Gary Bonita
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Logistics Specialist with 20 years of experience providing comprehensive support for supply chain operations and optimizing transportation routes. Skilled in streamlining logistics processes to enhance cost-effective distribution strategies. Proficient in inventory management, vendor coordination, and ensuring seamless product flow. Collaborates with program management and key stakeholders to manage supply support, equipment, storage, packaging, and transportation. Focused on maintaining affordability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability through proactive execution of logistics duties, ensuring systems are supported and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - Current
- Led proposal preparation and negotiations in collaboration with the logistics manager to secure optimal contract terms.
- Recommended and reviewed Statements of Work (SOWs) for CLS contracts, ensuring alignment with operational goals and industry standards.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Utilized obsolescence software to forecast future obsolete parts and materials, ensuring proactive inventory management
- Identified and developed mitigation strategies for obsolescence risks in logistics, addressing diminishing manufacturer support for parts and materials.
Storage Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented safety protocols for storage facilities, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Stayed current on industry trends, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in storage management practices.
- Streamlined internal communication processes between departments, fostering collaboration towards shared goals within the organization.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, providing guidance and training to improve productivity and performance levels.
- Reduced storage costs by negotiating better contracts with suppliers and streamlining transportation processes.
Shipment Distribution Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducts supportability analysis and reviews Life Cycle Support documentation to optimize shipment distribution.
- Analyzes life-cycle maintenance and support requirements to ensure efficient management of all shipment distribution processes.
- Reviews field support requirements, identifies gaps, and recommends solutions to enhance shipment distribution efficiency.
- Develops performance metrics and supports maintenance, provisioning, documentation, and supply chain efforts to optimize shipment distribution.
- Provides on-site logistics support to optimize shipment distribution and meet end-user needs
Freight Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in reduced shipping costs for the company.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop strategic plans for future growth within the freight department.
- Reduced shipment errors by closely coordinating with warehouse teams and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs without compromising operational efficiency or customer satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined freight operations by implementing efficient tracking and monitoring systems.
Supervisor, Passenger Travel Services
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervises the coordination and arrangement of business travel for individuals and groups, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversees the guidance of employees and eligible dependents on travel arrangements, ensuring clear information on transportation options and procedures.
- Managed pay adjustments, cash collections, and purchase vouchers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Monitors and ensures the quality of services provided by the contract travel agency, maintaining high performance standards.
- Directs review of travel requests and ensures proper transportation benefits and eligibility
Outbound Personal Property Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervises counseling on personal property relocation and transportation for employees and dependents.
- Directs transportation providers to identify, mark, and label personal property for shipment or storage.
- Monitors and evaluates contractor performance in moving personal property, ensuring compliance with contracts, regulations, and service standards.
- Coordinates the shipment and storage of personal property, ensuring timely and efficient handling.
- Manages the application of carrier tariffs and rates to optimize transportation methods and costs for personal property.
Inbound Freight Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervises receipt of items for shipment or storage, ensuring proper handling.
- Organizes and handles items requiring special care for proper processing and transportation.
- Leads and trains employees in inspecting incoming shipments for discrepancies, damage, or missing items, ensuring proper reporting and claims are filed.
- Coordinates pickup and delivery of materials, ensuring efficient flow of inbound and outbound shipments with various departments.
- Manages material receipt entries in the inventory system, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient operations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2019
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation regulations
- Route planning
- Shipment coordination
- Contract management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Logistics oversight
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
Timeline
Transportation Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - Current
Storage Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2021 - 11.2022
Shipment Distribution Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2019 - 08.2021
Freight Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2018 - 11.2019
Supervisor, Passenger Travel Services
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2017 - 08.2018
Outbound Personal Property Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2016 - 11.2017
Inbound Freight Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force
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