Technology Meets Supply Chain

Qualifications

With over ** years of experience in supply chain management, including 8 years in IT support and 10 years in leadership roles, I've honed my skills to become a valuable asset in today's job market. My journey in the technology-driven oil and gas field has equipped me with the expertise needed to excel. Plus, I've been building computers and servers for friends, family, and myself for over 30 years – talk about dedication!

Associates of Applied Science in Computer Networking Specialization

Over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and inventory control

Warehouse and manufacturing supervision and management

Advanced knowledge of ERP and WMS systems (SAP, JDE, and various Oracle suites)

Microsoft Office wizard with over 20 years of professional experience

10 years of experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, procurement, and supply chain

Lean manufacturing enthusiast (5s, Kaizen, etc.)

State drafting competition winner (Brazos Valley Drafting Competition) in 2001

Proud Eagle Scout

Core Competencies

• Pro MS-Office, PCs, and PowerBI

• Leadership and team management

• Process Improvement

• CAD, ERP, & WMS power user

• Sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing

• Root Cause Analysis

• Cybersecurity and malware mitigation

• Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Lean manufacturing

Professional Experience

Logistics and Infrastructure Specialist Jan 2023 – Present LTIMindtree, Houston, TX

In this role, I manage the movement of computer components in a fast-paced data hall test lab environment. I keep track of all vendor and customer-supplied inventory, ensuring full traceability. I also provide forecasting and use analysis for components before, during, and after testing

Coordinated with the Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Environment team and vendors

Scheduled and coordinated tests

Maintained accurate inventory of testing commodities and infrastructure equipment

Maintain client relations

Kept clients informed of any issues under my control

Oversaw the lab's expansion threefold

Installed a custom-tailored inventory system to suit client needs

• Maintain relationships with various vendors and coordinate onsite testing and additional component requirements.

Logistics and Inventory Manager, Buyer, Production Supervisor Jul 2020 – Aug 2022 Avangard Innovative, Waller, TX I supervised production teams, managed employee KPIs, training, and development, and assisted with maintenance repairs. I also oversaw logistics, order fulfillment, and inventory management, ensuring customer orders were filled on schedule.

Managed packaging team on all three shifts

Procured various supplies and services

Maintained accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials

• Maintain accurate inventory of both finished goods and raw material.

• Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers that resulted in a 50% reduction in shipping cost per lbs, during a pandemic and severe supply chain restrictions

• Work with accounting to ensure prompt vendor payment resulting in a 5% decrease in supply costs

Logistics and Safety Manager & IT Generalist Jun 2018 – May 2020 Houston Precision Fasteners, Houston, TX Promoted to management after three months as Shipping Coordinator, I oversaw military and governmental shipping requirements, employee health and safety, and provided deskside PC support.

Stayed abreast of military, government, and aerospace shipping specifications

Co-chaired the 5s program, implementing roll-out and auditing

Maintained employee safety and OSHA compliance

Led the charge to complete an emergency job for Space-X’s CRS-18, completing mission-critical components 88% faster than industry standard

Earned Boeing Gold Level Supplier 2019

Material Handler II May 2017 – Jun 2018 SPX Flow. Houston, TX I provided final preparations for oilfield valves, implemented 5s in the department, and reduced consumables by 27%.

Managed heavyweight load securing and maneuvering

Built custom crates and pallets

Controlled inventory and supply chain

IT Coordinator Jan 2015 – Aug 2016 Burrow Global, LLC. Houston, TX I was tasked with providing daily IT support for two offices, totaling around 200 people. Additionally, I was placed in charge

of the corporate antivirus. I took over upgrading our antivirus program, leading to increased network security, and increased efficiency. I also began a venture with the acting CAD director to standardize and simplify our CAD deployments. I spearheaded the corporate initiative to upgrade the security software on over 500 computers and devices with zero cost overruns and 23% ahead of schedule, while merging a recently acquired company into the company.

Managed PC and peripheral functionality and inventory

Troubleshot computer issues deskside

• Manage inventory supply of critical components

• Source and purchase IT supplies and services

PC Tech III May 2012 – Jan 2015 Lones Star College. Houston, TX I provided daily IT support for the Lone Star College - North Harris Health Professions Building, utilizing a ServiceNow architecture.

Managed PC and peripheral functionality and inventory

Assisted instructors with technology needs•

Warehouse III May 2010 – Jan 2015 Schlumberger, Katy, TX I developed and implemented an order-pulling system, wrote standard operating procedures, and maintained zero at-fault NCRs on inspected products.

Led warehouse daily activities

Inventory control / supply chain management

Warehouse Supervisor June 2009 – March 2010 Houston Central Ind., Houston, TX II reformed the truck appointment scheduling system, increasing revenue by 10%, and streamlined fee collection and reporting processes.

Supervised daily warehousing activities

Scheduled deliveries and ensured work was completed safely and on time

Material Handler II May 2007 – March 2009 BJ Services, Tomball, TX I performed basic warehousing duties and implemented an inventory stratification system, reducing order selecting time by 15%.

Managed order selection and shipping/receiving inspection

QC/Machinist/Data Management Clerk February 2004 – April 2007 Energy Alloys, Houston, TX Promoted from QC inspector/machinist to a clerical position, I designed and implemented an order tracking and status reporting system, reducing operational errors by 75%.

Tracked and reported vendor and mill inbound shipments

• Track and report vendor and mill inbound shipments

Education

• Assist in logistics and supply chain clerical work

• Fill in for office supervisor in his absence

Lone Star College Tomball, TX Associates of Applied Science Computer Networking Specialization

• Dean’s List 8 out of 10 semesters • 3.43 GPA

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