Samuel K. Dodd
Birmingham
Summary
Experienced with managing comprehensive material management operations to ensure seamless workflow. Utilizes strategic planning and inventory control to streamline processes and reduce costs. Track record of effective team leadership and supply chain optimization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Materials Management
UAB Medicine
06.2017 - Current
- Served as interim Sr. Director April 2019 - November 2019
- Manage 57 employees through 8 direct reports, including 4 leaders
- Create annual MM budget
- Oversee medical supply management for 214 locations over three campuses as well as Central Supply
- Point of contact regarding supply needs for 80+ inpatient nursing units, ambulatory clinics, a freestanding emergency department and Women’s OR
- Continuously finding solutions to unique problems under the constraints of CMS and Joint Commission guidelines, Infection Prevention and Regulatory Affairs
Supervisor - Materials Management (Receiving and Distribution then Supply Management)
UAB Medicine
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised the receipt and distribution of all medical and surgical supplies entering UAB
- Point of contact for all logistics involved with capital projects, trials, demos, conversions
- Worked with all UAB departments and external clinics in the greater Birmingham area
- Involved in moving the MM department away from manual dated processes
- Promoted to a larger Supervisor role after one year, managing seventeen employees over three shifts in a 24/7/365 work environment
- Oversee management of all traction, neonatal, pediatric, and adult resuscitation carts
Master Production Scheduler/Shipping and Receiving Manager
Progressive Finishes, INC
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Scheduled all production for the largest tier II automotive E-coat facility in the southeast
- Main Contact for all customers regarding deadlines, inventories, and needs
- Coordinated logistics, workflow and transportation between our E-coat and powder coating plants
- Managed all inventories
- Managed all shipping and receiving operations
- Promoted three times
Technical Aide
E-Group Engineering
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Handled confidential, read only, and privileged attorney work product
- Provided quality control and management of data
Owned/Operated with partner
MaSa Lawn Service
05.2002 - 12.2009
- Developed leadership and team-building skills in an exhausting environment
- Managed all supplies, scheduling and logistics
- Developed coordinating and time-management skills
- Constantly worked with deadlines to satisfy clients within time constraints
- Additional Work Experience
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2020
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2008
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Budget and Financial Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Just-in-Time (JIT) Methodology
- Warehouse management
- ERP systems expertise
- Quality & Process Improvements
- Cost reduction strategies
- Stock optimization
- Inventory management
- Staff Management
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- ASHMM Alabama Society for Healthcare Materiel Management
- ISM Institute for Supply Management
- APICS American Production and Inventory Control Society
- CSCMP Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
PHILANTHROPY
The Exceptional Foundation
Timeline
Manager - Materials Management
UAB Medicine
06.2017 - Current
Supervisor - Materials Management (Receiving and Distribution then Supply Management)
UAB Medicine
07.2014 - 06.2017
Master Production Scheduler/Shipping and Receiving Manager
Progressive Finishes, INC
01.2011 - 07.2014
Technical Aide
E-Group Engineering
12.2009 - 01.2011
Owned/Operated with partner
MaSa Lawn Service
05.2002 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Alabama Birmingham