Joe Caldwell
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Global Supply Chain specialist with proficiency in project planning and contract negotiations. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, achieving 30% reduction in asset downtime, and delivering precise budget forecasts. Expertise in fostering supplier relationships and leading process improvements to ensure mission success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
11.2022 - Current
- Managed the execution of more than $300 million in Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs) and external suppliers, effectively contributing to the development, production, and sustainment phases.
- Lead supplier P.O. and GFM procurement processes, improving delivery timelines by 20%, and reducing risk to customer schedules.
- Directed proposal efforts, RFP development, Statement of Work generation, and negotiations under PrOP procedures, accelerating contract awards, and improving bid accuracy.
- Conducted cost and funding reviews (ETC/EAC), resulting in more precise budget forecasts, and optimized program financial health.
- Managed Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring alignment with the technical scope of work.
- Enhanced internal visibility into repair cycles and milestone progress, improving reporting clarity and decision-making, and implementing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for current Statement of Work (SOW).
Principal Logistics Planner – Product Support
Northrop Grumman
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed repair operations for LRUs and SRUs under $3M CLS contracts—achieving a 30% reduction in asset downtime.
- Managed over 4,000 serialized assets, improving traceability and logistics coordination during sustainment efforts.
- Acted as Inventory Control Point Manager for Global Hawk during DPAS rollout, ensuring 100% data integrity during system transition.
- Coordinated $8.3M in procurement actions for 407th CAP requests—successfully aligning material readiness with operational needs.
- Developed new logistics workflows that accelerated shipping and requisition cycle times, supporting mission-critical responsiveness.
Logistics Planner – Provisioning
Northrop Grumman
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Created and maintained provisioning data across multiple air vehicle systems, enhancing readiness and lifecycle support.
- Partnered with engineers to validate technical data and update SMR codes, improving provisioning accuracy and reducing maintenance errors.
- Coordinated with logistics, engineering, company leadership, and military counterparts in maximizing mission capabilities.
- Coordinated with Global Supply Chain to resolve issues with spares and repair units.
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserves
Riverside, California
08.2013 - 04.2020
- Led logistics and material planning efforts supporting global deployments, ensuring operational continuity and readiness.
- Applied ACL standards to drive inventory accuracy, leading to a significant reduction in supply variances.
- Produced data-driven recommendations for process improvements, contributing to faster resupply cycles and increased efficiency.
- Served as a key liaison in deployment planning and sustainment operations, directly supporting mission success.
Logistics Development Specialist
General Atomics
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed inventory across procurement, sustainment, and production streams—safeguarding critical assets and improving part availability.
- Executed inventory compliance audits at Raytheon-McKinney, identifying and correcting discrepancies that improved audit readiness.
- Monitored MTBF and turnaround times, providing data that informed key repair and replacement decisions.
- Collaborated with QA and Subcontracts on part repair tracking, accelerating LRU/SRU processing and reducing bottlenecks.
Education
Certification in Project Management -
Palomar College
B.A - Political Science (Global Emphasis)
California State University San Marcos
A.A. - General Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Skills
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- DFAR/FAR Clauses
- Risk & Opportunity Management
- Proposal Development
- Supplier & Material Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Purchase Orders
- Cost Expenditure Profiles (CEPs)
- Variance Analysis
- SAP
- S4 IWO System
- Teamcenter
- Eagle
- LogiQuest
- SharePoint
- Supplier Management Database
- MS Project
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Cost analysis and forecasting
Certification
- DoD Secret Security Clearance, 2013, 2022
- ICP Manager, DoD Property Accountability, 07/01/21
Awards
- 2021 Bravo Award, Northrop Grumman, Lead integration efforts on the DPAS system, identifying and implementing critical system improvements.
- 2023 Bravo Award, Northrop Grumman, Outstanding support across multiple programs within Global Surveillance initiatives.
Additional Information - Leadership
Vice President, Black Student Union
Timeline
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
11.2022 - Current
Principal Logistics Planner – Product Support
Northrop Grumman
02.2021 - 11.2022
Logistics Planner – Provisioning
Northrop Grumman
11.2019 - 02.2021
Logistics Development Specialist
General Atomics
03.2018 - 11.2019
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserves
08.2013 - 04.2020
Certification in Project Management -
Palomar College
B.A - Political Science (Global Emphasis)
California State University San Marcos
A.A. - General Studies
San Diego Mesa College