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Work History

Senior Supply Manager Niamey

United States Army

11.2022 - Current

Directly impact and oversee five Major Subordinate Command (MSC) property book’s containing over 476,000 pieces of equipment and with a dollar value over $2,000,000,000.
21 consecutive months of experience, education, and training that identifies activities involving logistical support operations, developing comprehensive logistic plans, managing resource, fiscal, training, and data processing to meet mission requirements, and identifying problems and developing corrective actions.
Directly supervise 8 personnel under Property Management Branch and Property Book Examiner upon taking responsibility as the Material Management Officer, GS12 position within the organization
Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities of the office such as planning overall work operations, setting priorities, and establishing objectives for the mission of the office.
Ensure coordination with the other state United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), USPFO branches, state activities and units for material support for projects, operations, or programs including works such as: equipment fielding, commercial non-standard equipment authorizations and distribution
Provide guidance in establishing local procedures and/or control not specifically provided for by higher headquarters to include developing and publishing major command options to Army manuals and regulations
Serve as an advisor to the Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist on all Combat Service Support and Automated Logistical Programs and systems
Develop goals and objectives that integrate organizational, logistics, supply, transportation and inventory management
Coordinate and communicate with Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Program Manager regarding logistical operations, automated system support, and problem resolution
Provide direction and guidance to support Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Logistics Support Activity users
Represent the USPFO/G8 in implementing or improving logistical operations through STAMIS systems now replaced by Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) and ERP systems
Establish, review, and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment
Provide advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters
Provide functional expertise for development of logistics enterprise solutions which will increase the effectiveness of supporting and managing the states equipment at all levels.
Perform data research and analysis using automation.
Oversee all reports, maintenance, and quality concerns for all UniGroup and Non-UniGroup transportation agents in varies regions managed by TMM.
Assign specific tasks to junior coordinators in order to delegate responsibilities and meet time sensitive objectives and/or projects.
Effective and ongoing communication with partnering agents to ensure that allocation and quality assurance are met.
Meet with all departments and Director of Operations to ensure that quality, marketing levels, and annual budget analysis are maintained
Analyze allocation of resources and implement strategies to facilitate timely and efficient order processing
Develop unique operational formatting to support the varied volume, nature, and critical timing of the industry.
Maintain ongoing knowledge or changes of the business rules, regulations, and DPS system requirements.
Expert in using DP3 system to clear and update military shipments.
Evaluate continuous application of qualitative and quantitative logistic procedures and monitor usage and requirements for the fiscal year.
Interface with key customers concerning logistics and supply chain issues and resources
Determined appropriate budget levels and administered expenditures.
Executed top-notch customer service and assistance for 85 contractors.
Sourced and expedited materials for emergency operations such as humanitarian aid.
Purchased, organized, and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.
Managed accurate files and implemented new organizational systems to improve traceability.
Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
Provided supply chain guidance to team of 120 employees.
Provided supply chain guidance to team of employees.
Provided supply chain guidance to team of employees.
Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Developed strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Implemented a robust supplier onboarding program to ensure seamless integration into the supply chain network.
Implemented lean supply chain practices, reducing waste and increasing overall efficiency.
Oversaw warehouse operations, implementing best practices for storage efficiency and safety compliance.
Optimized transportation routes for shipments, reducing overall shipping costs and transit times.
Reduced procurement costs through strategic vendor negotiations and contracts.
Managed global logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries to customers worldwide.
Introduced innovative sourcing strategies that led to increased product quality and reduced lead times.
Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
Evaluated back stock and returned extra, sealed and salvageable goods to designated locations.
Managed and maintained accountability for equipment valued at more than $ 2000000000.
Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
Directed inventory regulation processes and accounting input data processing and reviewed output records from supply systems.
Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes.
Improved supply chain efficiency by optimizing inventory management processes.
Monitored industry trends and developments, adapting procurement strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Senior Logistics Manager

Fayetteville, North Carolina

08.2020 - 09.2022

Responsible for the development of operational procedures
Provide support to all Battalion activities and organizations and utilized a wide range of specialized methods and techniques for planning, analyzing, and identifying problems; and developing and implementing resolutions in the organization, administrative, and systemic programs
Responsible for developing standard operating procedures that effectively and efficiently execute tasking’s from the Battalion Commander
Assist in developing the battalion TACSOP to better effect situational awareness and continuous command and control over tasked organizations and subordinate units
Provide efficient expertise to multiple directorates for force element structure and DoDAAC management
Manage the state 54 Account as the Property Book Officer executing over 100 state-to-state lateral transfers in a year averaging $20 million per quarter
State subject matter expert in Decision Support Tool and Army Readiness-Common Operating Picture within the Logistics Information Warehouse
Apply analytical thinking and evaluative methods in readiness, force structure, doctrinal programs
Conduct budget and material analysis for the unit readiness, mobilization, and deployment
Analyze standards, procedures, and work processes to continually improve them to meet tasking agency and public requirements while maintaining compliance with regulatory provisions
Assigned as the state Artifact Responsible Officer for all historical artifact in the state
Supervise and implement property book reconciliation for all MSCs
Supervise and implement accepted provisions of personnel management such as equal employment, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, employee counseling, incentive awards and position management
Review, analyze, and interpret supply directives and procedures
Formulate and recommend operating procedures to achieve optimum support to the logistics program on matters pertaining to property accountability
Develop and provide data for property accountability of supported units/activities to the Supply Management Officer (SMO), Director of Logistics (DOL), United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USP&FO) and the Readiness Committee
Analyze results of property book reconciliations to determine if systemic problems exist
Coordinate with Army Material Command (AMC), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) program managers to effect receipt of required equipment to support readiness objectives
Advise the USPFO and DCSLOG G4 on available resources of personnel, equipment and funds to maintain maximum mission effectiveness
Resolve issues and problems concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of logistical systems, administrative, and systemic work operations
Comprehensive knowledge of the various operating systems, software applications, and database query systems used throughout the service applications such as ERP, Defense Personal Property System (DPS)
Directly supervise 12 personnel under the Allocation Team
Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities of the office such as planning overall work operations, setting priorities, and establishing objectives for the mission of the office
Represent the VP of Operations as the primary POC responsible for the functional implementation and sustainment of varied automation information management systems
Choose and assign origin and destination agents to all domestic shipments to include hauling agents based on quantitative scores
Formulate monthly logistic operating budgets to track usage and allotment of various equipment

Unit Supply Specialist

United States Army

Vicenza

05.2017 - 08.2020

Supervised and performed tasks involving the maintenance of all supplies and equipment within the unit
Requested, received, and inspected unit supplies
Prepared all unit/organizational supply documents
Integrated the separate functions in planning and implementing a logistics management program for the unit

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Supply Manager Niamey

Senior Logistics Manager

Unit Supply Specialist

Education

Warehouse Operation/Log 82A Certified - Logistics And Materials Management

Business Administrationm

EDUCATION -

Skills

Certification

Additional Information

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