Shelby Word
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Dedicated Logistics Manager, knowledgeable about managing logistical and financial routes while providing top-notch customer service to customers. Efficient, well-organized, meticulous and service-oriented team player focused on keeping customers happy and surpassing sales and support objectives. Experienced in managing paperwork, collecting payments and resolving issues. Successfully managed diverse financial needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Buyer Planner
Pratt & Whitney
Jupiter, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
GTF MRO Warehouse Associate
Kuehne + Nagel
Jupiter, FL
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
- Fills pick ticket and hot pick request to ensure expedited service to customers.
- Detected and corrected deficiencies in SAP platform products.
Logistics Manager
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored 6 companies, 12 logistic teams, and over $60 million of military Government equipment freight per year.
- Oversaw more than $60 million in inventory and supervised 25 employees in 6 different locations.
- Trained and certified 6 logistic supervisors to operate and manage a team.
- Served on a team of logistical budget advisors to Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel.
Logistics Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversaw and monitored the budget for the Government Purchase Credit Card.
- Advised the Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel on monthly government spending.
- Planned and arranged biannual logistic training for over 200 employees.
- Oversaw 10 employees through evaluations, scheduling and training.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
Logistics Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Carson, CO
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Monitored and managed $22 million in military equipment with strict enforcement of policies and procedures resulting in 100% accountability.
- Entered updates into SAP software to record when shipments were received.
- Led and managed individual logistics objectives for 156 personnel, resolving issues and ensuring accountability.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with carriers, warehouses, customers, and sales force.
- Oversaw 3 employees through evaluations, scheduling and training.
Logistics Team Member
United States Army
Deployment To Kuait
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Designed and implemented techniques to reduce time and costs required to obtain and move goods.
- Obtained and coordinated materials required to meet contract objectives.
- Printed, picked and packed items for shipment according to tight schedules.
- Completed status reports every month on logistics activities and issues.
- Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks.
- Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 3 transportation employees.
Basic And Advanced Individual Training
United States Army
Fort Jackson , SC
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Team bonding.
- Emergency medical aid.
- Land navigation.
- Safe operation and maintenance of weapons.
Education
BBA - Logistical Management
Concordia College And University
DE12.2019
Skills
- Purchasing management
- Recordkeeping skills
- Cost controls
- Interpersonal ability
- Business understanding
- Sales experience
- Contract negotiation
- Multi-tasking strength
- Pricing analysis
- Pricing knowledge
- Procurement procedures
- Budget formulation
- Data entry
- Reports / Suspense
- Purchasing
- Evaluations
- Communicative skills
- Strong ability to work as a team member or team leader
- Structured individual
- Self-motivated to achieve results
- Skilled in SAP software with over 9 years experience
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory organization
Timeline
Material Buyer Planner
Pratt & Whitney
09.2020 - Current
GTF MRO Warehouse Associate
Kuehne + Nagel
07.2020 - 09.2020
Logistics Manager
United States Army
09.2018 - 11.2019
Logistics Supervisor
United States Army
03.2016 - 07.2018
Logistics Supervisor
United States Army
04.2013 - 02.2016
Logistics Team Member
United States Army
09.2012 - 03.2013
Basic And Advanced Individual Training
United States Army
01.2012 - 08.2012
BBA - Logistical Management
Concordia College And University