Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Colin Mabey

Chattanooga,Tn

Summary

Resourceful IC Manager achieved customer fulfillment goals through effective management of cost and logistics determinants. Implemented plan to maximize company revenues with minimal additional resource investment. Worked closely with internal partners, and adopted new functional technology to meet preset goals and objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Manager

Empire Distributors
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Assisted management staff with maintaining budget and schedule controls using standard project management protocols.
  • Processed damaged goods and completed wasted inventory paperwork.
  • Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
  • Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Proficient in managing high-volume email correspondence with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate shipments.
  • Inventory Management: Experienced in managing and organizing over 4,500 unique SKUs, ensuring accurate tracking, storage, and fulfillment using inventory systems and detailed product knowledge to support efficient warehouse operations.

Merchandiser

Empire Distributors
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Retail Display Management: Supported the execution and maintenance of product displays across 60 liquor store locations, ensuring brand consistency, strategic product placement, and adherence to visual merchandising standards to drive sales and customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Enhanced store sales through effective product placement and targeted promotions.
  • Retail Display Management: Supported the execution and maintenance of product displays across 60 liquor store locations, ensuring brand consistency, strategic product placement, and adherence to visual merchandising standards to drive sales and customer engagement.

Sales Associate/Keyholder

5star Wine And Spirits
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Multi-Vendor Procurement: Skilled in ordering and coordinating inventory across 10 different vendors, ensuring timely replenishment, cost efficiency, and alignment with inventory needs through effective communication and supplier relationship management.

Pawnbroker

Cash America
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Maintained an accurate and up-to-date pawn book for 60+ repeat clients, fostering long-term relationships through trust, discretion, and consistent, personalized service in a high-responsibility retail environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sequatchie County High School
Dunlap, TN
05.2018

Skills

  • Sales Trends
  • Operations management
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Time Management
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Shipping coordination
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Verbal Communication
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Budget controls
  • SOP writing
  • Work scheduling

Accomplishments

  • Maintained inventory accuracy to a 0.0065% variance on $8.8M in stock using SAP, overseeing cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence.
  • Used Excel to track and analyze breakage trends, identifying patterns by product type, department, and time period to pinpoint root causes. Leveraged this data to manage and stay within the breakage budget by implementing targeted employee retraining focused on proper product handling techniques. These efforts led to a measurable reduction in breakage incidents, improved accountability, and supported cost control initiatives across operations.

Timeline

Inventory Control Manager

Empire Distributors
03.2024 - 05.2025

Merchandiser

Empire Distributors
06.2023 - 03.2024

Sales Associate/Keyholder

5star Wine And Spirits
12.2021 - 06.2023

Pawnbroker

Cash America
11.2019 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Sequatchie County High School
Colin Mabey