Kayla Leija
Military
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Driven Supply Chain Professional with proven to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts, delivering comprehensive client and employee compliance and acting as point of contact for important suppliers. Adept at overseeing on-site quality and managing specific inspections schedules. Works effectively in cross-functional environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruitment Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, and hiring.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
Iwakuni, Japan
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
Supply Chain Specialist
United States Marine Corps, USMC
Oceanside , CA
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
- Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance.
- Supervised 10 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA 09.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 06.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
Interviewing skills
Workforce improvements
Company organization
Supply Chain Management
Staff Management
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Pennsylvania State University
06.2018 - 05.2021
Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
01.2018 - 02.2020
Supply Chain Specialist
United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
09.2013 - 05.2015