Dustin Maillet

As an Inventory Coordinator at Scholastic Book Fairs, I am responsible for effectively managing and maintaining an inventory valued between $750,000 and $1,000,000. I utilize strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with pertinent tools and software, to ensure accurate tracking, organization, and optimization of inventory levels. My role requires meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to inventory management, contributing to the overall success of the company's operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Efficiently manage and monitor inventory levels, utilizing data analysis techniques to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate inventory replenishment, ensuring timely availability of products for distribution.

Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Utilize Excel/Sheets to create and maintain inventory spreadsheets, tracking item movement, turnover rates, and stock levels.

Assist in the coordination of inventory-related documentation, including shipping, receiving, and order processing.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for efficiency enhancement and implementing best practices.

Collaborate with peers throughout the country to streamline inventory processes and resolve any supply chain issues.

Notable Skills:

Skilled in data analysis techniques, allowing for accurate assessment of inventory needs and trends.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, enabling efficient data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in inventory documentation and management.

Strong organizational abilities, facilitating the effective tracking and retrieval of inventory items.

Excellent communication skills, fostering collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of shipping and receiving within the warehouse. This includes coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring efficient logistics to support the branch’s needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, schedule, and track all outgoing and incoming shipments, including selecting carriers and creating shipping documentation.

Inspect and process incoming shipments for accuracy and damage, and ensure they meet quality and quantity standards.

Update and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory records in the system, ensuring documentation accuracy.

Liaise with suppliers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams, such as NTS, to coordinate deliveries, address delays, and resolve shipment issues.

Ensure all outgoing shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and documented to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Adhere to all safety standards and procedures, including maintaining a clean and organized work area and ensuring safe operation of all equipment.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve shipping and receiving efficiency and reduce costs.

Responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels in pick locations to ensure smooth, uninterrupted order fulfillment. Maintained all of the physical inventory within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and storage of all stock. Worked closely with Inventory Coordinator to ensure WMS and physical inventory match.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor inventory levels in pick locations and promptly replenish stock to ensure availability for order fulfillment clerks.

Retrieve items from bulk locations and transport them to designated pick areas.

Organize and arrange products in a manner that maximizes efficiency and accessibility.

Conduct regular inventory checks to identify low-stock items and communicate needs to the Inventory Coordinator.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by adhering to all warehouse and safety guidelines.

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely to move stock within the warehouse.

Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed to support the team.

Team Leader tasked with organizing and overseeing the duties of all staff in the offsite warehouses.

Key Responsibilities:

validation of all incoming/outgoing goods, schedule deliveries and pickups with carriers, create requisitions for non-stock inventory, perform cycle counts as per schedule, perform all required transactions in the inventory management system, file keeping and clerical duties. Transactions done on a daily basis include receiving, creating requisitions, bin transfers, issuing parts to appropriate jobs, expensing parts to appropriate cost centre/GL, stock takes/confirmations.

Accomplishments

2013: Received award for assisting in the revision of the company's receiving procedures including the receipt of incoming inspection, and RMA's.

2014: Received award for innovation in process improvement by outlining a method of reducing non value-added tasks within the warehouse.

2015: Received award for continually performing above and beyond my role and accepting multiple projects while maintaining my primary functions.

Responsibilities:

Forecasted future business based on historical data and market trends.

Developed and executed production schedules based on forecasted business demands.

Maximized effectiveness of production teams, equipment, and materials to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while also reducing costs.

Managed production operations in a federally inspected and HACCP recognized facility.

Managed high volume manufacturing of more than 200 SKUs per month.

Developed and tracked cost improvement projects which reduce production costs by 13% during tenure.

Increased production accuracy by 15%.

Lead, developed and evaluated production staff ranging 25-35 members.

Managed activities related to strategic purchasing to minimize operating expenses.

Performed payroll management for staff.

Managed all aspects of HR related activities for unionized staff.

Ensured a safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness programs and compliance with OHSA and WorksafeNB.

Designed and implemented auditing and quality control processes.

Develop technical documents including instruction manuals and procedure manuals.

Manage scheduling of shipping dates for all incoming orders.

Assist with new cost quotes and price quotations for products

cost, plan and control a $400,000 operating budget.

Responsibilities

Supervised the daily set-ups and start-ups of production equipment.

Supervised the assembly and packing of high volume runs.

Monitored cost and quality of production.

Integrated and developed new team members.

Implemented preventive maintenance program for production facilities.

Instituted and monitored safe work practice procedures to maintain an injury-free and efficient production facility.

Conducted quality control inspections.

Achieved a consistent record of improving production runs and reducing costs.