MERRICK SCHMITT

Olathe, KS *****

913-***-**** linkedin.com/in/merrick-schmitt adt8mt@r.postjobfree.com INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Proven expertise in Inventory Management, Customer Service, Operations, Sales Support, Facilities Management, and Logistics. Extensive experience creating solutions for increasing demands and complex projects. Including customer service and support for internal and external customers, obtaining operational performance objectives, and inventory management. Key strengths:

Communication Planning and Organization

Inventory Management Microsoft Office

Research, Analysis, and Reporting Cost Containment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEDERAL AG SUPPLY, Lenexa, KS November 2017 – October 2022 Ron Seibert, General Manager, 913-***-****

Inventory and distribution of dairy barn supplies

Inventory Manager

Initially implemented and trained staff on new ERP software (NetSuite). Accurately imported customers and inventory into new data base. Developed program schedule and established baseline requirements.

Developed and trained staff on inventory accuracy in shipping, receiving, processing, cycle counting, and auditing.

Conducted periodic physical inventory audits. Physical inventory counts at less than 1% loss consistently at all locations.

Managed the requisition and distribution of all inventory.

Improved storekeeping methods and maintained stock rotation, reduced quarantine period for all products.

Maintained inventory levels necessary to ensure turn requirements and continued to support business needs. Avoided overstocks that resulted in excess inventory.

Researched, analyzed, reported, and resolved all inventory issues. Implemented corrective actions to eliminate defects.

ZIMMER BIOMET MOKAN, Lenexa, Kansas August 2011 – May 2017 Orthopedic medical device and supply manufacturer

Operations Associate Director

Managed customer service, operations, inventory, and logistics.

Trained and supervised customer service staff that processed 400 orders per month.

Exceeded customer expectations by improving order response time by 75%. Assisted customer in reducing overhead by processing orders directly. Saved customer

$20,000 per year in freight costs by analyzing inventory trends, stock levels, and shipping methods.

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Maintained open communications with customers through quarterly meetings, writing emails, and regular conversations. Point of contact for customer issues and enhancements.

Researched, analyzed, and resolved customer invoice pricing claims. Investigation recovered $50,000 for a one year period. Implemented corrective actions to eliminate defects.

Implemented and trained staff on new ERP software while maintaining daily operations. Accurately imported 250 customers and $100 million of inventory. Continued monitoring process by researching and developing daily program management schedule and establishing baseline requirements by departments.

Responsible for Human Resources functions of all employees.

Managed property and all facilities repairs and maintenance. Scheduled and monitored office expansion construction project. Maintained schedule and finished project on time.

Implemented no print policy to reduce paper waste and incorporated recycling process. Reduced paper consumption by 50% and ensured adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations by destroying all paper records before disposal.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Classes in Business Administration

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Certificate Course, Microsoft Applications

Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Certificate Course, Microsoft Access 2007

Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO Certificate Course, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Zimmer Biomet, Detroit, MI