Kala Danford

Kala Danford Logistics and Supply Chain Professional -- linkedin.com/in/kala-danford-22a4b7206/ Clute, TX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Material Coordinator – Gibson Applied Technology, Argos Planform Offshore GOM – September 2021 – present Managed and retained material for 150 employees offshore Coordinated incoming cargo inventory on weekly supply vessels Liaised with Shipping Coordinator for urgent supply vessel requirements Ensured material readiness for upcoming scopes with onshore warehouse coordination Created requisitions for materials supporting commissioning and construction offshore Tracked job card material for construction and commissioning Achievements: Achieved a 75% decrease in lost or damaged items Achieved a 15% reduction in shipping times Achieved a 25% decrease in storage costs Created a document titled Material Management Warehouse Procedures which outlines incoming and issuing material Data Entry Supervisor/Material Coordinator – Zachary Industrial, GPLNG Project Sabine Pass TX – August 2020 – September 2021 Collaborated with project Logistics & Expediting Department for inbound and outbound shipments Tracked and verified systematic deliverables and reported negative impacts to management Created requisitions for consumables and validated Field Material Requests Compiled documentation for Start Up & Commissioning on spare parts Reviewed client and JV contracts to ensure contractual obligations were met Oversaw Site surplus material process, established Min/Max commodities, and developed material SOP plans Data Entry Supervisor/Material Coordinator – Zachary Industrial, FLNG Project Freeport TX – August 2017 – August 2020 Issued OS&Ds and collaborated with engineers, Mechanical, and vendors for resolution Created Material issue report for craft Created requisitions for consumables Worked with expeditors on upcoming shipments and pending issues Validated and confirmed Field Material requests Compiled documentation for Start Up & Commissioning on spare parts turnover Achievements: I effectively completed the commissioning and capital spares delivery for the FLNG project, meeting the client's requirements Data Entry Clerk – Zachary Industrial, CP Chem Project Sweeny TX – August 2014 – August 2017 Issued OS&Ds and collaborated with engineers, Mechanical, and vendors for resolution Received incoming material through Oracle Created requisitions for consumables Worked with expeditors on upcoming shipments and pending issues Compiled documentation for Start Up & Commissioning on spare parts turnover EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Rigpass T-Huet Project Management Foundations TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite Oracle SPM (Smart Plant Materials) iDocs 03 E7 SCMS CDMS PAAMS PIMMS EBENTLEY Inventory Control Inventory Accuracy REFERENCES Available upon request