Supply Chain & Materials Management Leader

Kurt Cosbert

SUPPLY CHAIN & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT LEAD

San Jose, CA 919-***-**** ****.*******@*****.*** Professional Summary

Experienced Supply Chain and Materials Management Professional with 19+ years of hands-on expertise in healthcare logistics, inventory optimization, and warehouse operations. Proven leadership in staff training, freight scheduling, and audit compliance using SAP and Pyxis inventory control systems. Recognized for maintaining zero stockouts, driving operational accuracy, and managing cross-functional team workflows—offering strong practical leadership equivalent to formal degree qualifications. Core Competencies

● Supply Chain & Logistics: Materials Management, Inventory Control, Freight Scheduling, Fleet Operations (16’ & 26’ Box Trucks), Warehouse Logistics

● Systems & Tools: SAP ERP, Pyxis Automated Dispensing Systems, Inventory Auditing, Order Processing

● Leadership & Operations: Staff Training & Onboarding, Process & Safety Standards, Compliance Audits, Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Licensure: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Professional Experience

Duke University Health System Durham, NC

Materials Resource Technician February 2006 – September 2025

● Managed end-to-end hospital supply inventory, procurement support, and timely distribution across three major locations.

● Provided training to new staff members on operational procedures, inventory workflows, and safety standards.

● Optimized inventory control using SAP and Pyxis automated systems, achieving and maintaining a 0% stockout rate.

● Facilitated logistics and freight flow by operating a fleet of 16’ and 26’ box trucks to ensure on-time delivery of critical medical supplies.

● Coordinated freight schedules and collaborated closely with carriers, incoming drivers, and clinical teams.

● Conducted routine inventory audits to identify process gaps, resolve stock discrepancies, and manage product expiration.

Catholic Charities – Alhambra Day Treatment Brooklyn, NY Unit Assistant April 1999 – January 2006

● Provided client transportation services via minibus for appointments and off-site events while strictly maintaining safety logs.

● Instructed and assisted dual-diagnosis adults in daily skill building and goal achievement.

● Maintained accurate recordkeeping, program tracking, and regulatory compliance. Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY

Processing Associate January 1995 – March 1999

● Partnered with the registration team to review patient applications, verify documentation accuracy, and support operational workflows.

Education and Credentials

● Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

● Practical Field Experience: 19+ Years in Healthcare Supply Chain, Systems & Materials Operations (Degree Equivalent)

● Computer Science High School Diploma Brooklyn Comprehensive High School, Brooklyn, NY

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