Fredrick Bailey

About Fredrick Bailey

Experienced Distribution Center Manager, General Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the supply chain management industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Coaching, Team Building, Warehouse Operations, Management, Transportation and Continuous Improvement. A strong operations professional with a BS focused in Logistics from Auburn University, College of Business. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization\'s critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance competitiveness, grow revenue, compress costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Inventory Control Manager

   Golden State Foods

   Dec 2025 — Present · Conyers, GA, US

   Brought in as an Inventory Consultant following a $900K inventory loss identified during the 2025 wall-to-wall inventory• Led implementation of enhanced inventory controls and continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a $500K positive inventory gain during the January 2026 wall-to-wall count• Directed all aspects of inventory management for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within a custom food manufacturing environment• Improved accuracy and accountability through strengthened cycle counting processes, variance analysis, and corrective action plans• Established and enforced product hold, release, and traceability protocols to ensure alignment with quality assurance and customer requirements• Optimized material flow across warehouse and production operations to support on-time production and customer fulfillment• Partnered with Production, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to drive operational efficiency and maintain compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP)• Trained and guided warehouse and inventory teams on best practices, improving overall process consistency and performance

Education

• Auburn University Harbert College of Business

  BS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  1986 — 1989

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Training
• Business Process Improvement
• Leadership Development
• Transportation
• Budgets
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Warehouse Operations
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Warehousing
• Six Sigma
• Customer Service