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William Eric Nyquist

Blanchard

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at DCS Corporation, excelling in program management and supply chain coordination. Proven track record in reducing freight costs and enhancing inventory efficiency. Adept at conflict resolution and team leadership, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in high-stakes environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

B-1 Senior Logistics Manager

DCS Corporation
Oklahoma City
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed performance metrics for logistics operations, emphasizing freight cost reduction and inventory efficiency.
  • Evaluated carrier performance based on delivery timeliness, shipment accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Addressed vendor and customer disputes related to shipment delays or inaccuracies.
  • Instituted comprehensive tracking procedures for orders during the fulfillment process.
  • Conducted data analysis on transportation routes, warehouse usage, inventory systems, and resource management.
  • Guaranteed accurate and prompt submission of import/export documentation.
  • Generated detailed reports on logistics performance metrics like shipping costs per unit and order processing times.

Branch Manager/ Program Manager/Senior Logistics Manager

DCS Corporation
Oklahoma City
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated problem resolution and customer support for team members.
  • Monitored adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Created presentations outlining proposed solutions for program execution challenges.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for all branch employees.
  • Managed staff scheduling, hiring, and training processes.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints promptly.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the branch.
  • Facilitated weekly staff meetings to discuss progress on current initiatives.

Logistics Management

CACI INTERNATIONAL
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Implement and organize a variety of responsibilities related to the flow of materials, products, services and associated systems information.
  • Manage the performance of Logistics functions including systems fault analysis, life cycle maintenance and integrated product support (IPS) of major systems.
  • Plans, schedules and monitors the shipments both CONUS and OCONUS ensuring customer service, brokerage and customs transaction compliance between Federal and Foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/ exported products.

Engineer Field/ Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2011 - 11.2019
  • Provided support to the logistics function preparing logistics documentation to establish the range and depth of spares, tools, test equipment and related manuals to be deployed and stocked.
  • Determined maintenance and repair materials required for deployment. Modified maintenance records such as repair standards for more complex equipment or components.
  • Developed requisitions and managed records of equipment, components, repair parts and related manuals.
  • Tracked logistics materials and parts for proper allocation of storage facilities.
  • Reviewed configuration changes to evaluate impact on logistics deployment; documented equipment, components condition. identified logistic support documentation to be included such as drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance requirement cards to support life-cycle.
  • Executed logistics support for four (4) Bombardier BD-700 Global Express (USAF E-11A) aircraft at overseas location.
  • Precisely plan, implement and managed/tracked efficient flow of aircraft parts, support equipment and services from point of origin to point of consumption to meet 100% of customer requirements.
  • While deployed to overseas location, effectively communicate with AIC's Procurement Manager on status & issues which may affect any element of aircraft contract logistics support (CLS) operations and/or ability to meet any customer requirements.
  • Conducted material requirements planning to develop & maintain aircraft spares inventory levels in support of deployed aircraft missions' schedule.
  • Conducted export/import management coordination for the shipment of aircraft parts, materials, and other items necessary for the execution of aircraft maintenance operations at the deployed location.
  • Prepare and process Jurisdiction/Classification Requests (JCRs) and International Commercial Invoicing (ICI) activities with Northrop Grumman's Export/Import Management Office.
  • Execute inventory management in CORRIDOR database to include insertion/deletion of inventory items as well as internal audits.

Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2014 - 04.2017
  • Major Components Manager, Responsible for planning and coordinating Scheduled time change and UNScheduled change of Major Components, to ensure components were on station awaiting installation with zero MICAP.

Materials Analyst/ Supply Chain

Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2011 - 04.2014
  • Procure essential items for mission capabilities as well as min- max quantities utilizing MAXIMO that resulted in 98% up status and zero Partial Mission Capable status.
  • Manage Inventories of six warehouses that contain over $250 million dollars in assets and consumables ensuring accountability, reducing unnecessary purchases and quantities on hand.
  • MAXIMO subject matter expert, responsible for additional training and support for all supply technicians involved with Northrop Grumman's C-20 CLS contract.

Re- Warehousing Supervisor

Bonham Technologies
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Re- Warehousing Supervisor of 8 crew members responsible for re-locating / inventorying parts for accessibility to (DLS) Defense Logistics Systems Supply Chain throughout the U.S. Air Force, utilizing hand held computers as well as warehouse pickers and forklift operations.

Life Support Systems Director

Black Water/ Presidential Airways
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for procuring and ensuring all Personal Protective Gear and Weapons for 150 Air Crew members had a 100% issue rate and mitigated issues in order not to compromise inspections and mission readiness.
  • Wrote Standard Operating Procedure for Fixed Wing/Rotor Wing Aircraft Inspection Intervals.
  • Managed ITAR required items and wrote Statement of Work for ITAR compliance.
  • Shipped, received and distributed parts as well as team member personal gear, weapons and ammunition as required within ITAR/ Import/ Export regulations.
  • Issued gear for 150 Aircrew members and Ready Fast Teams. Provided a set inspection schedule with manufacturers recommended inspection intervals.
  • Resulted in 100% mission capability readiness and compliance within NATO regulations.
  • P.S.D. Team member for U.S. and Foreign Dignitaries.

Part maintenance for aircraft logbooks

Black Water/Presidential Airways
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Part maintenance for aircraft logbooks to ensure FAA regulations and 100% mission capability rate.
  • Input or Change Order of Technical Orders in Manuals as well as the Digital library.
  • Responsible for maintaining 100% accurate Aircraft log books as well as the electronic tracking of life limited and rotable components.
  • Resulting in a 100% performance accuracy rating by the FAA.

Aviation Life Support Systems (Parachute Rigger)

U.S. Navy
05.1998 - 09.2007
  • Provided support for high-risk survival training of fleet aviation, ground forces, and aircrews from other services.
  • Performed maintenance and repair on over 3,500 items of Aviation Life Support Systems to support training activities.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to nine maintenance personnel ensuring the highest level of workmanship.
  • Oversaw the maintenance and inspection of survival training equipment and the completion of maintenance records.
  • Supervised in the repair and overhaul of 260 survival vests and helmets ensuring 100% training equipment readiness.
  • Maintained records and upkeep of 115 items of search and rescue equipment for seven search and rescue swimmers.
  • Supervised the corrections of over 260 life support items and maintenance record discrepancies.
  • Received Survival Instructor cross-training and provided survival training instructions to 15,000 trainees, including the United States Special Forces, NAVY SEAL's and NASA.
  • Manufactured parachute riser assemblies in support of Whidbey Island's parachute- over-water slide trainer.
  • Provided support to 17 squadrons consisting of a total of 221 aircraft, numerous ships, Naval Reserves, and U.S. Customs Service.
  • Supervised nine personnel maintaining parachute assemblies, life rafts, life preservers, and anti-exposure equipment.
  • Managed the division's hazardous material programs ensuring the safe handling of more than 80 hazardous items.
  • Provided personal protection equipment use and disposal training resulting in seven 100% Quality Assurance evaluations.
  • Developed plans and implemented processes for achieving and maintaining quality throughout the maintenance cycles.
  • Monitored activities to prevent errors and defects and to verify adherence to quality plans and requirements.
  • Evaluated and investigated adverse quality trends and conditions and initiated corrective actions to eliminate errors.
  • Ensured the use of applicable instructions and materials and determined disposition of nonconforming items.
  • Provided leadership to the Flotation Devices Work Center processing over 9,000 items totaling over 31,000 man hours.
  • Inspected over 500 maintenance actions as Quality Assurance Representative resulting in a 99% Ready for Issue rate.

Skills

  • Program and logistics management
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Materials analysis
  • Import and export operations
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Engineering oversight
  • Component management
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Team leadership and development
  • Performance evaluation techniques
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Document control systems
  • Conflict resolution strategies

Vaccinated

True

Clearance

Secret

Specialized Training

  • Tech Order publications/Library updating and sustainment
  • FAA FARS/DFARS
  • Engineering orders
  • Blueprints
  • First Line Leaders Development Program
  • CDQAR
  • Import/Export control
  • Six-Sigma
  • ECP (Entry Control Point)
  • MTT (Mobile Transit Teams)
  • Lean/AIRSPEED

Timeline

B-1 Senior Logistics Manager

DCS Corporation
10.2021 - Current

Branch Manager/ Program Manager/Senior Logistics Manager

DCS Corporation
10.2021 - 08.2024

Logistics Management

CACI INTERNATIONAL
11.2020 - 12.2020

Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2014 - 04.2017

Engineer Field/ Logistics Planner

Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2011 - 11.2019

Materials Analyst/ Supply Chain

Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2011 - 04.2014

Re- Warehousing Supervisor

Bonham Technologies
01.2011 - 12.2011

Life Support Systems Director

Black Water/ Presidential Airways
08.2008 - 07.2010

Part maintenance for aircraft logbooks

Black Water/Presidential Airways
08.2008 - 01.2009

Aviation Life Support Systems (Parachute Rigger)

U.S. Navy
05.1998 - 09.2007

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