JAMES CUEVAS III
Reno,NV
Summary
Dynamic inventory management professional with extensive experience at Sierra Army Depot, excelling in team leadership and supply chain optimization. Achieved over $5 million in cost savings through continuous process improvement initiatives while ensuring 100% compliance with quality standards. Proven ability to mentor teams and enhance operational efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (GS-2010-11)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as the principal technical and administrative authority for the R3 Directorate's supply and property accountability operations.
- Direct all personnel actions, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives to fulfill mission-critical requirements for organizations including TACOM, DLA, and all branches of the armed forces.
- Directed a team of 87 employees and 8 supervisors across two facilities, achieving a 100% safety record and zero Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints while maintaining high employee engagement.
- Saved over $5 million by implementing CPI initiatives, including $3M+ for the Army Reserves Program and $2M for the Organizational Clothing & Individual Equipment (OCIE) program through streamlined supply chain operations.
- Orchestrated logistics for multiple Presidential Directive (PD) shipments, ensuring the secure and timely delivery of critical equipment to global partners and domestic U.S. military forces.
- Managed the complete performance lifecycle (DPMAPS), resolved complex employee grievances, and led all directorate-level personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, promotions, and awards.
- Trained 50+ supervisors in ISO audit procedures, empowering them to maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Desk Guides in line with premier industry security standards.
- Served as a key representative in high-level conferences and In-Process Reviews (IPRs) with agencies like DLA and GSA, coordinating work, resolving discrepancies, and securing critical program support.
- Conducted rigorous inspections of Initial Military Training (IMT) kits, verifying all components and ensuring camouflage patterns (OCP, UCP, OEF) meet strict packaging regulations.
Head Football Coach (Volunteer)
01.2021 - Current
- Lead and mentor a youth football team, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
- Organize practice sessions, manage game strategies, and foster a positive environment to help young athletes achieve personal growth on and off the field.
Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910-09)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured meticulous compliance with quality procedures and technical specifications for all commodities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance processes for receipt, storage, and shipment, utilizing MIL-STD-129 to ensure 100% compliance.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments, identifying physical damage and packaging defects, and implemented corrective actions to prevent supply chain delays.
- Analyzed quality data feedback to identify process deficiencies and recommend root-cause corrective actions, providing technical guidance to operating elements on quality matters.
- Collaborated with engineers and production control to review quality data, track inefficiencies, and improve inventory management processes.
Material Examiner Identifier Supervisor (WS-6901-05)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Exercised full supervisory authority over a workforce of up to 80 personnel, overseeing all manual and automated property warehousing functions.
- Directed cyclic and annual physical inventories, reconciling on-hand stock with mechanized records (ABF) to ensure 100% inventory integrity.
- Formulated work schedules and task priorities for 15-50 personnel, optimizing resource allocation and administering the Property Disposal Program for all surplus materials.
- Developed performance standards, conducted appraisals, and managed all personnel actions, including disciplinary measures and addressing employee complaints with Union Representatives.
Material Handler & Examiner Roles (WG/WL)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
10.2013 - 08.2019
- Progressed through a series of roles with increasing responsibility in material handling, examination, and team leadership.
- Built a foundational expertise in warehouse operations, inventory control, safety protocols, and the use of precision measuring devices, including verifying the 5 key elements (NSN, Nomenclature, Quantity, Condition Code, Unit of Issue) for all incoming materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herlong High School
Herlong, CASkills
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment & Staffing
- Performance Management
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Training & Development
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Property Accountability
- Warehouse Operations
- Presidential Directive Shipments
- Central Issue Facility & Integrated Supply Management Systems
- Quality Control & Verification
- ISO Audit Procedures
- Regulatory Adherence
- SOP Development
- Job Hazard Analyses
- Risk Mitigation
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Reduction Analysis
- Workflow Optimization
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Automated Time & Attendance Production System
- SAARS
- Forklift Certified
Federal Experience
True
Security Clearance
True
Community Service
Head Football Coach (Volunteer), Youth Football League, 2021, Present, Lead and mentor a youth football team, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance., Organize practice sessions, manage game strategies, and foster a positive environment to help young athletes achieve personal growth on and off the field.
Core Competencies
Team Leadership & Mentoring, Recruitment & Staffing, Performance Management (DPMAPS), Employee & Labor Relations, Training & Development (IDPs), Supply Chain Optimization, Property Accountability (LMP), Warehouse Operations, Presidential Directive (PD) Shipments, Central Issue Facility (CIF) & Integrated Supply Management (ISM) Systems, Quality Control & Verification, ISO Audit Procedures, Regulatory Adherence (MIL-STD-129), SOP Development, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Risk Mitigation, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Strategic Planning, Cost Reduction Analysis, Workflow Optimization, Data Analysis & Reporting, Automated Time & Attendance Production System (ATTAPS), SAARS, Forklift Certified (up to 50K lbs)
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (GS-2010-11)
Sierra Army Depot
01.2022 - Current
Head Football Coach (Volunteer)
01.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910-09)
Sierra Army Depot
05.2020 - 01.2022
Material Examiner Identifier Supervisor (WS-6901-05)
Sierra Army Depot
08.2019 - 05.2020
Material Handler & Examiner Roles (WG/WL)
Sierra Army Depot
10.2013 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Herlong High School