CRAIG RIDOUT
Barrie,Canada
Summary
Inventory Control Specialist with a strong history of improving inventory accuracy at Southmedic Inc through process enhancements and team leadership. Expertise in cycle counting and staff training, leading to increased collaboration and optimized workflows. Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency in inventory management while meeting deadlines in high-volume environments. Recognized for problem-solving skills and critical thinking in organizational settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist
Southmedic Inc
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Monitored and investigated inventory inaccuracies to ensure data integrity.
- Conducted regular audits to verify accuracy of inventory and organized storage.
- Developed process improvements to enhance inventory control workflows.
- Executed cycle counts to identify discrepancies and reconcile records promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to maintain effective inventory management practices.
- Trained staff on best practices for inventory handling and data entry.
- Managed incoming MRO parts, verifying accuracy against documentation.
- Spearheaded investigations into high scrap rates, documenting findings for review.
Material Handler Team Lead
Southmedic Inc
Barrie, Canada
01.2016 - 11.2025
- Managed inventory and 15 employees at Alliance warehouse, achieving an 80 percent increase in efficiency.
- Led daily material handling operations, ensuring timely workflow management and task completion.
- Coordinated inventory control, maintaining accurate stock levels to meet production demands.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to uphold functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and proper equipment usage for rapid onboarding.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate efficient material retrieval for production purposes.
- Collaborated with departments to ensure timely supply of materials and resolve issues.
- Developed training programs for new hires, focusing on material handling techniques and safety protocols.
Chief Instructor
RMA Karate Centres
Barrie, Canada
10.2009 - 09.2020
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content.
- Monitored student progress through testing and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant real-life situations.
- Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action if needed.
- Emphasized safe classroom conditions and practices.
- Observed other instructors, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Technical Support Center
Rogers Cable
01.1990 - 12.1994
- 5TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
- I have taught multiple world champions and have run many women's self-defense seminars in the Barrie area.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business-Supply Chain Management
York University
Toronto, ONGeneral Studies -
George S. Henry Academy
North York, ONSkills
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operations
- Staff Management
- Responsible
- Computer skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Visual software proficiency
- Good listening skills
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Reading comprehension
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Organization and Time management
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- MRO inventory control
- Cycle counting
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cross-department collaboration
- Storage planning
- FIFO stocking
- System design
- Computer tracking
- Storage management
- RF scanner usage
- Stock control
- Maintaining stock levels
- Order picking
- Discrepancy resolution
- Forklift operation
- Inventory optimization
- ERP systems proficiency
- Inventory monitoring
- Handheld scanner operation
- Reliable and punctual
- Discrepancy investigation
- Digital and physical counts
- Stocking and organization
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory control
- Inventory organization
- Inventory counts
- Barcode scanning
- Database updating
Certification
Certified 5th Degree Black Belt, Genkido Kempo, WKC
Additional Information
I have a very strong grasp of the Visual computer program used by my current employer. I often assist my co-workers from other departments with the Visual program. I have a very fast learning curve for new systems or changes to a system whether it be a program or procedure.
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
Southmedic Inc
06.2022 - 11.2025
Material Handler Team Lead
Southmedic Inc
01.2016 - 11.2025
Chief Instructor
RMA Karate Centres
10.2009 - 09.2020
Technical Support Center
Rogers Cable
01.1990 - 12.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business-Supply Chain Management
York University
General Studies -
George S. Henry Academy