Stephen Baird
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Experienced operations and procurement professional with a diverse background in inventory control, supply chain coordination, vendor management, and team leadership. Over a decade of proven success in streamlining purchasing processes, improving inventory accuracy, supporting cross-functional teams, and optimizing service delivery across industrial, healthcare, and correctional environments. Adept at problem-solving, managing resources efficiently, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Barry Telford Unit
New Boston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised inmate behavior, conducted facility counts, and ensured compliance with institutional rules.
- Performed security checks, including searches for contraband and perimeter security enforcement.
- Transported and escorted inmates to various locations such as medical appointments, work assignments, and court appearances.
- Documented inmate behavior, disciplinary actions, and security breaches in incident reports.
- Maintained order by intervening in confrontations and utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Operated and monitored locking mechanisms, surveillance cameras, and responded to security emergencies.
- Managed complex situations independently while receiving guidance from senior staff when necessary.
- Met physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, stair climbing, and occasional inmate restraint.
BUYER
Quintech Inc.
Nash, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Procure MGSS Materials for Service Technicians
- Maintain 100% Service level for on-time deliveries.
- Negotiate terms and pricing for existing and new vendors.
- Ensure PO prices match customer invoices.
- Maintain cost and vendor database.
- Work with Medical and Hospital Facilities for timely service completion.
- Verify Certificates of Insurance prior to work being performed.
BUYER
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INT.
QUEEN CITY, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Purchase of all raw materials for Woodyard, Pulp Mill, Extruders, and Warehouse
- Purchase of all service jobs for Woodyard, Pulp Mill, Extruders, and Warehouse
- Manage POs beyond the 90-day cycle.
- Actively participate in departmental 5S goals and efforts to achieve 100% audits.
- Insure 100% accuracy of invoice to PO payment.
- Participate in all departmental MOPs meetings.
- Lead weekly departmental safety meetings.
STOREROOM RECEIVING COORD.
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INT.
QUEEN CITY, TX
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the receipt of all stock and non-stock inventory items
- Maintain Purchasing/Stores record of 0.00 TIR, LWIR.
- Coordinate and lead assigned safety meetings addressing set topics.
- Actively participate in departmental 5S goals and efforts to achieve 100% audits.
- Ensure that stores inventory accuracy is maintained at no less than 96% accuracy.
- Complete a minimum of 10% monthly cycle counts of assigned inventory locations.
- Perform quarterly gearbox rotations in coordination with Reliability Engineering.
SALES MANAGER
RV TOWN
TEXARKANA, TX
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for all facets of inventory management
- Work with the service department to ensure all new RV units have proper PDI performed.
- Sold and delivered all new and used RV units.
- Maintain advertising budget set forth by RV Town management.
CLASS 3 FABRIC TECHNICIAN
COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER
TEXARKANA, AR
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Inspect all inbound raw materials for production.
- Train new personnel in all company facets of SAP.
- Perform interval sample checks on creel and 4 roll.
- Obtain 100% safety levels within the company.
PROJECT MANAGER
HUMCO HOLDING GROUP
TEXARKANA, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Work with the Branding Manager to coordinate the release date of new products.
- Source and procure all raw materials for new products.
- Locate new manufacturing facilities for production of the latest items.
- Coordinate delivery dates of new products to be released based on committed time frame to customer.
- Organize Gant charts based on sales projections for new products coming to the market.
Education
Associate Degree -
Texarkana College
06.1995
Skills
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiation
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Order Fulfillment & Purchasing
- Cross Departmental Coordination
- Contract & Compliance Oversight
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Time & Resource Management
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Barry Telford Unit
01.2024 - Current
BUYER
Quintech Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
BUYER
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INT.
01.2020 - 01.2021
STOREROOM RECEIVING COORD.
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INT.
01.2015 - 01.2020
SALES MANAGER
RV TOWN
01.2014 - 01.2015
CLASS 3 FABRIC TECHNICIAN
COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER
01.2011 - 01.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
HUMCO HOLDING GROUP
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate Degree -
Texarkana College