David Herring
La Grange,North Carolina
Summary
Skilled professional, with 15 years experience supporting multiple aerospace rotary wing platforms in a fast paced Defense Contracting, prototype VAL/VER and production environments. 15 Years working with different PMA's (mainly H-60) to develop and fast track needed upgrades and installations to support the warfighter. Dependable and proven capable of critical AOG and flight critical issues. I have touched the entire life cycle of kit production and am uniquely qualified on all aspects of kit manufacturing. I am responsible for internal DCMA audit reporting and compliance with FAR regulations. I set policies and procedures for the company to comply to the FAR. I review PO's and confirm compliance via peer reviews with all buyers. I have held a Secret Clearance for 15 years.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Manager / Procurement Manager
ACET
Havelock, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Estimate new work, Manage contractual obligations and workflow (Procurement & Kit Requirements) in a fast paced prototype, VAL/VER environment.
- Create BOM’s and interpret customer data packages.
- Manage procurement team workflow and employees
- Review and Develop policies and procedures to comply with FAR.
- Review and maintain compliance of FAR with team of buyers.
- Respond and preside over internal DCMA and PMSA Audits.
- Maintain vendor base and AP issues to streamline delivery.
- Coordinate to maintain delivery schedule for H-60, H-1, H-53, HX-21 platforms.
- Support installation activities through material requests for 5 different installation sites.
- Interview, Hire, manage training of new procurement professionals and logistic coordinators.
- Coordinate with PMA's and report in bi-weekly PMR's to update status and progress.
Production Assistant
GDIT
02.2010 - 12.2020
- Estimate new work, manage current efforts.
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
GM/ Buyer
Sportsman’s Toystore/Field and Stream Sports
06.2005 - 02.2010
- Purchasing and Merchandising
- Day to day operations, staffing.
- Firearm auditing and paperwork
Buyer/ Supervisor
Neuse Sport Shop
04.2001 - 06.2005
- Run shift and manage employees
- Buy and manage inventory for fishing dept.
- Buying shows and vendor relations
Education
High School Diploma -
North Lenoir High School
Some college - undefined
Johnston Community College
Skills
- Logistics analysis
- Aerospace Distribution network optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in Costpoint and Sharepoint ERP Programs
- FAR and DFAR compliance
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Redline Incorporation
- Personnel Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Team management
Security Clearance
Secret
Timeline
Senior Logistics Manager / Procurement Manager
ACET
01.2021 - Current
Production Assistant
GDIT
02.2010 - 12.2020
GM/ Buyer
Sportsman’s Toystore/Field and Stream Sports
06.2005 - 02.2010
Buyer/ Supervisor
Neuse Sport Shop
04.2001 - 06.2005
Some college - undefined
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma -
North Lenoir High School