Open To Work
Shanelle Hunnighan
KITCHENER,ON
Summary
Experienced in inventory management with a focus on optimizing stock levels to enhance operational efficiency. Successfully led initiatives that implemented cycle counting procedures, resulting in improved inventory accuracy and reduced discrepancies. Demonstrated strong leadership by training and mentoring team members on best practices in inventory control, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Proficient in logistics coordination, order fulfillment, and inventory audits, ensuring effective warehouse management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Lead
Cutter and Buck
Brampton, ON
02.2018 - 02.2026
- Led inventory management initiatives to optimize stock levels, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented cycle counting procedures that improved inventory accuracy and reduced discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in inventory control, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Facilitated training sessions on inventory management software, enhancing team proficiency and reducing processing errors.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted regular cycle counts.
- Managed stocking activities such as receiving, labeling, shelving, delivering, restocking shelves.
- Organized physical inventories by performing cycle counts and reconciling differences between actual count and system records.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff members on inventory control procedures.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure proper product placement in warehouse locations.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to align inventory levels with demand.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Order Picker
Cutter and Buck
Brampton, ON
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick and prepare orders, enhancing overall productivity and accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by performing regular cycle counts ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes, reducing order processing times and improving service levels.
- Trained new staff on safe picking practices and equipment operation, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of best practices for order picking, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers safely to move merchandise throughout the facility.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing work duties.
- Organized warehouse shelves according to item size, type, style, color or product code.
- Performed regular cycle counts of inventory levels in assigned areas.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count of stock versus system-generated report totals.
- Utilized RF scanner to accurately locate and pick various products from warehouse shelves.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits to verify stock accuracy against records.
- Packed and prepared orders for shipping, ensuring items were securely wrapped.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in selecting correct item sizes, colors, and quantities.
- Communicated effectively with warehouse supervisors to report any inventory discrepancies.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed to support warehouse operations.
- Operated warehouse management software to update order statuses and inventory levels.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address and rectify picking errors and discrepancies.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
Education
David Suzuki Secondary School
Brampton, ONSkills
- Inventory management
- Stock optimization
- Cycle counting
- Discrepancy reduction
- Warehouse management
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Logistics coordination
- Order fulfillment
- Stock reconciliation
- Inventory audits
- Storage optimization
- Shipping and receiving
- Discrepancy resolution
- Inventory optimization
- RFID systems
- SAP
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory tracking
- Discrepancy investigation
- Error adjustments
- Inventory control
- Forklift operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cycle counts
- Attention to detail
- Stock replenishment
- Team training
Certification
- Forklift - Aisle Master exp. Date April 12 2027
- Forklift - Order Picker Exp. Date April 12 2027
- Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$48000/yr - $60000/yrTimeline
Inventory Control Lead
Cutter and Buck
02.2018 - 02.2026
Order Picker
Cutter and Buck
07.2017 - 02.2018
David Suzuki Secondary School