Ryan Keel
Calera
Summary
Dynamic Material Management Coordinator with a proven track record at SCA Outpatient Care Center, excelling in cost reduction strategies and supplier negotiations. Adept in SAP and Oracle systems, I foster team collaboration to enhance inventory control, achieving significant savings while ensuring operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing effective purchasing strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Management Coordinator
SCA Outpatient Care Center
06.2019 - Current
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills when working with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and pricing agreements, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills when working with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and pricing agreements, resulting in cost savings for the company
- Managed daily cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent stockouts.
- Meeting annual budgets, and following leads on potential cost savings.
- Identify alternate suppliers, diversifying supply chain risk exposure.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
MPI Mcwane
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated with logistics providers to optimize transportation routes and reduce shipping costs.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory management.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Analyzed inventory levels and generated reports to support strategic decision-making processes.
Warehouse Associate, Safety Captain, Equipment Trainer
HD Supply
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities included – Monthly safety evaluations, Associate equipment training, Creating and implementing safety plans and audits.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift, and order pickers safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Received Spirit Awards for the months of April 2015, August 2016, November 2016, September 2017, August 2018, and December 2018.
- Received Teamwork Award for the years of 2016 and 2017.
Assistant Purchaser
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
10.2009 - 07.2013
- Responsibilities included – Pyxis replenishment.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Participated in inventory management initiatives, optimizing stock levels to minimize carrying costs and prevent stockouts.
- Evaluated potential software applications for compatibility with current systems, recommending effective solutions when appropriate.
- Received Advocacy Award (for the months of September 2012, November 2012) & Excellence Award (for the month of December 2012)
- Nominated for President's ICARE Award for the year of 2012.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL01-2008
Skills
- SAP and Oracle systems
- Office D365 proficiency
- Warehouse management
- Production scheduling
- Material planning
- Training and development
- Team collaboration
- Purchasing strategies
- Inventory control and tracking
- Cost reduction strategies
References
Rena Sims - Manager MPI (205)-903-8806
Jimmy Wiggins - Manager SCA Hospital (205)-558-4840
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Manager
MPI Mcwane
03.2025 - 12.2025
Material Management Coordinator
SCA Outpatient Care Center
06.2019 - Current
Warehouse Associate, Safety Captain, Equipment Trainer
HD Supply
10.2013 - 01.2019
Assistant Purchaser
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
10.2009 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Russell High School