Sahar Potter
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated and highly organized Inventory Manager and healthcare professional with 15+ years of combined experience in supply chain operations, inventory management, and direct patient care. Currently completing a degree in Addictions Counseling with 38 credit hours completed and a 4.0 GPA, progressing toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Known for reliability, compassion, and strong interpersonal communication, with a proven ability to support patients, staff, and organizational goals with excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager (GS-9)
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee medical inventory operations, procurement processes, and supply integrity across clinical areas.
- Train, mentor, and support new inventory staff and serve as a subject-matter expert.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure uninterrupted patient care through forecasting and planning.
- Collaborate with logistics and clinical leadership to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
Supply Technician (GS-5)
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed distribution, restocking, and organization of clinical supply rooms.
- Monitored par levels and ensured timely replenishment of essential materials.
Material Handler (WG-6)
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Processed high-volume receiving operations and verified shipment accuracy.
- Coordinated routing of supplies throughout the hospital to support patient care needs.
Supply Technician (GS-5)
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Stocked medical supply closets and maintained inventory organization.
- Transitioned from CWT (Compensated Work Therapy) to full federal employment through exceptional performance.
Home Health Aide
Accentra Home Healthcare
10.2008 - 09.2016
- Delivered in-home care to elderly and disabled clients, supporting safety and daily living.
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and household tasks.
- Communicated client changes to nursing staff and maintained accurate care documentation.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families through compassionate, dependable care.
- Employer Phone: 405-488-2222
Education
A.A. - Addictions Counseling
OSU-OKC
Skills
- Inventory Management & Supply Chain Operations
- Medical Supply Logistics & Forecasting
- Patient-Centered Care & Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Receiving, Distribution, & Quality Control
- Electronic Inventory Systems (VAR, GIP, VistA)
- Collaboration, Adaptability, & Problem-Solving
- Inventory optimization
- Shipping and receiving
- Team leadership
- Initiative and Self-motivation
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
- Decision-making
- Inventory audits
- Warehouse management
- Inventory counts
- Inventory reconciliation
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Stock rotation
- Team development
- Cycle counting
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory control systems
- Materials management
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost control
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier relations
- Cost reduction
- Purchasing management
- Audit coordination
- Report preparation
- Order processing
- Process improvement
- Vendor relationship management
- Process implementation
- Price negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Personnel management
- Transaction management
- Resource allocation
- Cycle counts
- Pricing structures
- ISO 9000 trained
- Shrinkage control
- Inventory reporting
- Inventory distribution
- Resource allocations
- Bulk purchasing
- Reporting processes
- Product availability research
- Variance management
- Maintaining product levels
- Purchasing agreements
- Part number management
- Alternative sourcing
- SOP creation
- Logistics scheduling
- Cost reduction strategies
- Paperwork reviewing
- Teamwork
- Transfers and returns
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Warehouse inspections
- Daily operations management
- Warehouse safety
- Operations control
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Safety standards
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Multitasking Abilities
- Warehouse organization
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Shipment tracking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Data entry
- Heavy lifting
- Time management abilities
- Warehouse operations
- Safety management
- Active listening
- Route planning
- Warehouse logistics
- Logistics oversight
- Order picking and processing
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
Timeline
Inventory Manager (GS-9)
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2021 - Current
Supply Technician (GS-5)
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2020 - 07.2021
Material Handler (WG-6)
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2019 - 11.2020
Supply Technician (GS-5)
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2017 - 04.2019
Home Health Aide
Accentra Home Healthcare
10.2008 - 09.2016
A.A. - Addictions Counseling
OSU-OKC