DAVID ADEWALE
INVENTORY MANAGER
Summary
Dedicated inventory professional with a track record of achieving company objectives through consistent and organised procedures. Capable of functioning under pressure and adjusting to new conditions and difficulties to boost the organization's reputation. Bringing three years of expertise in enhancing processes, realigning teams, and reorganizing structures to make operations adaptable to shifting industry and business needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Manager
BERRIES AND BLOOMS TRADING COMPANY
Lagos
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Created and executed efficient standard operating procedures, resulting in a 75% reduction in the rate of operational errors.
- Ensured that stocks are rightly positioned and in the right condition in the store
- Created and put into use an effective dispatch system for packaging goods to be dispatched out of the warehouse, which increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensured the documentation of all deliveries and prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports on inventory operations and stock levels to superior management
- Communicated effectively with the sales field teams on their deliveries and promptly responded to their order requests
- Effectively controlled the inventory levels of 2 warehouses to guarantee a seamless order fulfillment procedure.
- Managed over 22,000 GBP in inventory and 7 employees in the warehouse.
- Conducted inventory audits with 95% accuracy following company procedures.
- Oversaw and motivated team of 7 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 90%.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 6-member warehouse team.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 70 packages per day.
- Provided training to 5 clerks in creating and implementing inventory procedures as part of their induction process.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
Warehouse Supervisor
Interstyle Ceramics
Abuja
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
Accounting Assistant
Razan Investment and Distribution Limited
Abuja
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
Education
Master of Science - International Business
University of Dundee
Scotland 09.2022 - Current
B.Sc. - Physics and Electronics
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria 01.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
WASSCE | All Souls’ High School
Nigeria 09.2005 - 07.2011
Skills
Product replenishing
Shipping and receiving
Distribution and warehousing
Warehouse Logistics
Report preparation
Order picking and processing
Loading and unloading
Documentation
Transportation activity management
Shipment coordination
Staff supervision
Internal loss prevention
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Zoho Books
Certification
[Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain] Training - [3 Months]
Timeline
Master of Science - International Business
University of Dundee
09.2022 - Current
Inventory Manager
BERRIES AND BLOOMS TRADING COMPANY
08.2021 - 09.2022
[Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain] Training - [3 Months]
06-2019
Warehouse Supervisor
Interstyle Ceramics
05.2019 - 09.2019
Accounting Assistant
Razan Investment and Distribution Limited
04.2018 - 05.2019
B.Sc. - Physics and Electronics
University of Port Harcourt
01.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
WASSCE | All Souls’ High School
09.2005 - 07.2011