Kinedra Edwards
Rockingham,NC
Summary
As a Unit Supply Sergeant in the US Army, I mastered procurement expertise and teamwork, negotiating contracts to optimize supply chain efficiency. I led inventory management innovations, reducing shortages and enhancing mission readiness. My strategic planning and collaborative skills ensured seamless logistics operations, significantly contributing to unit success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Associate
Walmart
09.2024 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Established effective relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for the best terms and prices on supplies and equipment.
- Reduced supply shortages by conducting regular audits and maintaining accurate records of all unit assets.
- Contributed to budget management through careful planning and control of allocated funds for supply needs.
- Supported mission success with efficient procurement processes for acquiring necessary supplies and materials.
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing a streamlined tracking system for supplies and equipment.
- Maintained open lines of communication between suppliers, transportation providers, and end-users to ensure smooth delivery schedules.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by closely monitoring hazardous material handling and disposal protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions on proper inventory management practices, promoting accuracy and accountability within the unit.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels, usage trends, and procurement activities to inform decision-making at higher levels of command.
- Coordinated logistical support during field exercises to ensure seamless distribution of essential resources.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Reported property accountability data using Standard Property Book System-R (SPBSR).
- Monitored inventory demand and material assets to reduce product variability to achieve optimal solutions.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Analyzed equipment needs of Number units to procure required inventory and supplies.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NCSkills
- Warehouse organization
- Procurement expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Logistics operations
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain distribution
- Property & material management
- Weapons control
- Inventory inspection
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
Timeline
Team Associate
Walmart
09.2024 - Current
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
01.2018 - 11.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Richmond Community College
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