Travis Chamblee
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and logistics coordination. Proven track record in purchasing strategy and vendor negotiation, achieving significant cost savings. Exceptional interpersonal skills and adaptability have driven successful cross-department collaboration, enhancing project outcomes and supplier relationships. Passionate about optimizing operations and delivering results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Scheduler
Aluminum Techniques
Stafford, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for purchasing all materials needed to complete commercial construction projects.
- Consistently evaluate and acquire new and current vendors.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and strategies.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Ensure production schedules are effective and efficient in machine and personnel capacity utilization.
- Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
Planner
Aluminum Techniques
Stafford, TX
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed production schedules to optimize material flow and resource allocation.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure project alignment and support.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary materials for production.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal supply and demand balance.
- Oversaw stock organization and maintained accurate product locations in warehouse.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Led team of inventory employees to receive and record new stock.
- Resolved issues related to receiving errors such as incorrect quantities or missing items.
Outbound Supervisor, Schlumberger Account
Aramex
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed shipping and warehouse operations for a global technology company in the oil and gas industry.
- Successfully oversaw the account transition from the prior account holder, DHL, to Aramex.
- Exceeded quarterly forecast by thirty percent.
- Used data analysis to ensure that daily KPIs for outbound deliveries were consistently met or exceeded.
- Had direct oversight of all domestic and international shipments, and ensured timely deliveries.
- Scheduled daily transportation as part of logistics management responsibilities.
- Trained Aramex employees in all outbound procedures.
- Worked closely with Schlumberger personnel and management to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Guaranteed safety guidelines were known and followed by all Aramex employees.
- Routinely informed Schlumberger of the shipment status for high-value orders.
- Provided daily reports to the senior management team.
Operations Supervisor, Schlumberger Account
DHL Supply Chain
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw shipping and warehouse operations for a global technology company in the oil and gas industry.
- Reached sales forecast goals in four of the first five months of employment.
- Managed a new shift of DHL employees, which tripled the number of daily shipments over the first six months of employment.
- Direct oversight of all materials for the high-valued ONGC international project.
- Completed the project prior to the deadline, avoiding costly penalties for delays.
- Supervised both DHL and Schlumberger employees during the project.
- Worked closely with the Schlumberger project supervisor to provide timely status updates.
- Managed receiving operations, ensuring work in FIFO, to meet the needs of the customer.
- Assigned duties to associates as necessary to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient operations.
- Responsible for performance evaluation and time management for DHL associates, including overtime and time off, to meet production goals for both companies.
- Managed DHL associate conduct to guarantee that performance and quality goals were achieved.
Associate Director of Athletics Public Relations
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
12.2010 - 06.2022
- Oversaw the public relations and communications efforts for anywhere between three and five athletics programs each season for more than ten years.
- Created strategic plans to promote teams through traditional and social media outlets.
- Successfully managed multiple social media accounts, resulting in a 30% increase in followers and online interactions over the last two years of employment.
- Coordinated the hiring process for new employees, and managed payroll for event staff.
- Enthusiastically promoted student-athletes, resulting in more than 75 conference, regional, and national awards.
- Frequently hosted press conferences, often with top university personnel.
- Developed press releases, game previews, game recaps, feature stories, and player profiles, generating approximately 2,800 to 3,500 online views per month.
- Oversaw a staff of ten people as part of event management responsibilities.
- Created the volleyball program’s 'Dig Pink Initiative,' resulting in steady charitable revenue growth. The Initiative is now a department-wide program and partners with the American Cancer Society.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
Dallas, TX12.2021
Master of Education - Sports Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2007
Skills
- Inventory management and logistics coordination
- Purchasing strategy and vendor negotiation
- Market analysis and pricing analysis
- Project scheduling and demand forecasting
- Cross-department collaboration and effective communication
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Supplier relationship management and vendor vetting
- Materials sourcing and inventory monitoring
- Interpersonal skills and multi-tasking strength
- ERP systems, including SAP and M1
Leadership Experience
- SMU Cox Business Leadership Center, Dallas, TX, Forum Member, 04/20, Recognized for continuous and frequent participation in educational leadership seminars., Led efforts in Donor Relations for St. Philip’s School as part of the Non-Profit Consulting Program.
- Baptist Medical and Dental Missions International, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Short-Term Mission Team Member, 06/11, 07/18, Led volunteers to give medical services, dental services, and other aid to the people of Honduras., Managed a group of volunteers assigned to distribute clothing and hygiene essentials.
Timeline
Buyer/Scheduler
Aluminum Techniques
01.2025 - Current
Planner
Aluminum Techniques
11.2023 - 12.2024
Outbound Supervisor, Schlumberger Account
Aramex
07.2023 - 10.2023
Operations Supervisor, Schlumberger Account
DHL Supply Chain
06.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Director of Athletics Public Relations
Southern Methodist University
12.2010 - 06.2022
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
Master of Education - Sports Administration
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Delta State University