NAFIS Q. DEANS
Newport News,VA
Summary
Results-driven supply chain management professional with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills foster seamless operations and effective team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Control II
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
Newport News, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Plan, prepare, and control production schedules to ensure seamless material flow and meet production requirements.
- Schedule personnel and materials; issued work orders to align with master production schedule, facilitating adherence to production timelines.
- Advise production on work in progress, material availability, and potential issues, ensuring timely access to necessary personnel and materials.
- Coordinate management of Government Property, maintaining accurate physical inventories to support compliance and operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Analyst
Adsync Technologies, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated vendor and supplier activities to place orders, track shipments, and resolve discrepancies, ensuring timely delivery of mission-essential materials to support operational readiness.
- Tracked and validated material requisitions to support U.S. Navy missions.
- Directed a team of 12 logisticians, overseeing daily operations to maintain precise inventory control, streamline workflow, and maintain on-time shipment delivery KPIs.
- Optimized warehouse workflows, leading in a 10% boost in retrieval speed and decreased handling errors.
- Prepared monthly status reports (MSRs) on shipping and receiving activities, providing senior management with actionable insights to enhance logistics operations.
Sr. Logistics Coordinator
Atkore International
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory control, contributing to a 20% increase in overall efficiency.
- Improved supply chain performance through detailed analysis of transportation routes and modes, achieving an 8% reduction in transit duration.
- Trained and supervised new employees on inventory control and logistics procedures, fostering enhanced team productivity.
- Conducted inventory audits and cycle counts, achieving an inventory accuracy rate of 92%.
Logistics Sergeant
United States Army
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Coordinated transportation and distribution of mission-critical equipment and supplies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to maintain operational readiness for assets valued over $10 million.
- Acted as the primary transportation liaison among military services, commercial agencies, and host nation partners, coordinating logistics for mission readiness.
- Presented logistics briefs to senior leadership, providing critical insights and strategic recommendations to enhance logistics support effectiveness.
- Mentored 15 junior service members, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall team capability in logistics operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08.2028
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2025
Skills
- Power BI and logistics software
- Operations management
- Project management
- Transportation coordination
- Business process management
- Inventory control and reverse logistics
- Performance metrics and improvement
- Production supervision
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Production Control II
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst
Adsync Technologies, Inc.
07.2023 - 10.2024
Sr. Logistics Coordinator
Atkore International
03.2022 - 07.2023
Logistics Sergeant
United States Army
08.2016 - 11.2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Purdue University Global