1. Tyler Bloodworth
3361 Aspen Drive, Apt. 6203, Orion Township, MI 48359
Cell: 248-460-6371 Email: tbloodworth1@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Innovative and organized Inventory Control Specialist with four years of experience in manufacturing and service industries, using lean
methodologies and strategies. Passionate about simplifying and optimizing inventory processes, identifying and implementing continuous
improvement initiatives, and reducing risk and variability throughout the supply chain.
Core Qualifications
Experienced with implementing inventory control procedures and training personnel.
Superior analytical skills for identifying problems and creating innovative solutions.
Passionate for understanding, simplifying, and optimizing processes to save time and money.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Very fast learner with a great desire to learn.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Other: creative, versatile, results-focused, self-motivated, team player, customer service focused.
Experience
Inventory Control Specialist March 2014 to August 2015
New Electric, LLC—Sterling Heights, MI
Redesigned the entire parts warehouse layout to optimize material flow operations.
Reduced the number of physical locations in the inventory control system from approximately 700 to 40 locations.
Reduced parts picking times by approximately 75% by grouping commonly used parts, reorganizing parts by description and size, and
introducing the use of large color coded labels.
Developed and implemented service truck stock bin system allowing field technicians to store more parts, find parts easier and replenish
truck stock levels faster.
Simplified the hand-held scanning application which significantly reduced the time it took to add parts onto work orders.
Submitted many time and money saving system improvement suggestions that were implemented at all company locations.
Developed extensive understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
Supervised material handlers and summer interns.
Coordinated all incoming and outgoing shipping operations.
Managed team to complete first full physical inventory count and entry for the Sterling Heights branch.
Production Control & Logistics Specialist August 2012 to March 2014
Fischer Automotive Systems—Auburn Hills, MI
Learned lean principles, implementation techniques, and how to measure the effectiveness from hands-on activities led by lean experts
from our parent company.
Managed Kanban system for all molded parts and finished goods to meet changing customer demand for on time delivery.
Identified and fixed major problem in the molding Kanban process. The redesigned process saves thousands of dollars per month by
eliminating assembly line shut-downs, emergency molding change overs, and costly expedited air shipments.
Set up color-coded Kanban boards to show urgency levels for different part variations manufactured on the same assembly line.
Audited Kanban process to identify and track problems; Performed root cause analysis on the entire system to address problems.
Implemented, developed and maintained new inventory control policies and procedures.
Organized and labeled all parts in the warehouse (supplier parts, WIP molded parts and finished goods).
Designed spreadsheet to identify changing patterns in customer demand to determine if a change in part production volumes is required.
Conducted training in the Kanban process, inventory control policies, and shipping procedures for all employees.
Created training material and trained employees for annual inventory counts and associated audits.
2. Production Control and Logistics Intern April 2011 to August 2012
Fischer Automotive Systems—Auburn Hills, MI
Generated warehouse pick lists and shipping documents for domestic and international shipments with customs documents.
Ensured parts were delivered to the manufacturing floor as needed.
Tracked physical inventory on hand and via the corporate MRP system.
Accurately and efficiently entered molding and assembly scrap into the corporate MRP system.
Communicated effectively with warehouse material handlers to ensure customer orders were filled correctly and on time.
Education
Oakland Community College – Associates Degree in process (90% complete)