I have over 11 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, SAP, process improvement, employee training, and problem resolution. Throughout my career I’ve redesigned processes, created SOPs, improved customer fulfillment, trained new employees, and worked cross-functionally to solve operational challenges.
I’m seeking opportunities in operations, logistics, inventory management, manufacturing, office administration, customer service, or continuous improvement. I’m dependable, learn quickly, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and making processes more efficient.
I’m available to interview immediately and can provide references upon request.
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Laura Sokolowsky
Operations & Inventory Specialist | Process Improvement | Inventory Control | SAP | Warehouse Operations
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Operations professional with 11+ years of experience improving warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment. Experienced in SAP, warehouse management systems, inventory reconciliation, SOP development, employee training, and cross-functional problem solving. Recognized for identifying process improvements that increase productivity while reducing errors. Looking for opportunities in operations, logistics, inventory management, manufacturing, customer service, or office administration.
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CORE SKILLS
* Process Improvement
* Inventory Control
* SAP
* Warehouse Management Systems
* SOP Development
* Employee Training
* Root Cause Analysis
* Operations Support
* Shipping & Receiving
* Inventory Reconciliation
* Cycle Counts
* Microsoft Excel
* Customer Service
* Problem Solving
* Team Leadership
* Continuous Improvement
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Problem Resolution Specialist
HD Supply
* Resolve approximately 500 inventory exceptions across 400+ SKUs.
* Research inventory discrepancies using SAP and warehouse systems.
* Redesigned inventory discrepancy SOP, improving on-time customer fulfillment by approximately 25%.
* Created comprehensive training documentation and Quick Reference Guides.
* Reduced new employee training time from 3 weeks to 1 week.
* Work with Receiving, Inventory Control, Replenishment, Shipping and Operations to resolve complex issues.
* Employee of the Month within six months of hire.
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Distribution Specialist
McMaster-Carr
* Shipping, receiving, inventory control and warehouse operations.
* Trained employees on procedures and quality standards.
* Improved workforce scheduling, increasing utilization by 15%.
* Helped reduce weekend staffing requirements by two full-time positions through operational improvements.
* Consistently exceeded productivity and quality expectations.
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Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams
* Inventory management
* Customer service
* Employee training
* Scheduling
* Sales support
* Daily operations
* Cash handling
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EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree
Labor Relations
Rutgers University
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WHAT I BRING
* Strong analytical thinking
* Fast learner
* Excellent at identifying process inefficiencies
* Dependable and self-motivated
* Calm under pressure
* Detail-oriented
* Able to work independently or with a team
* Passion for improving operations and helping businesses run more efficiently
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