MELODY CANTRELL
Address / Mobile AL *****
Cell: (xxx) xxx-xxxx · E-Mail: missmellodymooxxxxx
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - Leveraging 15+ years of experience
Expert in Materials Management with extensive experience in Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Planning, and Scheduling, and Material and Supply Procurement. Proven ability to improve continuously through lean manufacturing skills. Effective team leader with a track record of managing resources efficiently, enhancing productivity, and assuring on-time delivery. An experienced and competent individual with in-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and procedures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
-Materials Management Professional - SAP Skills -Excellent
-Inventory Control Specialist - Logistics
-DOT and Regulatory - Supply Chain Management
-Raw Materials Management - Organizational Training
-Production Procedures - Cycle Counts
-Continuous Improvement - ISO internal audit knowledgeable
-Green Belt / Six Sigma training - Microsoft proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook)
-Ability to multitask / detail oriented - Organized / Self-motivated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Warehouse Manager (Supply Chain) Evonik Corporation - Theodore AL, 2014 - 2024
-Managed daily inventory levels for $5. 3M worth of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods for 15+ years consecutively.
-Collaborated with suppliers and customers to manage production schedule while maintaining inventory levels of $2M across 16 warehouses.
-Supervised an inventory of 1200+ items for 100K square feet.
-Performed Cycle Counts, initiated corrective actions, and utilized an automated inventory system (SAP) to track material transfers; attained a 60% accuracy for inventory and transit.
-Updated the company’s standard operating procedure (SOP) for dispatch management; reduced parts movement by 91%
-Initiated process improvement initiatives that increased the accuracy of receiving, shipping, and materials management.
-Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
-Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
-Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
Communicated plans and actions to meet departmental goals.
Resolved conflicts between team members promptly using sound judgement based on company policies.
Enforced work practices and procedures to reduce workplace safety and health hazards.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, illustrating adept negotiation skills.
Implemented cost reduction measures without compromising quality or client satisfaction.
• Asset Recovery Specialist - Equity Technologies - Mobile AL, 2002 - 2014
Established working relationships with internal and external departments
Provide Credit and Collection leadership reports and status updates
Managed customer relationship on recovery efforts identified overpaid claims
Made independent decisions and exercise sound judgment
Developed controls around business processes
Provide training and coaching to other colleagues
Strong communication with investors and provided status of loans
Communicated with other business partners or vendors to ensure excellent customer service
Identified and helped resolve issues and roadblocks with management
Ensured a positive work environment through an all-inclusive team atmosphere
-Identified potential areas of risk associated with asset recovery efforts.
Managed Documents, forms and records for the company.
Organized meetings with key stakeholders involved in the resolution of claims.
Negotiated settlements for customers.
Conducted interviews with creditors, debtors and other parties.
Education/Certifications:
-High School Graduate
-DOT and Hazmat Certified
-Green Belt Certified
-Six Sigma Trained