Sean Harris
Summary
Results-driven Materials and Logistics Lead with proven strengths in inventory management and logistics coordination. Committed to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring quality assurance through effective vendor negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials and Logistics Lead
Dice Therapeutics - Eli Lilly
South San Francisco, California
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Supported logistics operations by coordinating ambient and perishable shipments, and inventory management.
- Communicated with contractors and vendors to facilitate procurement to resolve supply issues quarterly, and as needed.
- Organized materials for lab teams, ensuring accessibility and efficiency by supervising our ULS inventory staff.
- Contributed to process improvement discussions between Chemistry and Biology Management and staff for optimizing logistics workflows.
- Audited existing warehouse and offsite equipment periodically to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as building management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, chemistry, biology, and EHS, to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
- Coordinated transportation schedules for efficient delivery of materials to and from job sites.
- Organized storage areas according to product type, size, weight, and decontamination zones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the best terms on pricing, payment terms, lead times.
- Investigated complaints about damaged goods or incorrect shipments from suppliers and took corrective action when necessary.
- Inspected incoming shipment for quality assurance purposes before accepting them into inventory.
- Participated in the selection process of new vendors by evaluating their capabilities and services offered.
- Managed the ordering, inventory, storage, and distribution of all materials and supplies.
- Routinely scheduled maintenance and calibration of lab instruments and lab devices to ensure operational readiness.
- Provided technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning program areas and ordinances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics And Illustration
The Art Institute of San Francisco
04-2001
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Quality assurance inspections
- Vendor negotiation
- Warehouse management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Materials and Logistics Lead
Dice Therapeutics - Eli Lilly
12.2021 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics And Illustration
The Art Institute of San Francisco
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