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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, CA
05.2000

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
Luis Soto