Joseph Fitzpatrick
Google (via Arris / CommScope)
Selma,NC
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven Inventory Controller / Materials Manager with over 9 years of experience supporting Google (via Arris/CommScope). Experienced in optimizing inventory management and reducing costs through effective procurement and refurbishment operations. Achieved enhanced material reuse and efficient coordination with stakeholders and third-party logistics providers using advanced technical skills in SAP, Excel, gPLM, and SQL. Focused on maximizing stock levels, improving supply chain processes, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Inventory Controller / Materials Manager
9 Years 11 Months- Inventory & Operational Support (Early Role)
- Managed receiving processes, organizing materials into designated inventory locations.
- Operated forklifts to safely load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
- Performed packaging work order fulfillment with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed receiving processes to efficiently organize materials into designated inventory locations.
- Executed refurbishment of exception gear to restore assets for reuse, enhancing inventory value.
- Created and processed orders for shipping equipment to GXO hub.
- Expanded Responsibilities & Leadership
- Remotely manage exception inventory at customer third-party logistics (3PL) facilities.
- Oversee procurement of components required for product upgrades and lifecycle support.
- Develop and maintain schedules for refurbishment, De-bundling, and product upgrades.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain used product configuration documentation.
- Partnered with customer supply chain teams to maximize reuse and achieve cost avoidance through streamlined processes.
- Coordinate with contracted 3PL providers to ensure timely material receipt and movement per SOP.
- Systems, Process & Inventory Management
- Organized ticket queues to streamline request handling.
- Refurbishment and upgrade requests
- De-bundle requests
- Product documentation updates
- Maintain accurate inventory records across systems and ensure data integrity.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workflow visibility.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Management & Control | Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination | Procurement & Materials Planning | Reverse Logistics & Refurbishment | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Process Improvement & Cost Reduction | Data Analysis & Reporting
Quality procedures
Discrepancy investigation
Warehouse management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Inventory forecasting
Technical Skills: Excel
SAP
gPLM
SQL
Product identification
Storage solutions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
- Certified Forklift Operator (if applicable)
- Extensive experience in reverse logistics and refurbishment programs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Timeline
Inventory Controller / Materials Manager
Google (via Arris / CommScope)
09.2016 - CurrentRead More
Rosewood
High School Diploma
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