JOSÉ CARLOS CORTÉS
Ludowici,GA
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Logistics Leader with 18 years of experience in supply chain management, warehouse operations, and multi-echelon distribution. Expertise in team leadership, optimizing throughput, and ensuring audit readiness. Achieved significant cost savings and service improvements in military and civilian sectors.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Akima Logistics
Ludowici, GA
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Helped cut costs by $2.5m within 90 days through workflow improvements.
- Helped reduce customer wait time from 63 days to 2 days (96.8% improvement).
- Supported 20-person warehouse team managing $10m inventory of parts and equipment.
- Raised audit score from 67 to 98 by strengthening internal controls.
- Maintained 99%+ inventory accuracy through detailed, audit-ready documentation.
- Worked with government stakeholders, vendors, and transportation providers to improve operations.
- Followed OSHA standards and recorded zero lost-time incidents.
Support Operations NCOIC
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart, GA
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed battalion-level logistics synchronization across supply, maintenance, and transportation.
- Oversaw Class II, III, IV, VII, and IX distribution, ensuring timely support for multiple companies.
- Improved equipment readiness through proactive maintenance tracking.
- Coordinated turn-ins, lateral transfers, and fielding operations with LRC, SSA, and CIF to streamline logistics processes.
- Conducted causative research that prevented FLIPLs and ensured audit-ready records.
- Maintained 100% accountability of sensitive items during field exercises.
Drill Sergeant
U.S. Army
Fort Lee, VA
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Trained, developed, and evaluated 400–700 Soldiers annually, leading multiple platoons through consecutive 9-week training cycles, ensuring effective leadership for 60–120 Soldiers per cycle.
- Achieved a 95% graduation rate, producing multiple distinguished honor graduates and consistently exceeding TRADOC performance benchmarks.
- Led ACFT training and conditioning programs resulting in 100% first-time GO rates for assigned platoons.
- Enforced discipline and safety while upholding TRADOC standards, resulting in reduced incidents and enhanced trainee performance.
- Maintained 100% accountability of weapons, sensitive items, and training equipment, achieving zero losses across all training cycles.
- Recognized for exceptional professionalism, mentorship, and ability to transform civilians into disciplined, motivated Soldiers.
Senior Supply NCO
U.S. Army
Camp Arifjan
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained 100% accountability of multimillion-dollar organizational and TPE equipment.
- Directed supply operations, managing hand-receipts, lateral transfers, and turn-ins to ensure seamless supply chain functionality.
- Facilitated redistribution actions among teams with TPBO and LRC to optimize resource allocation.
- Conducted cyclic inventories and sensitive item checks with zero losses.
- Supported deployment and redeployment equipment flow, facilitating timely access to essential resources for mission success.
SSA Supervisor / Warehouse Operations
U.S. Army
Osan Air Base
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw SSA operations for multiple battalions, enhancing support for hundreds of customers.
- Achieved 95–99% inventory accuracy across multiple wall-to-wall inventories.
- Analyzed causative factors to resolve issues and streamline documentation processes.
- Enhanced Air Assault qualification rates through implementation of targeted training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Transportation Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH09-2027
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
01-2000
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Logistics Software
- Operational Planning
- Asset Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- SAMS-1E
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Leadership
Personal Information
Title: Operations & Logistics Leader
CERTIFICATIONS & MILITARY SCHOOLS
- Senior Leader Course
- Advanced Leader Course
- Basic Leader Course
- Drill Sergeant School
- Air Assault School
- Battle Staff Course
- Combatives Levels I–III
- Sling Load Master Course
- Equal Opportunity Leaders Course
- Hazardous Materials Transport
- Warehouse Operations Management
- SAMS-1E Course
- CPOF Operations
- Field Sanitation Team
CAREER TARGETS
- Operations & Logistics Leadership Roles
- Supply Chain Management Roles
- Warehouse & Distribution Management Roles
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Akima Logistics
08.2024 - 07.2025
Support Operations NCOIC
U.S. Army
06.2021 - 02.2024
Drill Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Supply NCO
U.S. Army
10.2018 - 09.2019
SSA Supervisor / Warehouse Operations
U.S. Army
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Transportation Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School