Julia Justice
Lancaster
Summary
Lead Inventory Management Instructor at Department of Defense, specializing in strategic training programs that enhance operational readiness and supply chain efficiency. Expertise in military logistics and curriculum design ensures personnel are equipped to manage inventory systems in high-stakes environments. Collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts to align training with organizational goals and evolving defense requirements. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within defense operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Inventory Management Instructor
Defense Logistics Agency
07.2024 - Current
- Developing and delivering strategic training programs that enhance operational readiness and supply chain efficiency across the organization
- With a deep understanding of military logistics and a commitment to fostering professional development, I lead instructional efforts aimed at equipping personnel with the knowledge and tools needed to manage inventory systems effectively in dynamic and high-stakes environments.
- My role bridges technical expertise with people-centered learning. I design and implement curriculum aligned with organizational goals, leveraging real-world scenarios, compliance standards, and evolving defense requirements.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Inventory Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
08.2017 - 07.2024
- Sole Material Planner for the Tires Profit Center from 2019-2024.
- Held the highest material availability percentage in the Land Directorate for five years running.
- Trained four out of the seven Material Planners on the Tires and Batteries team in two separate profit centers to fully successful Inventory Management Specialist.
- Requirements Determination: Planning for and determining current and future supply requirements to meet customer needs.
- Material Distribution: Planning and determining the distribution and positioning of supplies among major supply stations, stock points, or using activities.
- Worked closely with the Tires integrator to ensure sufficient stocking levels were maintained at both warehouses located in Texas and Kuwait.
- Procurement Authorization: Preparing recommendations and directives for the procurement of material, indicating the types of items, quantities, and at all times, the sources.
- Funds Management: Analyzing planned or scheduled material requirements and forecasts to determine categories and quantities of items, as well as funds required.
- Monitoring the status and effectiveness of material support by identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems while working closely with the Tires Team.
- Reviewing and analyzing operational reports, work schedules, planned requirements, and other data to determine and advise on compatibility of planned support programs.
- Determining, initiating, and coordinating required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with inventory managers, contractors or vendors, and planning organizations to schedule or advise as to timing of procurement, delivery, or emergency transportation.
- Participating in or serving as chairperson at meetings or conferences concerning levels of material support, timing, locations, and related inventory requirements.
- Conducting special supply and demand studies with teammates and advising on procedures to be followed and reviewing financial data to determine reprogramming requirements.
- Analyzing the Tires stock position and maintaining sufficient stocking levels at certain locations for industrial and retail use.
- Initiating, developing, installing, or administering a control program.
- Providing guidance on or conducting surveys of supply and inventory management functions.
- Analyzing, evaluating, revising, or developing new inventory management systems.
- Developing long-range material support plans.
- Directing, guiding, or reviewing material support programs, functions, and actions implemented by others; and/or
- Performing quality assurance and review functions.
Inventory Management Specialist Student Intern
Defense Logistics Agency
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Shadowed seasoned Material Planners on the Tires and Batteries team.
- Attended Pace courses with other Pacers to learn about the Logistics Lifecycle of the Defense Logistics Agency.
- Assisted with creating Post Award Requests for the Tires and Batteries Team.
- Learned how and created SIMI notes.
Marketing Internship
Gannett Media
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Implemented, maintained, and evaluated a comprehensive marketing program in support of radio commercial airtime sales.
- Evaluated long and short-range marketing operation plan effectiveness through attainment of goals and analysis of business trends and market shares.
- Developed sales, advertising, and merchandising strategies online.
- Designed promotional and digital marketing campaigns.
- Determined what products and services should be offered and recommended communication strategies.
- Determined optimum marketing mix to achieve objectives.
- Monitored social media platforms, tools and trends and appropriately applied knowledge to improving marketing campaigns.
- Measured the impact of social media on overall marketing efforts by use of database management.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Park University
Kansas City, MO07-2017
High School Diploma -
Licking Heights High School
Pataskala, OH05-2012
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Curriculum development
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking software
- Collaborative team player
- Cultural sensitivity
- Purchasing strategies
- Shipping and receiving
- Attention to detail
2019 Strategic Logistics Award
In 2019, I was honored to receive the Strategic Logistics Award, a recognition of excellence in advancing logistics operations and mission support within the Department of Defense. This award reflected my commitment to innovation, efficiency, and strategic foresight in inventory and supply chain management.
The award acknowledged my leadership in streamlining logistics processes, implementing data-driven inventory practices, and enhancing operational readiness across critical defense programs. Through cross-functional collaboration, I led initiatives that not only improved resource accountability and distribution but also aligned logistics strategies with broader defense objectives.
This recognition underscores my dedication to continuous improvement, mission success, and delivering measurable impact within complex and high-stakes environments.
Timeline
Supervisory Inventory Management Instructor
Defense Logistics Agency
07.2024 - Current
Inventory Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
08.2017 - 07.2024
Inventory Management Specialist Student Intern
Defense Logistics Agency
01.2016 - 08.2017
Marketing Internship
Gannett Media
05.2015 - 09.2015
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Park University
High School Diploma -
Licking Heights High School