Charles Wilkerson

Procurement professional with 12+ years of experience in transportation, purchasing, bid evaluation, supplier negotiations, and ERP-driven sourcing within oil & gas, EPC, and industrial environments. Skilled at sourcing commodities (including steel and fabricated materials), negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with technical and quality requirements. Proven track record of reducing costs, process improvement, and supporting project execution across engineering, operations, and estimating teams.

Inventory Control Manager - Bison Pro Fab - Magnolia, TX

(2026-03)

• Reorganized warehouse bin locations and inventory storage processes using KANBAN system to improve material tracking and retrieval efficiency.
• Implemented standardized inventory handling and tracking procedures in a manufacturing environment newly adopting formal inventory controls.
• Led onboarding and training for a newly rebuilt team following department restructuring.
• Reconciled physical inventory counts to ERP system records, investigated variances, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Managed daily material allocation to production jobs based on work orders and manufacturing schedules.
• Led cross-functional process improvement initiative by analyzing BOM discrepancies, created standardized material picklists with user signoffs, collaborated with assembly leadership to validate required components, and provided engineering with documentation to support accurate BOM updates.

Rental Coordinator / Procurement Specialist - Cactus Wellhead - New Waverly, TX

(2013-01 - 2026-03)

• Source and procure project materials, equipment, and services while ensuring cost, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Develop and distribute RFQs, perform bid evaluations, and award purchase orders in compliance with company requirements.
• Create new assets and track under customer contract.
• Direct, lead, and train inventory associates at various facilities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems and improve data quality for reliable MRP outputs.
• Forecast, request quotes, prepare documentation, and schedule transportation.

Shipping/Receiving Associate & Assembly Tech - GE Oil & Gas - Corpus Christi, TX

(2011-01 - 2013-01)

• Coordinated inbound/outbound shipments, verifying compliance with purchase orders and technical specifications.
• Assisted procurement by resolving material shortages that threatened production schedules.

Bay Route Driver, Bulk Sales Rep, Merchandiser - PepsiCo - Conroe, TX

(2003-10 - 2011-01)

• Negotiated bulk sales agreements, increasing territory revenue and strengthening customer partnerships.

Part-Time Supervisor & Hazmat Responder - UPS - Conroe/Houston, TX

(2001-09 - 2003-10)

• Supervised logistics operations, ensuring DOT and OSHA compliance for hazardous material handling.
• Oversaw daily purchasing and movement of critical materials for time-sensitive deliveries.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Supply Chain Management - University of Houston–Downtown (2025-05)

Associate of Arts (AA) - Lone Star College–Montgomery (2022-07)