Amanda Kozak
Wichita Falls,Texas
Summary
Logistics and supply chain professional adept at improving operational workflows and team collaboration. Enhanced supply chain effectiveness through detailed inventory management, achieving high compliance rates and real-time scheduling adjustments. Leverages analytical skills to resolve discrepancies and optimize training processes, contributing to overall organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircrew Scheduling/Programming Support
Potawatomi Training/90th Fighter Training Squadron
Sheppard AFB, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Scheduling aircraft, academics, and training devices to meet applicable Air Education Training Command (AETC) Instruction and syllabus requirements for AETC and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) permanently attached and associated aircrew.
- Determine schedule requirements by comparing anticipated sortie taskings against the qualification, availability, and training requirements of available crew members students and instructors.
- Work with Operations Student Training (OST), Operations Group Scheduling (OGS), flight/squadron leadership to ensure student requirements are met and prevent syllabus deviations through proper scheduling. Facilitate real-time schedule changes by interfacing with appropriate squadron leadership.
- Coordinated with the training shop, OST, SARM, SOF Liaison Officer, Weather Shop, and Stan/Eval to schedule qualification, upgrade, currency, and continuation training priorities.
- Interfaced with maintenance support, wing scheduling, current operations, and Civilian Simulator Instructor personnel to identify available aircraft resources and training devices.
- Created and maintained continuity folders detailing job responsibilities, procedures, points of contact, templates, forms, and task documentation.
- Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other materials IAW USAF Records Management standards as defined in AFMAN 33-363 (Chap 1-7), Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322 (Chap 1-7), AFI 33-332 associated AETC/Sheppard AFB supplements, and locally developed guidance
- Hours/Week: 40+
Logistics Specialist
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Sacramento, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported item management functions for Contractor-Inventory Control Point (C-ICP), Contractor Supported Weapon System, and Department of Defense Air Logistics Center(s).
- Tracked incoming returned (RMA) items from the customer and ensured items were moving through the evaluation, pricing, and approval process.
- Coordinate with Contracts Administration, Planning, Material Control, & Quality Engineering to verify Sales Orders are processed & executed.
- Performed all recurring computer transactions outlined in the contract, including gold movements, DCMA transit movements, and ERP transactions.
- Coordinate Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to develop repair instructions on items returned from the customer.
- Collaborated with wholesale warehouse personnel and forward logistics locations to ensure smooth operations.
- Support the warehouse manager and item managers with tracking and resolving in-house repair part tracking.
- Assisted CLS warehouse manager and item manager in managing inventory, and coordinating shipping and receiving operations.
- Worked a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
Logistics/Transportation Specialist
U.S. Air Force Reserves, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Coordinated deliveries to 40+ locations, ensuring timely transport of materials and operational supplies.
- Handled and distributed hazardous materials valued at $1.2M, ensuring strict safety compliance.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records and transaction histories, enhancing supply accuracy.
- Supported warehouse operations including receiving, stocking, issuing, and transporting priority materials.
- Applied supply chain procedures to support maintenance, production schedules, and urgent operational needs.
- Processed 4,100+ inventory line items into tracking systems to maintain material readiness.
- Conducted large-scale inventory audit of sensitive materials (39K items), strengthening compliance and audit readiness.
- Independently processed 5,000+ receipt transactions valued at $4.5M.
- Cross-trained across four operational roles, increasing team flexibility and workflow efficiency.
Logistics/Supply Chain Specialist
U.S. Air Force, 461st Maintenance Group
Robins AFB, GA
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided continuous logistics support for high-value equipment and operations (assets of $6.2B).
- Managed receiving, storage, and distribution of specialized safety equipment valued at $10M supporting 2,000+ personnel.
- Maintained inventory accountability across 10 stockrooms (110K items; $174M) through effective use of enterprise inventory management systems.
- Achieved 97% inventory accuracy while auditing 117K assets valued at $8M.
- Managed over 700K safety equipment assets ($107M) supporting large operational teams.
- Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies, creating custom reports that enhanced warehouse tracking and accuracy.
- Identified expired inventory during large-scale asset review, which enhanced safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Prepared equipment packages, trained personnel on inspection procedures, and supported major operational readiness milestones.
Education
BS - Environmental Science Concentration Fish and Wildlife Management
American Public University
Charles Town, WV03-2027
Skills
- Operational coordination
- Systems evaluation and improvement
- Compliance monitoring
- Training program implementation
- MS Office proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Issue management
- Team leadership and planning
- Team collaboration
- Organizational collaboration
- Adaptability under pressure
- Quality service focus
- Communication and training
Military Service
- U.S. Air Force Active-Duty July 2008 - July 2016
- U.S. Air Force Reserves July 2016 - July 2020
Timeline
Aircrew Scheduling/Programming Support
Potawatomi Training/90th Fighter Training Squadron
04.2022 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
02.2020 - 06.2021
Logistics/Transportation Specialist
U.S. Air Force Reserves, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
07.2016 - 07.2019
Logistics/Supply Chain Specialist
U.S. Air Force, 461st Maintenance Group
11.2013 - 07.2016
BS - Environmental Science Concentration Fish and Wildlife Management
American Public University