Kareem Bocas
Jacksonville,Florida
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and Purchasing Manager
United States Navy
09.2005 - 01.2010
Logistics and Purchasing Manager
Submarine Readiness Squadron 33
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed inventory control and logistics operations for fleet of 10 submarines, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of supplies and reducing delays by 25%.
- Implemented new logistics tracking system that improved supply chain visibility and reduced discrepancies by 15%.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Used military procurement systems (R-Supply, One-Touch) to source, order, and track materials, maintaining accurate records and ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
Leading Logistics Specialist
USS Charlotte/ USS Mississippi
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Achieved 99% inventory and financial audit readiness, maintaining strict internal controls over ordering, receiving, and invoicing processes.
- Analyzed usage trends and demand forecasts to optimize purchasing schedules, reduce waste, and prevent stockouts during extended deployments.
- Trained and supervised junior personnel in purchasing procedures and system usage, improving department efficiency and compliance.
- Lead a team responsible for managing imports/exports documentation process ensuring timely and accurate completion of all shipping documents.
- Coordinated and supervised loading and unloading of over 1,000 tons of cargo per month, maintaining 100% compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Logistics Specialist
Naval Submarine Support Command
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Led procurement operations for over $15 million in supplies, repair parts, consumables, and mission-critical equipment, ensuring timely acquisition to support operational readiness.
- Used military procurement systems (R-Supply, One-Touch) to source, order, and track materials, maintaining accurate records and ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Logistics Specialist
USS Cheyenne
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinated directly with vendors, supply depots, and government purchasing agents to manage purchase requests, resolve supply issues, and expedite urgent orders.
- Inventory and management support repairs through maintenance of parts and consumables.
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Inventory Specialist Manager
Priority Material Office
Sigonella
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain readiness.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Created and maintained purchasing documentation, including purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor communications, streamlining the procurement cycle.
- Sigonella, Italy
Inventory Clerk
USS Los Angeles
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
09.2005 - 01.2010
- Supported long-duration submerged missions by proactively managing supply strategies and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical parts and provisions.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory to maintain readiness requirements.
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Timeline
Logistics and Purchasing Manager - Submarine Readiness Squadron 33
06.2022 - 09.2025
Leading Logistics Specialist - USS Charlotte/ USS Mississippi
06.2019 - 06.2022
Logistics Specialist - Naval Submarine Support Command
05.2016 - 06.2019
Logistics Specialist - USS Cheyenne
03.2012 - 05.2016
Inventory Specialist Manager - Priority Material Office
01.2010 - 03.2012
Logistics and Purchasing Manager - United States Navy
09.2005 - 01.2010
Inventory Clerk - USS Los Angeles
09.2005 - 01.2010