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Tara Drafton

Harrisburg

Summary

Results-driven professional with strong experience in managing and optimizing inventory levels and quality assurance processes. Proven ability to implement effective inventory control strategies, ensuring accurate stock counts and minimizing discrepancies. Skilled in conducting thorough quality inspections, identifying defects, and enforcing corrective actions. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and providing training/guidance to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent attention to detail. Adept at leveraging technology and systems to streamline inventory control and QA processes, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistician II

Sigmatech
08.2023 - Current

Provides direct support to the IDF Security Assistance Liaison Officer in FMS processes, policy and logistical systems. Assists the Mission & Programs Offices with program and financial reviews, case amendments/modifications and case closure. Conducts research and analysis of case, requisition and financial management to identify and resolve discrepancies. Manages requests for information for all non-standard requisitions. Submits and monitors all SDR Reports to ensure timely processing and resolution. Monitors open requisitions and the progress of shipments from the US to the Freight Forwarder. Develops and provides regular weekly and monthly reports.

Logistician

RF Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Planned, coordinated, and effectively oversaw all aspects of supply chain inventory operations as traveling inventory team supervisor
  • Ensured assignment of durable moveable property assets to correct categories and locations
  • Managed and maintained inventory of 150K+ line items with overall inventory accuracy rate of more than 99%
  • Created additional new stock record cards by evaluating on-hand inventory for keeping accurate records and adequate stock
  • Reduced workplace injuries by 25% in six months by providing training to staff on practices to uphold workplace safety
  • Commended to managing wall-to-wall inventories of eight Watson-class vehicle cargo ships in eight months and completing contract four months ahead of deadline

Category Administrator

The GIANT Company
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supervised assigned product categories while ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
  • Oversaw accuracy of cost paperwork for category teams and provided timeline pricing entry information
  • Processed data into assigned databases, reports, and required documents, as well as processed all data changes and maintained accurate changes log for reference
  • Kept up-to-date departmental records and files while maintaining utmost information confidentiality
  • Identified data discrepancies by reviewing assigned databases, reports, and various documents
  • Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders for effective category management and alignment with overall business objectives
  • Safeguarded organizational interests by facilitating validation of vendor submitted deals
  • Commended for managing cost paperwork accuracy for six category teams

Warehouse Manager

Secco Home Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Guided team of warehouse staff and coached, trained, and evaluated performance to drive high-performing team
  • Guided all warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment for technicians in the field
  • Formulated and implemented efficient warehouse processes and procedures to optimize productivity while minimizing errors
  • Kept accurate inventory counts by conducting bi-weekly audits to maintain inventory accuracy and prepared purchase orders for vendor parts
  • Headed all warranty claims processes and expedited claims processing to meet deadlines
  • Executed safety protocols and achieved compliance with regulatory standards to create safe working environment
  • Reorganized warehouse creating easy access and visibility of high-moving assets to technicians

Perioperative Materials Coordinator

UPMC Pinnacle
04.2020 - 10.2020

Inventory & Logistics Site Coordinator

UPMC Pinnacle
12.2018 - 04.2020

Tracking & Tracing Clerk

Spherion Staffing Services
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Recruiting and Staffing Excellence
  • Recruiting and Staffing Excellence

Various Part-Time and Temp Positions

Various
01.2013 - 12.2017

Supply Chain Manager

US Air Force
10.1992 - 10.2012

Education

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Senior Enlisted Joint Profess Military Education
04.2010

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
12.2008

Associate degree - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL
02.2008

Certificate - Air Force Training Course

Air Force Training & Education
Montgomery, AL
07.2001

Certificate - Supply Management Craftsman

Air Force Education & Training
05.2001

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Airman Leadership School
12.1999

Certificate -

Basic Military Training
12.1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Planning & Analysis
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Mgt
  • Purchasing & Inventory Control
  • Vendor Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Database management
  • Advanced Excel

Accomplishments

  • Coined by USASAC Commanding General in February 2024 for outstanding performance in support of the "Swords of Iron" war in Israel.
  • Built Microsoft Excel tracking spreadsheets to monitor case, requisition and financial status.
  • Created a publications tracker for all publications required by the Israel Defense Force (IDF).
  • Developed a Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) tracker to monitor status of all IDF SDRs.

Certification

Secret Clearance

Timeline

Logistician II

Sigmatech
08.2023 - Current

Logistician

RF Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2023

Category Administrator

The GIANT Company
01.2022 - 04.2022

Perioperative Materials Coordinator

UPMC Pinnacle
04.2020 - 10.2020

Warehouse Manager

Secco Home Services
01.2020 - 01.2021

Inventory & Logistics Site Coordinator

UPMC Pinnacle
12.2018 - 04.2020

Tracking & Tracing Clerk

Spherion Staffing Services
02.2018 - 12.2018

Various Part-Time and Temp Positions

Various
01.2013 - 12.2017

Supply Chain Manager

US Air Force
10.1992 - 10.2012

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Senior Enlisted Joint Profess Military Education

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

Associate degree - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Community College of The Air Force

Certificate - Air Force Training Course

Air Force Training & Education

Certificate - Supply Management Craftsman

Air Force Education & Training

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Airman Leadership School

Certificate -

Basic Military Training
Tara Drafton