Experienced [desired position] with a proven track record in overseeing supply chain processes and logistics operations. Proficiently managed inventory control, procurement, and distribution activities to maintain a seamless and uninterrupted supply flow. Utilized exceptional analytical and organizational skills to optimize resource allocation and maintain accurate records.
Experienced with inventory management, procurement, and distribution processes. Utilizes resource optimization strategies to ensure efficient supply chain operations. Strong understanding of logistics coordination and accurate record-keeping to support organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST
DLA DISTRIBUTION
11.2005 - Current
Apply Business Process Analysis techniques to assist in the design and development of depot accountability guidelines for various supply distribution areas such as the control of receipt, stow, storage management, physical inventory, maintenance of material in storage, material management, performance analysis, policy and procedure review and interpretation, issue and documentation of processing to ensure accountable record accuracy
Participate in Strategic planning, Logistical Analysis, data collection to develop Performance Work Statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Most Efficient Organization (MEO), Technical Performance Plans (TPP), and Transition Plans (TP) for specific depots
Serves as Program Manager/team lead and senior subject matter expert responsible for developing, coordinating, operating, evaluating and executing various aspects of stock management and materiel control at the command level, to include issuing guidance and technical advice to operating level personnel regarding policy, procedure and regulations dealing with materiel management
Work independently with other DLA functional areas and program management personnel to perform the following duties: develop, plan and perform studies, prepare reports, system planning (i.e., functional testing, environmental testing) and provide technical guidance on automated systems to resolve difficult and unprecedented functional and systems problems; analyze transactions and results analysis to determine system problem areas
Research various systems such as - Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS), LOGRUN, WebSDR, CA Dispatch, DSS, EDMS, MIS, RBI, QMF, DAAS, MILS System, Distribution System, etc
Maintain inventory control records within DLA utilizing the following techniques - research and analyze information; monitor usage transactions; tracing sequences of transactions to resolve discrepancies; provide supply information, reports, and services; and recommend actions to eliminate future discrepancies
Identify problems with BSM (Business System modernization), SAP, EBS, WMS regarding the Inventory process and order fulfillment and procurement stages and provide recommendations to correct these problems
Coordinate investigations and responds to higher headquarters, Military Services, ICP and DSC inquiries concerning discrepant or suspected nonconforming materials
Monitors and reviews required stock balance reports to ICPs and DSCs based on basic input data submitted by Depots in the command
Monitors Distribution Standard System (DSS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) records and finalizes the Department of Defense (DoD) Inventory Control Effectiveness (ICE) quarterly financial and inventory accountability report in accordance with the MILSTRAP regulation
Plan, coordinate, and execute special mission requirements to support mobilizations, special movements of troops and equipment, periodic testing of supplies, equipment and end items
Serves in a Supervisor capacity for a period of 12 months or longer performing supply specialist duties, timekeeping duties, assigning workload and daily job assignments, accountable for daily attendance and manpower scheduling
Performed the responsibilities of a COR at a contracted site for more than 12 months settling disputes between contractor, service providers, and CGA, reviewed and approved monthly/final billing statements, authorized purchases related to contractor needs, coordinated travel arrangements for employees involved in special projects
Conducting discussions, meetings, training sessions, etc
On an individual and/or group basis in such a manner as to obtain or provide pertinent information to accomplish objectives and goals
Gathering, organizing, analyzing, and relaying data between contractors and government employees to be used for recommendations in problem solving, reports, surveys, etc., in a clear and comprehensive manner
Performing academic functions such as coordinating curriculum and training development in newly emerging or rapidly changing areas, researching innovative methods and best practices, providing trainers with newly developed classroom/training material
Performing program management responsibility for the curriculum and training delivery, analyzing both internal organizational policies and policies from other functional areas to determine the impact on the programs and courses and determine in any system changes are required
LEAD SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANA PENNSYLVANIA
09.2004 - 11.2005
Served as a Supervisory Supply Technician GS-2005-09 in a non-pay status from September 05, 2004, to November 27, 2005
Received written and oral reports on the progress and problems of depot operations and used analytical techniques for forming plans and determining problems and solutions to ensure corrective action
Served as a customer support point of contact for Domestic/Overseas freight shipments, inbound and outbound, for DDSP
Provided disposition to customers regarding system tracking and tracing of shipments for all types of carriers and loads such as dedicated shipments, ALOC 463L air pallet shipment, container shipments, truck load shipments, less than truck load shipments, small parcel carriers, Postal transportation etc
Knowledge of logistical operation policies, procedures, and DoD regulations as well as knowledge of pertinent standards, i.e., Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), Military Supply and Transportation Evaluation Procedures, Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (MILSTAMP), also utilizing Transportation regulations
Prepared and developed briefings, Transportation reports and Performance Work Statements monthly, or as requested, to supervision, specialist and upper echelon throughout DLA
Researched and provided disposition from, adhere to and interpret policies and procedures laid out in the (DTR) Defense Transportation Regulations, Part II, Cargo Movement, DOD 4500.9-R
Performs studies, collecting and analyzing data and statistics to evaluate and recommend improvements to management on ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Used performance-oriented packaging program when packing hazardous material and provide input on preservation, packing, marking, palletization, packaging testing and quantity unit pack/unit of issue requirements and the proper level of protection for hazardous materials
Participated in review of draft specifications prepared by other government agencies for adequacy of preservation, packaging, packing, and marking criteria and initiated the instructional development of the standard operating procedure for packing, picking, receiving and stowing of material in the classified area
Knowledgeable of a full range of supply functions and supply systems to provide logistical recommendations such as: make recommendations regarding material requiring specialized storage requirements, identify and process material discrepancies, as well as the ability to perform research and causative analysis of said discrepancies for procedural correction recommendations
Worked with higher graded employees to interpret existing and changing DOD policy on Demilitarization (DEMIL) and DLA reutilization and marketing office (DRMO) services and ensure that proper execution is carried out
Certify hazardous material and non-hazardous material for shipping using the CFR-49, IATA and Military Air shipping documents
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANA PENNSYLVANIA
11.2003 - 09.2004
Initiates freight release, creating vehicle load orders for a variety of modes, recommending changes in routing and or mode of transportation for more economical rates to meet required delivery dates
Reviews automated documentation for a variety of materials designated for depots, posts, camps and stations within conus, oconus, commercial vendors, international commercial air, seaports and aerial ports, to where many movements are not recurrent and do not follow an established pattern
Contacts military traffic management command to make direct bookings to various overseas destinations for container bookings, when overseas destination is not covered under the container agreement, a government bill of lading is issued
Obtains name of vessel, sailing date, carrier to be utilized, transportation control movement document number, and booking information to complete shipment
Maintains personal and telephone liaison with commercial carrier representatives, depots and military traffic management agency on problems concerning late shipments, shortages, overages, services to be provided
Initiates, release, complete, verify, and process all documentation associated with the surface, air and vessel shipment of hazardous freight
Identifies the need for special packing, loading and handling of materials, the need for specialized transport equipment, and coordinates arrangements for the materials with other activity personnel and with carriers
Prepares cost analysis to determine the most cost effective mode and determine which the low cost carrier is
Completes cost avoidance printouts comparing air cost versus surface to determine the total cost avoidance by branch of the military
Reviews customer requests for various shipments of hazardous, oversized, heavy haul, classified, and urgent release materials not covered by standing route orders
Knowledge of logistics operation policies, procedures, and DoD regulations as well as knowledge of pertinent standards, i.e., Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), Military Supply and Transportation Evaluation Procedures, Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (MILSTAMP)
Provide disposition to customers regarding system tracking and tracing of shipments for all types of carriers and loads such as dedicated shipments, ALOC 463L air pallet shipment, container shipments, truck load shipments, less than truck load shipments, small parcel carriers, Postal transportation etc
Provide disposition to customers regarding Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDRs), and Supply Discrepancy Report (SDRs) and their filing responsibility if discrepancy is found
Research, provide disposition from, adhere to and interpret policies and procedures laid out in the (DTR) Defense Transportation Regulations, Part II, Cargo Movement, DOD 4500.9-R
Education
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Customer Relationship Management
Penn State
Harrisburg, PA
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Computer Information Systems
HACC
Harrisburg, PA
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Warehousing in Today's Business Environment
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
06.2009
High School or equivalent -
Central Dauphin East High School
Harrisburg, PA
06.1985
Skills
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse Operations
Materials Handling
Procurement expertise
Demand forecasting
Transportation Management
Lean principles
Supply Chain Analysis
Supply Chain Optimization
Project Management
Logistics Management
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Additional Information
Use and knowledge of CIIC, SCIC, and various types of CARGO codes in the supply system., Worked with system analyst to design and build an inventory control system., Conducted performance analysis to determine inventory standards., Generated acquisition plans for the purchase of computer software and systems., Was employed as a janitorial supervisor/janitor in a hospital and office setting., Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus Training on 10/11/08., Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management on 07/02/09., Trained Emergency Response and Rescue techniques to military and civilian firefighters.
Desiredlocations
United States, PA
United States, VA
United States, WA
Eveningphone
717-576-7071
References
Timothy Lukens, DLA DISTRIBUTION J4, GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST, 717-770-7023, timothy.lukens@dla.mil
Gregg Feie, DLA DISTRIBUTION J4, Team Lead, 717-770-6993, gregg.feie@dla.mil, Retired
Michael Endres, DLA DISTRIBUTION J4, General Supply Specialist, 717-770-7127, michael.endres@dla.mil
Availability
Permanent, Telework, Full-Time
Timeline
GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST
DLA DISTRIBUTION
11.2005 - Current
LEAD SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANA PENNSYLVANIA
09.2004 - 11.2005
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANA PENNSYLVANIA
11.2003 - 09.2004
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Computer Information Systems
HACC
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Warehousing in Today's Business Environment
Penn State Harrisburg
High School or equivalent -
Central Dauphin East High School
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Customer Relationship Management
Penn State
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