Warehouse Inventory Control Manager

PAUL GEMEINHARDT

Tustin, CA 714-***-**** ************@*****.***

WAREHOUSE MANAGER/INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

Inventory Control • Distribution • Logistics • Team Leadership Results-driven warehouse and inventory management professional with 30+ years of experience leading high-volume distribution, shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations. Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy, increasing productivity, optimizing labor utilization, and driving safety and compliance initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in warehouse management systems, process improvement, workforce leadership, and supply chain operations. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Warehouse & Distribution Operations

• Inventory Control & Cycle Counting

• Shipping & Receiving

• Labor Planning & Team Leadership

• Warehouse Management Systems

(WMS)

• Process Improvement

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Continuous Improvement

• Logistics Coordination

• Inventory Accuracy Management

• KPI Reporting & Analysis

• Food Manufacturing Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

J&J SNACK FOODS Vernon, CA

Freezer Warehouse Manager 2006-2026

Lead warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations for a large food manufacturing facility operating in a high-volume freezer environment. Manage a workforce of 52 employees while maintaining service, safety, and inventory performance standards. Key Achievements

• Increased inventory accuracy from 72% to 99% through enhanced inventory controls and cycle counting programs.

• Lead warehouse operations supporting production and customer fulfillment requirements.

• Serve as JD Edwards WMS Super User, supporting RF-directed inventory transactions and labor management functions.

• Optimize labor resources to support seasonal production fluctuations within a-10 F freezer operation.

• Contributed to successful achievement and maintenance of SQF Level 3 and ISO 9001 certifications.

• Active member of facility Safety Committee supporting workplace safety initiatives. NEC LOGISTICS Rancho Dominguez, CA

Warehouse Supervisor 2001-2006

Supervised warehouse operations, inventory control activities, and workforce performance while supporting customer service objectives.

Key Achievements

• Improved picking and packing productivity by 40% through warehouse layout optimization and ergonomic improvements.

• Maintained 99% inventory accuracy across finished goods and raw materials.

• Utilized SAP WMS to manage inventory control, cycle counting, and accuracy reporting.

• Developed operational reports and analyses that improved warehouse performance and efficiency.

• Led employee training efforts and supported safety improvement initiatives. SCHWINN / GT Fontana, CA

Inventory Control Supervisor 1996-2001

Managed inventory control operations for a 324,000-square-foot distribution center. Key Achievements

• Directed inventory control programs and cycle counting processes utilizing AS400 systems.

• Successfully project-managed facility relocation and warehouse startup activities.

• Designed warehouse layouts and racking configurations to maximize storage utilization and workflow efficiency.

• Earned Employee of the Month recognition on two occasions for outstanding performance and contributions.

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

Warehouse Systems: JD Edwards, SAP, RF-Directed WMS, AS400 Operations: Inventory Control, Cycle Counting, Warehouse Safety, Shipping & Receiving, Labor Management, Process Improvement

Business Tools: Microsoft Excel, Reporting & Data Analysis EDUCATION

High School Diploma

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