NOAH P. MAY
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in enterprise logistics and operations management within government and defense sectors. Proven track record in driving organizational performance and executing large-scale transformation initiatives. Expertise in supply chain modernization and strategic planning, delivering measurable results in complex environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Account Manager & Government Program
GMS Industrial Supply
01.2021 - Current
- Lead operations and DoD programs generating $12M+ annually.
- Drove $3M+ profitable growth through strategic realignment of logistics and sales processes.
- Improved DoD readiness by 3% by modernizing LMS and optimizing product support.
- Negotiated major contracts with DLA and enhanced enterprise communication pipelines.
- Designed operational frameworks adopted across multiple DoD sectors.
- Directed a 12-month leadership development initiative utilizing Korn Ferry tools, training 80+ managers quarterly to increase program completion rates by 28% and enhance operational oversight in compliance-driven DoD environments.
- Developed organizational strategies integrating SAP ERP and Lean Six Sigma methodologies across five departments over 18 months, elevating operational output by 14% and streamlining compliance tracking for ongoing DoD initiatives.
Senior Logistic Executive & Finiancial Analysis
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed $115M+ annual budgets and 100,000+ item portfolios supporting global deployments.
- Led IPS for PEO MRAP programs, coordinating with TACOM, DLA, ACC, and DCMA.
- Eliminated $10M+ waste and reallocated $6.5M+ in equipment through ERP/MRP optimization.
- Directed recapitalization programs and quarterly PMRs with senior stakeholders.
- Improved KPIs by 5% in 90 days through quality and process transformation.
- Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Senior Logistics Advisor, Mintenance & Operations
US Army
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Led 90+ personnel across six maintenance teams in global operations.
- Managed $92M annual budget, eliminating $13M excess through strategic allocation.
- Drove modernization for PEO FMTV, DLA, TACOM, ACC, and DCMA.
- Improved readiness and mission success.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented systems and procedures for accurate data collection and reporting.
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
American Military University
Chersterfield, WV01.2021
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Process efficiency
- P&L management
- Federal procurement
- Logistics strategy
- Customer involvement
- Lean Six Sigma principles
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Workforce development
- Enterprise resource planning Advanced SAP S4 HANNA skills and user experience enhancement
- Inventory management system
- Life cycle management
- Information protection systems (IPS)
- Department of Defense (DoD) directive 500001
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) DIBBS
- Program Implementation Efficiency
- Information Systems Analysis Techniques
- Computer-Aided Modeling
- Technical writing development
- MRP
- Revenue growth
- Public speaking
- Trend tracking
- Data-driven
- CRM proficiency
- Market analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Bid request management
- Presentations and public speaking
- Budgeting and expenditures
- Market trend analysis
- Complex project negotiations
- Sales forecasting
- Performance evaluations
- Operating procedures and policies
- Business analytics
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- DAU Courses (Maintenance Planning, Product Support, Contracting)
- SOLE Demonstrated Senior Logistician
- Instructor Training Courses
Timeline
Regional Account Manager & Government Program
GMS Industrial Supply
01.2021 - Current
Senior Logistic Executive & Finiancial Analysis
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2021
Senior Logistics Advisor, Mintenance & Operations
US Army
01.2000 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
American Military University