MICHAEL GRAHAM
Hampton,VA
Summary
Logistics Management Specialist and United States Army Veteran with 8 years’ specialized experience in supply management, acquisition, training, and process improvement for logistics support functions. Specialized background providing comprehensive supply chain management for global military operations. Demonstrated ability to shape workforces into cohesive teams and provide logistics support for acquisition logistics, supply management, maintenance, and logistics operations. Highly organized, able to direct multiple operational procedures and schedules for timely accomplishment of logistics objectives. Exceptional oral & written communication skills with ability to develop professional relationships across all organizational lines. Adaptable; thrive on challenges and excel in new environments. Active Secret Security Clearance
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Management Specialist
Department Of Army
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Served as point of contact for purchase and management of all general supply items as well extremely sensitive and mission critical materials and equipment.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Trained over 150 personnel on equipment accountability; increasing company readiness by 80%
- Oversaw supply distribution; ensure supplies are maintain and stock properly; monitor expiration
- Planned subordinate work schedules; set and adjust short term priorities, and prepares schedules for
completion of work based on priorities. - Advised, counseled and instructed employees on work and administrative manners, such as complaints,
grievances, etc. - Established logistical goals and objectives; incorporated organizational aims and flight objectives by
establishing, revising, and reviewing procedural methods and techniques. - Ensured mission objectives/aims included organizational outlines for personnel; responsible for
reducing/eliminating work issues or barriers affecting mission success. - Cohesively worked with members of vendor and/or contract community, managers, supervisors and other staff
throughout organizations. - Communicated with staff and other personnel to coordinate and influence logistics activities on
implementation of policy or procedural changes. - Utilized various automated information technology (IT) capabilities, such as databases, systems and
computer-generated products, to perform continuing routine inventory management duties. - Supported logistics supervisor with/in management operations; assisted in planning, coordinating,
and evaluating supply/logistical activities essential to supporting complex Department of Defense
operations and assignments. - Reviewed supply policies plan and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and
supply accountability. - Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, and purchase requests.
- Conducted inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
United States Military
Hinesville, GA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 150 employees.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Supply Specialist
United States Military Active Army Solider
Lakewood, WA
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Responsible for ensuring serviceability and accountability of over $22 million dollars worth of property
- Served in technical logistics role providing materials, supply and equipment management support and to infantry regiment operations.
- Responsible for training, supervising and evaluating six supply support personnel and performing inventory management as well as warehouse functions to maintain equipment records and parts.
- Duties included process, equipment dispatch procedures, , Prescribed Load List (PLL) management and Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) reporting.
- Performed all Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) and dispatching operations.
- Tracked scheduled services using SAMS-E system for over Unit Identification Codes (UIC).
- Requested logistical processes of ordering and receipts using DA Form 1687 and status processing, operational and maintenance processes.
- Maintained equipment operator records, equipment data updates, and equipment data reports.
- Planned and coordinated workloads, assigned and adjusted priorities, provide technical advice, and perform supervisory personnel administration duties.
- Evaluated and provided infrastructure improvement recommendations for secure storage facilities to ensure adequate property storage, inspection, and delivery to base organizations.
- Provided supply chain subject matter expertise at internal meetings and briefed external stakeholders regarding complex logistical concepts in clear, concise terms.
- Made recommendations for improvements in program areas of logistics, costs, supply chain methodologies, and inventory control.
- Established and maintained inventory control system providing for secure and logical storage of all line items while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records manually and through automated database management systems.
- Applied broad knowledge of supply logistics, military protocol and information technology to ensure seamless integration of automated systems with existing processes and procedures.
- Monitored progress toward meeting logistics plan and to identified causes and impact of delays or other issues.
- Identified and resolved issues in logistical life cycle that impacted unit operations fielding, sustainability and readiness.
- Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration/Organizational -
Bryant And Stratton College - Newport News
Newport News, VA12.2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Team Building
- Effective Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and Time management
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Policies and procedures
- Strategic planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation
Timeline
Logistics Management Specialist
Department Of Army
02.2019 - 05.2023
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
United States Military
10.2017 - 01.2019
Supply Specialist
United States Military Active Army Solider
06.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration/Organizational -
Bryant And Stratton College - Newport News
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