John-Anthony Stepp

• Coordinated the procurement and submission of material cost pricing data to the United States Government and NATO allies (+$100M) for the M1 Abrams Tank, Stryker, and M10 Booker programs.
• Audited supplier quotes for DCAA, TINA and FAR compliance.
• Provided cost analysis to senior leaders across multiple departments to support schedules and material requirements for operational needs.
• Prepared reports that highlighted variances between actual and expected costs.
• Developed and implemented new work process changes within the Estimating department to promote efficiency.
• Conducted department level training for Supply Chain Management on Estimating compliances and procurement.
• Successfully achieved all quarterly and annual goals set by leadership.

• Deck: Non-ROP Metallic Hardware & Indirect (+400 parts)
• Directly negotiated material pricing with suppliers.
• Procured material in compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR.
• Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
• Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
• Supported the Estimating department with obtaining quotes for future business.
• Supported the Engineering department with assigning quality codes and design revisions.
• Supported multiple production plants by solving receiving discrepancies and scheduling requirements.
• Successfully achieved all quarterly and annual goals set by leadership.

Rank: (E-5) Sergeant

Military Operational Specialty: Field Radio Operator

Security Clearance: Level 2

• Defined strategies and created plans to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
• (S-6) Communication section leader and Co-Platoon Sergeant. Directly responsible for the training and welfare of 40 marines and +$10M worth of communication equipment.
• Appointed Senior Communication Chief on multiple training missions for Headquarter and Support, Combined Anti-Armor, Mortar, Infantry, and Motor Transport Teams.
• Lead instructor at Lance Corporal Leadership Course (x2).
• Lead instructor at Corporal Leadership Course.
• Consistently maintained 1st class PFT/CFT/Rifle scores.
• Successfully achieved all quarterly and annual goals set by leadership.

• Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
• Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
• Directly responsible for 18 employees.
• Trained personnel to perform job duties, execute safety practices and develop individual performance requirements.
• Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and
  accommodate fluctuating workloads.

• Improved and standardized operational procedures at four different business units.
• Developed/Implemented cost savings procedures with an estimated annual savings of $10,000 per business unit.
• Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines
• Coordinated projects at each stage, including developing specifications, negotiating contracts/managing timelines.
• Successfully achieved all quarterly and annual goals set by leadership.