BENJAMIN BEADLES
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced supply chain and logistics management professional with over 32 years of expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and global multi-modal distribution operations. Successfully oversees air mobility operations, life cycle logistics, international agreements and contracts, bulk petroleum procurement and management. Proven track record in project management, ensuring flawless execution and delivery of complex initiatives. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, motivating, and excellent customer relations. Strong aptitude for relationship-building skills, proficient in independent decision-making and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Operations
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Energy Americas
05.2022 - Current
- Directs daily operations supplying bulk fuel and energy products to 460 customer locations across the Western Hemisphere with over 1,000 product accounts valued at $2.7 billion
- Performs Chief of Staff functions for 165 personnel, supervises command staff of seven direct report operations officers, and streamlines operational workflows through three subordinate business units in Texas, California, and Alaska
- Controls $4.5 million annual operating budget - funds holder and accountable officer
- Fosters a high-performance culture and delivers seamless execution of critical tasks
- Schedules employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reduces operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Supervisor, Bulk Fuels Management
DLA - Energy Americas East
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised 15 direct report supply planner and resolution specialists
- Planned, delegated, and executed workload through two team leads
- Managed downstream jet fuel distribution services supporting 125 customer locations and optimized regional delivery systems providing 250M gallons annually at a 98% time to deliver rate
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Liaison Officer
DLA - Energy Middle East
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Senior customer-facing DLA representative to the Oman Ministry of Defense and commercial industrial sector
- Responsible for business development and customer relationship management
- Directed and negotiated multi-commodity international agreements valued over $230 million, supporting US Forces and coalition requirements across the Middle East Region and East Africa
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Operations Officer
DLA - Energy Americas East
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Field support lead - customer facing account specialist
- Acquired and provided energy solutions to national and international customers
- Chaired metrics and performance indicators operational planning teams. Implemented solutions and process changes that increased and sustained demand forecast accuracy and time to deliver rate at 95%
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
Education
M.Sc. - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
07-2012
BS - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
03-2000
Skills
- Organizational development
- Business analysis
- Operational excellence
- Safety management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Workforce planning
- Logistics management
- Continuous improvement
- Cost analysis and savings
- Forecasting
- Vendor management
- Staff management
- P&L management
- Inventory management
- Analytical skills
- Strategic planning
- Performance measurement
- Staff development
- Logistics
- Assignment delegation
- Performance improvements
- Operations management
- Change management
- Analytical thinking
Credentials And Certifications
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Life Cycle Logistics – Advanced, 2019
- Center of Excellence in Logistics & Technology (LOGTECH) – Advanced, 2017
Timeline
Director, Operations
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Energy Americas
05.2022 - Current
Supervisor, Bulk Fuels Management
DLA - Energy Americas East
05.2020 - 05.2022
Liaison Officer
DLA - Energy Middle East
05.2018 - 05.2020
Operations Officer
DLA - Energy Americas East
09.2014 - 05.2018
M.Sc. - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
BS - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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