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How to Format an Inventory Manager Resume
The secret to a powerful resume is choosing the correct format based on your experience level. The intention is to highlight your strengths, whether they be long work experience or skills.
For seasoned candidates, the chronological resume format highlights your work history. While those that are new to the workforce can still demonstrate to hiring managers that they are qualified for this new role with a functional resume. This format shows your top skills and career goals that will benefit the company.
While candidates that have between three and nine years of experience will benefit from using a hybrid/combination resume. This type of resume combines key elements from the chronological and functional formats, putting the spotlight on the skills first and enlisting your work experience in a chronological timeline.
Let’s take a look at two sample job candidates. The first candidate uses the to show 21 years of work history, while the second has less work experience but solid skills and abilities.
Chronological Resume
- 21 years in workforce
- 9 years at this job
- BS Business Economics
Work Experience
Inventory Manager, Addison Group
February 2014 - present, McLean, VA
- Ensures inventory control needs are consistently met by improving and developing inventory management processes and procedures.
- Reduces inventory shrink levels from 3.8% to under 1.0% of COGS and maintains shrink percentage over the last four years.
- Creates production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage, and product trends. Achieves 97% forecast accuracy compared to actual demand.
Functional Resume
- 3 years in workforce
- 2 years at this job
- BS Recreation and Leisure
Professional Skills
Organizational Skills
- Develops, organizes and implements weekly schedules and monthly staff meetings to review action plans and new projects, for staff, for high performance.
- Maintains and emphasizes customer service, resulting in quality interaction & a memorable customer experience.
- Manages daily, weekly and monthly inventory and ordering of supplies for three brick mortars, resulting in 99% product availability and positive customer feedback.
Analytical Skills
- Analyzes data to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Creates reports and evaluates data to ensure they align with current trends.
- Determines the right amount of stock to avoid spending too much on inventory.
Inventory Manager Resume Samples
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6-10 years of experience
Set-up a centralized purchasing and inventory control program for 125 branch locations with purchases in excess of $75 million annually.
- Ensure inventory control needs are consistently met by improving and developing inventory management process and procedures.
- Reduced inventory shrink levels from 3.8% to under 1.0% of COGS and maintained shrink percentage over the last 4 years.
- Create production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage and product trends. Achieved 97% forecast accuracy compared to actual demand.
- Established and implemented just-in-time inventory and stocking level program that decreased overall inventory by 20% and increased inventory turns.
- Conduct meetings with sales, marketing and operations to understand changes in demand levels and recommend changes to product mix and forecast based on collaborative knowledge of demands.
- Created inventory management tools that aid in in- stock levels and reduce inventory shrink.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory for all supplies and equipment of Department of Corrections and 15 Sheriff's sites.
- Maintained operating level of supplies when budget was cut $1.14 million.
- Created weekly shortage reports identifying supplies and critical need in a timely manner.
- Inventoried outdated Motorola radio equipment and leveraged to receive $80,000 credit towards new purchases.
- Initiated recycling program for 15,000 inmate shoes, saving $30,000 in new shoe purchases.
- Reduced inventory process time from 16 days to 16 hours (87%) by implementing supply location spreadsheets.
0-5 years of experience
Lead and managed staff of (10+) juicers / pressers / delivery drivers responsible for upholding a positive attitude, great customer service and producing quick and quality products for a large customer base focused around health & wellness
- Developed, organized and implemented weekly schedules, monthly staff meetings and reviews, action plans, new projects, processes and procedures for staff, resulting in high-performance and better working conditions
- Maintained and emphasized customer service, resulting in quality interaction & a memorable customer experience
- Managed daily, weekly and monthly inventory and ordering of supplies for 3 brick and mortars, resulting in 99% product availability and positive customer feedback
- Coordinated and lead promotional events with both local business and philanthropies, resulting in effectively generating new business and strengthening community relations
10+ years of experience
Responsible for managing 60 direct reports in all warehousing and distribution center operations as a key solution resource for resource planning, controlling costs, streamlining processes, and time management.
- Developed and implemented system for delivery and retrieval of product that resulted in effectively increasing productivity and improving inventory management.
- Successfully managed six consecutive inventories under budget.
- Created a junkout log to track movement of inventory in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Coached and supported personnel during transition to STAR system used to track and control inventory; represented changes in standard operating procedures as an approachable and informed team leader.
- Selected and awarded responsibility for managing 120 appliance, computer and electronic technicians.
- Managed productivity, cost per project completion, turnaround times; responsible for hiring and training.
- Managed 45 direct reports, promoted to position as Inventory Manager in recognition of reducing shrink from $100K to $38K, implementing a detailed receiving process, and audit process for outbound product.
- Developed and implemented a receiving log for incoming product.
0-5 years of experience
- Partnered with multi-million dollar revenue clients to increase sales up to 200-300% on Amazon.com
- Developed pay-per-click ad campaigns for clients that resulted in return-on-investment of up to 3000%
- Managed inventory for all 10-15 clients including forecasting, purchase order management, and carrier management
- Executed redesign of Cirrus Fitness eCommerce website using Shopify
- Delivered weekly, monthly, and quarterly external client sales reports – processing time was reduced 30-50% per report via self-developed C#/Windows Forms application
- Created all of [company name]’s external executive sales presentations using PowerPoint
0-5 years of experience
Managed 347 line items in the medical supply area and biomedical equipment parts.
- Trained reports and other members of outside operational areas on policies and procedures related to the supply chain operations and logistics process management.
- Led and supervised eleven (11) direct reports (military / civilian) with effective inventory management, logistics procedures and warehouse operations.
- Responsible for $723 thousand for the proper handling of cold chain, biomedical and other products.
- Prepared purchases requests by performing detailed inventory and cycle count analysis.
- Evaluated and reviewed systems and system needs, program functions and procedures for IT programs.
- Managed the software upgrade for the Defense Medical Logistics Support System (DMLSS).
- Provided cost reduction ideas and processes to improved assigned Supply Chain and warehouse.
- Complied and established if necessary safety and security policies and SOP's for assigned operational areas.
0-5 years of experience
Procured product and managed company inventory assets for 90 million dollar portfolio.
- Created department training manual for new hires.
- Created Standard Operating Procedural manual for Department.
- Worked with cross functional teams to increase efficacy and eliminate waste.
- Implemented new strategy to partner with vendors to reduce overstock or aging inventory.
- Partnered with Vice Presidents and Brand Managers to forecast upcoming peaks or dips in inventory needs, resulting in a more refined ordering process with streamlined inventory on hand while keeping in stock levels at or above 98%.
10+ years of experience
Developed, from scratch, the entire inventory and audit staffs for a start-up 300,000 square foot distribution center. Currently oversee all aspects of inventory control governing two supervisors and 20 associates.
- Successfully organized 10 annual warehouse inventory audits of over $36 million of products.
- Created all inventory related audit reports through excel and business objects.
- 90% retention rate of staff employees.
- Extensive interaction with corporate headquarters.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the management of the inventory and flow of product at the main distribution center. Accountable for the financial investment, inventory performance goals, and meeting aggressive customer service level. Review and analyze planning data for management review, and provide guidance and education to direct reports to improve the operation.
- Actively managed 5,000 SKU, with a focus on planning and budgeting to meet $97M annual revenue.
- Developed a monthly demand plan to support 3.6M unit sales forecast and 5,000 production orders.
- Implemented a statistical based, target-marketing system to 8 sales regions and 3,000 customers.
- Helped to raise inventory turns more than 50%, raising customer service level more than 20%.
- Performed analysis to all weekly inventory movements to track margin and turnover.
- Recommend and implemented supply chain enhancements saving $600k in landed cost.
- Report on GMROI, Inventory Turnover, Forecast Accuracy, Service Level, and Production capabilities.
- Developed cycle count procedure and consistently attained 95% inventory record accuracy.
- Provided end of month accounting support and other ad hoc analysis as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Extensive experience working within automotive industry. Currently maintain inventory for 4 divisions; Responsible for all new and pre-owned vehicles. Monitor internet sales leads; track BDC appointments and inquiries. Collaborated with management in generating local advertisements; review key-market sales and inventory. Accountable for proper submission and reimbursement of incentives and advertisement claims.
- Earned role expansion to control vehicle builds; helped increase accessory bonus.
- Consistently building ongoing relations with dealers to strengthen trades.
- Accurately update new and pre-owned inventory; ensure all pre-delivery inspections performed and submitted for reimbursement; Prepare title work for dealer trades and wholesales
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the ordering of cell phones and cell phone accessories for 11 AT&T stores
- Maintained the internal point of sale system by adding, pricing, and organizing new products
- Participated in weekly AT&T corporate inventory calls to stay up to date on product availability
- Oversaw the daily and monthly counting of inventory ensuring the accuracy of the inventory
0-5 years of experience
Received, distributed, labeled, and stocked all incoming deliveries, according to [company name] policy.
- Monitored the accuracy of inventory receiving, shipping, invoicing and RMA reports
- Organized and maintained various logs specific to areas of responsibility
- Participated in inventory counting when required.
- Processed documentation of Return Merchandise Authorizations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintained a neat and organized stock and receiving/shipping area
- Reported to purchasing, bookkeeping, and Inventory Operations Supervisor
0-5 years of experience
Oversee inventory flow for wholesaler generating just under 4 million unit sales, annually.
- Daily reconciliation of anywhere between $3-$5 million of inventory
- From January 2014 - January 2015, decreased operating inventory from just over $6 million to just under $3 million
- Created new procedures, standards, and practices to more efficiently and effectively manage goals and objectives within the department
- Implemented new technologies to not only assist our departments day to day activity, but to become a valued resource for other departments within the organization
- Often work in conjunction with other regional wholesalers to avoid out of stock, product coding, or any number of other possible inventory related issues
- Played major role in the relocation of our entire operation in October, 2014.
- Regularly perform other managerial roles including but not limited to: Warehouse Manager, Night Shift Manager, and Lead Inventory Manager
0-5 years of experience
Work in conjunction with sales staff to meet and exceed sales goals, which contributed to a 20% increase in sales of wetsuits over the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
- Earned first place in company sales contest by increasing our profit by 13% over a two-week period, which achieved our stores monthly accessories sales goal.
- Manage floor inventory levels by using sales analytics to ensure product availability
- Design set layout for new products and promotions based on social media and store sales analytics
- Participate in product clinics to ensure comprehensive knowledge of store's extensive inventory in order to provide superior customer service.
0-5 years of experience
Planned and implemented stocktaking and enlisting activities.
- Compiled inventory reports, and lists for review and records.
- Input inventory data into computer programs for maintaining organized records and archives.
- Made checklists for assistance in checking received and shipped goods.
- Reported any discrepancies or damage in stocks to the inventory manager of locations being inventoried
- Made reports, analysis and recommending suggestions for improving efficiency. Coordinated with the inventory clerks and supervised their workings.
6-10 years of experience
Developed and implemented inventory ($900 million) improvement program, to meet Annual Total Working Capital Plans for the North America Business. Managed an inventory analyst.
- Worked with Planning, Capabilities, Finance, Plant Logistics and Supply Management in the development, management and training of the inventory improvement program for North America inventory.
- Developed, managed and maintained target setting process and set all inventory targets for North America.
- Led the inventory KPI reporting program for North America which helped drive lower inventories.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised a team of 4 or more associates
- Provided exceptional leadership skills, adaptability, and precise time management.
- Promoted weekly and seasonal sales campaigns with weekly sales average of $25,000.
- Reviewed total weekly sales of department and provided strategies to ensure profits.
0-5 years of experience
Performed Accounting and bookkeeping associated with procurement/department funds, supporting Production and Accounting staff.
- Served as sole point of contact and liaison to vendors for bids, specifications, orders, tracking and maintaining accurate record keeping and documentation.
- Coordinated approval process for all major purchases
- Responsible for making effective Executive decisions independently while coordinating all day to day functions.
- Coordinated and solicited bids, secure written and verbal, over the phone quotes from vendors, while analyzing contract bids. Performed value and cost analysis, selecting products and vendors based on existing and future projects, policies and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised 6 individuals in warehouse management operations
- Responsible for implementing and designing DC warehouse
- Created and implemented shipping and receiving procedures
- Led annual Physical inventory process
- Implemented weekly raw material cycle count process
- Core team member for ERP implementation of Global Shop Systems (GSS)
- Determined data requirements and coordinated transfer to ERP System of 3600+ SKUS
- Created training documentation and provided training for 200 employees on inventory management module for new ERP system
0-5 years of experience
Managed the first phase of new logistic system using VISCO and built a database for inventory in Access
- Managed the day to day inventory and communicated with the freight forwarders, such as FedEx, UPS, and overseas businesses to ensure timely delivery of merchandise
- Assisted logistic controller with monitoring inventory levels and scheduled transfer to outside customers and warehouses
- IT network Assistant: Updated and maintained Windows, Outlook, and database server
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 5 associates and the overall daily operations of the Inventory Control department
- Reported directly to the VP of Aftermarket Sales department
- Responsible for successfully obtaining and maintaining weekly department metrics
- Established and aligned yearly goals and objectives with the Inventory Control associates in order to support the departments goals and mission
- Increased customer order fill rate by 12%
- Implemented a commodity code system
- Established an accurate supplier measuring system
- Responsible for the successful completion of numerous long term goals and metrics
10+ years of experience
Maintains formulations through productions and updates Bill of Materials (BOMs). Executes purchasing and receiving of material through the company's ERP system. Investigates weekly cycle counting variances to resolve all issues. Performs biannual physical inventory counts and audits. Works closely with the Chief Operations Officer on daily and urgent matters. Negotiated pricing and agreements with over 70 suppliers. Maintained lab testimony logs for Prop 65.
- Implemented an innovative and efficient weekly inventory system for 12 finished goods warehouses.
- Maintains inventory records for five manufacturing warehouses for raw materials.
- Reconciled variances while achieving exceptionally low shrinkage.
- Investigated quality-related issues concerning suppliers and manufacturers and obtained financial resolutions.
- Trained the new Europe office on ERP software as well as inventory and purchasing responsibilities.
- Created the first written manual for inventory and purchasing policies.
- Adapted electronic organizational system for Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Participated in a comprehensive data reformatting, purge, and export from current ERP (Sage MAS 200) for a seamless conversion to SAP.
0-5 years of experience
Operations Manager
- Use the company's logistics system, received and inspected semi trucks shipped from corporate headquarters and ensured the delivery and movement of semis matched the paperwork as required by company and federal regulations.
- Maintain documentation and scheduled vehicle maintenance, engine repair, and bodywork (ROI analytics)
- Created and maintained key relationships with key accounts and vendors to strategically advance the company
- Analysis of past customer buying patterns and future forecasting of customer behavior to create long term business plans/strategy and positioning.
0-5 years of experience
Thorough knowledge of inventory audits and cycle counts
- Created and maintained inventory records and databases using Advanced QuickBooks
- Implemented new pick locations to increase pick rate and efficiency
- Worked closely with purchasing rep to guarantee precision of incoming receipts
- Stocked pick locations, reconciled damage, and completed weekly inventory reports
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for over $1 million in on-hand inventory
- Accountable for accurately checking in $10,000 of new merchandise daily
- Primary vendor contact regarding incorrect orders, defective goods, and customer repairs
- Achieved company goal of .5% shrink for last 4 inventory periods under my leadership
- New Store Specialist in Arlington, TX and Oxford Valley, PA
- District Mentor - Trained 4 other Receiving Leads within the district
6-10 years of experience
Supervise implementation of electronic inventory control system for a large organization (500+ employees)
- Analyze records to determine demand, inventory required, and reorder points
- Track and report expenses in Excel, Crystal Reports
- Verify completeness and accuracy of field paperwork
- Created and led a shared-interest group for students
- Assisted with pro-bono program benefiting local veterans
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in implementing inventory control/ bar scan procedures within 20 locations.
- Physically scanned and checked inventory prior to shipping.
- Assisted in the receiving department, whereby new product was scanned and recorded as inventory.
- Organization and stock piling of inventory pallets.
- Securing and wrapping of product in preparation for shipment.
- Coordinated the replacement of returned or damaged product back to the customer.
6-10 years of experience
Manage eight people to control the scheduling of two packaging facilities and the inventory management in four warehouses.
- Coordinate scheduling for 16 packaging lines at two plants, delivering 800 different finished products from 1-ounce bottles to 6,000-gallon tank trucks; organize agenda for 250,000 units per day.
- Schedule blending of 100 various automotive products mixed in 12 blending kettles, ranging from 100 to 10,000 gallons fluids per batch.
- Realized savings of $100K per year through implementing cycle counting plan, which increased inventory accuracy to 99.5%, and eliminated the need for bi-annual inventory shutdowns.
- Led continuation of counting program implementation process following installations, along with increasing inventory turns without compromising customer service.
- Track weekly/monthly reports using Excel to monitor manufacturing efficiency and customer service levels.
- Modify MRP parameters daily to ensure proper inventory levels.
- Order in approximately 1 million in raw materials monthly covering 3,000 SKU's.
- Hold daily meetings to discuss any necessary updates to the schedule.
- Sustained 99.8% order fill rate based on average lead time of 1.8 days.
- Generated annual cost savings of $250K through scrap reductions by incorporating chemical similarities of products into the master schedule.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed, reviewed, and approved purchases for 5 sales/buyers with day-to-day purchasing responsibilities.
- Inventory manager, responsible for maintaining stocking levels and acquiring industry specific construction materials such as: cement, rebar, grout, steel mesh, lumber, and a variety of construction power tools & equipment.
- Reduced costs in the acquisition of goods generating savings that impacted directly on the profit/loss statement.
- Supported export sales staff by facilitating export sales, as a result of favorable negotiated prices, payment terms, and shipping preference for international overseas construction clients.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for accuracy and stocking levels for a $5M inventory.
- Analyze stock levels and advise purchasing department of upcoming needs.
- Organize, manage and lead the annual full inventory count.
- Perform weekly cycle counts according to an annual schedule.
- Developed an Excel spreadsheet inventory management system that ties into our SQL database and greatly increases efficiency in all aspects of the job.
- Have maintained a less than 1% inventory variance every year.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining an average of 99.3% in stock for the store.
- Assisted the General Manager in daily operational duties.
- Managed the backroom operations to ensure expedited in stock to store shelves.
- Processed all warehouse, vendor, and damage returns to their respectable locations.
- Managed an Inventory team comprising of Shift Managers and team leaders.
0-5 years of experience
Managed stock room staff to ensure job assignments were running effectively and efficiently
- Train staff on policies, procedures & system applications
- Conducted performance management, salary recommendations and disciplinary actions
- Quality reviewed staff's picks for assembly to ensure accuracy
- Investigated all shortages from pick list and current belt shortages with each department
- Ensured materials are received into stockroom and all transactions completed through data entry in to the inventory application
- Managed monthly and weekly inventory cycle counting program
- Developed, implemented and audited all stock room procedures and all inventory control procedures
- Investigated and correct inventory errors
0-5 years of experience
Compile and evaluate a market-based and event-driven beverage sales forecasts for Worcester, Bristol, Norfolk and Middlesex Counties
- Partner with internal customers such as product commercial, finance, brand management, to collaborate on a forecast recommendation
- Utilize AS400 and all customer data available for forecasting and summarize data for sales analysis.
- Understand how sales trends, promotional activity and shipment patterns will affect demand and make appropriate adjustments to forecasts
- Work with finance to providing supporting data required to translate rolling forecast into financial models
- Calculate and track forecast accuracy with emphasis on new items roll outs to minimize overstock / under stock inventory.
- Integrated the inventory processes of two large distributions centers during merger. Reduced inventory carrying costs and out of stock SKU.
0-5 years of experience
- Assigned to the Base Realignment and Closure team to decommission the current Walter Reed Army Medical Center to transition to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
- Lead the development of support functions which included managing small teams personnel
- Manipulated SQL and MS Access databases to numerically control supply and equipment inventories per custodian's hand receipt.
- Coordinated and executed the non-expendable supply property program for approximately 40,000 items valued in excess of $140 million.
- Continually updated inventory database systems to keep an accurate 100 percent physical equipment accountability structure of the Walter Reed Property Book.
- Maintained accountability until the property is transferred to another accountable officer or until the property is transferred to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service.
- Maintained formal property accounting in Army Inventory Property accountability system that reflected on a continuing basis, item identification, gains, losses, condition, and location of inventory.
0-5 years of experience
Analyze all merchandise related purchase transactions for accuracy in cost and quantity.
- Approve costs and quantities purchased by signing off on the accuracy of receiving documents supporting the purchases.
- Report discrepancies to vendors and reconcile variances by either requesting credits or short-paying invoices.
- Track inventory losses and quantify losses by category of item and item sold. Identify problem areas and make recommendations to senior management with regards to lowering shrinkage and spoilage.
- Measure receiving errors and document findings in order to improve internal processes and issue mandatory training to receiving staff.
- Verify the payments made to vendors are supported by purchase orders and ensure there is no exposure to overpayments by reconciling inventory accounts versus vendor statements.
- Analysis of additions and deletions of inventory in order to support inventory balance movements for reporting purposes.
6-10 years of experience
- Promoted to Inventory Manager August 2010
- Built a working inventory system for pallets and stock items, approximately 24,000 items
- Increased Video Game Accessory size by 400%
- Quickly and accurately pull products from stock for shipment
- Use Reach Truck to pull pallets from pallet racking
- Maintain current knowledge of stocked items
- Maintain warehouse in a clean, organized state
0-5 years of experience
Monitored, maintained, and verified inventory accuracy and product levels.
- Maintained inventory tracking databases, correspondence files, and financial records.
- Provided timely and detail oriented receiving and inventory issues resolutions
- Developed inventory control policies and procedures enhancing program efficacy.
- Built and strengthen professional relationships with Vendors, Clients, and Peers
- Responsible for inventory management of over 37,000 items
0-5 years of experience
Managed an inventory of 467 new vehicles
- Responsible for monthly inventory counts, dealer trades and stocking in new inventory drops from Volkswagen of America into the dealer management system
- Ensure all legal forms are affixed to the windows of all vehicles including monroney stickers and addendum stickers
- Manage the processes involved in applying all addendum items to each new inventory vehicle
- Responsible for ordering, customizing and managing the allocation of new inventory in VWhub
- Managed a staff of 8 employees to ensure the execution of all inventory tasks were completed in a timely manner
6-10 years of experience
Ensured long term storage of materials for pending projects
- Maintained current inventory and oversee verification of freight noting discrepancies
- Prepared skids for shipping according to purchase order requirements
- Arranged freight by negotiating with multiple providers
- Monitored and evaluate supplier/vendor performance to ensure deliverables are met
- Distributed material's to productions areas via forklift
- Prepared estimates and cost analysis for production needs and obtain price quotes for new contracts
0-5 years of experience
Testing and maintaining all server hardware for seven data centers in the US as well as two overseas
- Troubleshooting hardware issues and scheduling hardware maintenance with clients
- Perform server builds for clients including recommending hardware configurations, installing and configuring operating systems, and verifying proper configuration before hand-off
- Created and refined inventory processes including implementing and managing a new inventory application
- Helped train incoming employees as well as verifying their quality of work
0-5 years of experience
- Performed purchasing function company wide, ranging from retail merchandise, such as Maui Jim
- Regularly worked with 12 vendors to develop and maintain collaborative, profitable
- Distributed retail and rental merchandise to 21 retail locations by utilizing historical sales
- Sales of aforementioned merchandise accounted for 25% of total revenues in a multimillion
- Managed warehouse team to coordinate biweekly delivery of merchandise to all locations
- Orchestrated monthly inventory counts at all 21 retail locations of all retail merchandise
10+ years of experience
Coordinate marketing and sales efforts as well as overseeing development of new products.
- Recruit, interview and hire team members including training and developing new team members and creating work schedules for morning and afternoon shifts.
- Supervise employees to ensure full compliance of OSHA and Department of Labor laws as well as local food and sanitation requirements.
- Plan and achieve sales, margin and expense targets.
- Prepare monthly reports of sales totals, profits and expenditures.
- Order and maintain accurate inventory to ensure highest quality products.
- Opened new store in the area and contributed to the success of the entire store operation.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised and trained employees on business best practices and new technical applications
- Responsible for receiving, shipping, stocking and maintaining high volumes of product inventory
- Assisted with day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing appointments and escalations
- Provided a high level of customer service and sales support
- Primarily responsible for improving operational efficiency at the AT&T regional flagship store
- Maintain store inventory, merchandise, and cash by conducting daily audits, weekly audits, and monthly audits.
0-5 years of experience
Monitor available supplies, materials, and products in order to ensure that customers and employees have access to the materials they need.
- Maintain daily records of shipments and invoices to see what products need to be replenished.
- Track inventory by using inventory management software.
- Lead a team to receive and record new stock merchandise as it comes in from the freight truck
- Time focused, making sure every item of stock gets to its destination on time and that there are no shortages on shelves.
- 4 key responsibilities; Evaluate Suppliers, Prepare Documentation, Purchase New Inventory, and Track Inventory
- Provided ongoing feedback to team members that consistently work on their development.
0-5 years of experience
- Oversaw receipt and processing of all merchandise shipments
- Liaison between merchandisers and buyers to manage inventory
- Created and held employee training classes
- Orchestrated and oversaw physical inventory count 2x year
- Utilized social networking to promote events and products
0-5 years of experience
Oversees 10 associates ensuring trucks are unloaded, stock is received, accounted for and properly stored in a timely efficient manner.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Design and build Stockroom area, assign part numbers for inventory. (Approximately 1200 part numbers) Create spread sheet with part numbers, cost and purchase information.
- Create all purchase orders for vendors and negotiate best rates for the Company. Receive and track purchase orders.
- Create all documents required for shipments. Familiar with major Freight forwarders web sites to create BOL's, tracking, quotes, time and transit. FedEx and UPS
- Inventory control, add and subtract inventory as required and maintain safe stock levels. Special order custom materials as needed for production.
- Schedule maintenance of fleet of 10 vehicles.
- Approve invoices for payments, Request payments for C.O.D. vendors.
- Find and negotiate terms with alternative vendors.
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Inventory Manager Resume FAQ
What does an inventory manager do?
An inventory manager oversees the inventory levels of the company. They lead a team to receive and document all new products.
These delivery and shipping costs are evaluated to determine the price for each product. They work with leadership and team members to track all incoming daily deliveries. These efforts also help decide which suppliers are best for the company’s budget and financial goals.
What is inventory analysis?
Inventory analysts, or purchasing managers, oversee, track and analyze inventory. They handle operations research to boost the company’s production.
They work in the retail, wholesale, distribution and manufacturing sectors. Their work contributes to the correct purchasing inventory and forecasting future sales by allocating inventory, coordinating with suppliers and placing orders.
Inventory analysis is a critical component in an inventory cycle. The inventory analyst reviews metrics to determine the profit margin. This analysis is key to companies understanding how to keep inventory costs low.
What are the goals of an inventory manager?
We put together a quick checklist to help you determine the most important goals of an inventory manager.
- Increase profits.
- Keeping the right amount of inventory.
- Grow sales.
- Reduce expenses.
- Increase profits.
- Decrease storage and related expenses.
- Reduce capital costs.
- Improve cash flow.
- Minimize stockouts and backorders.