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Ernesto Alen

@ernestoalen

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Bilingual materials coordinator and warehouse supervisor with 12+ years managing industrial inventory and logistics.

Venezuela

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What I'm looking for

I seek a safety-focused materials or warehouse leadership role where I can manage inventory systems, optimize logistics, mentor teams, and ensure timely material delivery for large industrial projects.

I am a bilingual (English–Spanish) materials coordinator and warehouse supervisor with extensive experience organizing warehouses, yards, and logistics for large industrial and energy projects. I have managed receipt, storage, codification, and dispatch of electrical materials, instrumentation, piping, spools, and heavy equipment across multinational projects.

I have led warehouse setup and inventory systems for gas compressor plants and refinery projects, implemented storage designs and SaaS inventory controls, and coordinated material flows for clients including British Petroleum and ENI. I routinely supervise yard crews, perform quality checks against purchase orders, maintain documentation and certificates, and run safety talks to ensure secure operations.

I seek to bring disciplined inventory control, proven logistics coordination, and safety-focused leadership to a technical operations or materials management role, ensuring timely delivery and efficient material mobilization for complex construction and maintenance projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Materials Coordinator

Perenco

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Organized and managed warehouse and external yards for a gas compressor plant project, established storage layouts and dispatch processes, and coordinated receipt of export material to meet client delivery requirements.

Warehouse Management Inventory Control Dispatch Coordination Yard Layout Logistics

Warehouse Keeper

BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Organized internal and external warehouses, implemented vertical storage and coded identification, and used a SaaS inventory system to improve dispatch accuracy for project subcontractors.

Warehouse Organization Storage Material Coding

Warehouse Coordinator

KYS Constructions

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Maintained logistics of multiple yards and warehouses across projects, monitored daily inventory levels, inspected deliveries against purchase orders, and produced daily material entry/exit reports.

Logistics Reporting Quality Control Materials Tracking

Material Supervisor

Pro-Energy / Corpoelec

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)

Managed warehouse condition and organization for thermoelectric bases, supervised quality and preservation teams, and conducted safety briefings for warehouse staff.

Quality Control Team Leadership Documentation Inventory Control

Buyer

Supresinca

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Procured materials for nationwide projects, coordinated with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries, and maintained documentation and personnel control to meet client specifications.

Procurement Supplier Management Documentation Quality Assurance Logistics

Materials Controller

Corp and Associate Limited

Apr 2004 - Jun 2007 (3 years 2 months)

Maintained inventory for power plant maintenance, supervised materials and logistics personnel, and ensured material availability for maintenance operations.

Inventory Control Power Plant Materials Team Management Stock Management Material Issuance Documentation Coordination

Materials Controller

Otepi - Foster Wheeler

Apr 2000 - Aug 2003 (3 years 4 months)

Managed receipt, customs checks, and yard placement for materials on two gas compressor plant projects, maintained documentation and spare parts, and coordinated subcontractor meetings to streamline installation.

Reporting

Materials Supervisor

Rasacaven

Jan 1993 - Jan 1998 (5 years)

Led materials department supporting two major refineries, maintained inventory across complexes, and coordinated with superintendents to respond to material emergencies.

Inventory Management Emergency Response Stock Control Supervision Material Planning Reporting

Material Controller

Foster Wheeler

Apr 1987 - Jun 1991 (4 years 2 months)

Coordinated purchasing, receipt, testing, approval and storage of materials for construction projects, supervised large spool inventories and a yard crew of ~40 to prevent schedule delays.

Purchasing Storage Systems Team Supervision Spool Management Safety Meetings Scheduling

Warehouse Supervisor

Fluor Caribbean

May 1983 - Sep 1986 (3 years 4 months)

Managed receipt, inspection and placement of materials for multi-plant construction, maintained dispatch records and liaised with purchasing and construction management to ensure timely installation.

Yard Coordination Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Industrial Technical School Punto Fijo

Technical Certificate, Mechanical Technology

1978 - 1981

Activities and societies: Courses: Job safety through preventive observation; H2S monitoring; Confined Spaces; First Aid at Sea; Survival at Sea; Ship and Tanker Certification; Survival Techniques; Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.

Completed technical vocational training in mechanical technology with practical coursework and industry-focused skills.