JIVARUS STEPHENS

Pragmatic Automated Logistical Specialist with extensive knowledge of warehouse functions for military equipment management. Ordered products, vehicles, and vehicle parts for the military. Experience managing a team of 20- 60 soldiers. Functioned as a Staff Sergeant of a motor pool warehouse. Training and coaching experience. Experience dispersing both written and verbal disciplinary actions. Thorough and aware of potential errors in accounting records, making necessary corrections through all levels of documentation. Calm yet ready supervisor of sensitive and life-dependent supplies with careful execution of extreme security protocol. Work gaps reflect three tours of duty (one to Iraq and two to Afghanistan). Retired military as of Jan 2022.

• OSHA and CSA compliant Forklift Operator Certification
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
• Supervised team of 60+ staff members.
• Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation

• US Army, Not Provided, FORTHOOD, TEXAS, Not Provided, Automated Logistical Specialist (92A), 02/18, 01/22, Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using different software to devise solutions and improve performance., Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries., Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising 20 staff and controlling inventory and supply management., Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports., Responsible for dispersing verbal and written disciplinary actions., Provided leadership and motivated the team., Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors., Established operations procedures and complied with military policies., Managed over 100+ customers daily and supported civilians and contractors to foster relationships with diverse groups.
• US Army, Not Provided, FORTPOLK, LA, Not Provided, Automated Logistical Specialist (92A), 12/14, 01/18, Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction., Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management, and logistical operations., Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse., Completed reports on staff and material availability, storage space, supply relocation and warehouse rejections., Developed and sent status statements., Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders and stakeholders., Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation., Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 500 packages per day.
• US Army, Not Provided, KAISERSLAUTREN, GERMANY, Not Provided, Automated Logistical Specialist (92A), 10/10, 11/14, Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction., Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management, and logistical operations., Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse., Completed reports on staff and material availability, storage space, supply relocation and warehouse rejections., Developed and sent status statements., Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders and stakeholders., Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation., Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory, and material counts., Established operations procedures and complied with military policies., Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time., Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding., Reduced waste by 75% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.