Tyran Blanks
Clarkston
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with proven expertise at Williams International in material flow coordination and inventory accuracy. Adept at leveraging SAP and Excel for data analysis, while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and achieving on-time build completion through effective problem-solving and leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)
Connecticut Army National Guard
Groton
05.2025 - Current
- Plan and coordinate movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies across state and federal missions.
- Prepare transportation documentation, load plans, and shipment tracking reports.
- Ensure compliance with military and civilian transportation regulations.
- Maintain asset accountability and readiness reporting for unit-level logistics operations.
- Knowledge of logistics supply and services functions.
- Experience interpreting and applying Army regulations.
- Experience integrating multiple logistics activities to meet mission goals.
Production Coordinator
Williams International
Pontiac
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Coordinate material flow to support engine assembly operations, ensuring all components are staged, kitted, and delivered to work centers on schedule.
- Issue, move, and close work orders in IMS/SAP with full traceability, maintaining accurate production records and supporting on-time build completion.
- Build and deliver production kits, verify BOM requirements, and resolve missing or incorrect components before they impact assembly.
- Track and expedite daily shortages, communicating with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain schedule adherence.
- Conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain 98-100% inventory accuracy across assigned work centers.
- Lead relocation and reorganization of 1,000+ inserts, creating a structured storage layout and Excel-based tracking tool improving accessibility and forecasting.
- Identify nonconforming material, apply WI disposition stamps, and coordinate routing with Quality.
- Improve workflow efficiency by redesigning inventory sheets and storage layouts, reducing search time and improving material visibility.
- Plans and organizes logistics workflows in a capacity-constrained environment.
Platoon Sergeant / Logistics Specialist (0411, 0431)
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed daily operations, training, and readiness for a 40-Marine platoon.
- Coordinated logistics operations for ammunition delivery, supply chain management, and embarkation planning to support mission readiness.
- Transported and secured ammunition for 100+ live-fire training operations.
- Tracked fuel, food, water, and shelter requirements for 300+ Marines during extended operations to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Managed over $80,000 in assets with zero loss incidents through strict accountability and internal controls.
- Conducted inspections, maintained internal controls, and ensured compliance with safety, sanitation, and security requirements.
- Planned and organized intricate logistics missions, ensuring resource allocation aligned with mission objectives.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, maintenance processes, quality assurance standards, and facilities support systems.
- Gained experience in planning subsistence logistics, forecasting rations, and executing field feeding operations for military personnel.
- Mentored junior Marines and enforced standards of conduct and performance.
- Engaged in conducting thorough vulnerability assessments and performing comprehensive internal control reviews to ensure operational integrity.
Education
Supply Chain Management -
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI05-2028
Advanced military training - Maintenance planning and scheduling, Maintenance management, Ammunitions and explosive handling
01-2021
High School Diploma -
Clarkston High School
Clarkston, MI01-2020
Skills
- Supply chain coordination
- Load planning
- Freight optimization
- Route optimization
- Work order management
- Shortage expediting
- BOM verification
- Cycle counting
- Inventory accuracy
- Material flow coordination
- SAP proficiency
- Excel expertise
- Data analysis and reporting
- Data visualization
- Lean Six Sigma
- Workflow mapping techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Compliance tracking
- Operational discipline
- Problem-solving skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
Veterans Preference
True
Security Clearance
Secret (eligible)
Military Status
CTARN
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Tools for Define & Measure
- Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase
- Six Sigma Through the Art of Visualization
- Six Sigma and Organization Advanced
- Data Visualization & Dashboards with Excel & Cognos
- SQL (hands-on proficiency)
- School of Infantry
- Logistics & Operations School
- Ammunitions & Explosives Training
- Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
Skills
Work orders, Kitting, Shortage expediting, BOM verification, Cycle counts, Inventory accuracy, Material flow coordination, SAP, IMS, Excel, Cognos, Tableau, Lean Six Sigma, Workflow mapping, Data analysis, Continuous improvement, Asset accountability, Transportation planning, Supply coordination, Documentation management, Leadership, Communication, Problem-solving, Cross-functional teamwork, Operational discipline
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Williams International
01.2026 - 05.2026
Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)
Connecticut Army National Guard
05.2025 - Current
Platoon Sergeant / Logistics Specialist (0411, 0431)
United States Marine Corps
03.2021 - 05.2025
Supply Chain Management -
Oakland Community College
Advanced military training - Maintenance planning and scheduling, Maintenance management, Ammunitions and explosive handling
High School Diploma -
Clarkston High School