Eric Richards

In my current role as an Inventory Management Specialist for the Weapon Systems Management Center, I'm responsible for leading various aspects of technical supply management work including: inventory management, analyzing inventory AAO data to forecast demands and optimizing stock and property utilization relating to supply activities.I collaborated with the Program Office to streamline the sustainment process for subsequent disposal, resulting in the successful divestment of over $10 million in assets. I coordinate with all MEFs across the Enterprise to address program needs and communicate inventory requirements effectively. Additional job duties includes:

• Initiate, prepare, edit and process requisitions in GCSS-MC to stock, commodity control, or other appropriate supply organizations
• Process documentation for material redistribution in GCSS-MC, maintain such items in a supply room or similar storage area, issue material to shop or work center personnel, maintained local stock records
• Operate computer terminals or personal computers to perform records search, data input, and data corrections
• Perform supply data management including supply planning, supply management, issue, utilization, and disposal of equipment and material
• Search Catalyst, records, or other data sources to obtain or correct stock numbers or to find authorized substitutes for stock items
• Conduct searches for information and extract data from files and databases to assemble statistical status and other supply information for management and the Enterprise
• Confer with G-4 personnel across the Enterprise to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply chain efficiency, or minimize cost
• Maintain positive and collaborative business relationships with customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to the Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) process or activity and SDR’s
• Organize and initiate transportation logistics
• Manage an internal inventory and an external inventory of $80M+ for OPFOR’s and Temp Loans yearly in based warehouse products such as Principal End Items
• Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques used to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of supply programs and/or operations.
• This is a federal job
• Supervisor: Ron Meekins (2296398078)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

In my previous role as Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for the Distribution Management Center in the Material Support and Planning Branch, I was responsible for leading aspects of technical supply management work including: inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization relating to supply activities. I monitored and conducted material coordination for special programs, maintenance and production shops. I determined, initiated and coordinated required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with inventory managers, contractors or vendors, and planning organizations to schedule or advise as to timing of procurement, delivery, or emergency transportation. I contacted and coordinates with operating officials regarding aspects of the program needs and convey inventory requirements. I verified materials against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages. I was responsible for reimbursable requisitions totaling over $12M yearly. Additionally, I routed materials to designated storage locations in accordance with storage methods and policies. Additional duties and responsibilities included:

• Initiated, prepared, edited and processes requisitions in GCSS-MC to stock, commodity control, or other appropriate supply organizations
• Issued material to shop or work center personnel, maintained local stock records, reordered when stocks were low or at a specified reorder point, prepared standard reports such as variances between actual and estimated costs, and performed related stock receipt, storage, control, and issue functions for expendable and non-expendable items for a local organization
• Processes documentation for stock item receipts in GCSS-MC, maintain such items in a supply room or similar storage area, issue material to shop or work center personnel, maintained local stock records
• Served as chairperson at meetings or conferences concerning levels of material support, timing, locations, and related inventory requirements
• Received and screened lists or other documents specifying supplies or materials needed for planned programs or work operations, collated and assembled lists of equipment and parts needed for acquisition plans
• Maintained an accurate accounting and reporting data for SABRS(Tri-Annual Report)
• Operated computer terminals or personal computers to perform records search, data input, and data corrections
• Managed an inventory of $34M+ yearly in based warehouse products such as Principle End Items (PEI), spares and collateral items
• Searched catalogs, records, or other data sources to obtain or correct stock numbers or to find authorized substitutes for stock items
• Communicated the potential benefits of automation to improve the efficiency of program operations
• Provided technical guidance to ensure the efficiency of supply operations to include evaluating the purchasing and pricing practices employed and efficiently documenting revenue generating capabilities
• Directed the development of life cycle cost analyses of projects and perform cost benefit and economic evaluations of current and projected programs
• Decreased inventory costs and operational expenses from 58% to 52% of overall revenue
• Created Microsoft-based inventory management systems that accounted for daily consumption and generated product requirements based off of daily and weekly consumption rates
• Evaluated the overall effectiveness of operations on a quantitative and qualitative basis for three the Material Support and Planning Branch
• Performed cost analysis for quarterly reporting within the frame work of available funds, facilities, equipment, existing services, and supply chain operations
• Conducted searches for information and extract data from files and databases to assemble statistical status and other supply information for management
• Processed documentation for stock item receipts, maintain such items in a supply room or similar storage area, issue material to shop or work center personnel, maintained local stock records, reordered when stocks were low or at a specified reorder point, prepared standard reports such as variances between actual and estimated costs, and perform related stock receipt, storage, control, and issue functions for expendable and non-expendable items for a local organization
• Identified deficient supplies, materials, consumable supply parts, and reparable components to the Product Quality Deficiency Report to ensure appropriate action were taken
• Monitored contractor compliance in meeting contract provisions for purchased material
• Conferred with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply chain efficiency, or minimize cost
• Maintained positive business relationships with customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to the Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) process or activity.
• This is a federal job
• Supervisor: Daryl McGirt ((229)347-3832)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

In my previous role as a Supply Technician for The Distribution Management Center, I was responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the materials supply and distribution system. I led in organizational and departmental planning as it related to the materials management system and process flow. I maintained an ongoing knowledge associated with the operational and technical aspects of purchasing and supply systems and reviewed contracts to make sure the company received the most competitive price for technology products and inventory. I managed inventory across the distributed network of warehouse facilities and optimized the strategic supply chain planning decisions for the fulfillment of orders, shipments and inventory. Additional roles included:

• Processes documentation for stock item receipts in GCSS-MC, maintain such items in a supply room or similar storage area, issue material to shop or work center personnel, maintained local stock records
• Initiated, prepared, edited, and processed requisitions in GCSS-MC for stock, commodity control, and other appropriate supply organizations
• Monitored vendor request operations and provided assistance to employees, drivers, dock workers and in the process of delivering, packaging and logistics services
• Researched funding discrepancies to facilitate reconciliation of accounts
• Conducted analysis on vendor deliveries, trailer tracking systems and price changes for products
• Coordinated and integrated various technical evaluations of cost elements such as engineering, start-up labor, facilities, fuel expenditure, subcontractor overhead, and profit through project management
• Designed and monitored route efficiency plans, optimization standards, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract reporting, and inspections for multiple service areas
• Analyzed profit patterns to customize product shipments and managed an operational budget of $6.5M
• Researched past/current issues and collected data to evaluate and determine a solution
• Prepared and presented briefs containing results, observations and recommended changes for action and review by upper level management
• Planned, organized work and met deadlines
• Planned and conducted training sessions in accordance with predetermined guidelines.
• This is a federal job
• Supervisor: Beatrice Tinson (639-5175)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

In my previous role as a Supply Technician for National Technology, I was responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the materials supply and distribution system. I led in organizational and departmental planning as it related to the materials management system and process flow. I maintained an ongoing knowledge associated with the operational and technical aspects of purchasing and supply systems and reviewed contracts to make sure the company received the most competitive price for technology products and inventory. I managed inventory across the distributed network of warehouse facilities and optimized the strategic supply chain planning decisions for the fulfillment of orders, shipments and inventory. Additional roles included:

• Monitored vendor request operations for National Technology and assisted employees, drivers, dock workers and in the process of delivering, packaging and logistics services
• Researched funding discrepancies to facilitate reconciliation of accounts
• Reviewed the warehouse processing of 3.5 million inventory units including expediting priority backorders for customer requisitions, documenting material availability and explaining policy and procedures
• Streamlined 21 shipment routes for 4,000+ daily inventory units which resulted in cutting overhead costs by 35% while increasing productivity by 69%
• Conducted analysis on vendor deliveries, trailer tracking systems and price changes for products
• Coordinated and integrated various technical evaluations of cost elements such as engineering, start-up labor, facilities, fuel expenditure, subcontractor overhead, and profit through project management
• Designed and monitored route efficiency plans, optimization standards, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract reporting, and inspections for multiple service areas
• Analyzed profit patterns to customize product shipments for National Technology and managing an operational budget of $2.5M+
• Researched past/current issues and collected data to evaluate and determine a solution
• Researched warehouse performance data gathered through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Yard Management Systems (YMS)
• Prepared and presented briefs containing results, observations and recommended changes for action and review by upper level management
• Planned, organized work and met deadlines
• Designed and delivered training sessions following established guidelines.
• This is a federal job
• Supervisor: Greg Ridley (2296397280)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

For over 7 years, I served in the U.S
Military and worked for the United States Marine Corps as a Supply Clerk. In this role, I provided a variety of technical supply support and maintained a Care-In Stores program for Marine Corps SAC 3 principle end items to include small arms weapons, secondary reparable and consumables. I determined stock levels needed for specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletions. I conducted extensive and exhaustive research of catalog databases to locate more cost effective and available substitutes for new products. I collaborated with delivery point team members to prepare inventory procedures and participated in the inventory process. Additionally, I corrected computer generated rejects and analyzed computer reject. I processed reports of discrepancies, prepared charts for briefings on performance and capabilities of different supply organizations and sources and performed research to determine reasons for patterns of transaction errors and failure. I identified logistical requirements and developed government estimates, coordinated scheduling, procurement, shipping, and warehousing.
I received and inspected incoming shipments including visually inspecting packages, signing for deliveries, and/or refusing delivery of packages. I processed receiving information and return goods, loaded, unloaded, sorted, and processed deliveries. I stocked and pulled warehouse inventory, processed incoming departmental requests and paperwork.
I performed physical inventories of the warehouse, entered relevant database information for inventory purposes.
Also, I maintained logs and assured the safety of warehouse, vehicles, forklift, and other equipment. Additional jobs duties included:

• Reviewed and interpreted policies, guidelines and directives received from higher authority relative to the management of supply requirements, assets and procedures applicable to Marine Corps
• Utilized the Vendor Product Application (VPA) to determine vendor information for requisitions
• Generated written purchase requisitions utilizing knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and the Residential Design and Furnishings Program (RDF) Specific Application
• Tracked shipping of requisitioned items and problems associated with short shipments and damages and prepared reports to vendors identifying discrepancies and issues with labeling
• Designed, developed and coordinated qualitative and quantitative measurement criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of supply program operations in meeting Departmental and Office goals
• Monitored inventory losses by analyses of inventory discrepancies, adjustments and trends to ensure the integrity of the base resources management system
• Analyzed financial transactions to detect errors and initiated corrective action through monitoring Stock Lists, Master Components Lists, Technical Manuals, GSA Supply Catalogs and the Fed Log
• Received incoming shipment discrepancy reports and evaluated utilizing MOWASP, Automated Set Assembly and FEDLOGS analyses on incoming and outgoing reports to ensure the effectiveness of the Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) program
• Effectively inputted all data from Snap Sets into a local database system for immediate recall
• Drafted and finalized operating instructions which included alert plans, duty hour and designation of delivery locations
• Conducted physical stock inventories of authorized supplies for ordering or replenishing supply stock levels
• Obtained written cost quotes from vendors for items specified by the Central Receipts Control Unit (CARDF) to ensure vendors specified are current in their participation in the Central Contractors Register (CCR)
• This is a federal job
• Supervisor: Verdell Rhett (2296395475)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes