PAUL CRUZ
Portales,NM
Summary
Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Leader with 15 years of progressive experience in global supply chain management, procurement, and operations optimization for the U.S. Air Force. Proven expertise in managing over $2 billion in assets, leading cross-functional teams across six countries, and driving double-digit cost savings through lean process improvement. Adept at aligning logistics and procurement strategies with organizational objectives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure mission-critical readiness. Recognized for building resilient supply networks, mentoring future leaders, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
Clovis, New Mexico
07.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide supply chain strategies to optimize inventory management across global operations.
- Partner with procurement to identify cost-saving opportunities in sourcing, delivering measurable reductions.
- Implemented end-to-end logistics solutions that eliminated systemic bottlenecks, ensuring seamless customer delivery.
Logistics Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force
Naval Base Rota , Spain
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed $24M in inventory across six stockrooms with 26,000+ assets, achieving 99% accuracy and operational readiness
- Achieved a 30% reduction in customer service wait times by streamlining inventory processes for 5,200+ assets.
- Prevented $5M in new purchases by collaborating with Defense Logistics Agency to redistribute 60 assets.
- Authored new process guides that improved warehouse handling efficiency by 25%.
Inventory Control Analyst
United States Air Force
Osan Air Base, Korea
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed $1.5B supply chain assets supporting 51 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness above standard.
- Reduced customer wait times by 200+ hours via process innovation in asset tracking.
- Achieved 99% accuracy across 9,000 transferred assets through robust validation systems.
Director of Logistics
United States Air Force
JB Pearl Harbor Hickam , HI
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw replenishment for 8 warehouses across 6 countries, managing $18M in equipment.
- Coordinated 24 global operations with a 90% mission success rate.
- Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal for supporting 429 POW/MIA recovered personnel across 109 mission support teams.
Logistics Coordinator/Specialist Leader
United States Air Force
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed $100M rescue fleet logistics, ensuring rabid deployment readiness.
- Achieved 100% fix rate within 12 hours; accelerating global logistics support.
- Mobilized 24 tons of supplies within 24 hours during Hurrican Irma, aiding 1.1M residents.
Supply Chain Technician
United States Air Force
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2011 - 01.2016
- (Earlier Career Highlights) Ensuring accurate asset accountability, supporting readiness of 14 A-10 aircraft, processing $1.5M in mission kits with 98% accuracy.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Supply Chain Management
American Military University
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Human Resources Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
01.2018
Skills
- Asset Receiving & Distribution
- Project Management
- Inventory & Stock Control
- Strategic Operations Leadership
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Material Handling & Storage Solutions
- Team Leadership & Development
- Fleet & Mobility Coordination
- Personnel & Asset Accountability
- Integrated Supply Chain Management
- Technical Report Writing
- Customer Service Excellence
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Defense Priorities & Allocations System (DPAS)
- Cost Control & Optimization
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Active SECRET Clearance
Accomplishments
- Logistics Professional of the Year 2018
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
07.2024 - Current
Logistics Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2022 - 07.2024
Inventory Control Analyst
United States Air Force
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Logistics
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2021
Logistics Coordinator/Specialist Leader
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Technician
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2016
Master of Arts (MA) - Supply Chain Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Human Resources Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Similar Profiles
Sean ChapmanSean Chapman
Non-Commissioned Officer at Health Service Management/United States Air Force, United States Air Force ReserveNon-Commissioned Officer at Health Service Management/United States Air Force, United States Air Force Reserve
THOMAS F. GOODTHOMAS F. GOOD
COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT, TWENTIETH, Senior Intelligence Analyst at UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F.E. Warren AIR FORCE BASE, AIR FORCECOMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT, TWENTIETH, Senior Intelligence Analyst at UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F.E. Warren AIR FORCE BASE, AIR FORCE
Carter PalsCarter Pals
F-16 Crew Chief at U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force BaseF-16 Crew Chief at U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
Michele CoxMichele Cox
Pharmacy Technician at United States Air Force, Tyndall Air Force BasePharmacy Technician at United States Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base
Kimberlee RamirezKimberlee Ramirez
Budtender at Dispensary Near MeBudtender at Dispensary Near Me