Sharp Thao
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Management Advisor
Marine Corps
Aurora, CO
11.2015 - 08.2024
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to determine areas of improvement in terms of quality, cost, delivery, service, technology and sustainability.
- Provided guidance on best practices for selecting carriers, routing guides and freight payment methods.
- Created reports on key performance indicators for management review.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize the supply chain process, including inventory control and cost reduction initiatives.
- Identified risks associated with the supply chain network and developed mitigation plans to address them.
- Monitored global economic conditions that could potentially impact the supply chain operations.
- Created reports on trends in material costs, inventory levels and shipping delays.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments during the sourcing process.
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment release.
- Performed regular audits of third-party logistics providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Researched alternative sources of materials or components when needed due to shortages or price increases from existing vendors.
- Evaluated current logistics processes for improvements in efficiency using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiated pricing for supply chain management services.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the supply chain system.
- Built relationships with existing suppliers while seeking out new ones based on product requirements and budget constraints.
- Coordinated transportation activities related to incoming orders and outbound shipments.
- Assisted in developing key performance indicators and evaluated supplier performance against those KPIs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Velley High School
Sacramento, CA05-2013
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Controlling inventory
- Value stream mapping
- Materials Management
- Customer Relationship Management
Affiliations
- Loves the great outdoors. Especially fishing and hunting.
- Enjoys family time at the park and outings.
- Building and working on vehicles, from lowering them to raising them.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Navy and Marine Achievement Award for professional achievement, while serving as a Supply Administrative Specialist from August 2017 to October 2017, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- Awarded Navy and Marine Achievement Medal in the superior performance of his duties while serving as the armory chief for Marine Aircraft Group 29 from October 2018 to November 2018
- Awarded Navy and Marine Achievement Medal in the superior performance of his duties while serving as supply chief, Marine Corps Advisor company B from April 2019 to June 2022.
Certification
- Forklift certified
- Continuous Process Improvement "Yellow Belt"
- Safety Certified
- Explosive Driver certified
- OSHA Natural Resources and Environmental Certified
- Hazardous waste generating and handling certified
- Transportation 49 CFR Hazardous Material certified
- First Responder Awareness and Operations Certified
- Supply Chain Management Level certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Supply Chain Management Advisor
Marine Corps
11.2015 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Velley High School