Unit Supply Specialist
Army
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Used comprehensive inventory management system to reduce overages and shortages.
- Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools, and data, and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and materials.
- Optimized warehouse organization for improved accessibility and streamlined distribution processes.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers, fostering relationships to ensure a reliable supply network.
- Reduced waste by implementing proper storage techniques for perishable items and hazardous materials.
- Maintained strict compliance with military regulations regarding procurement, storage, and disposal of sensitive items.
- Ensured accurate forecasting of supply requirements through close collaboration with unit leaders and knowledge of operational plans.
- Entered and completed entries of commodity movements data in system and monitored commodity contract application, review and follow up.
- Prepared detailed reports on unit inventory and expenditures to inform senior personnel.
- Conducted risk assessments on potential suppliers to ensure their reliability before entering into business agreements, minimizing disruptions in the supply chain.
- Managed the issuance and receipt of supplies, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accountability.
- Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
- Tracked unit supply budget and reported discrepancies to promote adherence.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through diligent investigation and communication with relevant parties.
- Oversaw budget planning for unit supplies, making cost-effective decisions that maximized resources while meeting operational needs.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or wear-and-tear issues.
- Improved order fulfillment rates by closely monitoring backorders and expediting shipments when necessary.
- Settled and applied commodity contracts and issued and dispatched commodity sales invoices to customers.
- Participated in continuous improvement in contract execution process and delivered recommendations, ideas and plans to local and functional management.
- Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Established effective communication channels within the unit to facilitate information flow regarding supply status updates or requests promptly addressed.
- Supported unit readiness by providing timely and accurate replenishment of supplies, ensuring optimal performance during missions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address logistics challenges, improving overall unit efficiency.
- Evaluated unit supply requirements and coordinated timely replenishment.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for the movement of supplies between units or locations as needed.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for incoming personnel, increasing proficiency in supply management tasks.
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability, and receipts.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with applicable regulations and directives.
- Planned and conducted annual section training.
- Maintained a high level of security by adhering to strict military guidelines in the handling and storage of classified materials.
- Maintained records of supply transactions for accuracy and tracking.
- Streamlined the supply chain process for timely delivery of materials and equipment to units in need.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Reported property accountability data using Standard Property Book System-R (SPBSR).
- Monitored inventory demand and material assets to reduce product variability to achieve optimal solutions.
- Analyzed equipment needs of Number units to procure required inventory and supplies.
- Achieved compliance with audit performance requirements.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
- Managed and maintained synchronization of supply chains for procurement of goods and services.
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to achieve compliance, cost savings and efficiencies.
- Built highly collaborative teams to provide operational support and equipment management.
- Determined, rectified, and noted performance factors by identifying trends affecting supply accountability.
- Maintained audit trails to adhere to performance requirements.
- Mentored and guided supply team members on solving problems related to accountability and meet regulatory requirements.
- Supervised handling of deliverables and contract closeouts.
- Supported all military and civilian customers through engagement, technical assistance and Type service.
- Maintained and managed HAZMAT program.
- Closed out existing contracts after verifying receipt of contractual deliverables.
- Managed staff of Number employees for oversight of procurement and supply management.
- Created work instructions to align with Project Management Business Process (PMBP) and ISO standards.
- Assembled and managed Number team members in operations and equipment utilization.
- Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Revised customer assistance materials to communicate compliance with new directives while improving operations and guidance.
- Applied knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations to achieve divisional compliance.
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to realize compliance, cost savings and efficiency.
- Trained, guided and onboarded agents and new employees in such areas as acquisition, government accounting, lifecycle management and property disposal.
- Established local policies for Installation Property Management and provided subsequent revisions.
- Managed non-expendable government-owned property in district.
- Trained staff on acquisition, accounting and lifecycle management for organization.
- Signed off on existing contracts to verify completion of contractual deliverables.
- Monitored and evaluated compliance by employees, tenant units, and customers.
- Improved operating efficiency of forward operating battle units.
- Provided training for acquisition, government accounting, lifecycle management and property disposal for new employees and government receiving agents.
- Recommended efficiencies for improvement of transportation system operations.
- Updated customer assistance materials to include new directives and technology changes to improve logistics operations.
- Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
- Facilitated rollout of local policies for Type inventory and provided subsequent revisions.
- Authored Requests for Proposals using FAR guidelines for publication and distribution to qualified IDIQ contractors.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.