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Michael (De'Von) Brown

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory control, shipping and receiving, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

SonicAire, LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervised 3 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
  • Managed inventory valued at more than $1M
  • Work with department managers to determine purchasing needs and requirements for the Operations Department
  • Identify the most appropriate supplier(s) for designated products based on their availability, pricing, quality, and their ability to meet SonicAire's needs
  • Utilize Epicor ERP to ensure inventory control visibility and efficiency
  • Provides direction, development and leadership to direct reports
  • Manage all purchasing functions, such as issuing purchase orders, verifying pricing, and authorizing payment
  • Resolve all issues related to product quality, pricing, delivery, utilization, and loss
  • Manage warehouse organization using lean principles
  • Oversee inventory cycle counts, spot counts, and month-end reconciliation process
  • Research any variances and authorize appropriate inventory adjustments working collaboratively with the Accounting department
  • Creatively source new solutions by asking questions and challenging the status quo
  • Supervise all aspects of shipping and receiving to ensure quality and on-time shipment
  • Sustain inventory dollars-on-hand set by Leadership Team
  • Managed the process of shipping, receiving, inventorying, turn in, and ordering of equipment and material
  • Conducts and review personnel performance appraisals as required
  • Reviewed and Approved payroll timesheets for 3 employees
  • Oversees and document the training of all new and current employees to ensure all are in compliance.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
  • Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.

Assistant Supply Manager

AMENTUM
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervises daily operations for the Supply Department of 286 employees to ensure missions are met
  • Managed the process of shipping, receiving, inventorying, turn in, and ordering of equipment and material
  • Conducts and review personnel performance appraisals as required
  • Reviewed and Approved payroll timesheets for 286 employees
  • Oversees and document the training of all new and current employees to ensure all are in compliance
  • Managed inventory for the APS5 Program as well as the Readiness of all equipment valued at more than $200M
  • Received 7 safety coins and certificates of appreciations for instilling a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries
  • Responsible for ensuring Performance Work Statement requirements and company goals are met
  • Develop and/or revises appropriate standard operating procedures, flow charts, and work instructions that meet mission requirements.

Supply Supervisor

AMENTUM
11.2017 - 04.2021
  • Active Government Secret Security Clearance
  • Delegated as Acting Assistant Supply Manager during the absence of the Assistant Supply Manager of 200 employees
  • Extremely knowledgeable in Logistics Integrated Warehouse (LIW) system
  • Extremely knowledgeable in the Army War Reserve Deployment System (AWRDS)
  • Experienced within the Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS) program
  • Certified in the Global Combat Support System Army (GCSS-Army) Supply and Maintenance system
  • Supervises daily operations for the Supply BII Section of 128 employees to ensure missions are met
  • Conducts and review personnel performance appraisals as required
  • Thorough knowledge of the Supply Army Documentation such as DA Forms 1348 DA Form 2062, DA Form 444
  • Thorough knowledge of the Supply Army Regulations ie
  • AR 710-2, AR 735-5, AR 710-2, AR 740-26, DA PAM 708-2, DA PAM 710-2
  • Primary POC between the Section and the USG, COR, and other external customers
  • Managed the process of receiving, inventorying, turn in, and ordering of equipment and material
  • Develops slide briefings and conduct briefing to senior leadership
  • Responsible for ensuring Performance Work Statement requirements and company goals are met
  • Instills a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries
  • Supervised and responsible for issuing 15,582 pieces of Rolling stock and Non-Rolling stock equipment to the 155 Brigade worth over $67M with a readiness of 95% with a team of 120 personnel
  • Managed the receiving and inventorying process of over 14k pieces of equipment from the 155 Brigade worth over $50M as well as responsible for having the equipment RFI (ready for issue) within 45 days
  • Primary communication link between the section and the Supply Operations Cell, to ensure efficient execution of Taskers and/or missions are completed in a timely manner
  • Oversees the training of new staff & identifying training requirements of existing staff.

Supply/Purchasing Supervisor

Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2013 - 08.2017
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Used heavy machinery, forklifts, and pallet jacks to load and unload freight trucks
  • Supervised the day-to-day operations of 4 employees
  • Transported and organized materials in warehouse and maintained storage areas
  • Independently identify, cataloging, and barcoding labels of routinely ordered/requisitioned supplies
  • Managed the replenishment points of both expendable and non-expendable items at all General Inventory Package (GIP) inventory locations
  • Managed the stock levels and re-order points for the Wilmington, Brunswick, and Jacksonville VA Medical Center
  • Planned, coordinated and performed inventories of all GIP/Catamaran items in accordance with an established schedule and in compliance with federal policies, standard operating procedures
  • Managed, coordinated, and transferred all excess inventory items
  • Supervised the processes of requisitioning, receiving, processing, and maintaining accurate accounting for items requested for operational purposes
  • Supervised and conducted inventories on various schedules (i.e., monthly, bi-monthly, semi-annually, etc)
  • Process supply transactions such as receipt, shipment, and/or adjustment documents
  • Supervised all Government Purchase Cards (GPC) for the Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Brunswick VA
  • Supervised the reconciliation of all purchase orders and invoices
  • Managed the use of government credit cards in accordance with all appropriate rules and regulations to purchase necessary equipment, supplies, etc
  • For the department
  • Ensure supply procurement process is accomplishment in a timely manner (i.e
  • Ordering, control, storage, distribution of inventory and other supply activities, reconciles purchase cards by using organizational computer programs and systems (Vista).

Supply Admin Chief

United States Marine Corps
11.2010 - 02.2013
  • Supervised and coordinated all supply correspondence with Marine Corps Property
  • Managed all units' assets reflected the master inventory list to ensure mission readiness
  • Trained and provided ongoing leadership to staff to support the units deployment
  • Supervised and mentored over 75 personnel to ensure professional development and day to day operations
  • Ensured the accounting and procurement section was properly managed under the direction of the Officer in Charge
  • Conducted required proficiency reviews for over 75 marines monthly and quarterly basis
  • Managed all tasks of protecting equipment and supplies
  • Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis
  • Managed inventories over $12M of ground equipment
  • Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
  • Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and appropriately
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs for Marines
  • Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data
  • Fixed major discrepancies on both the Battalion and Company Commander's Hand Receipts
  • Obtained commendable ratings for exceptional work the Logistics Chief during inspections
  • Handled the tasks of preparing inventory adjustments and analyzing inspection reports
  • Turned in 260 pieces of obsolete equipment valued at over $75,000
  • Managed inventories over $13M of ground shipments.

Warehouse Chief

United States Marine Corp
05.2009 - 10.2010
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with records such as manifest, invoices, and orders
  • Reported daily activities to the Supply Admin Chief
  • Maintained stock level documents
  • Supervised over 15 Marine Corps personnel in responsible for all supply and logistic operations
  • Led, trained, and mentored all Marines working within the warehouse
  • Prepare work order documents, shipping and receiving orders
  • Correspond and Supervise all logistics and administrative day to day operations within the logistics warehouse
  • Improved the warehouse performance through implementation and new procedures
  • Ensured all supply functions in the warehouse operated correctly and efficiently
  • Enforced and implemented all safety guidelines pertaining to warehouse functions
  • Managed and conducted proficiency reviews for 20 Marines on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management -

American Military University

Skills

  • ISO 9001 standards
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Staff Management
  • Purchasing oversight
  • Logistics Planning
  • Forecasting Accuracy
  • Pricing negotiation
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Negotiating
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • SAP experience
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Licensed Forklift Operator
  • Manitou Operator
  • Standing Forklift Operator

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

SonicAire, LLC
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Supply Manager

AMENTUM
04.2021 - 01.2022

Supply Supervisor

AMENTUM
11.2017 - 04.2021

Supply/Purchasing Supervisor

Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2013 - 08.2017

Supply Admin Chief

United States Marine Corps
11.2010 - 02.2013

Warehouse Chief

United States Marine Corp
05.2009 - 10.2010

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management -

American Military University

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