Gary R. Harper Jr
Kemah
Summary
Results-driven professional in material management and coordination, with a robust background in optimizing inventory and logistics for seamless operations and enhanced supply chain efficiency. Proven expertise in inventory control and strong vendor relations foster reliable partnerships and drive operational success. A strategic thinker dedicated to implementing best practices that streamline processes and reduce costs, ensuring organizational goals are consistently met. Passionate about leveraging analytical skills to identify opportunities for improvement and elevate overall performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Coordinator
Austin Industrial, Exxon/ Baytown, Tx
Baytown, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated material procurement to ensure timely availability for project execution.
- Monitored inventory levels and implemented efficient tracking systems to reduce shortages.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong relationships.
- Analyzed supply chain processes, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing operational efficiency.
Purchaser
Austin Industrial, PEMEX/ Deer Park, Tx
Deer Park, TX
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed procurement processes for materials and supplies, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and enhance product quality.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline inventory management and reduce lead times.
Procurement Manager/Purchaser
Turner Industries, DOW/Freeport, Tx
Freeport, Tx
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Oversaw and managed procurement process onsite. Directed and supervised staff as well as training. Outsourced suppliers and ensured they were meeting and maintaining company quality standards. Worked directly with construction and site manager to identify and access all purchase and rental needs. Analyzed cost savings and negotiated with multiple suppliers in order to capture best pricing. Studied various reports to identify areas of improvement and tracked progress to make certain timelines matched company deadlines accurately.
Purchaser
Turner Industries, Air Products/Baytown, Tx
Baytown, Tx
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for acquiring all goods and services needed for the job site. Identified and evaluated approved vendors to utilize based on quality of material, price, and reliability. Secured bids from multiple vendors in order to secure competitive pricing. Maintained great relationships with suppliers to gain ongoing access to material in a timely manner. Inspected purchased goods to ensure they met the company and client standards. Placed orders and tracked status daily to make sure any materials and/or goods arrived on time. Managed budget allowances by staying within allowed company expense limits.
Material Manager
Turner Industries, Invista/Houston, Tx
Houston, Tx
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversee all material and logistic operations on night shift. Coordinate with plant operations on material flow from warehouse to field. Managed all logistics directives from mule trucks, carry decks, forklifts, escorts, and deliveries. Ensure material is being distributed correctly between multiple contractors onsite. Worked alongside the superintendent to ensure field supervision is set up to properly execute work plans. Inventoried and distributed all rental equipment among all contractors.
Material Manager
Performance Contractors, Enterprise/Baytown, Tx
Baytown, Tx
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated all material flow from ordering, receiving, verifying, and correct distribution to shop and field. Oversaw fabrication shop and ensure pipe was correctly sent to paint shop as per specifications. Ordered all consumables and rental equipment and tracked all cost controls involved. Attended daily meetings with project coordinator and manager to communicate about upcoming scopes of work and planning ahead to execute seamlessly. Assisted safety manager in setting up and executing safety initiatives pertaining to ongoing certifications.
Expeditor
Turner Industries, Shell/Deer Park, Tx
Deer Park, Tx
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinate the flow of pipe and all materials from delivery to correct placement in respective locations. Created field material request to be completed and properly issued to field staff. Work alongside engineering to communicate any changes to the original scope of work. Oversee and monitor the use of rental equipment, tools, cylinder gases. Plan daily pick up of scheduled equipment, pipe, and material from the client warehouse into the system. Involved in daily meetings with the Superintendent to discuss progress, timelines, and obstacles on assigned work.
Material Coordinator/Laydown Yard Foreman
Turner Industries/Repcon Inc, Marathon/GBR, Texas City, Tx
Texas City, Tx
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Involved in every aspect of receiving and issuing of material including pipe, iron, equipment, valves, re-bar, supports, vessels, and civil items. Supervise and manage daily laydown yard activities. Coordinate specific projects in support of the team working inside of the plant. Plan and direct the daily routine of the team to ensure completion of all tasks. Lead safety and toolbox meetings to communicate standards, goals, and expectations for the rest of the crew. Keep detailed and specific records of all inventories.
Materials and Receiving
Turner Industries, INEOS Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, TX
Alvin, TX
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversaw all aspects of material being received, stored, maintained, and issued. Coordinated deliveries and pickup of equipment, tools, material, and company vehicles. Maintained all documentation needed to comply with client, safety, and OSHA standards. Lead material safety meetings with all craftsmen to ensure compliance of standards with clients.
Warehouse/Materials and Receiving
Turner Industries, BASF “BACK” Project, Pasadena, Tx
Pasadena, Tx
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for receiving and accounting for all necessities of the project including- steel, pipe, scaffolding, equipment, valves, and materials. Oversaw and assist in issuing out items needed to complete the project. Tracked all incoming inventory on a spreadsheet and balanced with outgoing material. Created daily job safety analysis and communicated all safety topics specific to the project. Conducted daily safety walks with the team to insure compliance and understanding of all safety procedures and expectations. Completed all exit inventory of remaining materials with site client and processed completion of job with them.
Warehouse/Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries, INEOS Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, Tx
Alvin, Tx
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsible for helping warehouse lead in storing, inventorying, and issuing out materials. I had just recently completed the C.R.O.S.S. safety course so I was allowed to assist the general foreman in preparing and executing daily and weekly safety meetings. I helped the onsite safety manager in conducting weekly/monthly safety audits and provided feedback and suggestions to help continue to keep the workplace safe. Worked with the pipefitters to interpret prints and assist in preparing the pipe.
Expeditor/Runner
Turner Industries, Celanese, Methanol Project, Clear Lake, Tx
Clear Lake, Tx
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Worked all crafts including- pipe, rigging, millwright, warehouse, safety (client and in house), laydown yard, office, foreman, general foreman, and superintendents. Main responsibility was to coordinate with the foreman in the field along with the safety department and the laydown foreman to safely deliver pipe from the laydown yard to the unit. The pipe ranged in sizes from 10” to 96” so it required the utmost planning, communication, and execution within the various departments. All of which I was responsible for organizing safely and within expectations in order to meet deadlines. I also assisted foremen in requesting and delivering materials from the warehouse and laydown yard to all units on the project. During this time, I also became PRD trained to be able to handle and deliver pressure relief valves to the unit. All required documentation and safety paperwork was completed by myself and turned into office staff to ensure compliance and tracking of all work that was done. After completing the C.O.S.S. safety course I was allowed to work with some of the in-house safety coordinators and sit in on various safety meetings and help coordinate certain safety initiatives to continue to make safety first.
Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries, TPC, Houston, Tx
Houston, Tx
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisted pipefitters in various ways including- retrieving the proper tools for the job, moving pipe to area where it will be prepped, aligning and prepping pipe, grind and bevel pipe so it can be fitted and cleaned after use. Other duties were bolting up flanges and firewatch. Participated in a weekly cleanup crew to ensure that any missed safety hazards were litigated.
Education
General Diploma -
South Houston High School
Skills
- Inventory counts
- Documentation skills
- Materials controls
- Warehouse operations
- Receiving coordination
- Logistics management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
Certification
- PRD
- TWIC
- COSS
- OSHA 10
- FORKLIFT
- SAFETY COUNCIL
- FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
Timeline
Material Coordinator
Austin Industrial, Exxon/ Baytown, Tx
11.2025 - Current
Purchaser
Austin Industrial, PEMEX/ Deer Park, Tx
04.2025 - 11.2025
Procurement Manager/Purchaser
Turner Industries, DOW/Freeport, Tx
05.2024 - 03.2025
Purchaser
Turner Industries, Air Products/Baytown, Tx
04.2023 - 03.2024
Material Manager
Turner Industries, Invista/Houston, Tx
11.2022 - 03.2023
Material Manager
Performance Contractors, Enterprise/Baytown, Tx
03.2022 - 11.2022
Expeditor
Turner Industries, Shell/Deer Park, Tx
01.2021 - 03.2022
Material Coordinator/Laydown Yard Foreman
Turner Industries/Repcon Inc, Marathon/GBR, Texas City, Tx
04.2018 - 08.2020
Materials and Receiving
Turner Industries, INEOS Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, TX
07.2017 - 04.2018
Warehouse/Materials and Receiving
Turner Industries, BASF “BACK” Project, Pasadena, Tx
03.2016 - 05.2017
Warehouse/Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries, INEOS Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, Tx
09.2015 - 12.2015
Expeditor/Runner
Turner Industries, Celanese, Methanol Project, Clear Lake, Tx
09.2014 - 09.2015
Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries, TPC, Houston, Tx
07.2014 - 09.2014
General Diploma -
South Houston High School
Total Years of Experience
12 years (Craft Level)
Contact Info
- 630 Bay Oaks Dr, Kemah Tx 77565
- Ghbiggoo7@gmail.com
- (832) 898-5073
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