Results-driven logistics specialist with over 15 years of extensive experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes. Proven expertise in optimizing inventory control, analyzing procurement needs, and implementing cost-effective logistics solutions. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost reductions in dynamic environments. Seeking to contribute strategic logistics management skills to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisition Utilization Specialist
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL
01.2023 - Current
Serves as Medical Center contract liaison and advisor with a focus on critical healthcare services and product acquisition
Provides contract pre-award and post-award expertise to all Administrative and Clinical Service lines
Collaborates with Program Managers during all phases of contract lifecycle including: planning, implementation, oversight, and close out
Trains customers to write contracting documents including Statement of Work, Market Research, Sole-Source Justification and Approval, and Independent Government Cost Estimate reports
Reviews complex service requirements and provides technical advice to project managers
Performs in-depth market research, contract review, and analysis of procurement methods for requirements
Processes modifications to contracts including, but not limited to: period of performance extensions, task orders, and option year acceptance memorandums
Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (data entry, formulas), Word (document formatting and editing), and Outlook (email communications and calendar management) to support efficient daily operations
Reviews invoices, payments, and process de-obligations for contract close-outs
Inventory Management Specialist
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL
12.2012 - 01.2023
Managed inventory and product procurement of 478 surgical supply items
Replenished medical supply inventory by utilizing various procurement methods
Utilized barcode scanners integrated with inventory management software to conduct routine inventories
Conducted data analyses from inventory historical reports to monitor PAR levels, days of stock on hand, long supply, and inactive items reports to identify supply chain deficiencies and make corrective measures
Reviewed transactions reports including, but not limited to, due-ins, due-outs, conversion factors, and all transactions to ensure inventory stock levels are operating at optimum level
Maintained and was accountable for multiple fund control point obligations, monitored expenditures, and ensured accuracy for appropriate control of funds
Communicated effectively with internal and external customers regarding supply issues including backorders, allocations, and contractual changes
Developed training manuals on inventory purchase order receiving, inventory scanning and led presentation to Inventory Management Section on new procedures
Reported on acquisition and contracting issues when deviations of the contract terms or needs of the medical facility were not adequate and made recommendations for improvement
Acted as primary point of contact for Inventory Management Section for Personal Protection Equipment procurements during Covid-19 pandemic when mission critical items were in high demand and hard to find
Lead Inventory Management Officer
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL
02.2015 - 04.2015
Accepted temporary Lead Inventory Management Specialist position during February and March of 2015
Worked as main point of contact in Inventory Management section and responded to issues or problems during day-to-day supply operations
Assisted staff with operations of automated inventory system to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the workgroup
Analyzed supply system statistics and implemented procedures to improve Logistics performance measures
Reviewed FDA recall notices and reported findings to database
Planned and effectively balanced workloads to improve departmental efficiency
Monitored work assignments routinely by updating and reviewing excel spreadsheets of workload distribution
Coordinated personnel work schedules and completed daily time and attendance records for timekeeping
Informed Senior Management of important issues and made recommendations for improvements
Maintained current position as Inventory Management Specialist while supervising operations of Inventory Management Department
Supply Technician
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, US
02.2011 - 11.2012
Assisted senior Inventory Management Specialist in the expendable (EX) inventory management section
Processed purchase orders for medical supply inventory replenishment
Reviewed credit card statements to ensure charges and reconciliations were accurate for all orders
Processed, unboxed, and placed into storage supply deliveries
Participated in cycle counts and wall to wall inventories
Program Support Assistant
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL
06.2010 - 02.2011
Served as timekeeper of multiple time and leave groups
Answered and routed telephone calls using Dterm model phone system
Composed various inventory reports including monthly Logistics stock status reports for Executive Office
Recorded minutes of Logistics Service meetings
Maintained item master file by creating new item listings and editing existing items
Supply Technician
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines , FL
05.2008 - 05.2010
Assisted the senior Inventory Management Specialist in the nonexpendable (NX) inventory management section
Created equipment entry listings and printed barcode labels for newly acquired proper
Coordinated the delivery of new equipment
Advertised excess supplies and equipment sales on GSA auctions
Conducted property inventories to update equipment inventory listings for all services
Served as the primary point of contact and management of the Logistics Records Archiving Storage program
Documented the receipt, location, and disposition of all archived records
Materials Handler
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, US
09.2006 - 05.2008
Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and damage, documented findings and completed receiving reports to ensure inventory integrity and quality standards
Safely handled and delivered materials within the medical facility
Operated forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
Organized and stocked incoming inventory using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain product freshness and ensure accurate inventory rotation
Operated 26-foot box truck to complete timely deliveries, safely maneuvered and backed up to loading docks in compliance with DOT and company safety standards
Accurately picked and delivered warehouse orders to customers