Derrick Duncan
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Determined Supply Chain manager with track record of maintaining surgical implants and verifying and stocking deliveries. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting, budgeting and inventory management. Ability to identify and correct supply chain issues.
Achievements include waste reductions, quality improvements and delivery streamlining. Proactive and hardworking with in-depth understanding of Medical/ Surgical purchasing operations.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 20 years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a buyer, planner or supply chain role with progressive organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager/Lead Surgical Technologist
North Queens Surgical Center
Bayside, NY
03.2012 - 03.2021
- Mentored talented team of 10 Surgical through extensive training, consistent feedback and evaluation..
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation which facilitated monitoring and improved budget allocation of medical material requests.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check the quality of all incoming products.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
Materials Manager/Lead Surgical Technologist
Surgicare ASC
The Bronx, NY
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check the quality of all incoming products.
- Applied effective marketing concepts to increase revenue.
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Negotiated new and existing agreements or statements of work of greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal and reverse auction generation and facilitation.
Audio Video Petty Officer
U.S. Naval Hospital
San Diego, CA
- Provided technical guidance to junior personnel on the operation of equipment and systems.
- Supervised the scheduling and maintenance of operational records in accordance with Navy regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that resources were allocated efficiently.
- Managed budgeting activities associated with departmental operations.
- Monitored the performance of subordinate personnel and provided feedback when necessary.
- Trained and supervised personnel in daily operations.
Education
Certified Operating Room Technician - Surgical Technology
National Paramedical Technicians And Assistants As
Manhattan, New York04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Hospital Corpsman
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CASome College (No Degree) - Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Mackool Eye Institute
Astoria, NYSkills
- Orthopedic, Opthalmology and various surgical procedures
- Materials preparation and presentation
- Safety documentation and materials
- Materials and Surgical knowledge
- Surgical implant preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Par level maintenance in computer system
- Purchase order placement and justification
- Logistics Management and constant contact with appropriate parties
- Receiving and tracking of deliveries and correction if necessary
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Surgical Tech
- NY BOARD OF GOVENORS (Catholic School) Hall of Fame Football Coach
Timeline
Materials Manager/Lead Surgical Technologist
North Queens Surgical Center
03.2012 - 03.2021
Materials Manager/Lead Surgical Technologist
Surgicare ASC
09.2008 - 02.2012
Audio Video Petty Officer
U.S. Naval Hospital
Certified Operating Room Technician - Surgical Technology
National Paramedical Technicians And Assistants As
Some College (No Degree) - Hospital Corpsman
Naval School of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Mackool Eye Institute
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Surgical Tech
- NY BOARD OF GOVENORS (Catholic School) Hall of Fame Football Coach
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