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Scott VanderMeer

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Experienced Operations, Logistics, and Staffing Manager with a strong commitment to organizational excellence. Proven expertise in optimizing staffing strategies, streamlining logistics, and managing complex operations. Adept at identifying and recruiting top talent through proactive sourcing, social media engagement, and strategic use of job boards. Skilled in conflict resolution, leadership development, and maintaining high performance standards. Highly organized and dependable, with a track record of successfully balancing multiple priorities while driving team success. Eager to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities to achieve company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Staffing Manager

Sodexo Remote Sites
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.

Materials Manager

Children's Hospital
04.2013 - 02.2024
  • Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
  • Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.

Materials Manager

Advanced Surgery Center of Metairie
01.2011 - 04.2013
  • Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.

Education

MBA - Operations Management And Supervision

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
10.2025

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Training and Development
  • Collaborative team work
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Staffing processes
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Project Management
  • Communications management
  • Staffing strategy
  • Employee Communications
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Internal Staffing Manager

Sodexo Remote Sites
05.2024 - Current

Materials Manager

Children's Hospital
04.2013 - 02.2024

Materials Manager

Advanced Surgery Center of Metairie
01.2011 - 04.2013

MBA - Operations Management And Supervision

Southern New Hampshire University
Scott VanderMeer