David Cram
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Logistics specialist with extensive experience at Nakupuna Solutions, focusing on inventory management and process optimization. Demonstrated success in improving supply chain efficiency and leading teams to operational excellence. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail contribute to effective outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DEPUTY TEAM LEAD/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Nakupuna Solutions
Virginia Beach, USA
10.2019 - Current
- Oversees a team of 15 local and 7 regional personnel focusing on delivering customized and effective solutions to clients, implementing improved training initiatives, and facilitating inventory audit interviews.
- Execute on site physical inspections of inventory, collect, and consolidate key supporting documentation, information data, and actions relevant to the execution of the NAVSUP Audit Campaign.
- Deliver individual site inspection results i.e., internal control discrepancies, inventory discrepancy reports, supply chain trend analysis, root cause analysis to NAVSUP WSS/SUP-18.
- Oversees remediation of audit issues related to Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) Inventory and internal control processes in relation to internal oversite testing and external audit.
- Leads the testing and analyzing of Navy Working Capital Fund Inventory Internal Control Aids and documented deficiencies.
- Make recommendations to NAVSUP WSS/SUP-18 on business process improvement, inventory management oversite and control procedures.
- Facilitate training and remediation of NAVSUP Internal Control Aids and Lines of Effort to ensure the accurate accountability of NWCF material.
- Monitored supply chain and managed all logistical functions for NWCF plants.
- Led the preparation and submission of deliverables to include the Site Visit Asset Tracker (SVAT), Executive Summaries, Key Supporting Documentation Trackers, Root Cause Analysis, and Audit Test Plans.
- Assist the team lead in the onboarding and training of new hires, training of Regional Inventory Accuracy to ensure accurate reporting and timely submission of key deliverables.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
ABF Freight System Inc
Chesapeake, USA
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with senior management, Service Center Managers, and billing departments to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate transportation issues.
- Mentored, trained, and motivated Supervisor Assistants, and City Delivery and Pick-up drivers to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management field.
- Enhanced project quality with a hands-on management style.
- Led the implementation of improved training initiatives for all personnel levels.
- Led daily activities in Inbound, Outbound, and dispatching operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the company’s Oracle logistics systems, assisting in the identification of process improvement.
- Monitored supply chain and managed all logistics functions i.e., daily electronic logs, stem mile validation, billing accuracy, daily driver history reports and electronic logging device accuracy.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT
ABF Freight System Inc
Chesapeake, USA
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Answered a high volume of call, email, and fax communications per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, including loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising the work of a twenty-member team.
- Validated documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
USMC OPERATIONS CHIEF
3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion USMC
Twentynine Palms, USA
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Advised upper management of support requirements for all ordnance related issues during field and real world operations.
- Planned, executed, and managed daily operations spanning different projects and timeliness within the ordnance section.
- Supervised all preventive and corrective maintenance, track modifications, and publications, ensuring all team members were adhering to published Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements.
- Provided regular planning and guidance to 23 team members enabling the creation of career path advancement.
- Planned, executed, and supervised the organizations ordnance equipment readiness which resulted in a 99 percent readiness throughout sustained combat operations in Afghanistan covering multiple combat deployments.
- Monitored internal controls to ensure the protection of client facilities and assets valued in excess of 22 million dollars.
Education
Vocational-Technical Education
Ordnance Intermediate Supervisors Course
Aberdeen, MD03-2009
Vocational-Technical Education
Small Arms Repair/Technician Course
Aberdeen01-2003
Vocational-Technical Education
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Beaufort, SC10-2002
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville05-2002
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain analysis
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- SOP adherence
- Performance improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Agile Scrum Master Credential ID SCM-S71-62
- Certified Lean Six Sigma GreenBelt Credential ID S6SLSG-V032
- Certified Project Manager Credential ID S6SLSG-V032
- Certified Lean Six Sigma YellowBelt Credential ID XS6SLSYB319
Timeline
DEPUTY TEAM LEAD/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Nakupuna Solutions
10.2019 - Current
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
ABF Freight System Inc
09.2017 - 10.2019
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT
ABF Freight System Inc
09.2014 - 03.2017
USMC OPERATIONS CHIEF
3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion USMC
10.2011 - 08.2014
Vocational-Technical Education
Ordnance Intermediate Supervisors Course
Vocational-Technical Education
Small Arms Repair/Technician Course
Vocational-Technical Education
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
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