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Julian A. Hart

Richmond,VA

Summary


Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Management Consultant

Arizona Public Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in managing inventory valued at $10M for a public utility provider
  • Involved with negotiations and relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Coordinated with purchasing and sales departments to support optimal stock levels, resulting in a 15% reduction in stockouts
  • Aided in reconciliation of inventory, including damages, discrepancies, late shipments, and inaccuracies with product counts
  • Optimized inventory management through data analysis and process improvements.
  • Supported company-wide sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities for reducing waste in inventory management processes and implementing appropriate solutions.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Wesco Distribution
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Supporting and processing all purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and quotes for various material needed for Surry Nuclear Power Plant
  • Obtain up-to-date pricing for purchase requisitions and quotes to successfully source material and get on order in a timely manner
  • Expedited orders for emergent material by working closely with our suppliers or strategically source from alternate vendors
  • Collaborated with our outside sales representative and VMI technician to ensure the back-order report is kept to a minimum, and other on-site issues are being addressed
  • Daily review of Surry Power Plant's open order report to act on open orders and communicate if delivery dates will be met and which items are at risk of being late
  • Weekly discussions with our buyer to review usage reports for items stocked in the Ashland warehouse to make sure inventory levels are either decreased or increased accordingly
  • Reports feedback from the power station and Supplier trends to management

Transportation Routing Coordinator

Richmond City Public Schools
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Develops, controls, and maintains school bus routes as assigned
  • Operates routing technology software and equipment to help route planning and scheduling
  • Oversees the routing, scheduling and daily logistical services including regular and special education services
  • Assures compliance with time schedules and applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations
  • Recommended courses of action to Transportation Director regarding route compliance and suggestions from parents, principals, students, and teachers
  • Maintains effective relations with the Superintendent’s office and building staff
  • Assists in creating a customer service culture that assures the operational program is responsive and sensitive to the needs of students, patrons, and school staff

Manager- Field Operations

American Logistics Company
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • Monitored over 100 routes a day, to ensure students transported via ALC are picked up and arrive at school on time while relaying schedule changes, concerns, delays, and cancellations to the School Districts and transportation vendors
  • Responsible for thoroughly vetting transportation vendors to meet state and local compliance standards, including conducting interviews, running background checks, vehicle inspections, and proper handling of sensitive information
  • In depth knowledge of transportation costs to assist school districts with billing or invoice inquiries
  • In charge of monitoring client accounts and productivity of my areas to formulate monthly and annual forecasts and promptly reporting to the Regional Director and Vice President
  • Work directly with internal ALC departments and utilize routing optimization software and CRM to ensure cost-efficient routes for my assigned school accounts and to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner

Infantryman

Virginia Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Instruct soldiers on varying military procedures, tasks, and usage of an assortment of military equipment
  • Brief superiors with great interpersonal and communication ability
  • Train and prepare for tactical and reconnaissance operations
  • Operate weapon systems under various conditions with extreme adherence to safety protocols

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science National Security Concentration

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
01.2014

Skills

  • Client support
  • Operations management
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analytics
  • Cost controls

Timeline

Inventory Management Consultant

Arizona Public Services
05.2024 - 12.2024

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Wesco Distribution
11.2022 - 04.2024

Transportation Routing Coordinator

Richmond City Public Schools
08.2021 - 11.2022

Manager- Field Operations

American Logistics Company
04.2018 - 06.2021

Infantryman

Virginia Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science National Security Concentration

West Virginia University
Julian A. Hart