ALVIN KINNEY

Professional supply chain management supervisor for the United States Marine Corps.

• Trained new staff in all aspects of inventory control systems including ordering processes, barcoding techniques, and record keeping practices.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations regarding hazardous materials handling and disposal.
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inventory levels and stock movements for senior management review.
• Liaised with production teams to ensure smooth flow of raw materials into production lines.
• Analyzed data from various sources such as sales forecasts and customer demand patterns to determine optimal reorder points for each item in the inventory database.
• Monitored warehouse storage capacity and organized relocation of excess inventory when necessary.
• Provided guidance and support for junior staff members in resolving technical problems related to inventory management activities.
• Contributed towards process improvements initiatives by suggesting innovative solutions for improving efficiency.
• Coordinated with purchasing team to manage supplier orders, deliveries, returns, and invoices.
• Implemented a perpetual tracking system using RFID tags or barcodes across all warehouses and stores.
• Conducted regular stock checks and reported discrepancies to the relevant department heads.
• Collaborated closely with logistics personnel in order fulfillment processes such as packaging and shipping.
• Maintained accurate records of incoming shipments, outgoing products, damaged items, backorders and other related information in the company's ERP system.
• Managed relationships with vendors and suppliers ensuring timely delivery of goods at competitive rates.
• Developed strategies to streamline supply chain operations by optimizing stocking policies and procedures.
• Organized cycle counts to identify discrepancies between physical stock levels and system records.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices while maintaining high quality standards.
• Identified opportunities to reduce costs through improved inventory control methods.
• Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
• Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
• Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.

• Supply chief in the 11th Marine Regiment deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Supervised 22 Marines in supply chain operations.
• Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
• Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
• Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
• Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
• Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
• Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
• Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
• Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
• Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
• Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
• Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
• Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
• Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.