Efficient Inventory Control Specialist with WMS Expertise

JADA WELCH

Stockbridge, GA *****

**********@*****.***

+1-678-***-****

Professional Summary

• Detail-oriented and dependable professional with 10 years of progressive warehouse experience, including four years of expertise using WMS, EVM, SAP, Excel, and RF Scanners. Skilled in analyzing inventory data, monitoring stock accuracy, and managing system workflows to ensure seamless warehouse operations. Proven ability to resolve system exceptions, support cycle counting, and maintain data integrity across multiple systems. Adept at training teams on system processes, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting inventory accuracy within fast-paced warehouse environments. A proactive self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills committed to optimizing inventory control processes.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Inventory Clerk

Horizon Group USA Inc-McDonough, GA

July 2025 to October 2025

• Managed and maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing inventory

• Implemented a new inventory control system, resulting in a XX% reduction in stock discrepancies

• Conducted regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy and identify any discrepancies

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient warehouse processes

• Optimized warehouse layout for improved organization and accessibility of inventory items

• Utilized barcode scanning technology to track and monitor inventory levels

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control processes

• Trained new employees on proper handling, storage, and tracking of inventory items

• Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels throughout the warehouse

• Identified slow-moving or obsolete inventory items, leading to a XX% reduction in excess stock holding costs

• Worked closely with suppliers to resolve any issues related to incorrect or damaged shipments

• Collaborated with purchasing department to forecast future demand based on historical data trends

• Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy of received goods against purchase orders

• Maintained effective communication channels with internal stakeholders regarding stock availability and delivery timelines

• Analyzed data from sales reports, customer feedback, and market trends to optimize stocking levels

• Coordinated returns process for defective or damaged products, ensuring timely replacement or refund

• Monitored product expiration dates and facilitated rotation of perishable goods as necessary

• Implemented safety protocols for handling hazardous materials within the warehouse environment

• Managed relationships with third-party logistics providers for inbound/outbound shipments

• Reduced shipping errors by XX% through implementation of rigorous inspection procedures at receiving dock

• Investigated root causes of inventory discrepancies using problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA)

• Liaised with customer service team regarding order fulfillment status updates

• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to streamline inventory control processes

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods

• Collaborated with IT department to implement inventory management software for real-time tracking Inventory Associate

Southpaw LLC. Temp service-Atlanta, GA

January 2024 to July 2025

Tracked inventory and kept accurate records

· Packed and weighed items for shipment

· Printed shipping labels and postage

· Inspected goods received for damage, and distributed products to other departments

· Recorded purchases, maintained database, performed physical count of inventory, and reconciled actual stock count to computer-generated reports

· Received, unpacked, and delivered goods; re-stocked items as necessary; labeled shelves

· Processed and/or approved invoices for payment & used WMS/SAP and Excel Inventory Associate

Southpaw LLC. Temp service-Atlanta, GA

January 2024 to July 2025

Tracked inventory and kelp accurate records

· Packed and weighed items for shipment

· Printed shipping labels and postage

· Inspected goods received for damage, and distributed products to other departments

· Recorded purchases, maintained database, performed physical count of inventory, and reconciled actual stock count to computer-generated reports

· Received, unpacked, and delivered goods; re-stocked items as necessary; labeled shelves

· Processed and/or approved invoices for payment

Inventory Control Specialist

DeWafelbakkers-McDonough-GA

May 2023 to November 2023

· Maintained inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock

· Recorded location of inventory in the system & aligned resources to production needs and prioritized workloads and communication of changes to workflows

· Communicated and ensured all safety procedures are strictly adhered to

· Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, and securing product in correct location

· Be a reliable member of the team, identified and professionally communicated ways to improve the work environment

· Performed related warehouse duties as assigned and used WMS/SAP & Excel. Inventory Control Specialist

DeWafelbakkers-McDonough-GA

May 2023 to November 2023

· Maintained inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock

· Recorded location of inventory in they system

· Communicated and ensured all safety procedures are strictly adhered to

· Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, and securing product in correct location

· Be a reliable member of the team, identified and professionally communicated ways to improve the work environment

· Performed related duties as assigned.

Inventory Control Specialist

Saddle Creek Logistics Services-Atlanta, GA

February 2021 to May 2023

· Tracked inventory and kept accurate records

· Packed and weighed items for shipment

· Printed shipping labels and postage & aligned resources to production needs and prioritized workloads

· Inspected goods received for damage, and distributed products to other departments

· Recorded purchases, maintained database, performed physical count of inventory, and reconciled actual stock count to computer-generated reports

· Received, unpacked, and delivered goods; re-stocked items as necessary; labeled shelves

· Processed and/or approved invoices for payment & supported training and documentation for systems process procedures related to WMS

Inventory Control Specialist

Saddle Creek Logistics Services-Atlanta, GA

February 2021 to May 2023

· Tracked inventory and kelp accurate records

· Packed and weighed items for shipment

· Printed shipping labels and postage

· Inspected goods received for damage, and distributed products to other departments

· Recorded purchases, maintained database, performed physical count of inventory, and reconciled actual stock count to computer-generated reports

· Received, unpacked, and delivered goods; re-stocked items as necessary; labeled shelves

· Processed and/or approved invoices for payment

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Luxottica-McDonough, GA

January 2019 to December 2021

· Shipped and received orders

· Enter information on computer and made labels

· Tracked inventory and kelp accurate records

· Inspected goods for damages, and distributed products to other departments

· Performed other duties, as needed

Team Lead

Home Chef-Lithonia, GA

February 2016 to August 2019

· Supervised a team of 25 to 30 people to ensure production orders were completed on a timely basis

· Monitored progress and track orders & managing WMS release picking, shipping, and tasks

· Motivated team members to meet production goals

· Examined completed work (in-process & finished goods) to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications

· Worked with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality and production goals.

· Managed system workflows, monitoring task execution, wave planning accuracy and task generation, and resolving system exceptions

Team Lead

Home Chef-Lithonia, GA

February 2016 to August 2019

· Supervised a team of 25 to 30 people to ensure production orders were completed on a timely basis

· Monitored progress and track orders

· Motivated team members to meet production goals

· Examined completed work (in-process & finished goods) to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications

· Worked with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality and production goals.

· Maintained a professional image and attitude.

QA Analyst Team Lead

Gate-Atlanta-GA

January 2014 to July 2016

· Supervised a team of 15 to 20 people to ensure production orders were completed on a timely basis

· Monitored progress and track it

· Motivated team members to meet production goals

· Examine completed work (in-process & finished goods) to detect defects and verified conformance to specifications

· Worked with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality and production goals

· Maintained a professional image and attitude.

Warehouse Team Leader

General Steel-Macon, GA

January 2010 to January 2014

· Coordinated efficient scheduling for both shipping and receiving

· Performed preventive maintenance on forklifts, cranes, and friction saws

· Trained up to 13 hires on basic warehouse functions such as FIFO (First In First Out)

· Scheduled daily warehouse operators work loads

· Operating heavy machinery such as line welding, spot welding, forklifts, and scissor lifts

· Responsible for galvanized sheet metal and stainless steel

· Also followed with all OSHA rules

Warehouse Team Leader

General Steel-Macon, GA

January 2010 to January 2014

· Coordinated efficient scheduling for both shipping and receiving

· Performed preventive maintenance on forklifts, cranes, and friction saws

· Trained up to 13 hires on basic warehouse functions such as FIFO (First In First Out)

· Scheduled daily warehouse operators work loads

· Maintained a professional image and attitude

· Operating heavy machinery such as line welding, spot welding, forklifts, and scissor lifts

· Responsible for galvanized sheet metal and stainless steel

· Also followed with all OSHA rules

Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Inventory Control

Horizontal

Education

High school diploma

Trade school

High school diploma

Decatur High School-Decatur, GA

May 1990 to September 1994

High school diploma or GED

Trade school

Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Organizational skills

• Manual transmission

• Computer skills

• Excel data analysis

• RF scanner

• INVENTORY SOFTWARE

• Data management

• Lifting

• Machine operation

• Attention to detail

• Administrative experience

• Supply chain management

• Plastic surgery

• Inventory management

• Record keeping

• Product information management

• Factory

• Climbing

• AS400

• Microsoft Access

• Microsoft Project

• Computer hardware

• Filing

• Productivity software

• Conflict management

• CGMP

• Internal audits

• HACCP

• Presentation software

• Analytics

• Math (10+ years)

• SAP Warehouse Management

• Phone etiquette

• OSHA (regulatory compliance area)

• Lean Six Sigma

• Order Picker

• Office management

• Supply chain

• Warehouse Distribution Experience

• Shipping & receiving

• Written communication

• Agile

• Research

• Reach truck

• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance

• 10 key typing

• Assembly

• Microsoft Office

• Leadership

• Computer literacy

• Operating systems

• Inventory Clerical Leadership Shipping and Receiving RF Scanner SAP Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Forklift Materials Handling

• Stand-up counterbalanced forklift operation

• Project management

• Communication skills

• Packing

• Kronos

• Report writing

• Warehouse logistics management

• Data reporting

• Office experience

• Warehouse supervisor experience

• Basic math

• Customer service

• Cash handling

• Materials management

• Windows

• Microsoft Word

• Data entry

• Inventory data entry

• Order entry

• Freight

• Databases

• SAP EWM

• Forklift

• Variance analysis

• Information management

• Warehouse layout and design

• Pallet jack

• Quality audits

• Computer operation

• Outdoor work

• Warehouse management

• Word processing

• Delivery driver experience

• Logistics inventory management

• Lift truck

• Compliance audits & assessments

• Conflict management Links AstonCarter.com

• Industrial equipment

• Training & development

• Typing

• Cycle counting inventory management

• Assembly line

• Quality inspection

• Manufacturing

• GMP

• Heavy lifting (2 years)

• Ability to follow instructions

• Data warehouse

• Teamwork

• Bartending

• Cash register

• Scanning

• Continuous improvement

• Jira

• Time management

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Operating heavy equipment

• Quality systems

• Logistics

• Writing skills

• Electrical experience

• Clerical experience

• Physical inventory counts for inventory management

• Order Picking

• Data collection

• Schedule management

• ISO 9001

• Sage

• Management

• Materials handling (10+ years)

• Database management

• Hospital experience

• Human resources

• Warehouse management system

• Mentoring

• Count after picking for inventory management

• Budgeting

• Schedule and resource management

• Mobile devices

• Product management

• Order picker

• HVAC

• Accounting

• ERP systems

• SAP Materials Management

• Warehouse experience

• Procurement management

• 3PL

• PCA

• Inventory control

• Medical terminology

• Database software proficiency

• Production supervisor experience

• Shipping documentation

• Financial services

• First aid

• Manufacturing company experience

• Oracle

• Data analysis skills

• Labeling

• SAP

• Updating inventory records

• Clamp truck

• VLOOKUP function

• Microsoft Outlook

• Multitasking

• ACCESS

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

CSPDT

Pallet Jack Certification

Forklift Certification

Electric Pallet Jack Certification

Non-CDL Class C

OSHA 10

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