Benjamin Thomas (PMP)
Minot,ND
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain Director with extensive experience at the United States Air Force, excelling in strategic planning and leadership. Mastered supply chain management, driving significant enhancements in efficiency and cost reduction. Proven track record in risk management and cross-functional collaboration, achieving notable improvements in supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Director
United States Air Force
10.2020 - Current
- Directed and managed overall supply chain strategy, operations, and logistics, overseeing procurement, inventory control, and distribution functions
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Led cross-functional teams in planning and execution of supply chain initiatives, aligning activities with organizational goals to drive strategic outcomes
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and audits to assess supply chain effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement process enhancements
- Collaborated with senior leadership, key stakeholders, and external partners to align supply chain activities with business objectives and support mission critical operations
- Utilized advanced supply chain management systems and technology to streamline processes, enhance visibility, and drive continuous improvements in supply chain performance
Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Led teams tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and direct logistics customers.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Supply Chain Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches.
- Recognized supply chain risks and presented recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Improved cycle count discrepancy rates 20% through process improvements and maintaining high levels of data integrity
Supply Chain Coordinator
United States Air Force
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Supply Chain Specialist
United States Air Force
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
- Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
Education
Master of Business - Strategic Management And Executive Leadership
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2025
Certification - Organizational Leadership
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Montgomery, AL03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL09.2021
Certification - Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Kaiserslautern, Germany02.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership and Coaching
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance - Expires 2031
- Certified CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross - Nov 2018
Timeline
Supply Chain Director
United States Air Force
10.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 10.2020
Supply Chain Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2015 - 01.2017
Supply Chain Coordinator
United States Air Force
05.2014 - 06.2015
Supply Chain Specialist
United States Air Force
12.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Business - Strategic Management And Executive Leadership
Penn State University
Certification - Organizational Leadership
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Certification - Leadership
Airman Leadership School
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