Jason Perry
Supply Chain
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Transitioning Finance and Supply Chief Warrant Officer 4, with over 12 years as a Senior Manager. Strategic procurement and supply chain leader with 28+ years of experience directing global sourcing, vendor negotiations, ERP transformation, and operational logistics in high-stakes environments. Expert in procurement, software/SaaS licensing, hardware lifecycle management, and implementing category strategies that reduce cost, strengthen supplier performance, and support enterprise technology goals. Known for improving procurement processes, leading cross-functional teams, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets across complex, matrixed organizations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES/LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
COAST GUARD CUTTER BERTHOLF
05.2024 - Current
- Led all Support Services functions aboard a 418’ National Security Cutter, directing procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, and administrative operations for a 150+ person crew.
- Managed multi-million-dollar inventories and purchasing actions, eliminating stock discrepancies and improving audit readiness across a high-tempo operational environment.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to support port operations, maintenance periods, emergent repairs, and global mission requirements, consistently securing favorable pricing and performance.
- Oversaw all SAP S/4HANA (FSMS) procurement and financial workflows, improving data accuracy, transaction quality, and compliance with enterprise controls.
- Drove process improvements that reduced procurement cycle times, strengthened vendor responsiveness, and enhanced supply chain predictability across shipboard operations.
- Partnered with engineering, IT, and operations leaders to ensure continuous availability of mission-critical equipment, materials, and technical support.
- Developed and mentored a diverse cross-functional team responsible for logistics, procurement, finance, and crew support, improving readiness and operational reliability.
- Served on the Command leadership team, advising senior leaders on supply chain risk, procurement strategy, budget execution, and resource allocation.
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Drove enterprise-level supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations supporting a $1B Coast Guard sustainment portfolio across 99+ national and global units.
- Managed complex vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and coordinated with OEMs and 3PL partners to reduce downtime and improve material availability for critical assets.
- Led procurement planning, sourcing, and purchase execution for high-value components, technical services, and long-lead engineering materials across multiple product lines.
- Served as a senior functional lead for FSMS (SAP S/4HANA) integration, aligning procurement, inventory, finance, and maintenance workflows with enterprise ERP standards.
- Conducted data-driven spend analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve supplier performance, and optimize category strategies across national logistics operations.
- Mentored and developed logistics and procurement specialists, improving technical proficiency, ERP accuracy, and total supply chain throughput across the command.
Education
Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Intelligence Operations
American Military University
Miami, FL08.2015
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
American Military University
01-2026
Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Hays State Universit
Fort Hays, KS04.2007
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Budget & Financial Management
- Risk & Contingency Management
- Data Analytics & Process Improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Budget management
- Vendor Management
Conflict resolution
Operations management
Safety oversight
Warehouse operation oversight
Training
- Contracting Officer Training (CO/LVL I equivalent)
- Negotiation & Supplier Management
- SAP S/4HANA (FSMS) Procurement & Finance
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Leadership & Supervision
- Budget & Financial Management
Special Project Highlights
- Directed $14M+ in emergency contracts across major national disasters including Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, ensuring rapid restoration of port operations and cleanup efforts.
- Designed and stood up a mission-specific warehouse during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, streamlining distribution of critical containment materials and supporting sustained large-scale maritime cleanup operations.
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES/LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
COAST GUARD CUTTER BERTHOLF
05.2024 - Current
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER
06.2020 - 05.2024
Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Intelligence Operations
American Military University
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Hays State Universit
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 25 direct staff members and 100 indirect.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- United States Coast Guard
Languages
English
Full Professional
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