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CHUKWUMA NWACHUKWU

Kitchener,ON

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Supervisor

God Is Good Motors
02.2017 - 05.2022
  • Supervised 7 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.
  • Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.
  • Oversaw purchase orders and data entry regarding shipped and received shipments.
  • Monitored customer return shipments and communicated damages to manufacturer.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment of inventory levels.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies by implementing an improved system of tracking and recording inventory movements.
  • Monitored completeness, accuracy and compliance during inventory transactions.
  • Initiated cross-docking strategies to minimize the time products spent in storage, leading to reduced handling costs and improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices in inventory management while fostering a positive work culture that promoted teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Streamlined the inventory management process for increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization with effective layout planning and storage organization.
  • Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustment transactions.
  • Coordinated with transportation providers to ensure timely delivery of inbound shipments and proper coordination for outbound shipments, thus improving overall logistics efficiency.
  • Managed a team of warehouse staff to maintain high productivity levels, ensuring proper training and adherence to company policies.
  • Delivered timely and accurate reports on inventory performance, highlighting areas for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented a barcode scanning system to expedite the receiving, picking, packing, and shipping processes within the warehouse environment.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on recurring issues related to stock discrepancies or shrinkage losses, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Evaluated inventory management software options and recommended ideal solutions based on business requirements, ultimately contributing to more streamlined operations.
  • Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot and resolve issues with inventory management software, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Implemented cycle counting program, improving inventory record accuracy and reducing need for extensive annual counts.
  • Streamlined receiving and shipping operations, ensuring products are processed and moved efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
  • Improved employee training programs, focusing on inventory control procedures which resulted in more knowledgeable and efficient team.
  • Oversaw transition to digital inventory management platform, simplifying data entry and retrieval processes.
  • Reduced waste and optimized storage space by reorganizing warehouse layout according to product turnover rates.
  • Coordinated inventory-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, contributing to company's overall success.
  • Analyzed historical sales data to predict future inventory needs, aligning stock levels with market trends and customer demand.
  • Developed safety protocols in warehouse, significantly decreasing workplace accidents.
  • Established key performance indicators for inventory control, providing clear framework for evaluating team performance and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Adopted sustainable practices in inventory management, contributing to company's environmental goals by reducing material waste.
  • Organized and led cross-functional team meetings to address inventory challenges, fostering collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy, leading to significant reduction in discrepancies and financial loss.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, closely monitoring inventory-related expenses to stay within financial targets.
  • Mentored junior inventory staff, sharing expertise and promoting professional development within team.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure advantageous terms, resulting in cost savings and improved supply chain reliability.
  • Coordinated with sales and production departments to adjust inventory levels based on forecasted demand, avoiding overstock and understock situations.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following procedures.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [Number] packages per day.
  • Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management system that streamlined product tracking and reduced misplacement.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement among staff, encouraging suggestions for process enhancements that led to operational efficiencies.
  • Managed procurement processes to ensure timely restocking, minimizing stockouts and maintaining production continuity.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
08.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Surveying And Geoinformatics

Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Nigeria
01.2019

Skills

  • Demand forecasting
  • Customer Service
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Warehouse Management
  • Relationship Development
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Logistics Planning
  • Stock replenishment
  • Storage Optimization
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Cycle counting
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Business Process Support
  • Logistic management
  • Shrink management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Material Handling and Moving
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Email and Phone Communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Managing laborers
  • Mentoring and training
  • Computer Skills
  • Clear Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Order picking and processing
  • Team Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Forklift Operations
  • Forklift Operation
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Loading and unloading
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cost Reduction
  • Performance Assessment
  • Logistics Management
  • Freight Examination
  • Information Verification
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Records Maintenance
  • Price Quoting
  • Production Coordination
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Materials Estimation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Supply Inventory
  • Staff Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • MS Office
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Inventory analysis
  • Ordering knowledge
  • Order Picking
  • Customer Support
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Product picking
  • Stock Rotation
  • Storage Organization
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Order Preparation
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Route logs
  • Utilization reporting
  • Inventory counting proficiency
  • Stocking expertise
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Promotional understanding
  • Shortage Reports
  • Material Handling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Inventory organization
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Order Management
  • Recording Shipments
  • Database Management
  • Systems and software expertise
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Inventory Supervisor

God Is Good Motors
02.2017 - 05.2022

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor of Technology - Surveying And Geoinformatics

Federal University of Technology, Owerri
CHUKWUMA NWACHUKWU