Susan Dempsey
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Knowledgeable Logistics Specialist skilled in managing supply chain operations and optimizing transportation routes. Proven ability to streamline logistics processes and support cost-effective distribution strategies. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and vendor coordination.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
OMI/CH2M Hill/Jacobs Engineering Group
07.2002 - 12.2025
- Procurement:
- · Entering purchase requisitions into Naviline
- · Making sure that quotes match the requisition
- · Making sure that quotes and contracts are attached to requisitions
- · Writing bid specifications for going out to bid
- · Reviewing and getting approval for sole source and cooperative agreements
- · Keeping updated spreadsheets in EXCEL for all active contracts with expiration dates
- · Receipting and attaching invoices,
- · Contacting vendors to get updated invoices when changes are needed
- · Creating and maintaining EXCEL spreadsheets for invoices such as PNM bills, waste management bills, etc.
- Budgeting:
- · Working with multiple divisions to create new fiscal year and mid-year budgets
- Inventory:
- · Ordering parts in order to maintain inventory for various departments
- · Weekly, monthly, and quarterly physical counts of inventory
- · End of fiscal year inventory audit with external auditors
- · Asset audit with finance department
- · Create excel spreadsheets for physical counts
- · Reconcile all discrepancies for physical counts, investigate discrepancies and make corrections in the inventory counts as required
- Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS):
- · Enter work orders in CMMS system
- · Add parts, labor, and other cost onto work orders
- · Close out work orders
- · Add and modify assets in CMMS system
- · Add new and modify parts inventory into CMMS system to include updating part cost, create and run reports from CMMS system
- · Add new employees to CMMS system
- Customer Service:
- · Worked customer service taking calls from customers
- · Establishing payment plans for customers
- · Taking payments, filing paperwork, in customer account files
- · Broad knowledge of water meters and how they work
- · Extensive knowledge of field work such as meter change outs, meter repairs and repairs to service line, water main, wastewater treatment plants and lift stations
Water Operator
Severn Trent Environmental Services
Rio Rancho, NM
07.1996 - 07.2002
- Operated and maintained water treatment facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Monitored water quality parameters using advanced testing equipment and analytical tools.
- Utilities Customer Service
- Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Cass Works data entry
- Inventory
- Operated and maintained water treatment equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Water Operator
Eco Resources
10.1995 - 07.1996
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing efficiency in water distribution systems.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
- Supported emergency response efforts, ensuring the continuity of water services during critical incidents.
- Improved water quality by conducting routine testing and implementing necessary adjustments to treatment processes.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
Environmental Support Specialist
United States Air Force
11.1987 - 06.1995
- Operate and maintain water wells and water treatment process
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant
- Operate and maintain lift stations
- Plumbing repairs
- Inventory of parts and tools
- Operate reverse osmosis systems
Education
High School Diploma -
North Clarion High School
Leeper, PA06.1984
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Processes
- Budget development
- CMMS proficiency
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Inventory restocking
- Database management
- Tracking inventory levels and orders
Languages
Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
OMI/CH2M Hill/Jacobs Engineering Group
07.2002 - 12.2025
Water Operator
Severn Trent Environmental Services
07.1996 - 07.2002
Water Operator
Eco Resources
10.1995 - 07.1996
Environmental Support Specialist
United States Air Force
11.1987 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
North Clarion High School