Ronald S. Hulsey

Contributed to annual departmental budgeting by coordinating with internal teams throughout the process. Analyzed prior-year spending, parts usage, and material demand to refine budgets based on internal customer input. Tracked monthly expenses and produced monthly spending reports. Enhanced operations by applying analytical, financial modeling, and technical expertise to improve value and margins. Built and maintained a 10-year database of historical departmental spending and supplier data for aircraft parts and materials to support vendor management. Identified opportunities to improve efficiency and helped shape operational strategy. Established KPIs and evaluated metrics to drive continuous improvement in vendor management, supplier performance, capital allocation, technology utilization, and cost control. Also completed month-end accruals, prepared closing reports, and participated in monthly expense reviews.

Materials Distribution Supervisor – May 1993 to August 2010 (San Francisco, Indianapolis, and Chicago)

Supervised a team of fifty-five shipping and receiving clerks responsible for the receipt and inspection of all parts and materials. Established work schedules and assignments based on daily priorities and internal customer requirements. Conducted daily employee briefings covering priorities, safety awareness, and customer needs. Managed employee safety and coordinated new hire and ongoing training. Oversaw employee records, including approval of weekly pay and overtime usage. Developed and managed departmental budgets and contributed to hiring processes. Attended customer briefings to deliver updates, address requests, resolve issues, and record new requirements for further action. Supported airline operations globally by directing teams in the safe and efficient movement of materials using just-in-time delivery. Maintained inventory accuracy of 99% and ensured on-time delivery while minimizing incidents related to lost parts or workplace accidents.

Receiving

Unload inbound trucks carrying aircraft parts and materials. Inspect packaging for damage, verify quantities, part numbers, and descriptions against packing documents, and route materials to internal stockrooms for binning. Confirm shelf-life materials are within date upon receipt. Update the inventory system to record items received and transferred to the stockroom or shipping department. Document discrepancies, stage items for resolution, and coordinate with purchasing, suppliers, or delivery companies to resolve damage or quantity issues. Perform daily safety checks, maintain a clean and safe work area, and properly dispose of cardboard and other packing materials.

Stockroom

Inspect and count materials before stocking to verify quantity accuracy and packaging integrity.

Issue parts and materials based on printed order documents. Verify quantities and packaging before routing items to the requester. Fill orders, stock shelf-life materials using FIFO rotation, and check for expired items during daily inventory reviews. Perform daily bin balance audits and update system quantities as needed to support automatic replenishment. Ensure bin labels accurately match the materials stored in each location. Report findings to management each day, and maintain a clean, safe work area by completing daily safety checks and properly disposing of packing materials.

Shipping

Inspect, count, and package aircraft parts and materials for shipment. Verify quantities and part numbers against order documents, select the correct shipping box or part-specific hard-shell container, and coordinate with the stockroom to resolve discrepancies. Prepare shipping documents and labels, schedule and document daily shipments, and route items to the requester using FedEx Ship, UPS, or internal shipping methods. Maintain shipping supplies, follow IATA shipping procedures, perform daily safety checks, and keep the work area clean and safe. Qualified in dangerous goods shipping methods.

Maintained maintenance records for all FA-18, EA-6, and other station aircraft. Tracked aircraft and engine hours, coordinated with the maintenance department to ensure all required service was completed and properly documented, and followed all safety requirements.