Brian Brown
Killeen,TX
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a buyer, planner or supply chain role with progressive organization.
Thorough and systematic Supply Chain Specialist talented in managing supplier relations, production schedules and inventory levels. Talented communicator and strategic planner seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented position managerial position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Killeen , TX
07.2022 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
Supply Chain Manager
U.S Army Fort Hood Texas
Killeen , TX
05.2010 - 09.2021
- Oversaw distribution network by supervising purchasing, product orders, logistics details, customer care, quality of end products, compliance and warehouse inventory tracking.
- Initiated changes resulting in 50% company-wide growth through creation and oversight of targeted metrics and application of Lean Six Sigma techniques.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
Instructor
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Hopewell, VA
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Utilized syllabi to inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Developed curriculum to support distance education and hybrid courses.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Participated in continuous learning on diversity, inclusion and racial equity to reduce learning barriers.
- Leveraged technology and provided instructional materials to facilitate active learning.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
Education
Homeland Security
American Military University
Skills
- Contract development and management
- Systems and automation applications
- Planning & organizing
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Supervision & leadership
- Team management
- Training & development
Timeline
Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2022 - Current
Instructor
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
08.2017 - 11.2020
Supply Chain Manager
U.S Army Fort Hood Texas
05.2010 - 09.2021
Homeland Security
American Military University