Adrian Whitfield
Augusta,GA
Summary
Experienced logistics specialist with a proven track record of reliability and a strong work ethic. Demonstrated leadership skills in managing multiple personnel and collaborating with senior management to develop and execute strategies that support storage, shipping, and transportation objectives. Possessing 15 years of military logistics experience, skilled in asset procurement, storage, transportation, and inventory management. Proficient in overseeing material management activities and systems, including requirement inventory control, receipt storage, and supply and equipment distribution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
VA Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using software to devise solutions and improve performance.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Verified transactions, product orders, and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
Vectrus Logistics Management Supervisor
Vectrus
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed and monitored stock levels and reorder points for shop stock and bench stock with 98% accuracy
- Provided management logistics support to include expediting parts for units and managed logistics support to eight sites affecting critical overseas missions
- Processed Material Deficiency Reports (MDR), and provided weekly, monthly and quarterly training to all employees
- Inspected and identified property serviceability condition, monitored repairable cycle assets and process information to update status and location; researched assets
- Assisted with processing over 100 transactions per day of expendable aircraft parts through the Aircraft Repair Enhancement Program; increased military funds
- Performed warehouse validations on more than 10,000 items maintained in storage, contributing to an excellent 94% inventory accuracy rate
- Worked along side DynoCorp who specializes in TRADOC program in support of U.S Army in Afghanistan
- Pulled stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels
- Provided information to customers regarding medical supplies
- Distributed items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems
- Monitored expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdated material and removed items from use as required
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Delivered supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
Raytheon- Senior Procurement Specialist
Raytheon
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared and issued solicitations (RFQs, RFPs and RFIs); Analyzed quotations/proposals to perform price/cost analysis techniques
- Analyzed and interpreted blue prints and drawings for build to print commodities
- Placed subcontracts and purchase orders of high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements
- Maintained strong business relationships with first tier subcontractors
- Communicated with internal customers and suppliers to ensure that the material and services are delivered on-time and in accordance with the specifications and quality notes documented in the Purchase Order
- Managed supplier performance to cost, schedule and quality requirements
- Performed risk analysis and developed mitigation plans and developed solutions to problems utilizing ingenuity, creativity and innovation
- Worked closely with the program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc) to obtain quality, compliant hardware on-time, with a focus on affordability.
Craig International Supplies/Oil & Gas 3rd party/ Domestic and Canadian Sr. Buyer
Craig International Supplies
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with the Project Management group to develop Procurement Schedules and plans for each project to ensure that work is completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with project and company strategies
- Tracked and reported all preaward procurement processes including; Supplier approvals, Requests for Quotes, (RFQ’s), Requests for Purchases (RFP’s), and Pre-Award reporting support
- Reported the progress of vendor's procurement activities, shop schedule and shipping promise
- Identified and implemented improvements to materials management using research, supplier relationships, industry knowledge, and industry best practices (i.e., new technologies, innovations, and operating efficiencies)
- Developed, maintained, and enhanced company procurement policies, procedures, systems, and tools
- Oversaw analyzing of bid quotations for responsiveness to request for quotations, evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point
- Coordinated and co-negotiated all oil and gas terms such as price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs
- Lead and coordinated activities of subordinates to consist of: 2 Buyers, 1 Expeditors, and 1 warehousemen in accordance with Project Schedule(s).
Lockheed Martin- Sr. Logistic Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Used analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve, and control logistics operations and turnkey processes in support of a very fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment
- Delivered 2497 purchase orders (PO) directly on time impacted >76% Aircraft Serviceability for 2012 and 2013
- Held weekly meeting with Support Engineers and OEM to correct deficiencies in repairs due to poor design; reduced repair induction from 30 to 2 exceeding company reduction goal of 5
- Assisted Contract Manager in various contractual and legal matters of the division, including review and drafted legal agreements; communicated with various departments on contractual issues; resolved routine and legal administrative issues and questions; drafted correspondence for internal purposes or customers as necessary
- Prepared and maintained management reports; examined performance requirements; reviewed material estimates, labor estimates and delivery schedules; researched contractual issues; advised program personnel and management of contractual status and obligations; compiled and analyzed data; maintained a historical record of the contract
United States Air Force- Logistic Manager/Budget Manager/Accountant
United States Air Force
03.2003 - 12.2016
- Oversaw six Logistic Managers in inventory control, receipt, storage and issue tasks for an inventory valued at $80.5M
- USG Escort Lead for over 250 third country nationals; managing 30 construction projects through completion valued at $24M
- Manage the procurement and delivery of time-sensitive material and equipment valued at $40M
- Managed War Readiness Kit inventory valued at $16M in C-5 and C-17 aircraft totaling 11K+ line items that successfully supported 800+ critical missions transporting35K passengers and 45K tons of cargo in/out of Iraq
- Managed 3,250 flight-line parts achieving a 98.7% stock availability that directly impacted aircraft mission readiness
- Oversaw team to accurately process 1, 893 updates into database during end of year system shut down; reducing workload by 15% once systems were back in line
- Worked with vehicle maintenance to ensure that fork lifts, golf cart, and trucks were inspected daily
- Provided operational expertise and oversaw all aspects of the associated retail ammunition operation, to include manual and automated stock record/accounting procedures
- Reviewed, interpreted and implemented regulations and directives pertinent to the accountability and control of ammunition stockage.
- Determined and adjusted stock levels of reorder points, and delivery dates based on present and future requirements when appropriate to reflect changing demands.
- Audit 27 Government Access credit cards monthly; guaranteeing $2.1M budget expenditure was under control from 2007-2009
- Analyze financial reporting to communicate important trends and measurement to managers and Legislator; resulting in on track spending of $20.1M with no deficits
- Reduced expenses by $1M+ through effective contract negotiation and management of overall budget; adhering to Department of the Air Force budget guidelines.
- Investigated, verified, and reported any loss, theft or recovery of items as requested by all pertinent and applicable regulations and directives.
- Monitored the progress of inventories, resolving any discrepancies.
Education
Perusing Bachelors of Logistic Management -
Georgia Military College
Associate of Arts in Logistic Management -
Georgia Military College
Airmen Leadership School -
2008
Skills
- Materials Handling
- Inventory Restocking
- Validating supplies
- Overseeing deliveries
- Import/export requirements knowledge
- Operating forklifts
- Updating logs
- Team Oversight
- Resolving Problems
- Documentation Management
- Shipment Receiving
- Inventory counting
- Documentation skills
Key Qualifications
Security Secret Clearance, Driver’s License, Management Skills, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Procurement, Problem Solving, Planning and Implementation, Punctuality, Improvisation, Ammunition Supply Management, Operations.
Training
Performance Based Logistic, Lead Manufacturing, Air Force FAR/DFAR Accounting, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), EVMS, TINA, Department Of Defense contracts management and negotiations
Systems
Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), SBSS/ESS, CRIS, Fed-log, JPAS, D043, G081, Haystack, Partsmaster, Microsoft-Word, Power point, Access, Great Plains, EDMS, SAP/PRISM (Super user), GOLD (Super user), SNC/TMS, ALMS, Unicode, P2P, Excel, Ariba, EPAD, SRS.ESRT, TRADOC
Awards
- Recipient of Bronze Star for Outstanding support during Operation Enduring Freedom, Nov 2005
- Recipient of Medal of Valor for Outstanding Leadership and support during Operation Iraqi Freedom, May 2007
- Joined 300lb weight lifting club while contracting in Afghanistan 2019
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Bronze Star for Outstanding support during Operation Enduring Freedom, Nov 2005
- Recipient of Medal of Valor for Outstanding Leadership and support during Operation Iraqi Freedom, May 2007
- Joined 300lb weight lifting club while contracting in Afghanistan 2019
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
VA Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Vectrus Logistics Management Supervisor
Vectrus
08.2019 - 03.2022
Raytheon- Senior Procurement Specialist
Raytheon
03.2018 - 01.2019
Craig International Supplies/Oil & Gas 3rd party/ Domestic and Canadian Sr. Buyer
Craig International Supplies
03.2017 - 01.2018
Lockheed Martin- Sr. Logistic Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin
03.2016 - 03.2017
United States Air Force- Logistic Manager/Budget Manager/Accountant
United States Air Force
03.2003 - 12.2016
Perusing Bachelors of Logistic Management -
Georgia Military College
Associate of Arts in Logistic Management -
Georgia Military College
Airmen Leadership School -
2008