Samantha Gilkey
Louisville,KY
Summary
Talented Supply Chain Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Inxeption
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better pricing and terms for cost savings.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Continuously monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement within the logistics process.
Owner/Founder, Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
Phoenix Safety Consulting, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Introduce and improve safe work practices
- Advise clients on safety and health compliance to ensure to ensure a strong and proactive safety culture.
Assistant Operations Manager
XTRA Lease, LLC
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Main focus on daily branch activity, customer service and profitability of the branch, including the timely, safe and cost-efficient inspection, maintenance and repair of company equipment
- Manage mechanic and vendor work, progress and efficiency
- Exceed customer expectations with consistent and quality service for customer accounts, insurance requirements, reservations, damage rebills, collections
- Establish productive course of action to meet company and branch level goals
- XTRA Lease Safety Council - (2019 - Current) - Promote and maintain employee interest in health and safety issues
- Review incidents, near misses, and accident/incident investigations and reports
- Participate in periodic facility safety audits.
Quality Engineer
Remington Arms Company
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Establish/Maintain ISO9001:2008 compliant work practices
- Perform machine/process capability studies to determine the validity of process parameters and identify areas of potential improvement
- Review/revise specifications and process limits for existing products/processes which are established, realistic, and achievable
- Initiate and provide effective follow-upon Corrective/Preventative Action
- Review 'hold-ups' to ensure proper handling is being observed and monitor the development of trends
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety & Health 40 Hours Completed
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (AACSB - Internationally Accredited)
Murray State University
Murray, KY01.2005
Skills
- Operations Management Experience
- Vendor evaluation
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Transportation Management
- Logistics Planning
- Logistics Management
- Relationship Building
- New Vendor Setup
- Shipment Tracking
Qualifications Training
Commitment to safety & building working knowledge and career experiences through previous certifications:
- 30 hour certification for OSHA, General Industry & Construction Safety;
- 24 HazCom,16 Incident Command Training;
- OSHA Record-keeping (300 log, accident investigation & time without incident awareness);
- HazWOPER - Hazardous Chemical Spill, Response Technician Training;
- Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures & Training;
- Confined Space Entry Training, PPE;
Industry/Career Related Experience(s):
- Heavy Equipment Operations (surface mining, farming, transportation, rail, maritime);
- Management Experience - 8+ years;
- Logistics/Supply Chain experience exceeds 8+ years;
- Transportation industry (operations, management and safety) - 10+ years working experience without immediate supervision;
- Class II Railroad - Train dispatcher for PAL Railway (Paducah & Louisville Railway);
- PTC Research (Positive Train Control);
- Working knowledge/experience in the areas of quality assurance, control and engineering;
- Problem/issue resolution - identifying potential disturbances at the root cause/source to maximize solution platforms and opportunities for growth;
- Goal oriented, competitive in nature but strong and humble enough to ask for guidance and a alternative approach;
- NCAA Athletics (2001-2004) - Division II Women's Soccer;
- Deans List Occupant - Pursuing Bachelor's of Science; 40 hours of graduate hours completed
References
Jordan Stephens
Fullfilment Operations Manager
Inxeption
(859)319-5878
Bill Coffey
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
Inxeption
(847)691-3217
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Inxeption
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Operations Manager
XTRA Lease, LLC
01.2018 - 02.2021
Owner/Founder, Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
Phoenix Safety Consulting, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2022
Quality Engineer
Remington Arms Company
01.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety & Health 40 Hours Completed
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (AACSB - Internationally Accredited)
Murray State University
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