Christian Martinez
Orlando
Summary
Supply chain professional with comprehensive background in managing end-to-end logistics and procurement. Proven ability to drive improvements in supply chain processes and achieve cost savings. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing demands, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Senior supply chain professional with expertise in optimizing logistics, inventory management, and procurement processes. Known for fostering collaborative team environments to drive efficiency and achieve results. Skilled in supply chain analytics, strategic sourcing, and vendor management. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in delivering consistent performance. Experienced with supply chain optimization, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Utilizes strategic planning and supplier management to achieve seamless logistics operations. Track record of implementing best practices in inventory control and demand forecasting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Marathon Petroleum Corp
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Investigated and resolved invoicing discrepancies to maintain good vendor relations.
- Maintained accurate records of invoicing and payment activities in compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with proactive communication and coordination among suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
- Coordinated logistics activities across multiple distribution centers, optimizing transportation routes for cost efficiency and faster deliveries.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring dependable delivery schedules and consistent quality of products.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting and supplier management techniques.
Senior Purchasing Specialist III
Thermofisher Scientific
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in SAP for senior management review and approval.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
- Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Engaged and communicated effectively with project team members, planned and contributed meetings, prepared and managed historical files to support financial management business transformation projects, and assisted with project support to include document research, data collection and analysis, market research, and presentation and deliverable preparation and delivery.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Checked key performance indicator reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
- Created and updated expenditure reports in Microsoft Excel.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
- Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve corporate spending habits.
- Worked with human resources to assess labor patterns and hiring requirements.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
Logistics Manager
United States Army (Special Operations Command Africa)
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Served as the Logistics Manager for HQC Commandant and subject matter expert on supply management policies, procedures and accountability transactions within the SOCAFICA Headquarters Commandant Unit Supply Section.
- Manages automated inventory control, accountability, and requisition processes.
- Oversees and maintains the activities of the reports and requisition function, standard stock function, non-expendable property function, control of rejected material and the equipment reconciliation function.
- Responsible for assuring lost equipment is properly accounted for through means of Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss, Adjustment Document, or Cash Collection Voucher. Assists supervisor in the tracking and reporting of hand receipted property book items for organization.
- Provides work section and wider command with technical advice and assistance pertinent to authorization management, maintenance of property book records, scheduling and conduct of supply and equipment inventories and maintenance of automated and manual supporting documentation such as hand receipts, requisitions, turn-ins, transfers between activities, repair orders and other similar administrative logistics activities.
- Uses web-based logistic information systems and office automation equipment to develop reports, research authorizations, determine purchase status, submit financial requirements, and input property accounting data.
- Monitors the requisition, issue, transfer, receipt, storage/security, inventory and disposal of expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment, and schedule and conduct special inventories.
- Articulates equipment readiness and accountability issues at meetings, briefings, conferences, and day-to-day reviews.
- Coordinates and integrates the activities of the functions with direct responsibility for compliance with administrative policy, local property accounting, accounting regulations issued by higher authority, established procedures and directives.
- Government Purchase Card Manager for 14 credit card holders. Understands the Purchase Request process through 409th Contracting Support Brigade.
- Recognized as subject matter expert for GFEBS; compiled over 70 reports valued at $84 million dollars, assisting joint personnel in Command's top priority closeouts.
- Skilled and proficient using the Army's General Fund Enterprise Business System.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
- Recommended financial solutions to corporate management based on detailed financial analysis.
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
Non-Commissioned Officer NCOIC
United States Army (20th Engineer Brigade)
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed and delivered training sessions to internal teams on best practices for contract management, resulting in a 50% increase in adherence to contract compliance requirements
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed team of 32 service members / contractors, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Directed preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for execution.
- Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports and related journal entries.
- Developed and maintained monthly overtime report to address inefficiencies agency-wide.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
Property Book Officer
United States Army (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Served as Organizational Defense Travel Administrator for Defense Travel System (DTS) by providing database management and maintenance to ensure accuracy of 8K+ travel accounts.
- Revamped travel policies and procedures, resulting in 95% rating during annual Command Inspection Program.
- Utilized Standard Query Language (SQL) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to generate monthly status reports and design user interfaces for financial accounting database.
- Posted commitments, obligations, and expenditures into General Ledger and Sub Ledgers using various government systems, including General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Standard Operation and Maintenance Army Research and Development System (SOMARDS), and Standard Army Finance Information System (STANFINS).
- Performed physical inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
- Established and maintained effective key control and physical security protocols.
- Checked authorizations of all requisitions prior to submitting purchase orders.
- Processed excess equipment for disposal and redistribution.
- Collaborated with law enforcement investigators and court officials to determine evidence requirements and deliver timely, helpful support.
- Kept detailed records of evidence and evidence storage inventories, double-checked procedures and monitored access to prevent unauthorized handling.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked closely with junior logisticians to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared, distributed, and collected property book reports for 16 companies.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Established and maintained effective key control and physical security protocols
- Performed physical inventory counts and resolved discrepancies
- Checked authorizations of all requisitions prior to submitting purchase orders
- Processed excess equipment for disposal and redistribution
Unit Supply Sergeant (92Y)
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Unit Supply Sergeant (92Y)
United States Army (101st Airborne Division)
02.2006 - 02.2011
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
- Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
- Settled and applied commodity contracts and issued and dispatched commodity sales invoices to customers.
- Reconciled inventory with plants and third-party warehouses and confirmed, identified, escalated, investigated and resolved stock differences.
- Planned and conducted annual section training.
- Entered and completed entries of commodity movements data in system and monitored commodity contract application, review and follow up.
- Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools and data and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes.
- Participated in continuous improvement in contract execution process and delivered recommendations, ideas and plans to local and functional management.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
University of Maryland University Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida Community College Jacksonville
Skills
- Vendor relationship optimization
- Supply chain procurement
- Supply chain efficiency improvement
- Supply chain oversight
- Materials management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Cost reduction strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
Certified Master Logistician, International Society of Logistics
Certified Hazmat Specialist, OSHA
SAP/GCSS-A Instructor Certified
DOT Regulations Training
Active Secret Security Clearance
GFEBS Certified
CLEARANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
CURRENT SECRET CLEARANCE Detail-oriented Financial Analyst / Proposal Manager with fifteen years of experience and expertise in financial tracking, budgeting, forecasting, spend plan development, and contract proposal management for Department of Defense programs. Proven record of analyzing financial data to accurately plan costs, labor, yields, and overhead rates. Ability to adhere to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines.
Personal Information
Title: Purchasing Agent
Certifications
02-2015
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Marathon Petroleum Corp
07.2023 - Current
Senior Purchasing Specialist III
Thermofisher Scientific
11.2021 - 04.2023
Logistics Manager
United States Army (Special Operations Command Africa)
01.2019 - 03.2022
Non-Commissioned Officer NCOIC
United States Army (20th Engineer Brigade)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Property Book Officer
United States Army (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Unit Supply Sergeant (92Y)
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2013
Unit Supply Sergeant (92Y)
United States Army (101st Airborne Division)
02.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
University of Maryland University Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida Community College Jacksonville
MBA - Business Management
Liberty University
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