SPSS SAS/STATA R AMOS Synapse WMS GLS WMS Wal-Mart

Foxfire WMS Manhattan WMS Edraw Software Infor Ecommerce

LANGUAGES

English, French, Dioula, and Bissa

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