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Greg A. Wakefield

Murrieta

Summary

Dynamic inventory control professional with extensive experience at Illumina, excelling in cycle counting and process improvements. Proven analytical skills and attention to detail led to enhanced inventory accuracy and streamlined operations. Proficient in SAP and committed to fostering strong supplier relationships, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Coordinator 3

Maravai Life Sciences/Trilink Biotechnologies
San Diego
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Complete inventory adjustments and transfers by reporting adjustments to management according to established policies and procedures
  • Research daily perpetual inventory adjustments. Perform daily and weekly inventory counts. Make necessary adjustments to financial and physical inventories
  • In-depth knowledge of quality systems and all work instructions for area. Provide input for improvements/changes to work instructions
  • Plan and execute formal physical inventory count by working with senior management to perform the site physical inventory
  • Manage supplier relations and provide vendor performance feedback
  • Recommend improvements to processes in order to make Great Plains a useful source of data to help the center improve business practices
  • Organize and label inventory materials.
  • Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.
  • Performed thorough research and documented inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.
  • ABC Cycle counted all items in storage and warehouse in an effort to identify and correct discrepancies on items at the class level as needed.
  • Troubleshoots all special work order problems from time of receipt through shipping.
  • Confirm physical inventory matches ERP inventory upon request.
  • Assist with mid-month mass physical inventory counts (typically early mornings).
  • Responsible for entering transactions daily for cycle count adjustments, transfers, issues, mixing logs, outside warehouse transfers via NetSuite erp system.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory and releasing items out of MRB once approved by QA.
  • Root cause explanations to finance at the end of the month for write offs throughout the month including scrap material, adjustments, expired material.

Inventory Specialist/Inventory Analyst

Jif-Pak Manufacturing
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Organize and label inventory materials.
  • Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to ensure that they are accurate and timely.
  • Performed thorough research and documented inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.
  • ABC Cycle counted all items in storage and warehouse in an effort to identify and correct discrepancies on items at the class level as needed.
  • Troubleshoots all special work order problems from time of receipt through shipping.
  • Confirm physical inventory matches ERP inventory upon request.
  • Assist with mid-month mass physical inventory counts (typically early mornings).
  • Responsible for entering transactions daily for cycle count adjustments, transfers, issues, mixing logs, outside warehouse transfers via Sage 100 erp system.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory and releasing items out of MRB once approved by QA.
  • Root cause explanations to finance at the end of the month for write offs throughout the month including scrap material, adjustments, expired material.

Material Coordinator 3

Illumina
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Support and drive safe work practices with a safety-first mindset.
  • Perform physical and administrative tasks involved in general warehouse activities under general supervision, including picking, put-away, packing, unpacking, loading, unloading, according to material requirements.
  • Verify material accuracy and quality, check for damaged goods, and segregate inventory following standard quality and non-conformance processes.
  • Pack materials according to procedure, including handling of packing supplies, corrugated boxes, coolers, gel packs and dry ice.
  • Fulfill and process multiple orders through ERP system via RF scanner or manual input.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through proper inventory transfers, correct material labeling, and bin audits and/or cycle counts.
  • Segregate short dated and expired material, and coordinate and execute scrap requests.
  • Address inventory or work area concerns with the appropriate individual or group.
  • Work with material in ambient, cold, and frozen temperature environments.
  • Operate/work with heavy equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Maintain organization of work areas through 6S (sort, straighten, standardize, shine, sustain, safety).
  • Interact with colleagues in Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service and Finance to support daily operations.
  • Facilitate material transfers by generating reports through ERP system and ensuring proper execution of movement.
  • Provide training and leadership related to inventory control and maintenance.
  • Research and correct inventory variances and issues.
  • Lead day-to-day execution of department objectives.
  • Identify areas of concern and root cause of inventory discrepancies and drive related process improvements.
  • Oversee and implement inventory processes in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Generate reports and complete special projects as assigned.
  • Provide cross-functional support as needed.

Inventory Specialist/Inventory Analyst

Illumina
11.2015 - 05.2018
  • Cycle Count administration and documentation
  • Opening counts
  • Entering count results
  • Generating recounts Closing counts
  • Cycle count documentation required (pages, notes)
  • Cover page requirements and information
  • Inventory investigations and reconciliation
  • Recount, variance, and orphan investigation process
  • Use of SAP to determine explanations
  • Use of SAP to correct issues and errors
  • Proper use of area owners/others to physically investigate issues
  • IIT form review and action required
  • Lead a team of 3 individuals, coaching them on process changes/improvements and the importance of teamwork.
  • Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Develop, maintain and distribute inventory reports for review and suggest necessary changes.
  • Coordinating inventory requirements and discrepancies details with other Inventory Analyst and department leads.
  • Investigate and resolve escalated issues
  • Conduct training of personnel on inventory control procedures and cycle counting policy.
  • Excel Worksheet adjustments (insert/delete, hide/unhide, move/copy, find/replace, and freeze panes, navigation, shortcuts).

Material Coordinator 3-Line Lead

Illumina
06.2009 - 11.2015
  • Ensuring storage of equipment and material handling requirements are maintained to meeting the volume of material receipts.
  • Monitoring delivered materials and equipment ensuring compliance with documentation Purchase Orders.
  • Shipping healthcare products using dry ice measured in kilograms and pounds.
  • Using Fed-Ex/UPS shipping software ensuring deliveries to customers both domestic and international.
  • Administered production control metrics and prepared reports on inventory.
  • Managed all defective materials and ensured return to suppliers if required.
  • Enhanced the tracking of cycle counts performance and report findings to management.
  • Responsible for data entry for material issued and received into shipping locations.

High speed Internet Technician

Cox Communications
02.2006 - 05.2009
  • Resolved both video and internet issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting of all technical issues per Internal/ External customer information.
  • Created usernames and passwords for Cox Communications employees / customers.
  • Performed TCP/IP troubleshooting.
  • Performed wireless router troubleshooting.
  • Verified equipment connections internally and externally.
  • Located information in info net database internally and externally.
  • Applied PeopleSoft applications internally and externally.

Material Coordinator

Tony Robbins Companies
10.2005 - 02.2006
  • Performed daily cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Shipped product (both domestic and international) depending on the event code.
  • Received incoming product from events and designated products to the correct inventory location using the inventory management system and also a paper tracking system.
  • Assisted warehouse manager / co-workers in building and laying out the warehouse from ground up.
  • Trained and licensed to operate a stand up forklift to store, load, and un-load product carriers.

Inventory Support II

Precision Engine Controls
10.2004 - 09.2005
  • Shipped product (domestic and international) using Flex Inventory Management System, UPS online, Fed –Ex online, and DHL.
  • Received incoming material from customers and vendors and conducted daily cycle counts on all incoming material.
  • Responsible for verifying part numbers, RMA’s, and PO’s (purchase orders) making sure all part numbers matched the system.
  • Checked product for damage and/or improper packaging.
  • Responsible for a weekly inventory report using Microsoft excel (spreadsheet).
  • Operated both sit-down and stand-up forklift to stock and consolidate inventory.

Sr. Material Coordinator

Ericsson CDMA System
09.2001 - 08.2004
  • Responsible for all products being shipped and received using PeopleSoft inventory management database.
  • Transferred inventory to locations to better the cycle count accuracy and to keep inventory organized in a number sequence order.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts due to the volume of product in the warehouse.
  • Trained twelve individuals on how to maneuver through the PeopleSoft database in performing their daily warehouse tasks.

Sr. Material Coordinator-Lead

Qualcomm Inc
01.1997 - 09.2001
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts.
  • Shipped and received material to and from customers (internal and external).
  • Stored product into masterpacks for outgoing shipments, to maintain a great inventory percentage using PeopleSoft inventory database to gain in and transfer inventory.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting inventory issues (mainly cycle count adjustments and/or product transferred to an improper location.
  • Maintained close communication with manager and buyer to ensure fulfillment of stock in the warehouse.
  • Maintained the position of a lead and was responsible for twelve co-workers.
  • Conducted weekly status meetings to discuss numbers, product issues, improving processes, and volume of shipments leaving the warehouse.
  • Generated warehouse reports using Microsoft excels spreadsheet.

Education

Diploma - Computer Systems Technician

UEI College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Windows 2013/2016
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Knowledge of industry regulations
  • Logistics
  • Systems knowledge
  • Inventory control
  • Cycle counting practices
  • CAT Forklift Certification
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Love spending time with my family
  • playing basketball
  • Helping other if I can

Timeline

Material Coordinator 3

Maravai Life Sciences/Trilink Biotechnologies
04.2024 - 08.2025

Inventory Specialist/Inventory Analyst

Jif-Pak Manufacturing
04.2021 - 04.2024

Material Coordinator 3

Illumina
05.2018 - 04.2021

Inventory Specialist/Inventory Analyst

Illumina
11.2015 - 05.2018

Material Coordinator 3-Line Lead

Illumina
06.2009 - 11.2015

High speed Internet Technician

Cox Communications
02.2006 - 05.2009

Material Coordinator

Tony Robbins Companies
10.2005 - 02.2006

Inventory Support II

Precision Engine Controls
10.2004 - 09.2005

Sr. Material Coordinator

Ericsson CDMA System
09.2001 - 08.2004

Sr. Material Coordinator-Lead

Qualcomm Inc
01.1997 - 09.2001

Diploma - Computer Systems Technician

UEI College

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