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Cedric Simmons

Menifee,CA

Summary

Logistics and operations professional with a strong background in supply chain management, sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, and organizational leadership. Experienced in consulting on procurement projects, streamlining internal processes, and managing contracts with corporate and government entities. Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors, clients, colleagues, and key business partners. Recognized for outstanding contributions to the bottom line and a solid reputation for resolving complex issues. Commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and communication skills. Proficient in various modern systems and software applications including MS Office Suite.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Operations Specialist

Defense Support Services, Inc
11.2013 - 12.2023
  • Sourcing and purchasing of hardware requirements for government contracts through Defense Logistics Agency, Naval aviation depot, TACOM, NASA and aircraft logistics centers.
  • Managing day-to-day operations by QSLD/QSLM criteria, ISO 9001.2000 and AS9100 aerospace standards.
  • Knowledge of all business duties such as sales, quality control, purchasing, inventory control, warehouse, training, kitting, and shipping/receiving.
  • Managed government, city, state, and aerospace contracts.

Office Manager

A.V. Roofing, Inc
04.2010 - 10.2013
  • Ran day-to-day operations for theroofing business.
  • Built contracts for new roofs and continued maintenance, payroll, scheduling, customer service, and office personnel.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented amentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

West Business Unit Dispatcher

Pepsi-Cola
01.2008 - 03.2010

Dispatched, managed and scheduling drivers in remote locations to fill retail

stores, hotels and full service machines throughout the West region including

Alaska and Hawaii.

Buyer Inventory Repair Operations

Triumph Instruments and Avionics
04.2004 - 12.2007
  • Dispatched, managed, and scheduled drivers in remote locations to fill retail stores, hotels, and full-service machines throughout the West region including Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Specialized in repairing and overhauling aircraft instruments for major commercial air transport, freight carriers, regional airlines, corporations business aircraft, and helicopters.
  • In addition to the overhaul and repair operation, we also serve as an authorized stocking distributor for aircraft instruments and components.
  • In charge of Lockheed Martin inventory which consists of the C3 (F-117) and C9 (U2) programs.
  • Primary responsibilities are to kit together parts for work orders so the tech can repair units that come in for service, source and purchase any parts that are needed for commercial contracts or inventory, and maintain accurate inventory counts.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transactions.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Supply Chain Management

Colorado Tech University
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2018

Skills

  • Inventory purchasing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory coordination
  • Administrative assistance
  • Task streamlining
  • Contract management expertise
  • Freight handling
  • Process improvement
  • Process Improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Transportation coordination
  • Call center operations

Timeline

Logistics Operations Specialist

Defense Support Services, Inc
11.2013 - 12.2023

Office Manager

A.V. Roofing, Inc
04.2010 - 10.2013

West Business Unit Dispatcher

Pepsi-Cola
01.2008 - 03.2010

Buyer Inventory Repair Operations

Triumph Instruments and Avionics
04.2004 - 12.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Supply Chain Management

Colorado Tech University
Cedric Simmons