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Laura Wojcik

Perry Hall

Summary

Dynamic Inventory and Quality Control Manager with a proven track record at UCX, adept at enhancing inventory accuracy and optimizing procurement processes. Skilled in data analysis and effective communication, I drive process improvements that minimize losses and elevate operational efficiency, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and fostering strong vendor relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory/Quality Control Manager

UCX
Glen Burnie
01.2005 - Current
  • Exhibits a daily hands-on approach to leading teams responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing space utilization.
  • Develops, documents, maintains and updates inventory and quality control procedures.
  • Makes process change recommendations to minimize losses and liability.
  • Works cross-functionally with Operations to ensure existing processes are well executed and process improvements are implemented.
  • Manages the daily cycle count program and related inventory reconciliation efforts to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Investigates inventory variances and conducts root cause analysis as needed.
  • Responsible for the inventory integrity and results of the company by supporting the cycle counting processes, monitoring the inventory adjustments, supporting the OPs teams, and reporting all issues and plans of action, if applicable.
  • Quarterly audits are conducted to review results and inventory movement to ensure accuracies and processes are adhered to. Ensures that all warehouses and supply centers are conducting cycle counts and reviewing results.
  • Manage staff for inventory control and quality control functions, their workload, and all employee support.
  • Identifies inventory issues related to cost, packaging and freight on receipts. Works with Marketing and vendors to get corrected in system or to process as an adjustment to the invoice.

Purchasing Manager

UCX
Glen Burnie
10.2002 - 04.2008
  • Responsible for leading the purchasing team to procure goods and ensure timely delivery.
  • Meet or exceed company's standards for inventory turns.
  • Manage vendor relationships and optimizing the procurement process.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Education

Business Management

CCBC
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Data analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Cycle counting
  • Vendor management
  • Effective communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inventory/Quality Control Manager

UCX
01.2005 - Current

Purchasing Manager

UCX
10.2002 - 04.2008

Business Management

CCBC
Laura Wojcik