Dwight Thomas Mcentee
Vero Beach
Summary
Resourceful Inventory Control Supervisor experienced in stock management, data analysis, and logistics coordination. Achieved optimal inventory accuracy and productivity through effective communication, problem-solving, and time management. Focused on enhancing operational workflow and reducing costs by training staff on inventory procedures and implementing innovative strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch
Parker-Gas
Clinton
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated and assigned delivery routes for drivers to optimize on-time performance.
- Monitor truck deliveries through GPS system.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch personnel regarding any changes in route or schedule.
- Managed high volume of customer and dispatch service calls, providing timely support and solutions.
- Operated Computer Aided Dispatch system to track units in the field.
- Provided feedback on processes within the dispatch team to improve efficiency.
- Assisted drivers with issues and inquiries around the clock.
- Create routes via Parker Gas website for all of the east coast from PA- Florida.
- Advised senior management on improvements to enhance dispatch operations and service quality.
- Handle all forklift accounts totaling about 500 accounts as well as all propane deliveries for my states totaling about 6500.
Inventory Specialist
GAF
Burgaw
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Utilized inventory management software to track product movements and updates.
- Inventory and/or cycle parts based on Class A,B, and C parameters.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Organized cycle counts to proactively identify potential inventory issues.
- Researched transactions and parts to identify causes of inventory adjustments.
- Collaborated with shipping teams to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Managers to locate parts in Wip.
- Consult with the Shipping Manager on any adjustments to his locations to ensure accuracy.
- Worked within PeopleSoft and WMS systems and managed shared Google Drive.
- Created reports detailing inventory activity, shortages, and overages for analysis.
- Provided support during internal audits related to material management processes.
Night Dispatch
Megacorp Logistics
Wilmington
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed communication between drivers and clients to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinated dispatching of truckers based on Load Board to optimize routes.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts and documented solutions to ensure operational flow.
- Monitored vehicle locations using GPS technology to track performance.
- Updated broker teams on eta's, fees, and issues to enhance communication.
- Update communication via notes, Microsoft Teams, Text locate etc.
Warehouse Coordinator
Kesseboehmer Retail Merchandising
Leland
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Supervised 4 direct reports, managing all warehouse operations.
- Oversee receipt and inspection of all goods.
- Oversee and maintain inventory and locations within ERP.
- Scheduled all outgoing shipments, ensuring timely delivery.
- Schedule incoming containers from overseas.
- Schedule and facilitate all operations for year end physical inventory.
- Coordinated safety training sessions, enhancing compliance and staff awareness.
Warehouse Manager
TWOMENANDATRUCK
Leland
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed a team of 4 employees to ensure productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinated deliveries and unloading of products for Designer Warehouse, ensuring timely availability of inventory.
- Managed inspections, data entry, and storage of client items, maintaining organized inventory for efficient retrieval.
- Coordinated with clients on deliveries and damages, facilitating clear communication and streamlined inventory management.
Warehouse Superintendent
United States Cold Storage
Warsaw
10.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed 2nd and 3rd shifts, overseeing 72 direct reports and 4 supervisors to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored and maintained GMPs, ensuring compliance and optimizing turn times for inbound and outbound trucks and inventory control.
- Mentored and developed lower-level supervisors and leads, enhancing leadership skills and team effectiveness.
Operations Manager
Faria Beede Instruments
Uncasville
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Hired to implement SOPs for Syteline 9 mrp system.
- Assumed roles and responsibilities of Purchasing Manager, Material Control, Production Planning, Order Processing, Customer Service, and Shipping within 6 months, overseeing 22 direct reports.
- Led implementation of APS within Syteline post-acquisition, facilitating transition and adaptation across departments.
- Retrain all departments on the function of APS and their roles.
- Trained materials department, production supervisors, customer service on Syteline and relevant departmental forms, enhancing cross-functional understanding.
- Implemented Shop-trak for job costing and time and attendance, streamlining tracking processes.
- Increased transaction data entry to real time information giving shipping the ability to ship more products daily.
- Lean practices to increase capacity in Receiving, Shipping, Order Processing and Purchasing.
- Generated cost savings for purchased parts of $100,000 in first 6 months through vendor negotiations.
- Promoted to Senior Staff inside of 12 months.
Director of Operations
Unified Sports
Waterford
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Prioritized MPS and work center activities to align with production goals.
- Planning and scheduling of all manufactured goods through 8 work centers.
- Plan all purchases for import products and metal.
- Maintain forecast using sales and engineering input.
- Create and cost BOMs for all new products as well as update BOMs according to ECN's for existing products.
- Maintain and update planning parameters for all products including safety stocks, reorder points, lead times within manufacturing and costing make vs. buy for products.
- Instituted SOP for inventory control, enhancing accuracy of scanner operations across plant.
- Attended senior staff meetings to provide stock levels on key products and address inventory and purchased part issues.
- Provide lean training for entire plant and scheduled Kaizen events with team leaders.
- Negotiated contract pricing for metals, outside services, and import products, optimizing supply chain costs.
Director of Materials
Ripley Tools
Cromwell
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Oversaw material control processes, including purchasing, planning, and scheduling, to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Collaborated with sales team to implement a 12-month rolling forecast, enhancing alignment between supply and demand.
- Introduced cycle counting system, improving inventory accuracy to 92% and eliminating discrepancies in physical inventory.
- Reduced WIP by 75% using Kaizen and Lean practices.
- Implemented lean concepts in the machine shop and assembly line.
- Create BOMs and schedule work orders for each department.
- Schedule and track all outside processing materials.
Education
High School diploma -
St Bernard High School
NCSkills
- Supply chain management
- ERP expertise
- Proficient in Cycle Counting and ABC Analysis
- Physical inventory management
- Proficient in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Procedure documentation
- ISO-9001 experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Team building
- Leadership
- 11 years Military service
References
- Janice MacNeilly, 860-912-1082, Colleague
- Blake Hall, 336-552-5435, Client
- Matt Pinch, 860-391-5708, Friend / Colleague
Occupational Licenses Certificates Training
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- Dan Pelley Leadership Course
- Ct Army National Guard, 248th Core of Engineers, 1983-1994, Honorable Discharge, Staff Sergeant E-6
Timeline
Dispatch
Parker-Gas
09.2025 - 03.2026
Inventory Specialist
GAF
09.2024 - 06.2025
Night Dispatch
Megacorp Logistics
04.2024 - 09.2024
Warehouse Coordinator
Kesseboehmer Retail Merchandising
11.2020 - 03.2024
Warehouse Superintendent
United States Cold Storage
10.2020 - 04.2020
Warehouse Manager
TWOMENANDATRUCK
04.2020 - 11.2020
Operations Manager
Faria Beede Instruments
01.2014 - 09.2019
Director of Operations
Unified Sports
01.2007 - 01.2014
Director of Materials
Ripley Tools
01.2001 - 01.2007
High School diploma -
St Bernard High School