Kevin L. Mercer
North Augusta,SC
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Logistics
Army Cyber Command Logistics Directorate
11.2022 - Current
- Deputy Director of Logistics and works under the direct supervision of the Headquarters Army Cyber Command, Chief of Staff responsible for providing technical expertise and advise on policy, logistics, engineering (facilities), transportation and procurement for ARCYBER Headquarters and all subordinates organizations.
- Directly interfaces with Department of Defense, USCYBERCOM, DA, other ACOMs, and Unified Commands on senior level logistics matters.
- As required, served as the Assistant Chief of Staff (ACoS) Director of Logistics, assuming complete responsibility for the efficient operation and administration of all logistics programs.
- Led as the Directorate's primary focal point for the transformation of new or changed administrative requirements (manpower authorizations, funding actions/reviews, acquisition actions, computer hardware/software, data structures, and logistic publications, sustainment, and resource procurement).
- Responsible for the preparation and implementation of internal logistics policy and guidance.
- Developed plans, policies, and objectives in support of the directorate and provides leadership, guidance and coordination for implementation within the Directorate.
- Served on the ARCYBER budget committee executing 100% of the directorate's budgetary responsibility for annual execution.
- Chaired the Logistics Readiness Review overseeing the command's logistic posture for the organization and subordinate units.
- Responsible for the Logistics Senior Level Plan to Plan action map which highlighted all planned logistics activities for the calendar year.
- Led effective staff visits with subordinate units successfully increasing their program posture and policy mandate with minor impacts to mission or safety.
- Expanded cost saving practices across the command by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse of government resources.
Director (Battalion Commander)
Division West, First Army, 1-291st Brigade Support Battalion
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Led an organization consisting of 90 personnel, civilian and military, responsible for the logistics training, prime procurement of resources, equipment compliance, and property management.
- Delivered technical excellence for the United States Reserve and National Guard units deploying in support of worldwide contingencies.
- Mission readiness focused on warehouse operations, inventory management, and delivery and receiving operations with an annual budget of $13 M.
- Served as the Senior Logistics Advisor for Division West responsible for Supply Chain Management and Property Accountability for 50+ units.
- Assisted the administration for the $1M contract that serviced Fort McCoy's Training site.
- Improved productivity by 60% streamlining the clearing process for 25,000 customers during facility expansion.
- Oversaw resources valued at $37M for the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) and Command Maintenance Discipline Program (CMDP).
- Approved, allocated, and distributed a $60 million annual operating budget to support logistics program activities and enforced accountability.
- Planned and executed modernization displacement and repair site (MDRS) program to streamline inventory in support of Army Modernization.
- Responsible for providing customers with a central location to turn in legacy equipment for future disposition to receive new modernized equipment.
- Facilitated establishment of temporary brick-and-mortar $3M logistics civil augmentation program (LOGCAP) dining facility on a 45-day notice.
- Streamlined acquisition process, mitigated risk, and provided capability to augment existing workforce to respond to urgent requirements.
- Monitored LOGCAP's $192M operation to provide temporary housing, medical screening, and general support of Afghan evacuees.
- Chaired weekly internal production meetings with the contract program manager.
- Held 13 subordinate leaders accountable for mandatory annual ethics training resulting in a positive command climate with a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Program Manager
Multi-National Corps-Northeast J4
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Joint Staff Officer (Joint Staff J4). Served as a U.S advisor to the Multi-National Corps - Northeast (MNC-NE) J-4 Logistics Directorate, the highest-ranking staff of the United States military.
- Managed a global portfolio, advised German Chairman of Logistics, the senior military logistics advisor to the MNC 4-star Command.
- Advised superior leaders on the overall readiness of prepositioned programs, coordinated with 6 allied nations military branch representatives, including joint oversight of 4 programs.
- Oversaw congressionally mandated annual reports for Corps staff detailing readiness of program activities.
- Advised higher-level management on logistical shortfalls reported by 6 Combatant Commands and several executive agencies across the globe.
- In coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, co-chaired the congressionally mandated Global Pre-Positioned Material Capabilities Working Group (GPMCWG) to provide joint departmental oversight to develop recommendations for DoD policy or improved processes.
- Attendees included 12 executive-level agencies across the globe including 4 military branches, 6 Combatant Commands, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Defense Logistics Agency.
- Navigated the organization through a myriad of complex logistical issues related to COVID-19 with minimal allowed cost exposure.
Deputy Director of Logistics
101st Brigade Support Battalion
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Directed logistics operations, project management and property accountability for 6 sub-departments and 8 subordinate units of the 101st Airborne Division with a workforce of over 600+ professionals.
- Directed procurement strategy initiatives and employee performance in 6 sub-departments.
- Managed $2M+ budget for the Division G4 and maintained readiness/accountability of $200M+ worth of equipment with zero loss.
- Led supply and maintenance discipline program activities that enabled supplier input into a centralized component with an average of 60-90% completion rate.
- Managed an annual organizational inspection program designed to assist in self-awareness and process improvement, organization received 93% Operational Readiness Rate.
- Directed long-range financial and human resource management plans to adhere to the guidance provided in higher-level directives, and identified specific requirements for funding, workforce, materials, 9 facilities, and services needed to support programs, and advised senior officials on all operations, training, and human resources aspects.
- I advised senior officials on matters pertaining to talent acquisition/management, marketing, and advertising.
- Oversaw improvements in logistical support, budgeting, and maintenance saw a 30% increase from the previous year.
- Transformed employee climate towards a professional 'can do' approach to problem-solving; achieved 96% operational readiness rate.
- Proposed recommendations to the Chief of Staff regarding logistical support, budgeting, and maintenance programs and attended weekly meetings referencing supply chain management optimization and equal opportunity.
- Selected over peers to attend the University of California at Berkeley Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar through Industrial Engineering and Operations Research 2017.
Logistics Support Operations Supervisor
101st Sustainment Brigade
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Directed logistic operations and tracked all movements of supply for the Sustainment Brigade.
- Oversaw the cross planning of unit equipment and supplies and synched resources through a synch matrix that tracked by hour the exchange of supplies and services.
- Supervised staff of 34 personnel using resources and equipment valued at $12M.
- Increased operating efficiencies of 4 warehouses, reduced overhead fees, and saved $100K in annual operating costs.
- Streamlined warehouse stock age levels by reducing stocked lines from 3,500 to 1,700 of the authorized stock lists.
- Profited the organization $5M by eliminating and decreasing the stockage level of parts in low demand.
- Led and prioritized workload for four missions consisting of 24-hour field training exercises.
- I established installation logistics support plan in collaboration with a team of 12 to outline contingency logistics capabilities for 2 installations across 207 organizations.
- Implemented procedures for 177 departments to follow for logistics support beyond capabilities in compliance with higher-level directives.
- Planned, coordinated, and integrated logistics support operations for 25,000+ employees throughout 2 geographically dispersed installations.
- Directed and oversaw 4 direct report departments that integrated logistics support, supply and services, and transportation.
- Developed action plans, established, and set logistics criteria with allocation and proper use of resources.
- Oversaw technical program to ensure timely operational support and integration of resources.
- Briefed Commanding General at quarterly training meetings regarding team performance in providing first-class logistical sustainment to supported customers.
- Provided staff with direct guidance from Commanding General on expectations and priorities pertaining to funding, resourcing, training, and received feedback on organizational progress.
Warehouse Manager
4th Aviation BDE
02.2009 - 04.2013
- Directed and lead warehouse logistics operations for the 4th Aviation Brigade.
- Oversaw 7000 line items of aviation parts valued at 18M with zero accountability issues.
- Supervised a staff of 56 personnel, comprised of civilian and military personnel using resources and equipment valued at $9M.
- Increased operating efficiencies of the warehouse and reduced fraud, waste and abuse, saved $50K in annual operating costs.
- Streamlined warehouse processes and policies ensuring that the customer first mentality was in daily operations.
- Profited the organization by conducting inventories with zero items missing or unaccounted for.
- Directed four warehouse sections working 24-hour shifts.
- Crossed trained all employees and ensured that personnel rotated and learned other sections roles every 4 months, creating a more well-trained multifaceted workforce.
- Implemented procedures for 24 customer units supplying logistics parts in compliance with higher-level directives.
- Directed and oversaw 4 direct report departments that integrated logistics support, supply and services, and transportation.
- Developed action plans, established, and set logistics criteria for the warehouse, briefed senior leadership quarterly on warehouse operations and safety standards.
- Won the warehouse safety award three years in a row, recognized by the 3 Star Brigade Commander.
- Competed and won the Supply Excellence Award, at the Army Level, in 2012 for superior warehouse operations and regulatory standards and services.
Timeline
Deputy Director of Logistics
Army Cyber Command Logistics Directorate
11.2022 - Current
Director (Battalion Commander)
Division West, First Army, 1-291st Brigade Support Battalion
03.2020 - 10.2022
Program Manager
Multi-National Corps-Northeast J4
04.2017 - 02.2020
Deputy Director of Logistics
101st Brigade Support Battalion
07.2016 - 04.2017
Logistics Support Operations Supervisor
101st Sustainment Brigade
06.2013 - 03.2016
Warehouse Manager
4th Aviation BDE
02.2009 - 04.2013