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Alexander West

El Paso,TX

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Officer with a proven track record in the United States Army, adept at managing complex logistics operations and leading high-performance teams. Excelled in resource forecasting and personnel management, implementing Lean Six Sigma to enhance logistics processes. Skilled in risk management and critical decision-making, significantly improving operational efficiency and resource allocation to high operation companies and teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Officer

United States Army
10.2019 - 07.2023

Distribution Platoon Leader

  • Led and managed 30 Soldier Platoon to resupply coordinated logistics resources to 500 Soldier Unit. Coordinated Food/Water, Food, Fuel and Repair parts to company sized elements for training events through forecasting and scheduling of deliveries through time management and critical expectations.

Maintenance Control Officer

  • Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 200-vehicle fleet by leading automotive maintenance team of 50 Soldiers. Managed logistics flow of repair parts and warehouse management of materiel goods through SAP systems. Utilized analysis of maintenance downtime and "Lean" tools to forecast maintenance outlook and build schedules to fit command critical decisions.

Forward Support Company Executive Officer

  • Supervised Logistics Resource and Management of 100-Soldier Company for 500-Soldier Battalion. Utilized data analysis tools to track performance and identified areas for improvement. Implemented initial standard operating procedures for logistics processes in the company using Lean Six Sigma. Primary POC for resourcing of logistics assets at higher echelons.

Executive Officer

United States Army
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw and managed primary resourcing and supply for initial equipment types during rotational deployment to Republic of Korea.
  • Managed transfer and procurement of property to ensure logistics resource requirements of initial equipment type in Korea saving money by reallocating assets on peninsula.
  • Drafted and managed training schedules for 100 soldiers, conducting exercises on peninsula while also balancing resourcing to 500 Soldier Battalion.
  • Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.

Logistics Plans OIC (Special Operations)

United States Army
04.2024 - Current

Plans and resources logistics for rotational training Special Operations (SOF) units. Currently in progress.

Education

Logistics Captain Career Course

Logistics Sustainment University
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
01.2024

Logistics Officer Basic Course

Army Logistics University
Fort Lee, VA
10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
05.2019

Skills

  • Logistics Analysis and Management
  • Transportation Planning and Distribution Management
  • Resource Planning Management
  • Resource Forecasting
  • Personnel Management
  • Service and Supply Support
  • Risk Management and Critical Decision Making
  • Training Management
  • Lean Six Sigma

Avid Reader and Personal Writer

Currently reading "7 Habits of High Effective People" and Dean Koontz is in constant rotation on my bookshelf.

Timeline

Logistics Plans OIC (Special Operations)

United States Army
04.2024 - Current

Executive Officer

United States Army
10.2022 - 05.2023

Logistics Officer

United States Army
10.2019 - 07.2023

Logistics Captain Career Course

Logistics Sustainment University

Logistics Officer Basic Course

Army Logistics University

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science

McDaniel College
Alexander West