Luis Soto
Killeen,TX
Summary
Accomplished United States Army Veteran serving over 23 years as a Senior Logistics Manager with a proven track record at the United States Army, enhancing supply chain performance and team productivity through innovative technology solutions and effective staff development. Skilled in transport scheduling and interdepartmental collaboration, I have driven significant improvements in logistics processes, ensuring operational excellence and high-performance team leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and procedures.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance to foster professional growth and high-performance culture.
- Implemented technology solutions to automate manual tasks, increasing staff productivity while reducing human error risks in logistical processes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the logistics team by encouraging open feedback and collaboration on innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics operations to identify areas of inefficiency or non-compliance requiring corrective action.
- Reviewed and analyzed incoming staff actions and decision correspondence.
- Led process improvement initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, maintaining business continuity during unforeseen events.
- Served as the Manager of the Brigade Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Supported special management programs, such as equal employment and health and safety programs.
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Selected, trained, and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed data management and analytical activities for Enterprise Acquisition System Service (EASS)
- Observer Coach-Trainer (OCT) for the 2-357th Infantry Battalion.
- Ensured the execution and quality control of all supply actions and logistical requirements.
- Managed the battalion commander’s property book worth $1.75 million and enabled the readiness of 59 soldiers and 25 pieces of rolling stock.
- Established effective tracking, reporting, and system management of processes and report processes and impacts to business unit director and leadership.
- Provided analysis and collaborated on acquisition and logistics projects and resolved an array of complex problems.
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Selected, trained, and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Used knowledge and ability to resolve recurring problems and perform a range of standard clerical assignments such as filing documentation and indexing materials for identification purposes.
- Processed updates and transactions into the appropriate Retail Supply, Supply Support Activity (SSA) stock record account.
- Operated computer terminals or personal computers to perform records search, data input, and data corrections.
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Selected, trained, and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Implemented technology solutions to automate manual tasks, increasing staff productivity while reducing human error risks in logistical processes.
- Coordinated flight manifest through Defense Travel System (DTS) for multiple personnel.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics operations to identify areas of inefficiency or non-compliance requiring corrective action.
- Created, maintained, and audited government travel card (GTC) accounts for multiple personnel.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
12.2008 - 10.2013
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Selected, trained, and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
03.2001 - 10.2003
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manteca Adult School
Manteca, CA05.2000
Skills
- Reverse Logistics
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Purchasing management
- Supplies inventory
- Operational management
- Performance Monitor
- Corporate Logistics
- Team Management
- Mentoring
- Logistics Oversight
- Staff Development
- Logistics Analysis
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
Certification
HAZMAT
TC-AIMS II
GCSS-ARMY
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Top Secret SCI
Timeline
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
01.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
11.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2013 - 10.2017
Logistics Manager
United States Army
12.2008 - 10.2013
Logistics Manager
United States Army
11.2005 - 04.2007
Logistics Manager
United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2005
Logistics Manager
United States Army
03.2001 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
Manteca Adult School