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Updated March 26, 2025

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Inventory control associate resume

Michael Lawson

(220) 555-4366 | mlawson@example.com

Indianapolis, IN | 70741 N. Evergreen Ave. - 13050

Work experience

2020 - Present
Inventory Control Associate, Best Buy - Indianapolis, IN
- Resolve customer issues in a timely manner using product ordering and delivery computer systems.
- print out sales tags, put out on sales floor, restock product, and rest computers.
- Maintain the appearance of the warehouse by employing aesthetics and logistics.
- Unloaded trucks and pulled freight to the sales floor for the night crew to stock and kept inventory of back stock.
2019 - 2020
Receiver, Lowe's - Indianapolis, IN
- Operated store equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and electric lifts
- Receive store product and maintain organization of back room.
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Remove empty pallets from sales floor to staged area.
- Set up merchandise on the sales floor.
2016 - 2019
Kitchen Helper, Bonefish Grill - Saint Leo, FL
- Remove all trash from the building prior to closing.Maintain dishwasher machine and troubleshoot any issues.
- helped the bar out with there dishes.
- Perform routine food service activities according to established operational policies and procedures.
- Washed dishes * Bussed tables * Groundskeeper
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes and personal experience Maintained sanitation of dishes and work areas
- Wash and put away dishes and other kitchen equipment in proper codtions.

Skills

Assembly Line
Product Knowledge
Unload Trucks
Handheld Device
Procedures
WIS
Food Preparation
Food Service
Clean Kitchen
Pallet Jack

Education

Some College Courses, Criminal Justice (2016 - 2016)
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo,

Inventory control assistant resume

Sarah Hamilton

Inventory Control Assistant

(250) 555-6270 | shamilton@example.com

Middletown, DE | 57792 N. Elm Ave. - 19837

Work experience

2018 - Present
Inventory Control Assistant, Amazon - Middletown, DE
- Adjust inventory accordingly to guarantee Amazon's website is accurate for great customer service.
- Performed inventory audits on product defects flagged by either the system or co-workers.
- Provided customer service feedback to operations teams customer service feedback to operations teams.
2016 - 2018
Inventory Control Associate, Amazon - Middletown, DE
- Operated a scanner and distributed items for pick up Managed large workloads and complied with 100% productivity while meeting company standards
- Unload trucks using a pallet jack .
- Helped expedite customer orders in an efficient and timely manner for one of the largest online retailer.
- Locate items in storage areas and compare the information on them with work orders to ensure conformance.
2012 - 2016
Warehouse Clerk, Amazon - Middletown, DE
- Operate carts, dollies and hand trucks to move merchandise.
- Crab Pot Job title: Server Customer service Connected with customers to deliver better customer service.
- Filled, checked and packed individual customer orders for various distributors.

Skills

Procedures
Aircraft Parts
Purchase Orders
Logistics
Warehouse Management System
Full Goods
Assembly Line
Management System
ISO
Fed-Ex

Education

High School Diploma, (2012 - 2012)
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Inventory control lead resume

Debra Bryant

Inventory Control Lead

(890) 555-3501 | dbryant@example.com

Chicago, IL | 50145 E. Evergreen St. - 81656

Work experience

2015 - Present
Inventory Control Lead, Whitehall - Chicago, IL
- Used RF scanner and other scanning equipment; input inventory data.
- Reviewed and approved all expenses for direct reports.
- Coordinated product purchase orders with manufacturing facility to support product line growth.
- Perform physical inventory preparation and actual counting/reconciling processes during physical inventory.
2005 - 2015
Inventory Controller, Walmart - Chicago, IL
- Bring pallets back and forth to sales floor to be worked.
- Stock shelves Filled in as cashier when needed
- Control inventory * Stock shelves with merchandise * Back-up cashier
- Ensured products were organized, maintained, and stored according to company policies and procedures.
2004 - 2005
Order Selector, C&S Wholesale Grocers - Brattleboro, VT
- Moved pallets on an electric pallet jack when order is completed.
- Loaded and Unloaded trucks according to company standards.
- Picked product for customer orders.
- Operate an electric pallet jack safely within a busy warehouse environment.
- Worked in freezer, cooler and dry side and drove reach truck and did "putaways".
2002 - 2004
Order Processor, Walmart - Bentonville, AR
- Scheduled appointments for buyers and maintained the vendor calendar.
- Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
- Enter data from purchase orders into Now Docs order entry system.

Skills

Different Departments
Freezer
Specimen Collection
Data Base
Warehouse Environment
Transport Orders
Appropriate Information
RF
Communication
Account Executives

Education

High School Diploma, (2002 - 2002)
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Inventory control supervisor resume

Helen Austin

Inventory Control Supervisor

(440) 555-0132 | haustin@example.com

Hughesville, PA | 45293 W. Evergreen Ln. - 31548

Work experience

2015 - Present
Inventory Control Supervisor, FMC Technologies - Hughesville, PA
- Order Selecting (used a RF Scan Gun).
- Achieved 100% rating on ISO audit for fiscal 2003.
2005 - 2015
Warehouse Supervisor, FMC Technologies - Hughesville, PA
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.-Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
- Supervised 8-12 direct reports in the processing of merchandise for inventory and / or shipping.
- Ensured jobs where completed and deadlines met while ensuring that employees were compliant with company and OSHA safety policies and regulations.
- Stocked pick areas with product using RF scanner along with company's software.
- Record any defects or damages on vehicles with company policies.
- Recruited employees with requisite knowledge and experience to ensure company reached hiring goals using online recruiting software and staffing agencies.
2001 - 2005
Security Officer, Genesis Security - Hughesville, PA
- Patrolled common areas and parking lots to ensure public safety.
- Reacted quickly but calmly to alerts and emergency situations including security and fire alarms.
- Prepare Activity and Incident Reports as required.
- Patrolled building and facilities, kept nightly log of activities, and used radio communication.
- Patrol, Entrance screening of persons and packages for secured facility.
1999 - 2001
Receptionist Secretary, D-R SERVICES - Hughesville, PA
- Faxed referrals and medical records to other providers and insurance companies.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding patients.
- Prepared claim forms for patient's dental insurance.
- Assembled new patient demographics charts electronically.

Skills

Procedures
Appropriate Individuals
Spreadsheets
New Procedures
Security Services
Scheduling Appointments
Logistics
Fax Machines
Control Department
Materials Management

Education

High School Diploma, (1999 - 1999)
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How to write an inventory control associate resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in inventory control associate-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the inventory control associate position.

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List the right project manager skills

Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:

Look at the job listing and skills listed. You need to include the exact keywords from the job description to get your resume in front of an actual human. Do you have those skills? Fantastic! Be sure to list them.
Include as many relevant hard or technical inventory control associate skills as possible for each job you apply to.
Be specific with the skills you have and be sure you are using the most up to date and accurate terms.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some inventory control associate interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an inventory control associate resume:

Customer Service
Inventory Control
Sales Floor
Cycle Counts
Pallets
Data Entry
Purchase Orders
Math
WMS
RF

Stock Merchandise
PowerPoint
Warehouse Inventory
Inventory Reports
Inventory Counts
Safety Standards
Inventory Adjustments
Customer Orders
Physical Counts
Electric Pallet Jack

Computer System
Financial Statements
Physical Inventory
Inventory Issues
General Ledger
Inventory Management System
POS
Bin Audits
Stock Room
Reconcile Inventory

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How to structure your work experience

Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.

Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.

Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.

Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the inventory control associate.

How to write inventory control associate experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are examples from great inventory control associate resumes:

Work history example #1

Pizza Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut

Handled cash drawer daily, including bank deposits and took main role in new team member training.
Maintained fast and accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensured that products were consistent with company quality standards.
Completed sales via POS for cash, check, credit, and debit transactions.
Received award for being one of the most hard-working/compliant employees.
Cleaned up cooking area Dishwasher Made pizzas Answered phones took orders

Work history example #2

General Warehouse Associate

ManpowerGroup

Operated forklifts to pick up and deliver boxes of Nokia parts and components in a 250,000 sq.
Maintained accurate and timely documentation as is required by organization and OSHA.
Performed maintenance on manufacturer and office machinery.
Stocked shelves with bread and groceries, threw expired bread into barrels for animal feed
Shipped with Fed-Ex and use their software program, I also printed shipping labels whether they were for domestic or international.

Work history example #3

Inventory Control Associate

Best Buy

Performed routine inventory inspections, prepared large quantities of product for shipping and receiving, and maintained professional communications with corporate offices
Operated WMS (AS400) shipping system efficiently and accurately.
Executed warehouse-to-store, store-to-store and store-to-customer communications.
Responded to written and telephone requests for supervisors.
Trained new employees on how to use the WISard 750.

Work history example #4

General Warehouse Associate

Amazon

Demonstrated high standards of performance including teamwork, communication, and customer obsession.
Verified product reports for inclusion and accuracy Maintained accurate inventory Followed company and OSHA compliance procedures Compiled and distributed reports for management
Performed tasks within extreme warehouse temperatures.
Operated pit equipment safely and without incidents, effective communication, followed directions, made production,
Loaded trucks and drove Raymond Forklifts.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Some College Courses in criminal justice

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL

2016 - 2016

Highlight your inventory control associate certifications on your resume

Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your inventory control associate resume:

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Forklift Safety and Inspector
Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP)
OSHA Safety Certificate
Certified Professional, Life and Health Insurance Program (CPLHI)

Updated March 26, 2025

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