KATHRYN HARTZOG
Williamsburg,Virginia
Summary
Supply chain specialist with a background in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and government property control across complex shipbuilding environments. Brings hands-on control of purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory accuracy, supported by SAP, Excel, and Power BI. Adds value through data-driven decisions, compliance discipline, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist 2
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2023 - Current
- Managed procurement of $2M+ in nuclear-grade fittings for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance throughout subcontract lifecycle to support critical defense operations.
- Managed 600+ material lines across 3 high-volume suppliers, monitoring supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet required delivery schedules.
- Processed an average of 75 requisitions per month with purchase order authority up to $50,000, effectively managing multiple priorities and ensuring timely procurement in a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted 2 executive-level supplier facility visits, assessing DFARS and federal compliance, identifying process bottlenecks, and delivering actionable resolution plans to upper management.
- Developed and delivered formal onboarding and training program for external hires, mentoring 3 new employees to enhance their procurement skills and integration into the team.
Supply Chain Specialist 1
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Executed release orders against outline agreements, ensuring on-schedule delivery of materials for multiple active programs.
- Maintained program data for 10 high-volume suppliers, supporting planning and operations teams with accurate and consistent information.
- Administered procurement and material coordination for Velan, Newport News Shipbuilding's second-largest valve supplier, ensuring uninterrupted subcontract performance.
Government Property Analyst
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed inventory of 500,000+ government property items, ensuring compliance with public law and regulatory standards to uphold accountability.
- Managed accountable property records for shipbuilding assets across Newport News operations.
- Reconciled property data with procurement, receiving, and inventory control systems.
- Supported government inventory audits, achieving zero findings and ensuring full documentation integrity.
- Reviewed asset transfers, disposals, and updates for compliance with company procedures.
Supplier Development
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led cross-functional supplier review meetings with Electric Boat and NAVSEA leadership, evaluating supplier health across capacity, quality, and workforce performance metrics and directly informing strategic sourcing decisions.
- Initiated Lean Six Sigma training focused on supplier process improvement, identifying workflow inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in key commodity areas.
- Produced annual commodity report for directors, analyzing market trends, sales performance, and supplier capabilities to inform program reviews.
Coating Specialist Apprentice
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Applied protective coatings to naval vessels in shipyard environments.
- Mixed paints, primers, and sealants per coating specifications.
- Acquired foundational knowledge of naval vessel operations as Coating Specialist Apprentice (2017–2020), enhancing understanding of coating processes and their significance in vessel maintenance.
Education
Associate - Business Administration
Thomas Nelson Community College
Newport News, Virginia10-2026
Bachelor's - Fine Arts – Photography and Film
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia01-2013
Skills
- Procurement regulations compliance
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier quality assurance
- Vendor management
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory management
- Data analysis techniques
- Power BI proficiency
- Six Sigma
- Product lifecycle
- Microsoft Excel
SKILLS & OTHER
Core Competencies: Subcontract Management, Supplier Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Supplier Quality & Risk Management, Cross-functional Stakeholder Coordination, Government Property Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist 2
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist 1
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
Government Property Analyst
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
Supplier Development
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 01.2023
Coating Specialist Apprentice
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate - Business Administration
Thomas Nelson Community College
Bachelor's - Fine Arts – Photography and Film
Virginia Commonwealth University