Patrick(Rick) Calhoun
Orange Park
Summary
Inventory Management Specialist with a proven track record in optimizing inventory processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing discrepancies. Expertise in shipping and receiving, as well as warehouse operations. Managed and controlled inventory in Veterans Administration health care systems.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.1987 - 06.2025
- Managed inventory levels to ensure accurate stock availability for veteran services.
- Trained staff on best practices for inventory tracking and management systems.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify discrepancies and initiate corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and reduce lead times.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by closely monitoring inventory movement and promptly addressing any discrepancies.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing effective tracking systems and regularly conducting physical counts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring optimal stock levels of high-demand items, minimizing instances of unfulfilled orders or delayed shipments.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency with the introduction of innovative storage solutions and layout optimization.
- Minimized stockouts by diligently tracking reorder points for critical items and promptly placing orders as needed.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Central High School
Delmar06-1982
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse management
- Purchasing strategies
- Inventory management
- Barcode scanning
Timeline
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.1987 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Central High School