Idell McCarthur
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Operational Specialist with a comprehensive background in business logistical operations, process improvements, and strategic planning. Known for strong decision-making abilities and adept at analyzing complex operational processes to identify areas of improvement. Core competencies include planning, coordinating, and overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, managing risks, maintaining efficiency, and driving customer retention through consistent, reliable service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Specialist /Material handler
Siemens Energy
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted in production and strategic planning for material movement and storage
- Implemented effective inventory tracking with SAP
- Ensured secure loading and unloading of cargo
- Coordinated timely shipments with the warehouse team
- Processed returns within a 5-day turnaround
- Addressed customer inquiries and managed purchase orders, resolving invoice disputes
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve performance, productivity, and efficiency.
- Created standard operating procedures for daily activities.
- Resolved customer complaints by identifying problems and developing solutions.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify root causes of operational issues.
- Tracked progress on projects and reported status updates regularly.
- Assisted in training employees on new systems or processes.
Material Coordinator (Advance)
Applied Material (Adecco)
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinate and expedite materials, parts, and assemblies between departments according to production and shipping schedules, utilizing SAP software to maintain accurate records
- Requisition materials, set delivery schedules based on job priorities, and track material status through SAP
- Calculate material quantities required for job orders, applying knowledge of product specifications and manufacturing processes
- Maintain accurate SAP records on inventory, production progress, and material location throughout the workflow
- Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Stored material in designated areas to ensure stock rotation and efficient retrieval.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and inspection gauges.
Logistics Coordinator Manger
National Guard (ARMY)
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 06.2021
- Dispatch vehicles and verify logbooks while providing guidance to personnel in their assigned tasks
- Route optimization
- Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers ensuring cargo is secure
- Correct and report vehicle deficiencies and support maintenance by performing preventive maintenance inspections before, during and after movement operations
- Maintain databases of missions, overseen units fleet of vehicles
Logistics Analyst
Allyn International Inc. (Baker Hughes)
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Processed purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance
- Resolved supply chain issues with warehouses, sales brokers, and carriers
- Analyzed goods movement to identify and improve inefficiencies
- Enhanced delivery processes by refining prior methods
- Maintained strong customer relationships through timely updates and issue resolution
- Tracked orders, managed records for damaged goods, backorders, and regulatory reporting
Education
Diploma -
Pflugerville High School
01.2011
Texas Southern University -
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Coordination & Management Procedures
- Auditing & Field Surveys
- Quality Control Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Transportation planning
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
- Process Documentation
- Office 365 Intermediate
- SAP Software
Certification
- Certified Hazmat handler, US Army, 2020
- Certified Ammunition Handler, US Army, 2020
- Certified Six Sigma White Belt, Aveta Business Institute, 2021
- Certified Clean Room Protocols
Qualifications Summary
Highly skilled Operational Specialist with a comprehensive background in business logistical operations, process improvements, and strategic planning. Known for my strong decision-making abilities, adept at analyzing complex operational processes to identify areas of improvement. These skills listed below I believe cover my core areas of logistical management, such as planning, coordinating, and overseeing operations, while ensuring compliance, managing risks, and maintaining efficiency.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operational Specialist /Material handler
Siemens Energy
07.2022 - 09.2024
Material Coordinator (Advance)
Applied Material (Adecco)
06.2021 - 01.2022
Logistics Analyst
Allyn International Inc. (Baker Hughes)
10.2019 - 11.2020
Logistics Coordinator Manger
National Guard (ARMY)
07.2013 - 06.2021
Diploma -
Pflugerville High School
Texas Southern University -
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