Edgar Abernathy
Tuscumbia,USA
Summary
More than thirty years' experience in Materials, Expediting and Control, Procurement Warehouse Management and Materials Coordination and Expediting for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD) and TVA. Experience includes: Replacement part classifications, alternate replacement part evaluations, Bill of Materials (BOM) projects, and process and material control program development.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Materials Coordinator
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Athens, AL
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed orders for materials and equipment to align with project requirements
- Coordinated delivery of supplies based on project priorities and specifications
- Streamlined delivery coordination of supplies according to project priorities and specifications
Materials Coordinator
Arkansas Nuclear 1
Russiville, AR
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided materials updates during site meetings to ensure alignment on project status
- Communicated with suppliers to obtain information on overdue materials and equipment and vendors for status on passed due materials and equipment
- Inspected Engineering drawings and spec to determine inspection criteria and methods
- Reviewed purchase orders for raw materials and hardware to confirm compliance with Bills of Material and engineering drawings
Coordinator, Materials Inventory
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Athens, AL
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Unit 3 Outage Control Center (OCC) Lead Materials Inventory Coordinator.
- Participated in the P3 Schedule review meetings as the materials representative.
- Responsible for coordinating with plant management to ensure an awareness of the late status of plant material needed for all plant activities including major and forced outages.
- Reviewed schedule to ensure timely delivery of materials for implementation or notified management of potential delays.
- Attended the P3 Schedule review meetings as the materials representative.
- Interchanged with site departments including OPS and scheduling.
- Coordinated with plant management to inform them about the late status of plant material needed for all plant activities, including major and forced outages.
- Managed supply chain operations while on call during rotational assignments.
- Prepared purchase requisitions and internal purchase orders using MAXIMO system.
Coordinator, Materials Inventory
Johnson Services Group
Athens, AL
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Coordinated materials inventory at the nuclear site.
- Responsible for coordinating with plant management to ensure an awareness of the late status of plant material needed for all plant activities including major and forced outages.
- Prepared Purchase Requisition and internal Purchase Orders using site MAXIMO system.
- Attended and provided Supply Chain representation in site meetings and Outage Control Center (OCC).
- Coordinated with plant management to communicate the late status of plant material for all activities including major and forced outages.
- Processed purchase requisitions and internal purchase orders using MAXIMO system to facilitate timely procurement.
Lead Expeditor
AM Solution
Eunice, NM
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Coordinated import air and sea shipments from the Netherlands and other countries to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated the expediting of 'Urgent Air Freight' and/or 'Rig Down' POs/line items.
- Contacted vendors via email/telephone to expedite such POs/line items.
- Contacted vendors via email/telephone to expedite POs/line items, minimizing delays in the supply chain.
- Coordinated expediting of 'Urgent Air Freight' and 'Rig Down' POs/line items to support critical operations.
Sr. Expediting Specialist/Materials Coordinator
Washington Group International
Eunice, NM
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Performed functions at project operating locations associated with the receipt, storage, custody and delivery and issuance of LES procured material.
- Prepared and maintained logs, tracking reports, trip reports, notices, and other correspondence necessary for documenting supplier schedules, progression, forecasts, action items, and all contact with the supplier and the supplier's subcontractors.
- Collaborated with construction personnel, suppliers, LES procurement staff, project engineers, managers, and other LES departments to promptly resolve material issues.
- Communicated issues directly to Manager of Procurement or LES Sr. Field Material Coordinator at project site to ensure timely resolution.
Materials Manager 1
Shaw AREVA MOX Services, LLC
Aiken, SC
04.2007 - 12.2008
- Researched and negotiated material and service pricing, enabling efficient requisition preparation for Procurement group via Passport Purchasing System.
- Prepared and processed requisitions for purchase orders/contracts via the Passport Purchasing System.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability, supporting strategic procurement decisions.
- Complied with Purchasing and Contract Management policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of procured materials and services, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with procurement standards.
- (MOX Project)
Materials Coordinator
Engineered Solution Incorporated (ESI)
Athens, AL
12.2006 - 04.2007
- Coordinated and expedited materials support for BFN EPU Group to ensure timely project execution.
- Prepared inventory updates and maintained P3 schedule, ETMS, Passport, and other project-related databases to support efficient materials management.
- Assisted team with various tasks to support project goals.
- Participated in meetings focused on outage planning and coordination.
Materials Coordinator
Johnson Services Group
Athens, AL
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Coordinated and expedited materials support for BFN Unit 1 Materials and Procurement Team to ensure timely project execution.
- Prepared and updated inventory records, P3 schedule, Enterprise Materials Tracking System (ETMS), Passport, and other project-related databases to maintain accurate material tracking.
- Executed additional tasks to support team operations.
- Participated in outage-related meetings to align team objectives and share critical updates.
General Laborer
Stone and Webster
Athens, AL
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Monitored fire and confined space to ensure safety compliance.
- Collected and sorted C-Zone clothing for efficient laundry processing.
- Maintained facility to ensure cleanliness and all trash collected.
- Supported craft workers by providing tools and materials as required.
General Laborer
GUBMK Construction Company
Barton, AL
12.2003 - 02.2004
- Monitored fire and confined space conditions to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained facility cleanliness and ensured timely trash collection for a safe work environment.
- Supported craft workers during projects.
Residential Construction Project Manager
E & J Drywall Company
Muscle Shoals, AL
12.1999 - 11.2003
- Directed and coordinated project activities, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
- Provided technical guidance to resolve customer issues effectively.
- Gathered bid information from multiple sources to identify potential project opportunities. on upcoming projects.
- Examined and analyzed blueprints and construction documents to ensure compliance with project specifications. blue prints and other construction documents.
- Developed and submitted detailed project proposals, addressing customer needs.
Materials Expeditor- Pipe Department
Kellogg Brown & Root- Champion International
Courtland, AL
06.1996 - 10.1999
- Responsible for ensuring that all site materials were delivered to site personnel in a timely manner.
- Submitted request for material needed by general foreman.
- Followed up with buyers to obtain arrival dates of material.
- Worked closely with foreman and general foreman to ensure materials would be available for upcoming shutdowns and outages.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Shoreham Decommissioning Project
Wading River, NY
05.1992 - 10.1995
- Responsible for the LIPA Warehouse and shared responsibility with LILCO'S Warehouse Manager for all areas where LIPA materials were stored.
- Planned and managed the activities of the LIPA Warehouse.
Marketing and Sales General Manager
Universal Quality Engineers
Los Angeles, CA
10.1989 - 04.1991
- Responsible for coordinating and drafting of proposals for prospective clients.
- Engaged in one on one negotiation with Contract Administers of major firms.
- Explored new areas for diversifying range of products and prepared detailed reports for the presentation to the General Manager.
Lead Material Coordinator
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Athens, AL
05.1987 - 10.1989
- Responsible for delegating work assignments to Material Coordinators.
- Provided technical expertise associated with planning, prioritizing and expediting nuclear grade materials.
- Responsible for assisting and supporting site and plant personnel in all procurement activities.
Materials Officer/Expeditor
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Athens, AL
10.1979 - 05.1987
- Supervised, directed and instructed trainees in the areas of contract negotiations and administration, expediting and other activities of the procurement process.
- Prepared bid documents, and negotiated the award and completion of purchase contracts in conjunction with contract requirements.
Education
Business Administration -
Miles College
Birmingham, AlabamaBusiness Administration -
Northwest Alabama State Jr. College
Phil Campbell, AlabamaSkills
- MAXIMO 75
- Microsoft Office- Word
- Microsoft Office- Excel
- SAP
- Other Materials Management Databases
- Material logistics
- Inventory control
- Purchase order processing
- Scheduling effectiveness
- Materials planning
- Compliance tracking
- Problem solving
- Scheduling expertise
- Logistics coordination
- Schedule management
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Lead Materials Coordinator
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
03.2019 - 08.2021
Materials Coordinator
Arkansas Nuclear 1
06.2018 - 10.2018
Coordinator, Materials Inventory
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
01.2014 - 04.2018
Coordinator, Materials Inventory
Johnson Services Group
01.2013 - 01.2018
Lead Expeditor
AM Solution
08.2012 - 03.2013
Sr. Expediting Specialist/Materials Coordinator
Washington Group International
01.2008 - 07.2012
Materials Manager 1
Shaw AREVA MOX Services, LLC
04.2007 - 12.2008
Materials Coordinator
Engineered Solution Incorporated (ESI)
12.2006 - 04.2007
Materials Coordinator
Johnson Services Group
12.2004 - 12.2006
General Laborer
Stone and Webster
03.2004 - 12.2004
General Laborer
GUBMK Construction Company
12.2003 - 02.2004
Residential Construction Project Manager
E & J Drywall Company
12.1999 - 11.2003
Materials Expeditor- Pipe Department
Kellogg Brown & Root- Champion International
06.1996 - 10.1999
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Shoreham Decommissioning Project
05.1992 - 10.1995
Marketing and Sales General Manager
Universal Quality Engineers
10.1989 - 04.1991
Lead Material Coordinator
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
05.1987 - 10.1989
Materials Officer/Expeditor
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
10.1979 - 05.1987
Business Administration -
Miles College
Business Administration -
Northwest Alabama State Jr. College