A member of American Airlines, Maintenance Planning Team at Miami International Airport
Supervises a team of maintenance planners, in planning the aircraft maintenance for 50+ aircrafts daily, along with the planning of two airports in Brazil, one in Argentina and one in Chile
Overseeing the logistics of materials, tooling, and man-hours of AMT's, to ensure plans are efficient to keep aircrafts in service and to prevent delays
Cares for and leads diverse employee groups, including front line team members
Maintains effective collaboration between supply chain, production, planning, and engineering
Helps to establish team performance objectives that will support the Company's, maintenance, and repair shop business objectives
Leads the accomplishment of these team objectives to help ensure the Company's success
Actively participate in regular coaching/development sessions
Maintains audit compliance
Works closely with other departments in Technical Operations
Material Control Planner Representative- contractor
American Airlines
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2022 - 08.2023
A member of the Material Planning Team within the Integrated Operations Division
Responsible for obtaining material requirements for the MRO (Maintenance Repair Offsite) to support heavy check and special visit lines where workflow is impeded due to lack of material (Parts and tooling)
Determines most effective actions needed to obtain required materials/tooling for the aircraft at the MRO locations
Provides liaison with Maintenance Planning, the various Material Planners, MOC and other operating groups in all matters relating to aircraft logistic support
Monitors all removed parts/material for proper disposition
Creates Repair Orders for rotable items shipped for repair or overhaul, return items not used back to base stations and properly dispose of scrap item
Attend meetings and directly coordinate with local maintenance and engineering teams
Transact multiple requests in several systems simultaneously
Ability to keep organized managing several aircraft at the same time
Reviews project-related documentation to ensure correct materials and quantities are ordered
Review electrical systems like Diagrams, schematics, and/or block diagrams to verify airplane components for order fulfillment
Area Manager
Harbor Freights Tools DC
Dillon, SC
11.2021 - 01.2022
Supervised associates and managed the day-to-day operations of receiving within a 1+ million sq/ft distribution center
Achieved results (operation, financial & service results) through directing and supporting the activities of associates who perform various distribution center operating functions
Educated and developed associates to increase their capabilities and job performance as well as to follow and maintain established company, federal, state and local policies and procedures
Ensured associates attended all training/cross-training on the day and time scheduled and otherwise ensure 100% compliance with equipment operator and cross-training goals
Managed operation to meet the financial targets and assigned service levels assigned
Researched, compiled, initiated, sorted, and analyzed production performance records and data
Evaluate & recommend process changes to improve efficiency, safety, etc
Responsible for creating and monitoring the Supply Chain related KPIs
Materials Supervisor
Raytheon Technologies/ Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2019 - 02.2020
Managed a night shift team of 25 intermediate to experienced professionals in materials & logistics, managed departmental budgets, consulted on business issues, drove cost reduction activities, ensured quality control, and led material and inventory audits
Responsible for cost reduction and improvement activities to ensure that materials management and logistics deployment are efficient and cost effective
Responsible for guidelines to ensure quality and inventory controls are in place to meet quality standards and schedules
Consults on business issues of moderate complexity to support the achievement of operational results
Led materials and inventory audits to ensure availability of materials
Set objectives and guided others on execution/approach for achievement of operational results
Logistics Analyst III- contractor
Delhaize America
Salisbury, NC
09.2019 - 11.2019
Responsible for managing the daily Workflow process as it relates to the Warehouse Management Systems, Outbound routing package using TMS and Ordering Entry Systems as well as acts as a liaison to the IT Department
Coordinates the workflow requirements with business partners
Analyzed all Customer Pickup loads delivering into assigned region/s for optimization opportunities and tender to carrier
Check PO notifications from CRP vendors daily to verify correct receipt of all orders, weights, dates & pickup locations
Worked closely with vendors and Inventory Analysts on any orders that need date changes
Identified and assist Supply Chain Analytics with possible Customer Pickup opportunities
Logistics Manager II
Fluor Government Group
Arlit
09.2015 - 03.2019
Managed the creation and establishment of the supply chain in Niger, Africa, for mission essential materials and supplies from around the globe to support DOD troops and contractors, along with other various agencies
Created communication channels with international vendors and suppliers, managed subcontractors, and labor brokers to maximize operational efficiency for a highly visible $50+ million-dollar government project
Strategically directed the daily logistics operations while monitoring supplies and materials, as well as dealing with transportation functions and client services to ensure proper flow of products and high-value materials
Developed and implemented processes improvements for departments to optimize productivity
Saved over a 1 million dollars every year by researching new carriers, effectively negotiating contracts
And eliminating waste
Set performance standards and goals for all shipping staff members while using continuous improvement to streamline delivery and distribution processes to ensure with all supply chain processes and safety requirements
Negotiated price agreements with vendors and suppliers to make sure effective cost reduction strategies and implementations
Responsible for processing, reconciling, reporting, and archiving the activities and results of all physical inventories of government property under the responsibility and control of contract personnel
Performed extensive research to ascertain origin or disposition of property located or missing from inventory
Review policies, procedures, and programs affecting the acquisition, material development, distribution, redistribution, supply, and maintenance support
Works collaboratively with operational leadership and represented work groups to develop and implement sustainable solutions
Managed multiple projects and provides regular updates on status and performance against plan to senior management and government officials
Led the Supply Chain/Logistics department, defining and implementing Supply Chain strategy, standards, and guidelines
Fuels Distribution System Manager
Fluor
Afghanistan
10.2011 - 12.2013
Managed one of Fluor's largest fuel sites in Afghanistan with fuel storage capacity of over 1 million gallons and over $400 million dollars in government assets
Accounted for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of fuel distribution and storage operations within FOB Shank and surrounding smaller FOB's
Managed 180 government contractors and subcontractor on the 3rd largest base in northeastern Afghanistan
Oversaw the relocation and construction of a 1+ million-gallon fuel farm and operation
Provided cost-effective fuel solutions and streamlined various operations by managing a multimillion-dollar bulk/retail fuel operation and transportation/freight management department
Oversaw and facilitated training for HSE, POL operation, and bulk fuel operations
Enforced strict adherence to environmental compliance, safety guidelines, and standards and followed industry best practices, avoiding major accidents, and maximizing productivity
Effectively worked and communicated with multiple levels of site and country management
Developed and facilitated cross functional teams in improvement activities that focused on eliminating and increasing efficiency
Ensured efficiency of Supply Chain/Fuel Distribution operations
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Maintenance Planning Supervisor
American Airlines
08.2023 - Current
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