James L. Cross

Houston, Texas

713-***-****

adbtpd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Supply Chain Specialist and Expeditor, who works with minimal supervision; well organized and takes pride in completing assigned tasks; exercises sound judgment; team player. Technology Skills: SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Office PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT EMPLOYEE - HOUSTON, TEXAS 2019-2020

Various assignments for local businesses

DOW CHEMICAL - DEER PARK, TEXAS (contract expired) 2018 Marine Logistics Coordinator

Worked with planners and customers to reconcile invoice discrepancies and coordinated with Accounts Payable for incoming and outgoing barge charges from barge companies to capture lost revenue

BOCCARD LIFE SCIENCES - HOUSTON, TEXAS (contract expired) 2017-2018 Supply Chain Coordinator

Collaborated with project managers on timely execution of purchase order requisitions, organizing order acknowledgements and expediting on open orders to better serve our clients

Worked with suppliers to reconcile invoice discrepancies and coordinate with Accounts Payable to improve on timely invoice resolutions

Managed supplier data management tools to sort and categorize commodities, supplier contact information and approved supplier documents to bring visibility to the supply base CLOVER GLOBAL SOLUTIONS - HOUSTON, TEXAS (contract position) 2015-2016 Document Control Coordinator

Cataloged and organized 10 years of off-site documents in preparation for retention program

Responsible for scanning all documents into retention software EXPEDITOR - HOUSTON, TEXAS 2013-2015

Various assignments for companies such as; GE Oil & Gas, ARC Designs, Inc. and Pentair performing duties as a Lead Expeditor

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO - HOUSTON, TEXAS (reduction in force) 2012-2013 Project Expeditor

Expedited purchased items with U.S. and international vendors to meet each project schedule promised date

Obtained confirmation from suppliers, followed up on late orders and partial shipments for completion of projects

Responsible for maintaining schedule requirements of both purchased and manufactured items through rescheduling/expediting activities

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PARKER HANNIFAN - HOUSTON, TEXAS (better opportunity) 2011-2012 Inventory Control

Shipping & receiving to complete on-time shipments

Physical inventory in order to reconcile quantities with warehouse management system

Back-up for warehouse team members as needed

CONTRACT EXPEDITOR - HOUSTON, TEXAS 2009-2010

Various assignments for global oil and gas companies SUNBELT SUPPLY - HOUSTON, TEXAS (reduction in force) 2007-2008 Supplier of valve products and accessories serving the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, power, industrial, pharmaceutical, marine and offshore industries Project Expeditor

Tracked valves, actuators and other parts for assembly to ensure on-time delivery

Provided monthly customer production reports to keep customers better informed

Followed shipment from vendors across the U.S. and internationally, resulting in complete deliveries

Worked with sales and production staff in forecasting the completion of projects CONTRACT EXPEDITOR - HOUSTON, TEXAS 2007

A.P. Moller – Maersk - Involved in a wide range of activities in the energy, logistics, retail and manufacturing industries

Expeditor

Expediting of all materials on a worldwide basis, tracking to ensure that all materials were delivered to freight forwarders

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE 1980-2007

Account Manager in employee benefits with a local insurance agency

Provider Relations Representative for a health insurance company

Inside Sales for a national pipe, valve, and fitting company EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, 1980

Taylor University, Upland, Indiana