Inventory Control Specialist Lead
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KRIST
KRISTOPHER B. WILLIAMS
Downers Grove, IL *0515
************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Results driven & detailed oriented Inventory Control Lead with expertise in warehouse operations. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy. Maintains optimal inventory levels and solves routine and complex problems independently. Adept at motivating, training & coaching warehouse staff. SKILLS
● Forklift Certified
● Cycle Counting
● Effective Communication Skills
● Detail Oriented
● Accuracy
● Compliance
EXPERIENCE
ZONES INC
Carol Stream, IL
Inventory Control Specialist Lead
04/2008 to Current
● Works with Microsoft AX Dynamics Program
● Supports management staff
● Processes & Palletizes (Including Shrink-wrap) all outgoing packages
● Supervises & Mentors team members to complete tasks
● Processes Delivered Freight Shipments
● Ensures all packages are shipped out daily
● Enforces Safety rules and regulations
● Communicates via emails and CRM cases
● Accounts for all orders that haven’t shipped out
● Investigates and resolves variances with inventory records.
● Performs cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
● Receives incoming goods, checks paperwork and reviews merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
● Oversee efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
● Transports items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
● Organizes and processes returned or damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures.
● Provides top quality control while eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
● Enters information into system to update status reports.
● Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
● Established and oversaw implementation of successful budgeting and accounting systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
BANNER INC
Oak Brook, IL
Machine Operator/Warehouse Worker
06/2007 to 03/2008
● Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
● Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
● Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
● Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
● Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
● Adhered to quality control procedures and documented quality checks.
● Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
● Passed materials through Burkle machine and used button controls, levers and pedals to operate equipment for processing.
● Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
● Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
● Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
WAL-MART
Villa Park, IL
Overnight Support Manager
10/2004 to 03/2006
● Supports management staff
● Respond to Associate requests for assistance
● Ensuring a safe and clean sales floor
● Organizing receiving and warehouse
● Making sure merchandise is properly stocked
● Operating sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks
● Palletizing overstocked merchandise
● Direct work of the overnight employees
● Participates in training, hiring and promotion process
● Ensure accurate and competitive pricing and signage
● Demonstrates dependability and reliability
● Interacting with customers and employees
RS STAFFING
Hines, IL
Inventory Control Clerk
03/2002 to 10/2003
● Provided adequate counts of medicine
● Bringing medicine to other employees
● Loading and unloading trucks
● Labeling packages that were to be sent out by FedEx or UPS
● Packing medicine to be sent out by mail
JAMES & EDWARDS
Lombard, IL
Warehouse Assistant Manager
08/2001 to 02/2002
● Set up Microsoft system for filing invoices
● Managed Microsoft system for retaining and eliminating files
● Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
● Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
● Loading and unloading trucks
● Drove rental trucks to other sites to drop-off or pick up files
● Recommended changes to improve warehouse operational performance.
● Completed periodic inventory counts and maintain accurate warehouse system.
● Drove forklift to transport items within warehouse or to pick up items from different locations for shipment.
● Inspected equipment for functionality issues and arranged service actions when needed.
● Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
● Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
● Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
● Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.
● Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PSYCHOLOGY
Triton College,
River Grove, IL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Drove 25% improvement in 2 years profits through spearheading aggressive inventory control audits.
● Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
● Led team to achieve created & implemented Standard Operating Procedures earning recognition from upper management and financial reward. CERTIFICATIONS
● Certified Forklift Driver / Cherry Picker
● Intercompany Certified Auditor
● Certified Pallet Rider
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