Experience

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  WYNIT Distribution, LLC

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Inventory Control Associate

    • 2014 - Jul 2017
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Navarre merged with Wynit Distribution in 2014 - A leading North American distributor of photo, video, specialty print, rugged retail, computer software, emerging technology industries, and third-party logistics (3PL) services.Asked to stay on in same role. Continued as Subject Matter Expert on HighJump and SAP issues.• Played key role in second execution of two warehouse distribution center re-locations in 2015.

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  Navarre Corporation

  • Eden Prairie, MN

  • Inventory Control Associate, Navarre Logistical Services

    • 2006 - 2014
    • Eden Prairie, MN

    • Initially offered temporary position post reorganization; asked to remain full time in transitioned role, reporting to the Director of Inventory Control.• Played critical role in successful execution of two warehouse distribution center re-locations in 2013.• Worked with Purchasing / Buying and Warehouse teams to monitor warehouse receiving. Monitored and identified incoming shipments equal to over 12,000,000 units of various materials annually.• Utilized both SAP and HighJump platforms to research, troubleshoot and resolve any issues with incoming shipments, product movement or warehouse discrepancies. Simultaneously improved receiving procedures and protocols for ensured accuracy.• Provided swift, detailed, and accurate research data to Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Sales, and Purchasing/Procurement and other related Finance-requested assistance pertaining to incoming shipments, customer shipment issues, and returns-to-vendor discrepancies.  Leveraged inventory cycle counting research and problem-resolution expertise to achieve improved inventory accuracy and slashed discrepancies in facility with over 23,000 active inventory locations. Earned reputation as the go-to resource, subject matter expert and interface with multiple departments on SAP and HighJump applications, in addition to buying/inventory expertise.• Involved in original system implementation of basic inventory cycle counting (Navarre converted to SAP in 2007 and added High Jump in 2008).• Tapped for deep buying experience and knowledge of incoming products and product purchasing.• Proactively and consistently identified and rectified vendor errors early.• Transcended department lines solving issues ranging from over-shipments, to shortages, packaging and documentation errors.• Served as company expert in using the technology as a research tool with ongoing cycle count programs – variances, to process and random issues.

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  Navarre Corporation

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Senior Buyer / Buyer, Navarre Distribution Services

    • 1998 - 2005
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    • Purchased Music and video software for multiple national retailers, including Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Provided customized vendor management services to increase sales, maximize margins and reduce returns of unsold product. Reported to the Vice President of Merchandising • Partnered with Navarre’s national account managers and music / video suppliers to create exclusive customized packaging and regularly-changing multiple SKU assortments. Enhanced the product mix in limited shelf space available in the music category.• Instituted daily, weekly and monthly sales forecasting metrics utilizing available sales histories and extensive product knowledge. Served on team that grew the business to boost department’s sales from less than $20 million to over $50 million during tenure. Slashed return percentages (and corrected overbuying) through effective vendor management. Secured and maximized procurement of available marketing dollars to promote and benefit the sales and success of accounts with major suppliers.