Gurpreet Bajwa

Highly organized and detail-oriented Lead Distribution Supply Technician with over 25 years of experience in hospital materials management and logistics. Proven expertise in overseeing inventory control, supply chain operations, and staff coordination to ensure efficient and timely delivery of medical supplies. Skilled in driving cost-efficiency initiatives, ensuring adherence to hospital regulations, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance patient care delivery.

Lead Distribution Supply Technician - Stanford Healthcare Tri-valley - Pleasanton, CA

(2002-03)

• Supervise daily operations of the hospital’s central supply distribution team, ensuring timely delivery of sterile and non-sterile supplies to all departments.
• Train, schedule, and evaluate a team of 12 technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, contributing 98.8% accuracy rate.
• Conducted internal audits, implemented corrective actions, and supported continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and accredited healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to forecast supply needs and adjust stock based on patient census.
• Maintained organized storage areas and ensured proper labeling and rotation of stock.
• Assisted in maintaining optimal stock levels by conducting regular inventory checks and submitting purchasing recommendations.
• Adhered to infection control and safety protocols during the handling and storage of medical and hazardous materials.
• Supported transition to a new materials management software platform.

Material Handler / Supply Assistant - Curtis - Livermore, CA

(2000-01 - 2002-03)

• Received and inspected deliveries, verifying accuracy of packing slips and purchase orders.
• Assisted in maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing supplies.
• Prepared and packaged products for shipment, including labeling and completing necessary documentation.
• Adhered to all safety procedures and maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Supported warehouse operations by filling material requisitions for production and other departments.
• Provided excellent customer service to clinical staff by responding promptly to urgent requests.
• Assisted with periodic inventory counts and reconciled discrepancies in the supply database.
• Implemented new barcode scanning system, reducing item retrieval time by 25%.
• Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting, Finance and Management - Guru Nanak Dev University (2000-06)