James Bearden
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented supply chain and manufacturing professional. I bring a strong background in inventory management, operational support, and strong knowledge of various logistics management systems. Eager to leverage hands-on operational insights and an analytical mindset to enhance fill rates and product flow as an production coordinator.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Associate Coordinator
PepsiCo
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - Current
- Track finished goods inventory with precision to ensure timely product delivery and overall supply chain continuity.
- Collaborate with drivers and field teams to support schedule adherence while documenting operational variances for continuous improvement.
- Utilize internal systems to capture key operational data and contribute to performance evaluations.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Las Vegas, NV
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Assisted in coordinating daily warehouse operations by managing work assignments, scheduling, and order fulfillment through WMS.
- Compiled and reported operational data—including load counts and fill performance—to support managerial decision-making.
- Acted as a liaison between field sites and headquarters, sharing feedback on operational trends and supporting process enhancements.
Inventory Control Specialist
Everything Medical
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed inventory levels to ensure prompt order fulfillment and proactively resolved discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers.
Shift Lead
Amazon.com
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Oversaw team operations, mentored staff, and coordinated crisis responses to ensure minimal disruption to order fulfillment.
Assistant Terminal Manager/Route Supervisor
PJAX Motor Freight
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Supervised daily delivery activities and maintained compliance while resolving customer inquiries and optimizing route planning.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2003 - 04.2004
- Led a platoon of 25 soldiers, ensuring effective training, security, and operational readiness under demanding conditions.
Education
Associate Of Science - Phycology
The University of Akron
Akron, OH01.1999
US Army Leadership Academy BNCOC - undefined
01.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln West High School
01.1995
Skills
Supply Chain Coordination & Support
Operational Reporting & Data Analysis
Inventory Management & Replenishment
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Certification
SAP Certified Associate (ERP) - CompTIA ITF+ - CompTIA A+
Accomplishments
Crisis Resolution: Shift Lead Amazon.com
Managed a significant downtime event caused by a denial-of-service attack on our cloud services provider. Coordinated with IT and the provider to execute a manual IP shift—routing traffic to local servers—to minimize a two-hour outage. This incident led to establishing an automated IP shift protocol to enhance future operational resilience.
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate Coordinator
PepsiCo
03.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Coordinator
Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
08.2017 - 02.2022
Inventory Control Specialist
Everything Medical
01.2016 - 02.2018
Shift Lead
Amazon.com
02.2012 - 10.2015
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2003 - 04.2004
Assistant Terminal Manager/Route Supervisor
PJAX Motor Freight
01.2000 - 01.2007
US Army Leadership Academy BNCOC - undefined
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln West High School
Associate Of Science - Phycology
The University of Akron