Time Delivery Inventory Coordinator

Joseph Patrick Pondexter

Port Arthur, TX ***** 310-***-**** adt31y@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Results-driven, proactive, established Supply Chain Manager equipped with strong business and financial acumen, innovative mindset, and 20+ years of documented success in progressive roles. Expert at leading teams in end-to-end supply chain management, including inventory control, QA, procurement, production planning, and logistics. Adept at defining and implementing systems strategies, requirements, and technology-enabled solutions, driving high levels of efficiency, volume, and cost-savings. Recognized for possessing remarkable interpersonal and communication skills and ability to cultivate productive relationships with executives, management, vendors, clients, and employees. Adaptable, performance-centric, analytical change manager and SME dedicated to fostering dynamic, collaborative cultures within fast-paced manufacturing environments with a focus on maximizing ROI, business impact, and results.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Management

Production & Manufacturing

SAP Enterprise Software

Client Relationship Management

Warehouse Logistics & Management

Production Scheduling & Planning

Strategic Planning & Execution

Team Leadership & Development

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Supplier Selection & Negotiations

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Professional Experience

Wilson Warehouse Orange, TX 2021 - Present

Warehouse Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the Warehouse operations including inventory management, material movement and personnel.

Oversee and manage the organization and maintenance of final product storage and inventory using stock cards, Excel.

Ensure that all required safety and compliance activities related to existing Warehouse policies, ISO-specific procedures, site safety and environmental policies, and applicable site-wide policies are followed are current per OSHA, DOT and other regulatory guidance.

Ensure compliance with Product repackaging and relabeling.

Oversee all shipping activities for product and samples to domestic and overseas clients, test locations and other as requested.

Ensure clear communications to internal site personnel and customers, as needed, on crude receipt and outbound shipping status – internal to site and sales team as well as customers, if needed.

Ensure safe and timely bulk unloading and storage of Wire Products.

Assist in training personnel on proper inventory handling.

Communicate all significant inventory and shipping information to leadership for QBR.

Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of warehouse employees; in addition, assign workloads and manage time/schedule adjustments.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat. Always organize warehouse and work area for orderliness under 5S. Observe health and safety regulations.

Oversee the operation of the Port Arthur Warehouse and Port of Orange Warehouse.

Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs and assist in the bid process for various supplies and equipment as required.

CHEVRON LUBRICANT PLANT, PORT ARTHUR, TX 2019-2021

SAP IT Consultant - Environment SAP ECC 6.0

Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. One of the successor companies of Standard Oil, it is headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries.

Responsibilities:

As an SAP IT Consultant participated in plant implementation of SAP Production Planning and Quality Management modules. 30 years old Legacy ERP system (OCS) has been replaced with SAP.

Worked in the areas of Production orders creations/confirmations/Goods issue/Goods receipt/Quality planning, inspections and EWM inventory bulk loading/unloading.

Expertise in PP/QM master data such as Materials, BOM’s, Work centers, Routings, Master inspection characteristics and Inspection plans.

Gained good knowledge in the oil and gas specific processes such as Bulk loading and unloading.

Worked on PP interrogation with EWM system for Production put away and consumption of raw materials.

Worked on SAP Fiori application and involved in resolving integration issues with MES system (Yokogawa).

Trained the end users as part of Go-live preparation and worked on Cutover activities.

Participated in hyper care support and resolved daily operational PP/QM issues.

PACTIV SITES, CHICAGO, IL 2009-2019

Plant Engineering Manager, 2017-2019

Serves in a leadership role for the innovative and market-leading manufacturer responsible for providing oversight to Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality with a focus on maximizing production volume and achieving cost targets.

Manages and maintains the Capital, Engineering expense, and AOP budgets, including technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials, and utilities, ensuring high levels of accuracy and accountability.

Sources, hires, negotiates, and develops employees and oversees performance management activities, spanning disciplinary actions, salary administration, and promotions.

Optimizes and creates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for managing MRO parts across all facilities, including daily cycle counts, requisition compliance, and ZE bar code labeling.

Maintains knowledge of MRO stockroom processes and procedures, serving as lead trainer across 37 locations.

Assisted with the development and execution of a cost improvement stockroom projects, resulting in a $700K savings.

Participates in ongoing personal and professional development initiatives, including training in financial data mining for MRO purchased goods to more effectively determine cost-savings opportunities.

Supply Chain Manager, 2014-2017

Promoted to manage supply chain operations tasked with holding full accountability for material inventory, demand planning, procurement, and vendor acquisition and management, ensuring product availability and continuity of supply.

Monitored performance and provided recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations to continually meet established goals.

Supported the ongoing development and enhancement of the business strategy, driving record levels of growth and profitability across production plants.

Maintained deep knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, serving as information resource and manager of employee incidents and work-related injury activities.

Recruited, hired, trained, and managed +/-20 employees, focusing on continual personal and professional development; credited with aiding in the promotion of a team member from warehouse employee to transportation planner.

Served as technical SME, providing training and support to all warehouse employees in the use of SAP, JDA, and Microsoft systems and software.

Provided remarkable customer service on each interaction, including solving challenges and issues, and developing new ways to improve delivery, driving high levels of satisfaction and retention.

Conducted an employee team-led kaizen event, “Palletize Best Practices,” including brainstorming, training, data collection, and improvements.

Appointed BBS 2 Safety Committee Leader, 2015

Transportation Planner, Inventory Coordinator, 2009-2014

Managed the selection of products and routes in alignment with pick sheets, and coordinated transfer shipments across the US and Canada, ensuring accurate and on-time delivery.

Established transportation costs standards and economical shipping practices, driving high levels of cost savings.

Developed and implemented streamlined processes for managing goods and services inventory, including receiving and verifying shipments, cycle counts, and inventory balances, utilizing LES and SAP systems.

Credited with reducing the operating budget by 20% and miss ships by 30% through the implementation of new SWIS policies and procedures.

Served as Lead Project Supervisor in development for Covington PINC.

Served BBS 2 Safety Committee Member, 2010

JEWEL OSCO DRUGS/ALBERTSONS, ALSIP, IL 2002-2009

Pharmacy Technician, Cashier

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, assisted in oversight and management of pharmacy operations, spanning patient safety, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, and inventory management.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of pharmacy systems and software to quickly and accurately enter patient and drug information, fill prescriptions, verify orders, and check for possible interactions.

Conducted inventory management activities utilizing both ERP and WMS systems, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storage of pharmaceuticals, ensuring adherence to company asset protection techniques related to damages and order errors.

Assisted with store operations, including equipment cleaning and packing, order receiving, truck unloading, and forklift, pallet jack, and floor sweeper use, achieving a 0% incident rate.

Additional Experience

Team Lead, Inventory Coordinator, Lift Truck Operator, Prairie Packaging Inc., Bedford Park, IL

Team Lead Cashier, Operations Coordinator, Sportmart, Evergreen Park, IL

Lift Truck Operator, Inventory Control, Luster Products, Alsip, IL

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science (BS), Pharmacy, Moraine Valley, Palos Hills, IL

Associate of Arts (AA), Arts, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL

OSHA 40-hours Monthly Warehouse Safety Training

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