Kurtis D. Irby
Clinton,United States
Summary
Experienced customer service professional bringing 25 years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about DoD, FAR, SAMregulations and standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Analyst
Target Approach, LLC.
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved supply chain efficiency by analyzing and optimizing logistics processes.
- Streamlined warehouse operations for increased productivity by implementing data-driven strategies.
- Enhanced inventory management with accurate forecasting and demand planning techniques.
- Reduced transportation costs, coordinating optimal shipping routes and negotiating carrier contracts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement in logistics operations.
- Conducted thorough data analysis, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making in logistics operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout all logistics activities and processes.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement technology solutions that streamlined workflows within the logistics function, improving overall operational efficiency.
Supply Officer
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit East
08.1998 - 03.2023
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, achieving significant cost savings for the organization.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across various departments.
- Monthly safety inspection to make sure ship met Department of Defense code.
- Monitored ship daily to ensure all cleaning tasks were complete.
- Weekly fire drills
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability within the department.
- Weekly time and attendance entries for entire department.
- Managed and maintained accountability for equipment valued at more than $1.1 millions.
- Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
- Managed accurate files and implemented new organizational systems to improve traceability.
- Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
- Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
- Oversaw and regulated warehouse inventory consisting of 200 line items at $250 millions.
- Executed top-notch customer service and assistance for 25 contractors.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Streamlined the procurement process for increased efficiency in supply chain management.
- Developed comprehensive reports on inventory levels, enabling better decision-making for replenishment needs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Concordia University At Nebraska
Seward, NE12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2013
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Management
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Lean Six Sigma
- Logistics Optimization
- Shipping Documentation
- Computer-Based Inventory System
- Purchase Orders
- Driver Scheduling
- Supply Chain Operations
- Inventory Control
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Logistics Analyst
Target Approach, LLC.
04.2023 - 03.2024
Supply Officer
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit East
08.1998 - 03.2023
MBA - Business Administration
Concordia University At Nebraska
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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