Chris A. Darroux
Newnan,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Shipping Clerk with 20+ years of logistics and supply chain experience across aviation, military, and industrial operations. Skilled in shipping/receiving, inventory control, hazardous materials handling, and documentation accuracy. Adept at ERP/WMS systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA, IATA, and IMDG regulations, and maintaining smooth warehouse operations. Recognized for reliability, precision, and commitment to safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Technician / Shipping Clerk
Akima
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Processed shipping, picking, packing, receiving, and storage of aviation materials.
- Inspected incoming shipments for documentation accuracy and damage.
- Packed items per IATA/IMDG regulations; coordinated nationwide hazmat shipments.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to load/unload shipments.
- Delivered warehouse training for new employees on shipping/receiving procedures.
Depot Hazmat Logistics Lead
S3 Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw shipping/receiving operations for depot-level warehouse.
- Served as Point of Contact for approving all hazmat shipments.
- Trained staff in warehouse logistics: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and forklift operations.
- Inspected shipments for documentation accuracy and compliance.
Hazmat Logistics Operations Lead
Vinnell Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Directed shipping/receiving and inventory operations across three sites.
- Approved shipments for depot warehouse and satellite sites.
- Conducted inspections of received items for documentation accuracy.
- Trained employees in safe forklift operations and warehouse procedures.
Shipping Auditor
Sikorsky via Aquinas Consulting
Fairburn, USA
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Audited outbound shipments for accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
- Inspected 100+ aviation parts daily for documentation and preservation standards.
- Verified airworthiness certificates (FAA 8130-3, EASA) before shipment approval.
- Documented audit results in SAP and trained inspectors on proper shipping methods.
Materials Control Specialist
Johnson Service Group
College Park, USA
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Picked, packed, and processed aircraft spare parts for shipment.
- Verified paperwork accuracy (FAA 8130, EASA forms, packing lists).
- Used RF scanners to store and track inventory with expiration dates.
- Safely loaded/unloaded items with forklifts.
Logistics Coordinator
PAT Engineering
, Qatar
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Technician
AECOM
, Afghanistan
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Technician
L3 Communications
, Afghanistan
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Clerk
CSC
Georgia, USA
01.2003 - 12.2013
Automated Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army
, USA
01.2003 - 12.2013
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Villanova University
Leadership & Management -
Villanova University
Leading Organizations & Change -
MIT Sloan
PMP, PMI-RMP -
Project Management Institute
Skills
- Shipping & Receiving Operations
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counts
- Order Processing & Documentation Accuracy
- ERP/WMS Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Hazardous Materials Handling (HAZMAT, HAZWOPER, HAZCOM)
- Forklift & Pallet Jack Operations
- Quality Assurance & Compliance (AS9100, ISO 14001/45001)
- Team Training & Onboarding
Certification
- OSHA HAZWOPER Certified
- Hazmat Safe Transportation (49 CFR)
- Hazard Communication (Instructor-Level)
- Forklift Operations & Safety Training
- AS9100 Lead Auditor Certified
- ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor Certified
Education And Professional Development
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Villanova University
- Leadership & Management – Villanova University
- Leading Organizations & Change – MIT Sloan
- PMP, PMI-RMP – Project Management Institute
Roles And Responsibilities
- Logistics Coordinator, PAT Engineering, Qatar, 2003-2013
- Aviation Supply Technician, AECOM, Afghanistan, 2003-2013
- Aviation Supply Technician, L3 Communications, Afghanistan, 2003-2013
- Aviation Supply Clerk, CSC, Georgia, 2003-2013
- Automated Logistics Specialist, U.S. Army, 2003-2013
Timeline
Logistics Technician / Shipping Clerk
Akima
01.2025 - 10.2025
Depot Hazmat Logistics Lead
S3 Arabia
01.2024 - 10.2024
Hazmat Logistics Operations Lead
Vinnell Arabia
11.2019 - 12.2023
Shipping Auditor
Sikorsky via Aquinas Consulting
11.2015 - 05.2016
Materials Control Specialist
Johnson Service Group
08.2013 - 08.2014
Logistics Coordinator
PAT Engineering
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Technician
AECOM
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Technician
L3 Communications
01.2003 - 12.2013
Aviation Supply Clerk
CSC
01.2003 - 12.2013
Automated Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2003 - 12.2013
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Villanova University
Leadership & Management -
Villanova University
Leading Organizations & Change -
MIT Sloan
PMP, PMI-RMP -
Project Management Institute