JAMES CUEVAS III
Reno
Summary
Highly accomplished Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (Division Chief) with a distinguished 10+ year career driving defense-wide supply chain optimization and operational readiness. Proven track record serving as the principal technical authority and strategic advisor on multi-million-dollar lifecycle logistics, material readiness, and global distribution networks. Champion of organizational change, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) frameworks to architect over $3M in validated budgetary savings. Distinguished leader of cross-functional workforces up to 120 personnel, trusted by command elements to govern high-visibility Presidential Directive (PD) global distributions and formulate regional logistics policies. Brings a master-level command of interagency coordination (TACOM, DLA, GSA) to immediately execute high-impact GS-12 logistics programs."
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
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 strategic planning, personnel actions, and process improvement initiatives to fulfill mission-critical requirements for organizations including TACOM, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and all branches of the armed forces.
- Strategic Logistics & Interagency Coordination: Serve as a key representative in high-level conferences and In-Process Reviews (IPRs) with partner agencies (DLA. Coordinate complex workflows, resolve supply chain discrepancies, and secure critical program support from senior executive leadership.
- High-Stakes Distribution Planning: Orchestrate end-to-end logistics for multiple Presidential Directive (PD) shipments, guaranteeing the highly secure, accurate, and timely delivery of critical equipment to global partners and domestic U.S. military forces.
- Process Improvement & Cost Savings: Spearheaded major Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) events. Restructured supply chain workflows, directly generating over $5 million in validated savings (including $3M+ for the Army Reserves Program and $2M for the OCIE program).
- Large-Scale Personnel Management: Direct a workforce of up to 120 employees and 8 subordinate supervisors across two facilities. Maintain a 100% safety record and zero EEO complaints. Manage the complete performance lifecycle (DPMAPS), resolve complex grievances, and lead all directorate-level personnel actions (recruitment, promotions, awards).
- Facility Operations & Program Management: Managed a high-volume Army Reserves program, leveraging KPIs to ship over 4,000 complex orders monthly via SEAMS. Directed the end-to-end development of a new warehouse facility, leading funds execution, space allocation, and workflow design.
- Compliance & System Integrity: Trained 50+ supervisors in ISO audit procedures and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs). Audited Central Issue Facility (CIF) and Integrated Supply Management (ISM) transactions to ensure strict adherence to federal tracking regulations.
- Hours: 40/week
Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910-09)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed comprehensive quality assurance programs, ensuring strict compliance with technical specifications and military standards for a wide range of mission-critical commodities.
- Quality Control & Root-Cause Analysis: Analyzed quality data feedback and tracked supply chain inefficiencies. Partnered with engineers and production control to implement root-cause corrective actions, significantly reducing operational delays.
- Regulatory Adherence: Developed and enforced quality assurance processes for receipt, storage, and shipment utilizing MIL-STD-129 to guarantee 100% compliance.
- Inspection & Risk Mitigation: Conducted rigorous inspections of incoming/outgoing shipments and Initial Military Training (IMT) kits. Verified all components and ensured specialized camouflage patterns (OCP, UCP, OEF) met strict packaging and safety regulations prior to deployment.
- Hours: 40/week
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 manual and automated property warehousing functions.
- Inventory Integrity: Directed cyclic and annual physical inventories. Executed complex data reconciliations between manual stock records and mechanized Availability Balance Files (ABF), implementing immediate corrective actions to preserve 100% inventory accuracy.
- Resource Management: Formulated work schedules, task priorities, and resource allocations for up to 50 active personnel daily. Administered the Property Disposal Program for surplus materials in strict compliance with environmental regulations.
- Labor Relations: Developed performance standards, conducted formal appraisals, and managed all personnel actions, including disciplinary measures and resolving employee complaints in collaboration with Union Representatives.
- Hours: 40/week
Early Career Federal Logistics Roles (WG/WL)
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
10.2013 - 08.2019
- Roles Held: Material Examiner Identifier Leader (09/17-05/19) | Material Examiner Identifier (06/16-08/17) | Material Handler (10/13-05/16)
- Workflow Optimization: Revitalized internal workflows by strategically allocating labor and material resources, eliminating excessive costs and productivity bottlenecks.
- Logistics Execution: Verified the 5 key elements (NSN, Nomenclature, Quantity, Condition Code, Unit of Issue) for all incoming materials. Compiled advanced Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS) evaluation reports.
- Dispatch Operations: Coordinated packing and dispatching to meet Required Delivery Dates (RDDs), managing Government Bills of Lading (GBLs) and the safe handling of hazardous and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) materials.
- Hours: 40/week
Education
High School Diploma -
Herlong High School
Herlong, CASkills
- Strategic Logistics & Planning
- Program & Operations Management
- Leadership & Compliance
- Lifecycle Logistics Management
- Presidential Directive (PD) Shipments
- Executive Briefings & IPRs
- Interagency Coordination (DLA)
- Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
- Team Leadership (120 Personnel)
- Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization
- Budgeting & Cost Reduction Analysis
- ISO Audits & Quality Control
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Facility Launch & Workflow Design
- Union Relations & EEO Principles
- Data Analytics & Root-Cause Analysis
- SEAMS, CIF, ISM
- Regulatory Adherence (MIL-STD-129)
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse management
- Purchasing strategies
- Stock replenishment
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Cycle counting
- Inventory management
Certification
CES certified
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Youth Football League, Head Football Coach (Volunteer), 2021, Present, Lead and mentor a local youth football team, instilling core values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. Organize strategic practice sessions, manage game-day operations, and foster a positive environment to help young athletes achieve personal growth both on and off the field.
Timeline
Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist (GS-2010-11)
Sierra Army Depot
01.2022 - 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
Early Career Federal Logistics Roles (WG/WL)
Sierra Army Depot
10.2013 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Herlong High School