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Jason Blandford

Owensboro

Summary

Dynamic Item Master Specialist with a proven track record at Southern Star and Boardwalk Pipelines, excelling in supply management and customer relations. Expert in Oracle and Excel. I streamline inventory processes and enhance documentation management. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and driving continuous improvement, ensuring accurate material descriptions and efficient operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Item Master Specialist

Southern Star
05.2022 - Current
  • Create descriptions for materials frequently purchased for use and/or stock on our natural gas transmission system.
  • Maintain stock book for company by ensuring accurate part descriptions. Work with vendors, purchasing, inventory and subject matter experts to keep parts updated with correct information.
  • Educate staff on the function of the stock book and how to locate needed materials.
  • Monitor safety records for company's third party partners who do work on our pipeline.
  • Monitor third party risk: Analyze financial, cyber security, negative news and sanctions for companies who do work on the pipeline.

Inventory Specialist

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
11.2010 - 05.2022
  • Performed data entry for Inventory system, including charge outs and returns of repaired items.
  • Maintained accounts for tax and receiving charges on Inventory material.
  • Conducted physical audits of material in the field.
  • Reviewed all material requests processed through requisitions.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Worked with subject matter experts and conducted research to ensure proper materials were ordered/stocked.
  • Helped streamline Inventory processes to ensure Inventory could keep up with the demand in the field for projects and maintenance needs.
  • Trained staff on system processes and Inventory related needs.

Retail Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
11.2006 - 11.2010
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Proficient in Oracle and Excel
  • Chairperson on multiple volunteer and inclusion committees
  • Customer relations
  • Supply management
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Documentation management
  • Team collaboration
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Item Master Specialist

Southern Star
05.2022 - Current

Inventory Specialist

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
11.2010 - 05.2022

Retail Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
11.2006 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kentucky

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