SCOTT STEVENS

36 East Cedar Street * Livingston, New Jersey 07039

(973) 758-0876 * ssc61d64@westpost.net

INVENTORY CONTROL/SOURCING MANAGER

Inventory Oversight/Control Management/Procurement
Talented and results-driven professional with successful achievements in Invento
ry Control, Procurement and Operations. I possess the ability and determination
to control operating costs and provide guidance and leadership within the organi
zation to ensure Internal and customer satisfaction.
* Staff Management
* Vendor Relationships
* Team Building
* Financial Accounting
* Inventory Rollout
* Problem Resolution
* Strategic Planning
* Forecasting
* Logistics
* Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SWITCH VISION - Division of Liberty Sport - Fairfield, New Jersey

2008 - current
Director of Operations /Inventory Control
Purchase components to oversea manufacturer
* Negotiate pricing and MOQ
* Plan logistics and warehouse capacity
* Forecasting and Strategic Planning
* Analyze Sale trends for future order patterns
* Warehouse Management
* Cycle count and report on variances
* Inventory management and Production planning
* BOM maintenance and control
* Implemented Operational Procedures for all areas
* Oversee and manage the pick/pack shipping area
* Manage Returns Department/Credits
* Manage AS400 - File Maintenance System/Reporting
* Assist Marketing Department - POP Material/Purchases
* Provide support to Sales Department
* Assist in Quality Control - planning
* Provide management in refurbish area
* Perform Year End Physicals
* Strong Customer Service Experience

VEHICLE SAFETY MANUFACTURING - Newark, New Jersey

2006 - 2008 Sourcing /Inventory Control Manager
* ISO 9001 Manufacturer of truck lights for Mack, Peterbilt, Western Star and af
termarket.
* Maintain component inbound for Production
* BOM Maintenace
* Heavy vendor relationship contact and sourcing
* Control working staff on cycle counting and updating of AS400
* Heavy analysis for cost saving
* Forecasting Planning
* Notify Sales on non-profitable items
* Reorganized warehouse and racking system
* Keep A Items Inventory levels in line with JIT
* Reduced monthly Purchasing from 287K to 224K
* Implemented Operational Procedures for all areas
* Strong Far East negotiator for Parts and agreements
* Oversee and manage the pick/pack shipping area
* Strong relationship with Engineering on New Product Development,
* Manage AS400 - File Maintenance System
* Assisted in Accounting Department as needed

STREETGLOW, INC. - Wayne, New Jersey

2002 - 2005
Manager of Inventory Control/Procurement
Challenged by this privately held Fortune 500 automobile aftermarket product dev
eloper to ensure inventory accuracy and availability by managing product warehou
sing, supporting Sales Group, developing control procedures, and coordinating ve
ndor rollouts.
* Utilized inventory control expertise to ensure vendor contract fulfillment and
inventory rollout success, enhancing revenue generation for the company.
* Successfully utilized company software (Great Plains), allowing for more accur
ate attributes and closely monitor Inventory accuracy.
* Dramatically reduced inventory errors by identifying duplicate orders and reso
lving accounting issues through process implementation assistance.
* Key participant as Chairman of Product Management Committee by implementing a
Sales and Management plan that removed slow moving items and forecasting yearly
product planning.

EXPAND NETWORKS, INC. - Roseland, New Jersey

1999 - 2002
Manager of Inventory Management and Logistics
Selected by this premier computer router provider to manage logistical control,
inventory replenishment and goods allocation. Duties encompassed product shippi
ng oversight, report generation and research and development assistance.
* Demonstrated intensive knowledge of international duties by identifying forms
for overseas shipment and making key decisions for product movement, enhancing c
ompany logistics.
* Identified and resolved return issues and logistical problems by providing int
ensive field feedback.
* Amplified customer satisfaction by ensuring product delivery under strict time
restraints, guaranteeing customer contract fulfillment.
ALLIANT FOOD SERVICE, INC. - North Bergen, New Jersey
1997 - 1999
Manager of Internal Audit and Inventory Control, Metro New York Division
Chosen by this third largest food service corporation to oversee 10-person staff
, develop inventory control procedures and review daily reports. Held responsib
ility for recall team oversight, freight claim coordination, budgeting and forec
asting.
* Successfully offset profit and loss account by implementing salvage program th
at reduced inventory charges by $100,000.
* Ensured company revenue generation by overseeing company pursuit of product di
screpancies.
PREMIUM SALES CORPORATION - North Miami Beach, Florida
1988 - 1994
Manager of Inventory Control Department/Assistant to Vice President of Operation
s
Brought on by this wholesale good provider to ensure facility operations functio
nality and manage inventory control. Responsibilities included reviewing financ
ial accounting, creating reports, performing operational analysis, hiring and tr
aining 24-person staff and directing warehouse operations.
* Implemented Operations Department paper flow process that ensured all faciliti
es were coordinated and similar in all operational activities.
* Demonstrated exceptional management ability, ensuring continued operations and
adequate employee performance during two intensive facility transitions.

EDUCATION
Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Salary requirement: $ 70,000 +

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

Great Plains, Platinum, Oracle, AS400, Excel Reporting
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