Kevin Kaus
Pleasant Prairie, WI *****
******@*****.***
Inventory Specialist in Management with 15+ years of experience inproject management,personnel supervision, andquality assurance(QA) and control (QC). Skilled incustomer service, query resolution
& escalation, andoperations improvement. Adept atinventory control, order fulfillment, ERP system management.
Work Experience
Inventory Manager
Keder Solutions-Oak Creek, WI
February 2024 to Present
• Instituted standard procedures lacking in current system
• Codified order fulfillment to allow for troubleshooting errors and deficiencies
• Improved Accounts Receivable aging by improving order fulfillment
• Created training for warehouse and shipping/receiving new hires to ensure standard operating procedures are followed
• Implemented additional facets of NetSuite not currently being utilized by company Inventory Control Specialist
Genco-Waukesha, WI
November 2023 to February 2024
• Manage and monitor pending job needs and projections
• Project material needs regarding future purchases
• Pick parts and materials for pending jobs
• Cycle Count parts to spot check inventory
• Conduct inventory counts on regular basis to ensure validity of inventory system Produce Manager
Jewel Osco-Antioch, IL
May 2014 to October 2023
• Managed produce department by training and supervising 20 personnel and enforcing compliance with food safety regulations and company policies to ensure uninterrupted operations/achieve daily/weekly/ monthly/quarterly production target of continued 5 % growth in sales and 15% increase in margin.
• Conducted daily/weekly inventory by utilizing AFresh Inventory software and implementing process improvements to ensure accurate inventory control and reduce production shrinkage by 15%.
• Handled backroom responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing, weekly sales planning, as well as associate issues and discipline.
Project Manager
H & E Installations-Woodstock, IL
September 2000 to December 2014
• Managed office furniture installations
• Managed up to 20 installers at a time
• Trained new employees on company policies and basic installation of various line of office furniture
• Interfaced with customers and end users regarding status and issues concerning installation
• Consistently finished installations on time and on budget
• Planned daily manpower needs and goals for adequate work flow Education
Bachelor of General Studies in Economics
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
December 2007
Skills
• Communication skills, Excellent Customer service skills, Inventory Management, Training of new associates
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Produce Experience
• Order Fulfillment
• Warehouse management system
• Order fulfillment
• Project management
• Customer service
• Supervising experience
• Training & development
• Interviewing
• Sales
• Procurement
• Quality assurance
• Forklift
• Assembly
• ERP systems
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse Management
• Order Picking
• Forecasting
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License