Rick Johnson
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced logistic professional with a strong background in warehouse and inventory management. Skilled in identifying redundancies and optimizing resources to streamline operations. Demonstrates extensive product knowledge and a deep understanding of best practices, coupled with superior awareness of budget management and cost controls. Provides hands-on leadership, effectively managing and overseeing operations to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met. Proficient in various logistics and supply management software, including SAP for both proprietary and commercial purposes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Halliburton
LaPorte, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Manage inventory of new parts, purchasing, and stock transfer
- Monitor reorder points and quantities to maintain required inventory, and manage stock transfers for both shop and field work
- Oversee order creation, booking, and fulfillment
- Foster positive customer relationships
- Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and coordinate with Accounts Payable for payment processing
- Handle WIP (work-in-process) jobs for finished goods inventory (FGI)
- Manage cycle and physical counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Manage day-to-day Shipping and Receiving operations
- Collaborate with Shop and Service Supervisors to coordinate personnel and meet Service Center production goals
- Stay up to date with safety and environmental procedures, policies, and programs
Logistics Warehouse Supervisor
Baker Hughes
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Oversaw multiple teams-including orienting, training, and daily productivity
- Planned and directed logistical workflows in accordance with the established service framework.
- Organized the work of the existing team in planning and managing logistics, warehouse, and capacity planning/scheduling
- Developed, implemented, and maintained procedures and ways of working to maintain a seamless order flow through the 3PLs
- Inventory control- Monitored adjustments and slow/unmoved inventory
- Resolved any arising problems or complaints
- Worked within defined processes to determine root causes for noncompliance and recommended changes for improvement
- Handled inquiries and/or compliance issues regarding shipping or transportation matters
Warehouse & Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Attero Staffing
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated on multiple projects for organizations such as TechNip FMC.
- Managed special logistics and warehousing operations effectively.
- Updated shared drive with daily operations for performance tracking.
- Joined efforts with Project Manager to handle delivery creation and comprehensive shipping management for multi-million-dollar undertakings.
- Assumed managerial responsibilities during periods of absence.
- Coordinated outbound shipment of materials with staging, packaging, labeling, and counting.
- Streamlined transportation arrangements by engaging with key players in supply chain operations.
- Facilitated adherence to organizational guidelines through effective teamwork guidance.
- Provided training, development, and coaching for staff.
- Coordinated freight operations to streamline processes and enhance cost efficiency.
- Engaged with several enterprises, notably TechNip FMC.
Warehouse Lead
Glazier’s
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Managed Warehouse Workers to efficiently execute the filling, loading, and validation of product orders for retail customers.
- Managed inventory, receiving, and order fulfillment for retail customers.
- Ensured synchronization between physical and digital inventory counts through meticulous documentation.
- Executed bulk order processing using warehouse management system, efficiently handling up to 30K units for next-day dispatch.
- Oversaw processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and credit memos.
- Maintained D.O.T documentation for compliance in the transportation sector.
- Lead and supervised trained warehouse staff.
- Set productivity benchmarks and evaluated progress frequently.
Warehouse Supply Specialist
Cigna Health Spring, LLC
06.2009 - 01.2013
- Updated company database regularly with new product details.
- Conducted routine quality control inspections for medical equipment and products.
- Organized and finalized packaging processes with detailed documentation to facilitate smooth loading operations.
- Received and verified incoming materials, supplies, and equipment against packing slips for accuracy.
- Unload equipment and stage in designated area for processing.
- Organized and arranged items in designated storage areas of Materials Management Department.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston
03.2025
AAS - Kinesiology
Navarro College
01.2001
Skills
- Logistical Planning
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Coordination
- Employee Training & Development
- Risk Assessment & Safety
- Quality Assurance & Storage
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Halliburton
01.2022 - Current
Logistics Warehouse Supervisor
Baker Hughes
05.2018 - 03.2020
Warehouse & Logistics Shipping Supervisor
Attero Staffing
01.2017 - 04.2018
Warehouse Lead
Glazier’s
01.2013 - 11.2016
Warehouse Supply Specialist
Cigna Health Spring, LLC
06.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston
AAS - Kinesiology
Navarro College