Charles Thomas
Fountain,CO
Summary
With over 21 years of experience, I bring dedication, motivation, and leadership to any organization. As a proactive Procurement and Purchasing Manager, my expertise lies in helping businesses meet their fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined processes. I excel in conducting detailed research for supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment, allowing me to develop the best overall strategy for long-term gain. Additionally, I have a proven track record of effectively managing purchasing budgets to determine contract feasibility and exceed savings goals. Building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for optimal value are among my key strengths. Furthermore, I pride myself on maintaining an in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Battailon S4 NCO
U.S. Army, 2-12 Infantry Reg.
Fort Carson , CO
2014.11 - Current
- Tracked Battalion Lateral Transfer and Turn-in directives for subordinate units, ensuring timely completion.
- Organized, accounted for, and maintained the Battalion Level Government Purchase Cards.
- Coordinated and Conducted weekly logistic Supply meetings.
- Supervised Battalion equipment shortages and ensured subordinate units ordered and maintained requirements.
- Responsible for Battalion Budget and distribution to subordinate units.
- Collection and issue of high value items to and from subordinate units.
- Maintain a positive unit asset visibility for subordinate units.
- Responsible for weekly MOS training of subordinate units.
- Conducted monthly inventories and inspections of subordinate units work place.
Unit Supply Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army, C Company, 2-12 Infantry Reg.
Fort Carson , CO
2013.08 - 2014.11
- Provide unit Commander with advice on command and supply discipline.
- Order, stock, control, and issue unit required equipment.
- Supervised and trained 13 Soldiers on Army Doctrine, Discipline, Army Physical Training, MOS specific training, Deployment preparation, and budget management.
- Responsible for unit Key control and sensitive items.
- Responsible for a $7,65M property book while state side and over $81M property book while deployed.
- Track and execute lateral transfers and required turn-in's.
- Maintained mothly company budget.
- Ordered all unit shortages to bring unit up Army requirements for deployment operations.
Unit Supply Sergaent
U.S. Army, B Battery, 1-38 FA
Camp Casey , Korea
2012.07 - 2013.08
- Advised unit commander on Command and Supply Discipline.
- Ordered $1.6M worth of shortages of required Army equipment to ensure units readiness.
- Responsible for $23.6M Property Book.
- Maintained positive relations between U.S. Soldiers and Korean Soldier.
- Responsible for 6 Soldiers and their training in logistic operations.
Education
GED - undefined
Milford Mill Acdamy
Baltimore, MD2005
Skills
- Budget management
- HAZMAT training
- Purchasing
- Proficient in MS Office
- Supply chain and resource management
- Proficient in LOGSA and PBUSE systems
- Natural mentor
- Excellent time management
- Proactive
- Excellent attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Deadline-driven
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Battailon S4 NCO
U.S. Army, 2-12 Infantry Reg.
2014.11 - Current
Unit Supply Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army, C Company, 2-12 Infantry Reg.
2013.08 - 2014.11
Unit Supply Sergaent
U.S. Army, B Battery, 1-38 FA
2012.07 - 2013.08
GED - undefined
Milford Mill Acdamy
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