1. Leon King
Materials Manager at Duke Raleigh Hospital
leonthomasking@gmail.com
Specialties
Inventory Management, Personnel Development, Project Management, Supply Chain
Management, Change Implementation, Process Improvement
Experience
Materials Manager at Duke Raleigh Hospital
June 2012 – (Present)
Manage the day-to-day operations of Material Management in designated areas that may include
Business Office functions, Centralized Inventory Support, Centralized Shipping and Receiving
and Courier functions, Surgical Service Supply Chain. Establish objectives and strategies for
Materials Management in support of Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Health System
objectives. Work collaboratively with medical staff and supply chain leadership to develop and
maintain programs and process designed to ensure compliance of service delivery standards.
Review and improve standards on an on-going basis. Serve on intra and interdepartmental
committees related to organizational objectives. Seek opportunities to promote the vision,
mission and value of the organization by serving in leadership positions on relations committees.
Provide administrative support to supply chain leadership; serve as a resource to enhance
revenue, achieve optimal utilization and reduce costs.
Achievements
 Restructured Materials Distribution staff and workflows to increase efficiencies and
capitalize on staff strengths
 Continually expanding Materials Distribution presence and responsibilities to include in-
house and direct order supplies
 Acquired Supply Chain responsibilities for managing $6M+ in Surgical Services
inventory
 Decreased Surgical Services Inventory Costs by $300K within the three months of
acquisition
 Implemented Pyxis automated supply replenishment technology on all bed units.
 Currently managing the implementation of Pyxis automated supply replenishment
technology in Surgical Services
 Implemented Pyxis automated supply replenishment technology at Duke Cancer Center
Macon Pond, as well as Pyxis ParAssist technology at both Duke Cancer Centers in
Raleigh.
Materials Coordinator at High Point Regional Hospital
July 2010 - June 2011
Worked with Surgical Services management and support teams in coordinating the procurement
of all inventory from new product evaluations to in house placement. Responsible for the
performance and corrections of cycle counts as well as annual inventories. Devised innovative

2. process improvement initiatives in regards to supply replenishment and evaluation/procurement
of new inventory items Advised Material Management on best practices in regards to
maintenance and reorganization of inventory locations
Achievements
 Responsible for cost savings of $103,000.00 while serving as co-chair of the Supply
Chain Product Evaluation Committee.
 Created and implemented policy and procedure for the repair and/or replacement of all
equipment.
 Initiated Par Optimization program/initiative
Materials Management Supervisor at Duke University Medical Center
September 2004 - July 2010
Hired, trained and managed distribution teams. Implemented employee development protocols
resulting in promotion of two subordinates to Team Leaders. Effectively restructured inventory
levels through efficient PAR utilization. Implemented Par Optimization initiative resulting in
$265K+ in inventory cost savings within the Anesthesia Department thru utilization analysis and
review of historical data. Conducted supply chain analysis to determine areas of inefficiencies
within .; developed accountability structure and work performance standards Collaborated on
inventory management software conversion project that improved productivity and decreased
errors Ensured quality service to all customers. Supervised Linen Services for Duke PDC’s.
 Implemented Par Optimization initiative resulting in $265K+ in inventory cost savings
within the Anesthesia Department
 Reduced internal delivery time by 50% and incoming complaints by 70% monthly,
improved fill rate by 65% by reorganizing logistics practices of Surgical Services
 Created Surgical Services sub-department within Materials Management to consolidate
supply chain services for all Surgical suites
 Managed supply chain activities for the following Duke University expansion projects
o PACU expansion to 72-bedspaces
o Expansion/Implementation of three new Electrophysiology Labs
o Expansion of four new pediatric surgery suites
o Expansion of three new CT surgical suites
Education
Averett University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management,
General, 2010 - 2012
Danville Community College
A.A.S, Business