Years of professional experience
Paul Black
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Quality-driven Supply Chain & Data Science professional adept at managing customer expectations while delivering exceptional results built on deep industry knowledge and acumen.
Overview
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Years of management experience
Work History
Data Analyst
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
Beaufort, SC
02.2024 - Current
- Produces monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Creates various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Utilize data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Uses statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Design and develop data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
- Identify patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Utilize data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
- Develop customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Generate ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Analyze data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Develop complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Generate standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Create dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Deploy predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Implement business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
Principal Consultant
Freelance Consultant
05.2020 - Current
- Providing highly specialized and proficient consultation services listed and not limited to the below:
- Process Flow & Data Analytics
- Process Review & Analysis
- Current Flow Optimization
- Data Governance & Framework
- Automation
- Executive Dashboards & Visualizations
- Custom Design & Creation
- Process Alterations & Improvements
- User-Friendly Platform Automation
- Various Platforms & UIs
- Data Validation & Integrity Management
- ERP/MRP/WMS/IMS/CRM Interface Support
- SAP: HANA S/4, NetWeaver, Ariba, N-ERP
- Epicor
- MS Dynamics SL
- Government Software: CSAMS, METPRO, WebFLIS, DLA, N-ERP
- Acumatica
- Specializing in Microsoft Applications, both Web Based and Desktop Client User Interfaces (UIs) such as Office (Windows & Mac, Desktop & Web) with a special focus on Excel, Power Platform, and M365 Home/Business/Enterprise Applications & Support.
Warehouse Manager
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisting the Calibration Standards Ready Issue Activity (CSRIA) Assistant Operations Manager in identifying and updating inventory requirements, and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements
- Utilize advanced data Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) methodologies to analyze inventory data and prepare various reports as needed, through advanced data analysis and the utilization of software applications and scripting language skills
- Provide management, oversight, program analysis, and continuous evaluation and/or improvement of the following NAVAIR METCAL Program CALSTD inventory elements:
- Coordinate accountable asset listings for all owned assets between Navy ERP and CSAMS
- Respond to Accountable Property Officer (APO) asset requests and manage reporting requirements, respond to Custodians and Inventory Team Lead regarding asset updates as required
- Update asset records, as required, and process transfers. Request/receive approval by APO for transfers outside of the reporting entity or NAVAIR
- Reconcile outstanding transfer authorizations, conduct root cause analysis on current business processes, and develop corrective action plans
- Identify and develop methods to resolve problems or manage issues that directly affect the accomplishment of NAVAIR METCAL inventory accountability functions within the current ERP System
- Prepare written presentations and reports to management, team members, and the user community to propose solutions to problems and resolve technical issues
- Collaborate with management to ensure the Command’s operational requirements and priorities receive appropriate consideration
- Communicate complex information, concepts, and ideas to a wide range of audiences in an accurate, comprehensive, and well-organized manner
- Act as the onsite support for all things associated with computer information technology
- Microsoft Excel Super User
- Client and 365 Microsoft Applications (i.e. Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc.)
- Microsoft Power Platform (BI, Automate, Apps, etc.)
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Python
Director of Logistics
KBRS, Inc.
Hardeeville, SC
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Direct operational oversight of the procurement, distribution, inventory management, and warehousing departments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of each department within its annual budget.
- Negotiated contracts and rates with vendors, carriers, and various service providers.
- Developed custom dashboards, reports, and front-end user interface/user experience (UI/UX) queries for all departments within the company.
- Implementation and ERP integration of a new barcoding system.
- Prepared and managed the annual departmental budget.
- Improved year-over-year pick/pack accuracy and shipping claims by over 85% YTD.
- Corporate Master Acumatica ERP software administrator.
- Established governance and QA processes to monitor vendor performance.
- Managed all departmental personnel in execution of daily operations.
Navy ERP Data Analyst
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Assist the Calibration Standards Ready Issue Activity (CSRIA) Assistant Operations Manager in identifying and updating inventory requirements, and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements.
- Development of a reliable, sustainable, inventory management process; providing supportive data for inventory analysis; determining and generating CALSTD’s inventory lists exporting data from the CALSTDs Asset Management System (CSAMS) and importing data to Navy ERP.
- Provide management, oversight, program analysis and continuous evaluation and/or improvement of the following NAVAIR METCAL Program CALSTD inventory elements:
- Coordinate accountable asset listings for all owned assets between Navy ERP and CSAMS.
- Respond to Accountable Property Officer (APO) asset requests and manages reporting requirements, responds to Custodians and Inventory Team Lead regarding asset updates as required.
- Update asset records, as required and process transfers. Request/receive approval by APO for transfers outside of reporting entity or NAVAIR.
- Reconcile outstanding transfer authorizations, assess business process recurring errors and locate root causes.
- Analyze and resolve Navy ERP problems and issues, working with the NAVAIR Business Office and the Navy ERP Sustainment (i.e., NAVSUP Business Systems Center) teams to resolve issues.
- Identify and develop methods to resolve problems or manage issues that directly affect the accomplishment of NAVAIR METCAL inventory accountability functions in Navy ERP.
- Perform root cause analysis for system processing issues or inappropriate posting results and determine cleanup/corrective measures.
- Prepare written presentations and reports to management, team members, and user community to propose solutions to problems and resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate with management to ensure Command’s operational requirements and priorities receive appropriate consideration.
- Communicate complex information, concepts and ideas to a wide range audience in an accurate, comprehensive and well-organized manner.
Parts Distribution Center Manager
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO PDC
Ridgeland, SC
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Established the TICO Parts Distribution Center (PDC) determining regional demographics, transportation lanes, labor costs analysis, and real estate comparisons to ensure future expansion capabilities.
- Responsible for business unit operations, including annual operating plan creation, procurement, sales and support, logistics, information technology services/maintenance, and inventory integrity within the TICO PDC.
- Managed inventory ERP data integrity containing over 7,000 stocked SKU’s; developed inventory management processes, created SQL Server queries to extract data for analysis, and import data back to the ERP system through macro-generated CTL script.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving activities, maintaining an inventory variance of under 0.09% on a five-million-dollar average inventory through the implementation of accountable lean ideology and month-end close analysis.
- Sourced new suppliers and negotiated pricing agreements, amounting to an average annual direct material savings of 7%.
- Served as the sole point of contact for all corporate freight carrier negotiations.
Materials Supervisor
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO Manufacturing
Ridgeland, SC
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for the accuracy of inventory more than 15 million dollars by implementing and managing an inventory control system capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to safeguard against inconsistencies in the future.
- Responsible for the oversight, accuracy, execution, and reconciliation of annual fiscal inventories.
- Identified, developed, and managed effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet established cost, quality, and delivery of JIT required materials.
- Processed transfer and work order requests within ERP system.
Lead Receiving Auditor
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO Manufacturing
Ridgeland, SC
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Audited inventory levels and adjusted replenishment points as needed.
- Verified inbound and outbound material for accuracy.
Subject Matter Expert / Mechanical Assembler IV (Afghanistan) – Exempt / Full-time
Science Applications International Corp.
North Charleston, SC
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Mechanical Assembler 4 in support of SPAWAR's joint military Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) Underbody Integration Kit FSR support in Afghanistan.
- De-Integration and Re-Integration of tactical systems including, but not limited to, assembling cable harnesses and assemblies including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors; back shells; terminal boxes; high frequency (HF) 150W transceiver radio equipment; radio frequency (RF) connectors and SC/ST type fiber-optic cables, and Remote Weapons Systems (RWS), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), and DVE camera/monitors.
- Assistant training instructor of government furnished mobile communications equipment to the 401st, AF CID, TACP/JTAC, and JSOC.
Platoon Sergeant / (E-5)
United States Marine Corps, Various Locations
Beaufort, SC
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed unit in all physical training, daily operations, after work schedules, corrective action procedures, and maintained schedule as point of contact for the recruit-training schedule.
- Tracked inventory movement of more than 1.6 million dollars daily, handling all variances and ensuring minimal discrepancies.
- Oversaw the development, planning, training, and deployment preparation for all Marines in section.
- Served as the point of contact between the civilian contractors and the Marines to ensure quality assurance of all work completed, verified USMC standards and codes were followed, and managed monthly contractor billing process.
- Oversaw the proper gear issue to over 12,000 new recruits annually with 100% accountability.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new civilian contract valued at over 12 million dollars.
- Prepared reports and documents as required for numerous internal and external agencies.
Owner/Operator – Exempt / Fulltime
Marion Glass Block, LLC
Marion, OH
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Owner/Operator of Marion Glass Block LLC, specializing in the manufacture and installation of glass block windows and custom applications.
- Maintained an average gross profit margin of 56% on all residential applications and 40% on commercial contracts.
- Recruitment, training, and management of contracted installers to meet customer demand.
- Designed and integrated marketing formats via radio commercials, convention events, newspaper ads, coupons, stationary yard signs, website advertising/webpage creation, and phonebook advertisements.
- Sold and installed thousands of residential and commercial contracts involving the design, manufacture, and installation of custom glass block applications; showers, windows, custom bars, vinyl stacked sidelights, colored glass walls, and other custom glass block home décor.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Park University
Parkville, MO 08.2010 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Park University
Parkville, MO 02.2020 - 02.2026
Certificate - Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced: Power Pivot, Custom Formatting, Fills, and Forms
Skillsoft
Certificate - Excel 2016: Macros in Depth
LinkedIn
Operational Risk Management & Senior Leadership Course -
Marine Corps Institute
Washington Navy Yard, D.C.Corporals Leadership Course -
Corporals School, MCAS Beaufort
Beaufort, SCMilitary Occupational School - Supply Administration
MCCSSS Ground Supply School
Camp Lejeune, NCSkills
- Supply Chain Operations
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Organizational development
- Solution planning
- Innovation management
- MS Office
- SQL Query
- VBA Script
- Cross Function Team Leadership
- Data Mining
- Process Change Management
- ERP Software Master User
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting
- IT Information Library (ITIL) Knowledge
- Inventory Management Analysis
- Secret Security Clearance
- Contract Negotiation
- Data analytics
- Proposal development
- Strategic development
- Technical integration
- Strategic planning
- Configuration management
- Quality assurance
- Cost analysis
- Budget management
- Public speaking
- Sales strategy
- MySQL
- Forecasting and reporting
- Trend analysis
- Client relationships
- Multitasking and organization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training and development
- Financial modeling
- Best practices implementation
- Process improvement
- Team leadership & development
- Manufacturing operations oversight
- Staff management
- Customer relationship management
- Continuous improvement
Education Certifications
- Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO, 64152, (816) 741-2000, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business Management, 2021
- MCCSSS Ground Supply School, Training Command, PSC BOX 20041, Camp Lejeune, NC, 28542, Military Occupational School, Supply Administration, 2008
- Corporals School, MCAS Beaufort, Building 660, Beaufort, SC, 29906, Corporals Leadership Course, 2010
- Marine Corps Institute, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., 20376, Operational Risk Management & Senior Leadership Course, 2011 - 2012
- LinkedIn, Excel 2016: Macros in Depth, 2020
- Skillsoft, Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced: Power Pivot, Custom Formatting, Fills, and Forms, 2021
Timeline
Data Analyst
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
10.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Logistics
KBRS, Inc.
11.2022 - 04.2023
Principal Consultant
Freelance Consultant
05.2020 - Current
Navy ERP Data Analyst
A. Harold and Associates, LLC
03.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Park University
02.2020 - 02.2026
Parts Distribution Center Manager
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO PDC
12.2016 - 02.2020
Materials Supervisor
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO Manufacturing
05.2014 - 12.2016
Lead Receiving Auditor
Terminal Investment Corporation, Inc. dba TICO Manufacturing
06.2013 - 05.2014
Subject Matter Expert / Mechanical Assembler IV (Afghanistan) – Exempt / Full-time
Science Applications International Corp.
03.2012 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Park University
08.2010 - 02.2026
Platoon Sergeant / (E-5)
United States Marine Corps, Various Locations
08.2010 - 02.2012
Owner/Operator – Exempt / Fulltime
Marion Glass Block, LLC
11.2006 - 02.2008
Certificate - Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced: Power Pivot, Custom Formatting, Fills, and Forms
Skillsoft
Certificate - Excel 2016: Macros in Depth
LinkedIn
Operational Risk Management & Senior Leadership Course -
Marine Corps Institute
Corporals Leadership Course -
Corporals School, MCAS Beaufort
Military Occupational School - Supply Administration
MCCSSS Ground Supply School