Tanya Gilchrist
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain Specialist with comprehensive experience managing DoD acquisition requirements through the entire contract life cycle, including planning, solicitation, pricing, award, and administration. Proven ability to oversee multiple subcontracts and purchase orders of varying sizes and complexities, risk levels, and contract types, including Time & Material, Labor Hour, and Fixed Price awards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist III
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2017 - Current
- Drafted Request for Proposal (RFP)/solicitations, evaluated bids, selected and recommended suppliers, negotiated prices, performed cost analysis using cost/price analysis concepts and tools, and negotiated specifications, statements of work, pricing, periods of performance, contractual deliverables, and other provisions.
- Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, material returns, over and under shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.
- Provided corrections and clarity on subject matter within purchase order documentation.
- Participated in weekly meetings to deliver status updates and address questions on key program initiatives and mission preparedness.
- Function in a DoD purchasing environment while adhering to the FAR/DFARS in a CPSR procurement setting.
- Analyzed supplier facilities for production capabilities, process effectiveness, and timely delivery metrics.
- Excelled in utilizing SAP S/4 HANA software for streamlining procurement-related processes.
- During the contract lifecycle, I ensured compliance with contract specifications and deliverables.
- Ensured post-award compliance on the supplier’s performance (cost, schedule, technical, SAIC policies and procedures, and all other terms and conditions) of awarded agreements.
- Review and provide red lines on NDAs with suppliers.
- Mentor and train lower level employees.
Procurement Administrator/Marketing Executive
Virtexco Corporation
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared comprehensive bid documents to secure government and private sector contracts.
- Acknowledged for driving revenue growth exceeding $5 million.
- Assessed proposals, analyzed vendor capabilities, and suggested optimal suppliers.
- Suggested performance measures for better business outcomes in supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with bidding estimator and project managers to maintain adherence to procurement rules.
- Provided graphic support for presentations, business plans, monthly reports, training materials, charts, and graphic outputs.
- Prepared travel authorizations, expense forms, purchase requisitions, and correspondence for Director.
Contract Administrator
Dollar Tree Inc
09.2009 - 04.2014
- Crafted weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to support data-driven performance assessment.
- Coordinated and maintained inventory of seasonal samples.
- Achieved a reduction of over 10% in supply chain costs.
- Developed efficient supply chain management techniques to enhance procurement workflow.
- Secured material goods by negotiating prices and terms.
- Delivered comprehensive Bill of Material support for proposals with multi-line specifications.
- Facilitated the preparation process for an overseas buy trip by creating essential documentation.
Education
Master of Arts -
Strayer University// Chesapeake, VA
Human Resource Management -Graduated Cum LaudeBachelor of Science -
Norfolk State University//Norfolk, VA
Sociology & Business - Summa Cum LaudeAssociate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College// Norfolk, VA
General StudiesSkills
- Strategic planner
- Import and export regulations
- Cost controls
- Demand forecasting
- Sourcing alternative suppliers
- Compliance management
- Technical report writing skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiating
- Lean principles
- SAP
- Department-specific software programs
Certification
- LEAN Silver Certification, AME 2018
- Excellence in Action honoree /Value Stream Material Management 2020, 2021
Accomplishments
- Lean Silver Certification, AME
- Excellence in Action Honoree/ Value Stream Material Management 2020, 2021, 2025/ Huntington Ingalls
- Employee Spotlight Award/ Huntington Ingalls
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist III
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2017 - Current
Procurement Administrator/Marketing Executive
Virtexco Corporation
06.2014 - 05.2017
Contract Administrator
Dollar Tree Inc
09.2009 - 04.2014
Master of Arts -
Strayer University// Chesapeake, VA
Bachelor of Science -
Norfolk State University//Norfolk, VA
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College// Norfolk, VA
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