Virgil Turner
Boerne,TX
Summary
Accomplished Manager with over 19 years of experience driving supply chain operations, inventory management, and transportation logistics in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to optimize warehouse processes, drive cost reductions, and enhance delivery efficiency through data-driven strategies and effective vendor management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar logistics budgets, and ensuring compliance with both government and civilian regulatory standards. Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver operational excellence and elevate customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Munitions Accountable Systems Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the accuracy and accountability of the base's munitions stockpile.
- Ensure that all assets are properly tracked using automated inventory systems, such as the Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS), and similar software platforms.
- Conduct periodic and annual physical inventories, ensuring that all records match physical counts.
- Prepare for and ensure the munitions section passes internal and external audits or inspections, such as those conducted by the Air Force Audit Agency or the Inspector General (IG).
- Forecast munitions requirements based on operational needs, training exercises, and mission requirements.
- Report discrepancies, losses, or damaged munitions, and ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
Materiel Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Led a 20-member team to achieve 100% compliance in audits and inspections, resulting in zero discrepancies during the annual munitions accountability reviews conducted by the Air Force Inspector General (IG).
- Achieved a 25% enhancement in inventory accuracy by implementing new tracking protocols and enhancing data integrity within the Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS), thereby ensuring accountability for assets valued at over $16 million.
- Managed the Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) inspection life cycle, coordinating 396 missile swaps valued at $6.2 million, ensuring serviceability for Air Education and Training Command (AETC) F-16 pilot training missions.
- Processed 36 requisitions, securing over 1,900 assets valued at $1.58 million from seven geographically separated facilities.
Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw daily scheduling for four sections, generating 1,500 work orders and tasks, which contributed to maintaining a 99% effectiveness rate for flight operations.
- Led the annual revision of 19 Emergency Action Checklists (EAC), identifying 15 defects and coordinating with five affected base agencies, resulting in a reduction of notification time by over 25%.
- Validated 6,100 fire symbol and hazard classifications across 40 munitions facilities, identifying and correcting 65 errors to ensure the safety and awareness of first responders.
NCOIC, Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force, USAF
Daegu Air Base
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Led retrograde operations, directing 15 partner nation members in containerizing 1,600 assets, and staging 220,000 lbs of net explosive weight, successfully beating the 7th Air Force timeline by two weeks. Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal.
- Authored 24 tonnage reports evaluating 5.1 million assets and 1.7 million square feet, validating expense metrics for the Republic of Korea and the United States.
- Devised an update for the Inter-Contingency Operating Base warehouse storage plan, repositioning 1,900 assets to reduce explosive hazards by 1.39 million pounds, and eliminated the need for an Air Force waiver.
NCOIC, Munitions Control
United States Air Force, USAF
Osan Air Base
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw mobilization for two deployments, successfully validating and processing 55 personnel and 58 tons of equipment, resulting in zero frustrated cargo. Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal.
- Guided the explosive facility drawdown plan as the command and control lead for 65 buildings, overseeing the realignment of 147,000 munitions and 587 tons to effectively posture the Storage Area for relocation.
- Facilitated the largest resupply shipment in three years, managing 49 containers totaling 337 tons, valued at $7 million, within 72 hours, all incident-free.
NCOIC, Munitions Storage
United States Air Force, USAF
Fairfield, CA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Led munitions outbound operations, managing 165 shipments of 2.8 million assets valued at over $2.6 million, securing AMC's largest stockpile. Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal.
- Effectively tracked and recorded 700 munitions movements, ensuring positive workflow execution, and enhancing productivity by 25%.
- Coordinated ISO offload, successfully receiving 100 containers valued at $668,000 in under 24 hours, and prepared $48 million worth of munitions for HQ tasking.
NCOIC, Munitions Operations
United States Air Force, USAF
Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Championed intermodal operations for the Military Sealift Command, successfully packing and transporting 59 containers with 19,200 assets valued at $31.4 million, resulting in zero mishaps. Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal.
- Revamped file management by recovering 425 records and dedicating 98 man-hours, which played a crucial role in the Air Force Inspector General's 'Excellent' rating.
- Served as the logistics liaison for munitions, coordinating shipments worth $60,000 and 2,700 tactical assets, which supported three successful missions for Special Operations Forces.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Inventory Management
- Communication and Teamwork
- Data Analysis and Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Decision Making
- Customer Service Orientation
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Leadership and Team Management
Timeline
Munitions Accountable Systems Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2024 - Current
Materiel Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 09.2024
Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 09.2022
NCOIC, Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 02.2020
NCOIC, Munitions Control
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2017 - 02.2019
NCOIC, Munitions Storage
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2015 - 12.2017
NCOIC, Munitions Operations
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Public University System
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