DUANE ALLEN
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Results-oriented Warehouse Supervisor and Supply Chain professional with extensive experience maintaining inventory and critical supplies through receiving, storing, and distribution operations. Proven ability to secure warehouse environments, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with productivity and quality standards. Proficient in warehouse logistics, transportation, and shipping, with hands-on experience utilizing ERP systems and PAR-level inventory optimization in healthcare settings. Adept at contributing to strategic planning, improving operational workflows, resolving system inefficiencies, and identifying process improvements. Currently completing a BSBA in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, with a focus on advancing operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Manage PAR-level inventory replenishment across multiple hospital departments to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Monitor, track, and restock medical-surgical supplies including IV kits, flushes, and critical care items.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and department leaders to optimize supply levels and improve workflow efficiency.
- Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances to maintain compliance and cost control.
- Support lean inventory practices to minimize waste and prevent stockouts in high-demand clinical areas.
Material Handler
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES
Newport News, VA
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Performed a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which required the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data.
- Received incoming materials or prepared materials for shipment.
- Verified quantity, weight, and conformance of materials; prepared records of materials shipped and bills of lading; routes materials to destinations.
- The ability to read and interpret a source document.
Warehouse Supervisor
U.S. MARINE CORPS
Cherry Point, NC
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Identified packaging requirements and ensured items were maintained.
- Ensured compliance with fire and safety regulations, as well as used protective measures for items in storage, including open storage lots and hazardous materials storage areas.
- Established field supply support areas and used detailed technical data from the Federal Logistics System in the care and storage program.
- Developed storage space requirements and stored materiel per weight, cube, and clearance factors by categories of supply.
- Received, inspected, located, stored, rotated, issued, prepared, and shipped materials.
- Maintained personal computer and mainframe locator systems, as well as records of sub-custody principal end items.
- Monitored shelf life items through CD-ROM and the mainframe support systems and input data entry transactions and retrieval of historical records.
- Utilized hand held optical character recognition scanners, devices, and multimedia retrieval systems.
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- During service in Afghanistan, awarded a certificate of a commendation for maintaining and handling $1M worth of equipment.
- Recognized for advising the Afghanistan national army in the daily weekly monthly and yearly upkeep of their warehouse operations.
Education
BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
ECPI University
Newport News, VA04.2027
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Material Handler
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES
08.2018 - 08.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
U.S. MARINE CORPS
08.2011 - 08.2015
BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
ECPI University