Denzell Desmond Carter

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Career-Related Experience

InComm Payments March 2020 – Present (Atlanta, GA)

Partner Account Manager II, Operations

Act as inventory subject matter expert.

Created Inventory review forecasting template.

Created a more efficient inventory report template that made it easier to review on hand inventory.

Act as QuickBase subject matter export.

Created multiple apps and tables within QuickBase.

Operational responsibilities include inventory and digital asset management, logistics management, and reporting and analytics functions for assigned partners.

Manage and approve inventory allocation through sales and logistical analysis.

Submit data generation requests and confirm data integrity upon completion.

Manage new product set up and meet card production deliverables and applicable milestones.

Aid in the resolution of outstanding transaction reconciliation and reporting.

Assist with the development, implementation, and review of operational policies and procedures.

Create and deliver effective presentations on applicable topics to internal and external audiences as needed.

Identify and work on various process improvement projects and initiatives.

Veritiv Corp October 2019 – March 2020 (Atlanta, GA)

Sourcing Specialist II

Responsible for completing the Facility Solutions product proposal portion of opportunities and RFQs for multi-category opportunities

Develop customized Facility Solution product programs that meet the customer’s needs and align with LEAN strategy.

Negotiate contract costs, terms, minimums, and incentives to gain and/or grow new business and enhance margin position

Collaborate with sales and product management on sourcing strategies and also in an attempt to meet vendor growth incentives

Conduct existing business improvement projects aimed at producing cost savings and margin enhancements, providing solutions, consolidating SKUs and manufacturers with preferred, and simplifying logistics complexities

Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to successfully implement awarded programs

Identify, drive and implement cost reductions through product, pricing, costing & margin analysis. Initiate margin enhancement projects within the customer contract parameters.

Maintain extensive industry knowledge, product applications, new products, competitive products, pricing, and market trends.

Work closely with Product Management to ensure effective utilization of corporate programs, private brand products, core vendor selection, and product transitions.

Build and maintain supplier relationships and provide analytics to indicate supplier performance

Armada Supply Chain Solutions May 2018 – September 2019 (Atlanta, GA)

Inventory Planning Analyst

●Collaborate with demand and supply planning in the design and execution of constrained need product allocations

●Engage in the development and execution of inventory-related solutions and innovations

●Represent Armada’s Inventory Management presence at all appropriate meetings at the client’s corporate headquarters (CFA).

●Build and maintain successful internal and external relationships, particularly at the client level

●Collaborate with on-site account management staff on initiatives

●Collaborate with other cross-functional partners associated with inventory-related initiatives (i.e. master data management team, client support, engineering, warehouse operations)

●Successfully leverage new and existing inventory-related systems (i.e. JDA, COGNOS, JDE)

●Participate in the development and maintenance of SOP’s and KPI’s

●Drive continuous improvement efforts

Accent Decor October 2017 - May-2018 (Norcross, GA)

Inventory Analyst

●Use Demand Solutions software to analyze historical trends and systemic forecasts and.

●Place planned purchase orders.

●Create purchase orders based on historical demand and sales forecast.

●Communicate carton printing and packaging expectations.

●Communicate the expected delivery date to the supplier and internally.

●Verify prices and payment terms are accurate.

●Audit and submit invoices for payment.

●Coordinate with Transportation Manager to ensure product delivery is on time.

●Communicate with suppliers to track the status of an order or to change an order.

●Review and resolve quantity discrepancies with the supplier.

●Work closely with Product Manager and warehouse QC to ensure quality standards are met.

●Work in conjunction with General Manager on improving turnover and inventory levels.

●Interfacing with the sales department; communicate changes to product/shipment details.

●Manage special orders as needed.

Kids II April 2015 - August 2017 (Atlanta, GA)

Inventory & Supply Planner

●Plan and implement orders based on current forecasts and market trends.

●Effectively communicate with partners in Hong Kong and China via email and video conference to manage the timing of order placement and capacity planning to ensure on-time delivery.

●Analyze item stock levels weekly and direct Far East counterparts to cancel or divert inventory to world-wide affiliates to maximize sales, increase turn and decrease shortage.

●Actively work with IT to create or improve current processes.

●Work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Product Development to achieve successful product launches and transitions by leading the timing of product orders.

Univar April 2014- April 2015 (Doraville, GA)

Supply Planner

●Responsible for maintaining inventories, developing the supply plan and reducing Out of Stocks across the supply chain network for over 1,500 SKU and 20+ vendors

●Improved gross margins by 3% by updating and analyzing sourcing to optimize supply chain efficiency

●Review out of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommend mitigating actions

●Maintain, review and update inputs monthly to calculate safety stocks and inventory targets

●Utilize exception reports to identify and correct potential out of stock issues

●Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and perform define corrective action plans to avoid re-occurrence

●Responsible for overall data maintenance for systems associated with Supply Planning such as lead times, transportation modes, sourcing information, and safety stocks

●Identify and manage potential inventory obsolescence to minimize write-offs

●Set up inventory targets and monitor actual inventory levels vs. targets

●Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets

Buyer January 2013- April 2014 (Norcross, GA)

●Responsible for the processing of direct purchase orders that move product directly from vendors to customers

●Help resolve shipping solutions for said product.

●Responsible for resolving any pricing discrepancies as well as the receiving and billing of all invoices for the orders I processed

●Also responsible for making sure customer shipping and product requirements are met for each shipment

Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 2011- December 2012 (Auburn, AL)

Management Assistant

●Market to gain new business as well as maintain current business relationships

●Create and execute work plans that would help the branch function more efficiently and increase profitability

●Manage a 250 car fleet while providing excellent customer service as a member of a management team

●Sold coverage’s at a rate that was higher than the company average

Education

●Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing); August 2006- December 2010

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, GA

●Masters of Business Administration (Global Management), May 2019 - 2021

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette Louisiana

Accomplishments: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Fort Valley State University football team.

Skills

●Quality assurance

●Time management

●PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word

●Customer Service

●Inventory Planning

●Inventory Management

●Multitasking

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