Inventory Services Specialist

David Paul Sowder

**** ***** ***. *****, ***********, FL 33470

Home Office: 561-***-**** / cell: 561-***-****

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CARRER OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging new position in an industry in which I can use my skills and experiences to add value and cost savings to the organization. Develop into a key player in an organization who will have trust in me for making the right decisions based on my history of, “getting the job done”. Included is a strong desire to exceed all expectations of job functions and to ensure intellectual growth, personal development and salary goals.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

17 years of materials management/logistics/inventory services experience

Ambitious, self motivated, multi-functional team player with a demonstrated attention to fine details.

Eye for improved process flows and cost cutting methods

Experiences include but are not limited to:

Purchasing, scheduling, supervising, auditing and inventory control

17 years of accident free employment at FPL

17 years of certification in forklift and other various materials handling/industrial equipment operation

Enjoy the challenge of a high speed and invigorating industrial workplace

Local business owner since 1991

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1991 – Present Owner/Oasis Pond Service, Inc., Loxahatchee, FL

Provide materials and services for the maintenance of ornamental Koi ponds and other aquaculture needs

Supply local vendors with materials and support for the maintenance of local ponds and lakes

Distribute fish inventory for wholesale and retail sales

Install filtration, fountain and aeration equipment for

the local community

Purchase inventory, perform all record keeping and all other associated paperwork

Provide exceptional customer service

Nov. 1995

Requested and accepted a voluntary separation package from FPL to pursue my personal business goals.

1981 -1995 Florida Power and Light Co, Riviera Beach, FL/

Senior Inventory Services Specialist

Initiated statewide forklift reliability program.(approx fleet of 161 units) Investigated historical data on the FPL forklift fleet for age, reliability and maintenance cost issues

The data derived provided us numerous benefits and a substantial cost savings/avoidance of approx $800,000.00 in the 1st year.

Coordinate material shipments for the FPL logistics/ transportation system. Primary function was scheduling shipments of trucks to and from job sites and to other FPL satellite locations to insure timely delivery

Warehouse maintenance projects. Resurfacing of the warehouse floors, outside materials staging areas and other numerous site maintenance projects. Maintain fleet of approx 45 forklifts, electric lifts and other fleet/contract vehicles on site.

Mid 1993-1994

Perform and reconcile inventory counts

Insure compliance with all company policies and procedures

September 1992 -Mid 1993

Perform and reconcile inventory counts associated with hurricane Andrew disaster

Coordinate and conduct monthly safety meetings. Included certification in CPR and training of site employees in proper methods of performing CPR

Insure compliance with all company policies and procedures

Mid 1991 – Early 1992

Materials management for the FPL meter project

Perform and reconcile inventory counts

Supervise shipping/receiving functions

Customer liaison for all associated vendors which included GE, Landis, Gyr and others

Early 1990 to Mid 1991

Materials management for the FPL Consignment Program

Supervise shipping/receiving/logistics functions

Maintain appropriate and accurate stocking levels of materials

Perform and reconcile weekly inventory counts.

Customer liaison for all associated vendors, Alcoa, Reynolds, G.E., Etc

Insure compliance with all company policies and regulations with regard to consignment vendors

Early 1988 – Early 1990

Supervise shipping/logistics department for transmission/substation materials for the FPL 500 KVA LINE

Coordinate shipping/logistics functions with local trucking vendors to insure timely arrival of materials to job sites

Perform and reconcile all inventory counts

Conduct monthly safety meetings and maintain a safe working environment

Perform all forklift and electrical lift inspections

Schedule repairs, pm maintenance and perform all record keeping on associated equipment per FPL guidelines

1986 - 1988

Supervise statewide materials management for automotive services group

Ensure adequate inventory levels for all materials associated with

FPL fleet trucks

FPL fleet included all bucket trucks, line trucks, derricks, diggers, trenchers and associated equipment

Perform and reconcile all inventory counts

Act as customer liaison for all automotive supervisors, approx 35 contacts

1984 - 1986

Original duties were to accommodate the unloading and warehousing of all storm stock materials

Coordinate all inside warehouse and outside yard materials to be put in a logistical format to accommodate the upcoming computer system

1981 – 1984

Hired by FPL in Daytona Beach, FL in 1981. Transferred to Riviera Beach, FL in 1984

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