William Welser
Augusta,GA
Summary
A former U.S Army Officer and Supply Chain Manager with nearly a decade long proven track record of leadership in logistics and supply chain management. Committed to excellence in team building and effective supply chain management. Impactful leader of both small and large teams, fostering collaborative and results oriented work environments where every team member is valued. Known for strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and results driven planning and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
05.2023 - Current
- Established international supply chains in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe to support unit objectives.
- Led cost analysis and reduction initiatives resulting in savings of $200,000 and increased operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of 8 logistics professionals that provided logistics supply for a customer of nearly 1600 individuals
- Managed a logistics budget of $12 million and a $6 million systems support contract, establishing control measures to avoid waste.
Senior Personnel and Marine Operations Manager
United States Army
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Transformed the Army's transportation corps through the forecasting of future requirements and redistributing over 1,400 pieces of equipment to national customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall marine operations by 20% in the South China Sea.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular audits and enforcing strict compliance with regulations.
- Trained and guided 275 team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics earning the Army's transportation unit of the year award.
Maritime Operations Officer
United States Army
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive which resulted in the establishment of more efficient operating procedures.
- Received, organized, planned, and completed over 1000 higher headquarter tasks within required timeframes.
- Managed five projects that all exceeded quality and scheduling goals.
Logistics and Transportation Operations Manager
United States Army
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Enhanced transportation efficiency by 50% by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular audits and updating company policies which resulted in no vehicle accidents in an 10 month period.
- Coordinated with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the completion of 53 vehicle convoys while complying with all CDOT regulations and safety guidelines
- Led a team of 100 dispatchers, drivers, and support staff to achieve consistent on-time delivery performance.
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Army
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed the support requirements for a customer of 550 personnel, established clear performance expectations and key performance indicators to drive improvements.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to meet tight delivery deadlines while minimizing costs.
- Trained and developed team members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted growth and development.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Army
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Led a team of 61 technicians and support staff in management of a vehicle fleet of over 200 vehicles.
- Managed a maintenance budget of $22 million, implemented efficiency metrics that improved equipment reliability by 30%
- Established strong vendor relationships to reduce procurement time of parts and services by 24%.
- Contributed to an Army publication highlighting necessary international supply chain improvements
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
United States Army
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Led a team of 16 vehicle operators by enforcing safety standards, developing teamwork, and implementing operating procedures that increased workforce morale and production by nearly 50%.
- Delivered over 100,000 pounds of supplies to customer units in support of their objectives.
- Forecasted logistics requirements to data analytics and trend analysis, improved delivery time by 80%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2016
Skills
- Logistics analysis
- Distribution network optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Cost reduction
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic sourcing
Timeline
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Army
05.2023 - Current
Senior Personnel and Marine Operations Manager
United States Army
03.2021 - 03.2023
Maritime Operations Officer
United States Army
08.2020 - 03.2021
Logistics and Transportation Operations Manager
United States Army
04.2019 - 02.2020
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Army
03.2018 - 04.2019
Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Army
07.2017 - 03.2018
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
United States Army
06.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Georgia Southern University
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