Shalon Quarles
Columbus,GA
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 7 years of managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
US ARMY
BAVARIA , GERMANY
Dec 202O - 01.2023
- Responsible for storage, accountability, and issuing turn-in of class ll, III and IX repair and su parts. Monitored the unit services ensuring all proper administrative and dispatch procedures covering vehicle maintenance were followed for all equipment in the battalion.
- Solid data mining and development skills; ability to perform statistical analysis and create queries
- Experience with SAP
- Generated detailed reports to improve business processes, maximize efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction
- Ability to identify issues, requirements, and opportunities involved in customer service.
- Ability to manage all financial aspects of designated warehouse location.
- Experience managing external service providers (cartage, truckload, and linehaul).
- In depth knowledge of all products and services.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills at a management level, including performance feedback, employee development, coaching and counseling skills.
- Demonstrated team leadership and participative management skills, including facilitation, conflict and problem resolution, and consensus building abilities desired.
- Responds well to questions.
- Exhibited the ability to comprehend and adhere to written information including safety regulations, manuals, and maintenance instructions with a sharp focus on meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
Supply Chain Supervisor
US Army
Huachuca City, AZ
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated and managed the daily operations of supply chain, including inventory control, order fulfillment and transportation
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, carriers and other service providers to ensure competitive pricing and quality services
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by monitoring shipments and resolving any delays or problems that arise
- Implemented systems for tracking orders, inventory levels and supplier performance metrics
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and suggest improvements in existing processes
- Maintained up-to-date records of all transactions within the supply chain process
- Provided guidance on best practices for optimizing the flow of materials throughout the organization's supply chain network
- Developed strategies for cost reduction and improved efficiency in supply chain processes
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Organized transportation of goods in accordance with customer requirements
- Managed delivery scheduling by considering customer demands and optimizing resource utilization.
- Analyzed current shipping processes and identified areas for improvement in order to reduce costs or improve efficiency
- Prepared documents related to customs clearance such as bills of lading and invoices
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on best practices within the logistics department
- Reviewed contracts between third party providers and ensured adherence to agreed upon terms and conditions
- Resolved problems that arose during transit by liaising with suppliers and carriers quickly and efficiently
Logistics Specialist
US Army
Okinawa, Japan
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Created detailed reports on logistics operations, including cost analysis, shipment tracking, and performance metrics
- Monitored freight costs to ensure compliance with company budget guidelines
- Coordinated and monitored the transportation of goods between warehouses, customers, vendors, and other locations
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels at warehouses to ensure accuracy
- Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records
- Organized and maintained order documentation
- Implemented strategies to reduce transportation costs while maintaining high service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV09-2024
Associate of Arts in General Studies -
University of Maryland Global Campus
05.2018
Skills
- International Business Context Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Training and Mentoring
- Warehouse Automation
- Supply Chain Management
- Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- GCSS-ARMY (Global Combat Support System)
- Logistics
- Warehouse management system
- Materials management
- Supply chain
- Leadership
- SAP ERP
- Negotiating
- Financial management and reporting
- Expense Control
- Inventory Restocking
- Resolving Problems
- Warehouse Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Supervisor
US Army
01.2020 - 12.2020
Logistics Specialist
US Army
01.2017 - 12.2018
Supply Chain Manager
US ARMY
Dec 202O - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Military University
Associate of Arts in General Studies -
University of Maryland Global Campus
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