Laura Labue
Slidell,LA
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented professional, offering over 25 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, and logistics. Hands-on experience in identifying and executing strategic initiatives, by analyzing and presenting recommendations to the senior management and leaders. Possess strong background in reducing costs, and improving purchasing processes, with specialized knowledge in audit, governance, portfolio, and category management Proven aptitude to meet corporate objectives by training staff, developing budgets, and communicating with departments, vendors, and executive management. Proven expertise in: Supply Chain & Procurement Management Business Operations Management Quality Control & Assurance Contract Development & Negotiations Risk Assessment & Mitigation Cost Control & Reduction Stakeholder Communication Vendor & Team Relationship
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics/Procurement Manager
CACI International Inc./ICI Services
Slidell, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Organized and implementing the flow of GFE & CFE Materials, products, services, and associated system information.
- Manages the performance of logistics functions including system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance and integrated product support of major systems.
- Manages the control of the flow of goods, services, and information between the point of origin through customer placement to meet customer requirements as well as ensuring the execution and improvements of standard logistics processes.
- Assesses and maintains compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported/exported products.
- Preforms detailed analyses (TAR) of all elements of cost in the contractors’ proposals.
- Prepare and maintain current acquisition plans, milestone charts and schedules.
- Strong knowledge of the FAR for fixed price contracts, cost reimbursement contracts, incentive contracts, indefinite delivery contracts and time and materials, labor-hour, and letter contracts.
- Performs acquisition planning, scheduling procurement from time of acceptance through award using ERP & ORCAS.
- Implements Military Sealift Command (MSC) policies and procedures in everyday activities.
- Advance knowledge of the LCS, EPF, T-ATS and TAGS Program with PMS385/PMS325.
- Achieved a savings of over $20,000 for the purchase of lumber for the T-ATS Program by working with NAVSUP and the vendor directly.
- Achieved a savings of over $100,000 on the quotes for the towing and mooring lines by working with the vendors.
- Achieved a savings of over $94,000 by questioning the quantities of chest sets and handsets to be purchased with MSC.
- Achieved a savings of over $63,000 by providing a TAR to contracts, resulting in the contractor lowering their bid.
Logistics Procurement Analyst
Sayres and Associates Corporation
Mobile, USA
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Recruited within the capacity of analyst position and based upon solid results-driven acumen for providing and ordering Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) initial outfitting procurement for Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF).
- Leverage astute and analytical capabilities in research, cost modeling, and analytical support services in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize research acumen for reviewing, assessing and overseeing contract performance of items from awarded bid vendors to strictly adhere the compliance with contractual obligations.
- Achieved bottom-line results by ensuring timely delivery for all purchased materials at a 99% rate.
- Contributed to the success of company progression by saving cost through the movement of excess from previous hulls to fulfill present hull.
- Drove phenomenal growth and decreased cost by periodically receiving quotations from vendors to fill out sole source justification letters.
Government Property Administrator
Austal USA
Mobile, USA
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Supervised and controlled all the aspects regarding tracking, administering, and moving government-furnished equipment in possession of subcontractor.
- Conducted, coordinated, and chaired monthly and annual subcontractor inventory audits to ensure the adequate maintenance of an accurate record of all equipment and reports regarding key performance metrics.
- Designed, revised, and formulated policies and procedures in accordance with the current contract.
- Conceptualized and implemented strategic planning to diligently identifying solutions of lost, damaged, and destroyed.
- Enforced strict adherence by 100% alignment with complex contract clauses, federal acquisition regulations, and Navy contracting directives, including all fixed price, cost reimbursement, and property provision contract terms.
- Enhanced organization and departmental efficiency by maintaining and streamlining all files, spreadsheets, and records of equipment loaned between the Navy and the subcontractor.
- Significantly reduced over $11,500 in costs to replace 8 lights valued at $1,500 each by collaborating with the vendor to replace only the broken glass covers, at a cost of $39 per cover.
- Eliminated cost deficiencies by recovering $12K through cross-selling excess insulation material back to the vendor after a modification change.
- Played an essential role in producing over $39,000 in funds through sale of pipe and extrusion marked for disposition to Taber Steel.
- Elevated company progression by monitoring all standards of subcontractor performance, including evaluating, approving, and disapproving items in the written property control system.
- Devised, formulated, and implemented strategies for successful coordinating a disposition of several hundred thousand dollars’ worth of residual material.
Property Administrator Assistant / Supervisor
URS
Anniston, USA
05.2005 - 06.2012
- Administered and managed a variety of site-to-site transfers for government-approved materials across all functional property areas.
- Enhanced senior management decision-making process by drafting, reviewing, and submitting all required documentation in alignment with company and government regulations.
- Performed a wide range of duties, including distribution of materials, maintenance of inventory, and organizing annual physical inventories.
- Diffused impeding issues and ensured the swift resolution of queries.
- Methodically created and generated incident reports in alignment with established standards.
- Initiated adequate system of internal control by complying with all federal, state rules and regulations that control the inventory and movement of property.
- Led the development program aimed at training, coaching, and mentoring contractor and subcontractor personnel regarding management, control, and surveillance of government property, resulting in augmenting members skills and capabilities.
- Conducted and managed weekly, monthly, yearly audit process.
- Slashed $7.6M client costs by heading project to transfer 206 pieces of government property, including 30 Enhanced Onsite Containers (EONCs), 4 EONC trailers, and 33 pallets of spare and accessories.
- Delivered strategic direction and guidance to management personnel on proper procedures for problem investigation, listening and communications, and internal and external customer relations management.
- Commended by management for outstanding performance and received 2007 Lions and 2009 Pyramid Award.
- Attained acknowledgement as the top contributor for 2007, 2008, and 2009 year.
- Adhered and complied with the federal acquisition’s regulations and all program, corporate, and site-specific procedures throughout all inventories, audits, and cross-departmental procedural activities.
- Regarded and honored with a reward and public recognition in 2011 for diligent efforts above and beyond requirements, consistently meeting challenges on urgent timelines and in high-pressure situations.
Education
Computer Programming - Principles of Accounting
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Supply Chain & Procurement Management
- Business Operations Management
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Contract Development & Negotiations
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Cost Control & Reduction
- Stakeholder Communication
- Vendor & Team Relationship
Affiliations
- Chapter Treasurer, National Property Management Association, 2011-2012
- Chapter Secretary, National Property Management Association, 2007-2011
Timeline
Logistics/Procurement Manager
CACI International Inc./ICI Services
01.2020 - Current
Logistics Procurement Analyst
Sayres and Associates Corporation
06.2015 - 01.2020
Government Property Administrator
Austal USA
07.2012 - 05.2015
Property Administrator Assistant / Supervisor
URS
05.2005 - 06.2012
Computer Programming - Principles of Accounting
Suffolk County Community College