Porter Tanous
Broomfield,CO
Summary
My goal is to continue a successful career at Hunter Douglas by working closer with the supply chain. As my career has progressed, I've discovered that I have an interest in assisting and watching multiple facets of the company work together though the supply chain. I've proven that my commitment to excellence by improving my skills has given me the opportunity to better myself and has allowed me to grow in this company. As a strong communicator with excellent analysis skills, I think a role with supply chain would suit me wonderfully.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, CO
10.2024 - Current
- Verified inventory across the warehouse, the receiving dock, and the production floor.
- Analyzed any and all issues found using root cause analysis and correcting stock accordingly.
- Created and processed necessary transactions using EWM & S/4 to ensure that production never slows down and to ensure that planners always have proper visibility over their stock.
- Worked with MRB to process stock purges and NMRs including nonconforming material scrap, return to vendor (RTV) transactions, material to material transfers, etc.
- Processed receipts on the receiving dock using packing lists, BOLs, tracking numbers, and purchase orders.
- Analyzing purchase orders in SAP to ensure that each one is set up correctly for each type of receipt, whether the material is set to go to engineering, R&D, the warehouse, or production.
- Worked with supply chain specialists and planners to help expedite material that is urgently needed in production with the aim of reducing UAR and BKO.
- Participated in Kaizen events and investigative projects to eliminate waste and improve inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with many peers, including my colleagues on the inventory control team, warehouse management, production management, the supply chain team, planners, and buyers.
- Contributing to the MUV reporting by gathering root cause data on high variance adjustments completed on the fabrication floor.
- Quickly learning everything about new processes that were implemented into the workplace and effectively training my colleagues to proficiency.
Warehouse Lead/Acting Lead
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, CO
03.2023 - 10.2024
- In charge of work delegation throughout the internal distribution and raw material teams on second shift in the warehouse.
- In charge of data collection using EWM in SAP to gather reports, including internal picking tasks, putaway tasks, and on time delivery reporting.
- Performing 6S audits to make sure the warehouse is safe, efficient, and clean.
- Applying LEAN principles to the workplace by getting rid of wasted time, movement and energy.
- Works closely with management and leadership amongst the fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure production never slows or stops.
- Participating in Gemba walks and Kaizen events to help improve the processes across the warehouse.
- Solving problems using the SAP GUI involving SLOC to SLOC transactions, Kanban reservations, and with a focus on the warehouse management monitor (EWM).
- Worked with IT and management to create and test new processes that improved accuracy, efficiency and safety.
Warehouse Associate
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, CO
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Achieved levels 1, 2, and 3, with the level 3 being a leadership position.
- Obtained level 3 skills for the internal distribution team supporting Fabrication..
- Obtained level 2 skills for the raw material team supporting Manufacturing.
- Obtained level 1 skills for the receiving dock
- Performed system transfers using scanners, including order picking, bin to bin transfers, and putting products away from interim bins.
- Received certifications for rider jacks, Toyota forklifts, deep reach forklifts, and 4-way forklifts.
- Trained my peers to proficiency in multiple areas promoting flexibility and collaboration.
- Performed and navigated proficiently in SAP EWM.
Education
High School -
Broomfield High School
Broomfield, CO01-2021
Skills
- Inventory monitoring
- Excel spreadsheets
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory optimization
- Purchase order management
- Maintaining stock levels
- Shipping and receiving
- Part number management
- SAP
- Discrepancy resolution
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
Hunter Douglas
10.2024 - Current
Warehouse Lead/Acting Lead
Hunter Douglas
03.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse Associate
Hunter Douglas
01.2022 - 03.2023
High School -
Broomfield High School