Jay Mellott is an inventory and sales data analyst with over 15 years of experience managing complex inventory projects and reducing costs. He has a proven track record of establishing productive client relationships and creating innovative solutions. His leadership, communication skills, and technical aptitude allow him to make significant contributions. He currently manages over $107,000 in inventory as a replenishment planner at International Paper, where he has improved forecasting and reduced aged inventory by 46% while decreasing distribution costs for clients.

1. JAY MELLOTT
7726 Annesdale Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 ♦ (662) 404-2500 ♦ jaymellott1@gmail.com
INVENTORY AND SALES DATA ANALYST
Highly skilled and solutions driven professional with a proven track record of expertly managing
complex inventory projects and reducing costs through upgraded forecasting techniques and improved
processes. Have history of establishing and maintaining productive working relationships to create
innovative solutions for all clients. Leadership abilities, elite communication skills, and an advanced
technical aptitude form a comprehensive business acumen that will make significant contributions to any
organization.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Inventory Management ● Process Improvements ● Client Relationship Management
Data Analysis ● Customer Service ● Reports Customization ● Sales Forecasting
Cost Control ● Microsoft Office ● Presentation Skills ● SAP R3/APO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Memphis, TN
Replenishment Planner – CPB Supply Chain, 2005-Present
 Manage 12 customer stock programs totaling over 107,000 tons of inventory and 19,000 tons of
generic stock per year
 Create data links as a method of process improvement to save time and effort for the entire team
through more efficient report automation
 Establish and maintain several key working relationships among clients, team members, and other
stakeholders to ensure smooth business operations
 Stratified generic carton and skid inventory to align properly with sales and profits
 Provide top-notch customer service to several clients vital to company’s bottom line
Key Accomplishments:
Improved forecasting while effectively reducing aged and obsolete stock by 46% in 2014
Decreased distribution costs for one high profile client from $62.46/ton to $56.78/ton, resulting in
overall savings to the client of $88,000 as of 06/30/2015
Collaborated with clients, internal sales, and facilities to reduce aged and obsolete inventory carrying
costs by over $400,000
Account Executive – CPB Supply Chain, 1999-2005
 Assumed sales and inventory replenishment responsibilities for Scientific Games and Keller
Evansville (presently known as Clondalkin)
 Created accurate pricing tool to precisely calculate quarterly waste factors to increase efficiency for
a high profile client
 Implemented effective problem resolution to paper machine trim issues for clients to meet
requirements and mill specifications
Key Accomplishments:
Saved one client over $200,000 in potential losses with active demand monitoring, strategic
reorganization, and close working partnerships with merchant buyers and supply planners
Outsourced production of specific SKUs, balanced production of two paper machines to align most
correctly with changing demand, and disposed of 1,600 tons of obsolete stock to meet needs of client
satisfaction and retain their business
Previous positions include: Fine Paper Buyer for Nationwide Paper and Merchandising Manager for
Unisource

2. EDUCATION
 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Aerospace Engineering
 Central Fulton High School, McConnellsburg, PA