EDWIN CACERES
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diligent Supply Chain Manager with solid background in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Successfully led projects improving inventory accuracy and reducing lead times. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
United States Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
04.2001 - Current
- Manages the inventory, purchasing, shipping, and restocking of all surface ships and aviation squadron parts for the Navy.
- Quickly adapted to learning new systems to help manage a high velocity inventory value of $12M with 15,000-line items producing an inventory accuracy rate of 98%.
- Also manages thirty personnel to ensure timeliness of orders are processed and delivered as necessary.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
Supply Chain Manager
USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85)
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Japan and Portland
- Japan and Portland
- Supervised 45 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
Supply Chain Manager
US Navy Department
01.2001 - 01.2022
- Led a team of 35 personnel in the areas of logistics management, retail service management, and food service management to include evaluations, training, and budget management of $20M.
- Directly responsible for the increase of logistics readiness scores from below average (86%) to above average (94%) in less than two years in the areas of procurement, financial management, inventory management, hazardous materials, and postal operations by optimizing and coaching logistics team ensuring compliance with all programs while contributing and leading in the training of other programs such as damage control, anti-terrorism, safety and security.
- Appointed the Government Purchase Card Approving Official and Certifying Officer. Approved and certified over $150K annually of purchases utilizing the Government Purchase Card Program and ensuring compliance with the program.
- Oversaw the management of a $30M inventory of over 20,000-line items. Never missed a mission requirement due to not having parts or supplies.
- As the Command Sponsorship Coordinator, which is a critical position to sponsor new Sailors relocating to Japan, and out of Japan to United States served in the successful transfer of 200 transient personnel and their families. Awarded for excellence for the first time in 10 years to have everyone onboard in compliance to include COVID-19 military rules and guidelines for a successful command program.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Naval Health Clinic Quantico
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed the logistics team with 60 enlisted joint military personnel in the daily operations of supply chain management, health technology/equipment management, and acquisitions/procurement to include performance evaluations, training, and budget management of $100M.
- Through my leadership, our teams increased warehouse shelving capacity by 25% allowing additional medical supplies needed for daily operations; increased medical supply line items by 50% ensuring the clinic requirements were met more efficiently; decreased avoidable Government Commercial Purchase Card purchases by 30% by enforcing standardized electronic procurement methods.
- Led 45 logistics specialists during the USNS Comfort humanitarian response special mission in Puerto Rico, during hurricane Maria relief efforts in the management of medical supplies involving inventory, receipt, issuance, and procurement of material. Included inventory and movement of medical supplies and donations for 34 medical engagement sites in 15 countries ensuring last minute material needs were met and delivered to achieve mission success.
- Conducted risk assessments for the supply chain, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation plans.
Logistics Manager
USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Hawaii & San Diego
- Led a team of 12 personnel obtaining initial qualifications and warehouse operations for a new shipyards operational overhaul period for the ship to include performance evaluations, training, and budget management of $12M.
- Warehouse consisted of $115M in supplies and equipment. Inventoried and accounted for all items prior to movement to the ship. Established the movement plan and presented it to leadership and across all departments to streamline the process.
- Authored and implemented all standard operating procedures in areas of procurement, inventory management, financial management, postal operations, hazardous materials and home port shift from Hawaii to San Diego.
- Hawaii and San Diego
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
Recruiting Selling Skills
US NAVY
07.2009 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: New York City
- Performed functions such as: Recruiter in Charge of a Recruiting Station, government purchase cardholder, financial manager, training coordinator for new recruitment accessions, and never missed recruiting targeted command goals.
- Scored 95% or higher in every inspection category. Awarded Recruiter of the Year.
- New York City
- Established rapport with clients by actively listening to their needs and preferences before presenting suitable solutions accordingly.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized selling strategies tailored to their individual needs.
Logistics Manager
USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57)
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Hawaii
- Led a team of 10 personnel in the material management division in areas of procurement and inventory for the logistics operations department. Responsible for all material requirements for two air crafts.
- Authored the standard operating procedure for financial management for the department and was the lead Contracting Officer Representative for the Air Mobility Command flights in Hawaii.
- Hawaii
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
Aviation Inventory Manager
AVIATION LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
06.2001 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Virginia-Maryland
- Performed functions such as: Aviation Inventory Manager, managed a budget of $37M of aviation parts and special handling equipment required appropriate level of clearance.
- Coordinator for new parts equipment requirements for international missions to the Persian Gulf, South East Asia, and other numerous locations to accommodate the command personnel for consecutive successful missions.
- Virginia-Maryland
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
Education
Bachelor's - applied sciences – Cybersecurity
DeVry University
Defense Acquisition University Curriculum Certifications - Government Purchase Credit Card Program
Government Contracting Training and Certification -
Skills
- Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Microsoft Office Systems
- Process Improvement
- Material Management
- Contracting Officer
- Procurement Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85)
12.2018 - 11.2022
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Naval Health Clinic Quantico
11.2015 - 11.2018
Logistics Manager
USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)
07.2013 - 11.2015
Recruiting Selling Skills
US NAVY
07.2009 - 10.2012
Logistics Manager
USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57)
04.2009 - 04.2011
Aviation Inventory Manager
AVIATION LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
06.2001 - 04.2009
Supply Chain Manager
United States Navy
04.2001 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
US Navy Department
01.2001 - 01.2022
Defense Acquisition University Curriculum Certifications - Government Purchase Credit Card Program
Government Contracting Training and Certification -
Bachelor's - applied sciences – Cybersecurity
DeVry University
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