Kenneth Johnson
Midlothian,USA
Summary
Logistics Coordinator with over 20 years of progressive global experience in defense and aerospace logistics, specializing in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Proven track record in coordinating military shipments and managing inventory to support mission success in challenging environments, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. Recognized as a dedicated team player who achieves objectives while enhancing organizational missions through effective collaboration and strategic problem-solving. Strong work ethic has led to outstanding support efforts that drive operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Movement Coordinator – Transportation Coordinator
Amentum
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Process sensitive military retrograde equipment and weapons for outbound shipping back to the United States and abroad.
- Performed daily and weekly inventories of equipment being shipped.
- Coordinate the movement of equipment being shipped to the Transportation Operations Center for onward movement to Kuwait International Airport and Camp Ali Al Salem Air Base accordingly.
- Maintain shipping documents for equipment shipped and provide traceability of documentation.
- Consolidated military shipments (Air and Land) for the United States Army to cut cost in logistical movements, saving the government time and money in the range of 2 million to 5 million dollars annually.
- Ensured that the assigned work area is always neat and maintained to the highest level of cleanliness.
- Sent daily reports as required for total amount of equipment in inventory, equipment received, and awaiting funding when approved to proceed with the shipping process for requested amount of equipment to be shipped.
- Entered data and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
Material Handler Distribution Support
Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Logistical support for Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) program supply warehouse.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and staging areas using pallet jacks.
- Ensures execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration and related functions.
- Accountability of equipment using COLTS (Catalog Ordering Logistics Tracking System) to account for equipment and issue material against work orders.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Air Terminal Passenger Assistant
Sallyport Global, A Michael Baker Subsidiary
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Processed outbound / inbound company employees, subcontractors and local national personnel on small company contracted commercial aircraft.
- Coordinate all aspects of air terminal operations i.e., Passenger service, luggage/X-Ray scan, Iraqi intelligence, and Immigration.
- Conduct analysis and confirmation of outbound / inbound personnel manifest with travel section.
- Provided follow-through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information.
- Complied with all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Performed administrative duties, including local national time sheet recording and record keeping.
- React to emergency situations, security threats, aircraft recovery and services to ensure readiness.
- Answered questions regarding flight schedules, travel routes and arrival times.
- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered all passenger inquiries.
- Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met air safety / security guidelines.
- Announced flight status updates and information about flight changes over PA system.
- Provided exceptional customer service to passengers, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
- Assisted passengers with check-in and boarding processes, enforcing compliance with company flight procedures.
Logistics Manager
Northrop Grumman
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Ensure that products, inventory, parts, or people move from one place to another efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Organize, store, and monitor the distribution of goods to ensure items and resources are shipped to their appropriate destinations.
- Facilitated logistics operations on forward operating base for global security company servicing government and commercial clients.
- Monitored and informed on shipment status to include submitting daily reports.
- Managed company and government facilities as primary Lead of C-RAM Yard / Warehouse.
- Directed shipping and receiving of program equipment when possible.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Logistics Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Supported forward operating base safety by managing weaponry Mass Notification System inventory, including receipt and issuance of parts for installation.
- Conducted inventory of installed equipment utilizing authenticated DA 3161 or DA 2062 forms.
- Improved inventory accuracy by configuring supply system with storage container locations, streamlining processes, and saving man hours.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2000
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Recordkeeping
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Operations management
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse operations
- Air cargo transportation
- Technical Proficiency
- Inventory control
- Data collection
Certification
- GCSS-Army Unit Supply Certificate, Amentum, 03/2022
- C-RAM Program Management Certificate, Northrop Grumman, 09/2013
Additional Information - Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Movement Coordinator – Transportation Coordinator
Amentum
01.2021 - 10.2025
Material Handler Distribution Support
Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 02.2019
Air Terminal Passenger Assistant
Sallyport Global, A Michael Baker Subsidiary
05.2014 - 08.2016
Logistics Manager
Northrop Grumman
09.2011 - 12.2013
Logistics Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman
05.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Grambling State University