Senior Inventory Control Specialist at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (2025-02 – Present)
Oversee Facilities Engineering & Maintenance inventory and work with supply chain management according to company guidelines to ensure parts and supplies are available when needed.
- Oversee Facilities Engineering & Maintenance inventory and work with supply chain management according to company guidelines to ensure parts and supplies are available when needed.
- Maintain updated and accurate records of all parts and inventory in eMaint, including transfers and cycle counts.
- Ensure that materials in the storeroom are safely stored, inspected, and cared for through general material handling and warehousing principles, effective utilization of preventive maintenance and shelf-life programs.
- Help hire, train, develop, and retain a strong MRO Inventory and Storeroom team to perform all related functions effectively and efficiently.
- Work closely with the finance, engineering, WER, and facilities services departments to develop a usage-based best practices strategy for determining inventoried items, safety stock quantities, reorder quantities, and an inventory waste elimination methodology.
- Develop and implement improvements to existing MRO operational procedures and workflows to maximize departmental contribution and maximize cost efficiency.
- Supervise the receipt of incoming material shipments, verifying that appropriate receipt and Quality Control (QC) inspections are completed in a timely manner and appropriate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) transactions are made to complete the receiving process.
- Create and implement integrated systems for conducting work scheduling processes, such as time availability and inventory control, human work factors, cost analysis, logistics and material flow, and production coordination.
- Drove CMMS Process improvements in eMaint, introducing new data fields, improving process flow, and enforcing consistent terminology to support clearer part tracking and asset management.
Operations Manager at Hella Cocktail Co. (2022-09 – 2024-12)
Managed supply chain operations, logistics, inventory, and cross-functional coordination to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conducted market research on Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, enhancing supply chain efficiency through improved partner selection and reduced logistics costs.
- Reduced LTL freight costs by approximately $25,000 in the first quarter of implementing a new logistics model.
- Oversaw raw materials and finished goods inventory, managing COGS for four product lines and collaborating with suppliers to ensure product availability.
- Developed demand planning tools, improving forecasting accuracy and aligning production with sales projections.
- Led multi-warehouse project management efforts, establishing SOPs to ensure adherence and improve workflow across multiple 3PL locations.
- Spearheaded SKU creation and management, coordinating design, sourcing, and kitting processes to ensure readiness for sales.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by redesigning the supply chain model, improving both internal and customer-facing operations.
- Drove cross-functional coordination with sales, marketing, and operations, refining production planning to reduce on-hand inventory and enhance order fulfillment efficiency, leading to improved freight timelines and operational consistency across the supply chain.
Senior Supply Chain Manager at Decade Products (2017-07 – 2022-09)
Led Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and directed end-to-end supply chain operations to drive efficient operations and support strategic business objectives.
- Led the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, optimizing inventory levels and scheduling to support demand plans.
- Reduced inventory by 2% while minimizing stockouts through the implementation of new supply chain processes.
- Led strategic planning initiatives with Sales and Program Management to align supply chain operations with long-term growth objectives, driving sustained business success.
- Improved inventory KPI metrics by 14% monthly through enhanced coordination and process improvements.
- Directed end-to-end supply chain processes—production planning, procurement, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics—to drive efficient operations, minimize disruptions, and support strategic business objectives.
- Key cross-functional contributor in the ERP migration from QAD to SAP, supporting data validation, process mapping, and end-user adoption to ensure a smooth go-live with minimal operational disruption.
Inventory Manager at Charter House Innovations (2016-09 – 2017-07)
Managed a facility with $5 million in inventory, overseeing material picking, receiving, and ERP system organization to ensure accuracy.
- Managed a facility with $5 million in inventory, overseeing material picking, receiving, and ERP system organization to ensure accuracy.
- Implemented a streamlined process for material receiving, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and accurate inventory tracking.
- Conducted weekly cycle counts and adjusted ERP system for variances, maintaining up-to-date inventory records.
Purchasing Representative at Charter House Innovations (2014-10 – 2016-09)
Created purchase orders, managed inventory levels, and fostered vendor relationships to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Created purchase orders and managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Fostered open communication with vendors, boosting responsiveness and ensuring seamless project execution.
- Analyzed inventory against usage patterns to prevent material shortages, supporting uninterrupted project execution.
- Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations, identifying and addressing issues to maintain quality standards and improve on-time delivery rates.
