Paul S. Donald
Loganville
Summary
Logistics and production planner skilled in developing effective production schedules and optimizing inventory management. Achieved significant cost reductions and improved delivery timelines through strategic collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Corteva Agriscience
Midland
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics for agricultural products.
- Collaborated with suppliers to enhance inventory management processes and ensure timely stock availability.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Trained new staff on logistics procedures and software tools, improving team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Resolved discrepancies in product delivery or receipt, minimizing delays and maintaining service quality.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Complied with safety regulations during handling and storage of chemicals.
Production Control Planner
Viasat, Inc.
Duluth
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of materials to meet production timelines.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure timely material availability for production.
- Utilized ERP systems to track inventory movements and generate performance insights.
- Supported development of strategies that balanced cost reduction with quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and deliver timely updates.
Materials Handler
Viasat, Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2021
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure proper material certifications, facilitating compliance with quality standards.
- Managed Oracle R12 database operations, maintaining accurate records for inventory and order fulfillment.
- Delivered customer service to internal teams, ensuring timely support for material needs.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA01-2027
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Production scheduling
- ERP utilization
- Project management
- Training and development
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Certification
- Operations Academy Certification
- Forklift Certification on Sit-down, Stand-up reach truck, pallet jacks
- Warehouse Lean training
- Warehouse Safety training
- 5S Certification
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Corteva Agriscience
11.2025 - Current
Production Control Planner
Viasat, Inc.
03.2021 - 11.2025
Materials Handler
Viasat, Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
Georgia Gwinnett College