JAZMIN BUTLER
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Strategic operations leader with 20+ years of progressive supply chain and inventory management excellence, culminating in executive-level responsibility for $10B+ in government funding and assets oversight across multi-site operations. Proven architect of enterprise-wide inventory optimization strategies, demand planning systems, and audit compliance programs. Expert in transforming complex, multi-channel supply chains while driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASST. DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, AVIATION LOGISTICS
Commander Naval Air Force Reserve
04.2023 - Current
- Executive advisor and principal strategist for aviation logistics operations supporting 7,600+ personnel, 149 aircraft, and $6B in supply officer assets across six commands and 21 squadrons. Direct strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational excellence for the Navy Reserve's largest aviation logistics portfolio.
- Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead 17-person headquarters team (15 military, 2 civilians, 2 contractors) while providing indirect oversight to 177 personnel across four installations
- Architect enterprise-wide inventory management strategy optimizing $704M aviation budget and ensuring 99%+ asset availability
- Pioneered first-ever Government Purchase Card program for command, establishing policies now governing 74 accounts worth $6M annually
- Inventory Management & Multi-Site Operations:
- Direct oversight of four Aviation Support Detachments managing $200M+ in government-funded assets across geographically dispersed locations
- Establish and enforce annual inventory schedules for all detachments, coordinating physical inventories, cycle counts, and wall-to-wall audits ensuring 100% asset accountability
- Design and implement standardized inventory management procedures across all sites, achieving operational consistency and eliminating discrepancies valued at $2.3M+ annually
- Conduct quarterly inventory reviews and variance analysis, implementing corrective actions that reduced inventory shrinkage by 22%
- Financial Improvement & Audit Readiness (FIAR) Program Management:
- Serve as FIAR Program Manager overseeing $10B in government funding, ensuring full compliance with DoD financial management and audit requirements
- Lead enterprise-wide audit preparation efforts coordinating with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), and external auditors (EY, KPMG)
- Establish and maintain rigorous internal controls for existence and completeness (E&C) assertions, valuation methodologies, and operating materials & supplies (OM&S) accountability
- Develop comprehensive audit documentation packages including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and substantiation evidence for all material accounts
- Champion asset visibility initiatives implementing barcode scanning, RFID technology, and real-time inventory tracking systems achieving 99.7% audit accuracy
- Conduct pre-audit assessments and mock audits identifying control gaps and implementing remediation plans prior to official audit reviews
- Train and certify 60+ personnel on FIAR requirements, internal control procedures, and audit response protocols
- Orchestrate audit response strategies for Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFR), implementing corrective action plans that eliminated 38 repeat findings
- Partner with Financial Management (FM) and Comptroller offices ensuring seamless integration of logistics data with general ledger accounts and financial statements
- Achieve unqualified audit opinion for aviation logistics accounts representing first-ever clean audit for reserve component logistics operations
- Demand Planning & Forecasting:
- Orchestrate integrated demand and supply planning processes across complex, multi-echelon supply chain supporting contingency operations
- Deliver actionable forecasts aligning operational requirements with financial planning, enabling strategic decision-making at flag officer level
- Implement data-driven inventory optimization reducing excess stock by 18% while improving mission readiness metrics to 97%
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner daily with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and senior leadership (Admiral-level) to align inventory strategies with organizational objectives
- Lead monthly operational planning sessions integrating logistics, maintenance, and deployment requirements across Total Force
- Brief senior executives (SES-level) on inventory performance, audit readiness status, and strategic improvement initiatives
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment with executive directives.
DIRECTOR, AVIATION SUPPORT DIVISION
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Transformed fleet's only consolidated Aviation Support Division, governing inventory operations for 156 aircraft across 54 type/model series. Led organizational redesign, process optimization, and technology integration initiatives driving operational excellence.
- Inventory Portfolio Management:
- Managed $1.5B warehouse operation with 52 work centers, implementing cycle counting and validation protocols achieving 99% inventory accuracy (vs. 90% standard)
- Optimized multi-million-dollar inventory portfolio ensuring healthy turns and minimized carrying costs while maintaining 100% mission support capability
- Pioneered audit-ready procedures adopted enterprise-wide, resulting in successful Defense Logistics Agency certification and zero material findings
- Team Development & Process Excellence:
- Built and mentored high-performing team of military, civilian, and contract personnel through player-coach leadership approach
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training curriculum increasing personnel mission effectiveness ratings by 75%
- Established best-in-class operating rhythms for supply distribution, retrograde management, and material control
- Technology & Systems:
- Led implementation of Navy ERP and advanced logistics management systems, establishing SOPs and training protocols
- Integrated multiple data platforms (NALCOMIS, NDP, NAVY ERP) creating unified visibility across supply chain ecosystem
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LEADER
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
04.2013 - 08.2020
- Delivered exceptional results across progressively responsible roles managing multi-million-dollar inventory portfolios, warehouse operations, and logistics programs supporting critical defense missions worldwide.
- Selected Achievements:
- Misawa AB, Japan: Managed $322M supply account and 13K+ inventory items across nine stockrooms, achieving 96% stockage effectiveness and 99% inventory accuracy (vs. 90% AF standard). Directed COVID-19 logistics ensuring uninterrupted Pacific Command mission capability.
- Bethesda, MD (AFRRI): Established first-ever Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support program, inventorying 8,000 items worth $64M. Processed $2M+ in critical research equipment annually supporting international scientific programs.
- Led teams of 4-14 personnel across warehouse operations, inventory control, and decentralized material support functions
- Implemented limited inspector training course increasing task completions 75% across 30 personnel
- Achieved consistent recognition as top performer: NCO of the Quarter, General Kinney Award, Pacific Air Forces Daedalian Award
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
07.2025
Skills
- Inventory & Supply Chain Systems: NALCOMIS Navy ERP DMLSS Integrated Logistics Systems-Supply Material Management Systems
- Planning & Analytics: Demand Forecasting Supply Planning Software Financial Analysis Tools Data Visualization Platforms Audit Management Systems
- Enterprise Systems: NAVFIT 98 NSIPS FLTMPS TWMS CFMS R SUPPLY ONE TOUCH DCPDS DFAS Systems
- Software Implementation: Requirements Definition Process Design User Training Change Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Applications
- Audit & Compliance: FIAR Methodology Internal Controls SOX Compliance DoD Financial Management Regulations
- Human resources
Timeline
ASST. DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, AVIATION LOGISTICS
Commander Naval Air Force Reserve
04.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR, AVIATION SUPPORT DIVISION
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
12.2020 - 03.2023
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LEADER
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
04.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Maryland Global Campus
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
- DOD Civilian Commendation Medal | Air Force Commendation Medal | Joint Commendation Medal | Meritorious Service Medal
- Secret Clearance (Active) | Bio-Med Transport Certification | Contracting Officer Representative (COR) | FIAR Certified
- Multiple Coins of Excellence from Chief of Navy Reserve and Senior