Michael Lang
Inventory Manager at Archipelago Lighting, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Compassionate Directness
LinkedInApr, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Archipelago Lighting Group
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Inventory Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
Created production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage, and product trends. Labeled, organized, and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material. Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 20 shipments per day. Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time. Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition. Utilized ZOHO to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, and expenditures. Managed over $20 million in inventory and 13 employees in 12,000 square-foot warehouses. Used ZOHO to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables. Coordinated paperwork, updated Excel spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records. Generated reports, documents, and analysis in ZOHO for senior management review andapproval. Devised and executed quarterly purchasing plans and contracts. Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability. Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems. Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts. Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery. Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading. Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions. Reviewed inventory to eliminate unnecessary expenses and provide optimal stock levels Show less
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C.H. Robinson
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Freight Broker
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries. Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends. Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals. Oversaw special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to hazardous and sensitive materials. Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups. Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies. Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results. 2019-02 - 2020-10 Analytical and Critical Thinking MS Office ZOHO Software Proficiency Data analysis Domestic freight management Paratrooper Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere. Show less
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Army
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Anchorage, Alaska Area
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Logistics Manager
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2015
Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities, and international security measures. Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance. Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through 2011-11 - 2015-01 Education effective logistics management and travel route planning. Completed physical inventory counts each month. Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions. Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls. Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork. Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing. Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2022
Park University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
Missouri Southern State University
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