Pat Buchanan
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented warehouse and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience in inventory management, shipping/receiving, and distribution operations. Proven ability to accurately process materials, maintain inventory levels, and deliver supplies in fast-paced environments. Strong customer service skills with experience supporting internal departments and handling time-sensitive requests.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Warranty Shipping Clerk
Tri-State Enterprises
Arlington, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Accurately receive and process incoming and outgoing materials into ERP (MAM) system, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
- Prepare and ship returns to vendors and assist with return shipments and repairs processing.
- Maintain organized records of shipments, authorization numbers, and delivery documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and fulfill requests within required time standards.
- Schedule carrier pickups and ensure all shipment details are entered accurately.
- Operate material handling equipment to stock, stage, and move inventory safely.
- Assist with inventory organization, product sorting, and departmental supply support.
Operations Supervisor/Operations Manager
Allied Electronics Automation
Fort Worth, TX
01.2000 - 01.2023
- Ensured appropriate goods were accurately received into inventory systems with proper documentation.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping of materials.
- Maintained inventory levels by stocking shelves daily, replenishing supplies, and supporting par-level accuracy.
- Pulled and fulfilled daily orders and backorders, ensuring timely delivery to internal departments.
- Coordinated same-day and expedited deliveries to meet operational and customer needs.
- Assisted with vendor returns and shipment processing, including damaged or repair items.
- Provided customer service by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and handling special requests.
- Ensured all work met productivity and time standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and proper storage procedures.
Storage Room Clerk
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Received supplies into inventory system and stocked shelves daily with incoming goods.
- Maintained par-level areas by counting and refilling inventory on a routine basis.
- Delivered stock and non-stock items to hospital departments on a timely and same-day basis, including urgent requests.
- Pulled and delivered daily inventory orders and backorders to requesting departments.
- Assisted with vendor returns, repairs, and shipment processing.
- Handled overnight and expedited requests, ensuring rapid delivery to clinical areas.
- Provided customer service by answering phones, responding to requests, and assisting departments with supply needs.
- Documented and tracked walk-in supply requests, including logging required information for accountability.
- Worked directly with clinical staff to review par levels and resolve supply issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Certificate - Completion of Green Belt Training
TMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
LCS (Lean Competency Systems
Skills
Receiving & Stocking
Inventory Control & Documentation
Par-Level Replenishment
Order Fulfillment & Backorders
Shipping, Returns & Repairs Processing
ERP Systems (MAM, SAP)
Customer Service & Department Support
Data Entry & Record Keeping
Material Handling Equipment
Time Management & Productivity Standards
Timeline
Warranty Shipping Clerk
Tri-State Enterprises
01.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor/Operations Manager
Allied Electronics Automation
01.2000 - 01.2023
Storage Room Clerk
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.1992 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Certificate - Completion of Green Belt Training
TMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
LCS (Lean Competency Systems