Melvin Harbin
Flower Mound,Texas
Summary
Results-driven leader with 20 years of hands-on experience in operational leadership. Expertise in guiding teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals while controlling costs and exceeding customer expectations. Proven ability to develop procedures, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking a role within an organization that values customer service and employee development.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Analyst and Part Order Sales
ComCo Systems
08.2014 - 04.2026
- Created purchase orders from vendors and maintained communication to ensure service quality.
- Processed customer purchase orders and created sales orders for efficient order fulfillment.
- Tracking and managing orders to ensure they are meeting quality standards and customer needs.
- Investigated order issues for process improvement and collaborated with personnel to address procedural weaknesses.
- Supported customers via phone and email, ensuring timely assistance for product inquiries and needs.
LOGISTICS ANALYST
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
12.2011 - 04.2013
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify efficiency improvements and reduce operational costs.
- Received promotion from logistics specialist to logistics analyst, enhancing role in data analysis and process improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed receiving, stocking, warehousing, inventory management, shipping, and documentation to meet contractual obligations and company standards.
- Managed the coordination of incoming material into our inventory process and facilitated the shipping of material to outer camps for mission support.
- Streamlined supply stock organization and developed a digital tracking system to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Designed a locator system for inventory that improved location accuracy and efficiency.
BAAT (Base Advisement and Assessment Team)
LINC Government Services, LLC
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Executed detailed inventory process for assets of all durable and non-durable items including buildings and real property. This included the
- Documentation both digitally and hard copy. Created photographic records to support inventory verification.
- Assisted United States Military in inventorying the assets of camps, clearing their hand receipts and signing over the items left behind to the Iraqi Government and their military groups. (North Cropper, Cropper, Stryker)
- Authored official documents and completed the transfer of camps to the Iraqi Government.
- Completed extensive background check to secure security clearance.
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, KBR
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Managed 770+ containers valued at 18.3 million dollars, coordinating 7-man crane crew and all container movements.
- Created and maintained spreadsheet for visibility on equipment usage, status, and location for over 931 lines.
- Processed and utilized materials from camp closures in ridge area for operations in Afghanistan.
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, KBR
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Streamlined procurement procedures, enhancing operational efficiency across supply chain activities.
- Oversaw inventory functions and ensured accuracy, collaborating with supply chain activities to support operational goals.
- Assisted in preparing and completing DCMA audit, mitigating potential Level III CAR through thorough documentation and review.
- Advanced to Senior Material Control Specialist role, recognizing expertise in optimizing inventory processes.
Foreman
CENTRAL FREIGHT LINES, INC., Irving, TX
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Oversaw five supervisors and sixty-three dock associates, enhancing efficiency in unloading and loading operations at Hub.
- Supervised nightly operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
- Led re-weigh program, achieving goal compliance for first time since implementation.
- Created a production measurement system that recorded our bills per hour to efficiently measure our output as well as individual performance.
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SEERVICES, Houston, TX
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Managed material control processes for receiving, shipping, distribution, and maintenance of supplies including office supplies, trades supplies, water, and MREs.
- Achieved eligibility for government contract by passing physical and background requirements.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
- Developed and implemented efficient material tracking systems to optimize operations.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, enhancing delivery accuracy.
Receiving Department Head
THE HOME DEPOT, Lewisville, TX
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Directed inbound, returns, and shipping processes to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment at Lewisville, TX location.
- Oversaw 24-hour operations with seven associates across multiple shifts in 119,000 square foot facility, maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Oversaw receiving operations, ensuring timely processing of incoming shipments.
Director of Operations
ANIXTER, INC., Lewisville, TX (Downsized)
02.1998 - 09.2001
- Directed a team of over 80 associates and staff in executing all operational functions within a 215,000 square foot facility with $22M in inventory.
- Reduced warehouse supply costs by 15% through cost comparisons and vendor evaluations.
- Implemented new WMS system resulting in a locator accuracy improvement from 84% to 99.98%
- Achieved record number of consecutive days without a locator failure, lowering the rate from 18 per day average to less than 0.85 per day.
- Launched customer service call log procedure, identifying service failures and reducing calls from 32 to 4 per month.
- Improved employee retention by implementing hourly wage increase and detailed training program with required standards and documentation.
- World's leading communications products and wire & cable distribution company offering $700 million in inventory available to its customers.
Warehouse Supervisor
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC., Memphis, TN
07.1996 - 02.1998
- Led 18 associates in operational functions such as pallet management, supply purchasing, kiting, and packaging to ensure efficient workflow.
- Reduced shipping overtime from 29% to less than 5% through initiating and implementing time studies, automation and procedural changes.
- Streamlined Receiving department operations by focusing labor on return authorization duties, cutting process time to under 24 hours.
- Reduced turnover by implementing a comprehensive screening process, ongoing training, and conducting a wage survey to align compensation with market standards.
- Global $13 billion distributor of electronic components and computer products.
Warehouse Supervisor
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION, Byhalia, MS
05.1994 - 07.1996
- Led relocation from 385,000 square foot facility to 993,000 square foot state-of-the-art operation, integrating 7.5 miles of conveyors and three major sortation systems to improve operational capacity. The storage of product consisted of cantilever rack, a mezzanine, pick to belt, a carousel and rack storage.
- Achieved new production standard, increasing lines packed from 11 to 20.5 per hour, significantly enhancing throughput.
- World's largest producer and distributor of power and data transmission products. Annual sales $1.7 billion.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and implement workflow enhancements, improving overall team efficiency.
Traffic Supervisor
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, Prescott Valley, AZ
09.1984 - 05.1994
- Directed 34 drivers in timely delivery of products to 600+ stores across West Coast and Pacific Rim.
- Acquired my permit for a CDL license including all endorsements: Hazardous, Doubles and Tankers.
- Managed operations for dealer-owned cooperative supplying over 65,000 products to 5100+ stores worldwide.
- Promoted from hourly to staff.
- Relocated by company for new location start ups.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01-1991
Business Management
University of Arkansas, UALR
Little Rock, AR01-1987
Business Management
Arkansas State University, ASU
Beebe, AR01-1985
Diploma - General
Searcy High School
Searcy, AR01-1982
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Optum Warehouse Management System
- McHugh Warehouse Management System
- Fishbowl Systems Management System
- Sortation Systems
- Pick to Belt
- Bulk Storage
- Laser Scanning
- Pick to Light and Carousel
- Cantilever Rack
- Maximo / Steam
- Power equipment training
Timeline
Purchasing Analyst and Part Order Sales
ComCo Systems
08.2014 - 04.2026
LOGISTICS ANALYST
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
12.2011 - 04.2013
BAAT (Base Advisement and Assessment Team)
LINC Government Services, LLC
07.2011 - 10.2011
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, KBR
05.2010 - 07.2011
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, KBR
05.2008 - 08.2009
Foreman
CENTRAL FREIGHT LINES, INC., Irving, TX
08.2006 - 03.2008
Material Control Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SEERVICES, Houston, TX
05.2003 - 07.2006
Receiving Department Head
THE HOME DEPOT, Lewisville, TX
09.2002 - 05.2003
Director of Operations
ANIXTER, INC., Lewisville, TX (Downsized)
02.1998 - 09.2001
Warehouse Supervisor
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC., Memphis, TN
07.1996 - 02.1998
Warehouse Supervisor
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION, Byhalia, MS
05.1994 - 07.1996
Traffic Supervisor
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, Prescott Valley, AZ
09.1984 - 05.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Business Management
University of Arkansas, UALR
Business Management
Arkansas State University, ASU
Diploma - General
Searcy High School