Willie Thomas

Email: abqk87@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** **.

City: Spring Hill

State: FL

Zip: 34609

Country: USA

Phone: 832-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $45,000

Willing to Relocate

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WILLIE THOMAS JR

14675 Edgemere Dr Springhill Florida 34609 Phone 832-***-**** abqk87@r.postjobfree.com

Supply Chain Specialist / Logistics Management Specialist

Results-oriented Supply Chain Specialist with 24 years military experience in operations, procurement, logistics, distribution and inventory management, using Warehouse Management Systems, AGILITY, SBSS, MICAS, MAITS, SAP R/3 & BPCS. Prepares logistics issue point papers responding to questions from various entities. Astute and analytical using advanced Excel skills to process and evaluates data. Knowledgeable of ITARS and HAZMAT certified. Ensured purchase requisitions are compliant with procurement regulations and in-line with FAR and DFAR standards both international and commercial. Active secret security clearance.

Key Proficiencies

International Procurement & Logistics for Parts & Equipment, Warehouse order fulfillment SAP Modules: MM, SD, PP, BW - "Super User"

E-Business Implementation and Support (SAP)

Senior Inventory Specialist, Buyer, Planner, Forecasting Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills

Supplier Contract Management & Negotiation Personnel Management & Labor Analysis

Inventory Track & Material needs Analysis Government Contract Certification

Purchasing and Procurement Specialist Expense control & Budget Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wurth Wood Group, Tampa Florida * 2012 -2013 Lead Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager of 8 warehouse personnel, 3 delivery vehicles, and13,000 stock location units (SKUs). Developed Lean Operations - reduced staff deficiencies by 20%, increased per man output by 50% using time quality training methods. Coordinated the processing and delivery of $1M in products per year to Cabinet and wood customers at the Wurth Wood Group branch in the Tampa Florida Facility. Managed new warehouse production for sheet goods and raw lumber material without discrepancies valued at 50K for high visible customer clients.

Valley Crest Landscaping, Tampa Florida * 2011 -2012 Irrigation Technician & Supply Clerk

Responsible for repairing and maintaining commercial irrigation systems and the following: Installing systems and ensuring that they function efficiently; Repairing and maintaining valves, tracing electrical components, installing and initializing clocks and timers, locating existing zones and valves and performing pump repairs; Adhering to Company's safety policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews; Ensuring that customers are satisfied completely through effective communication, relationship building and regular site visits; Reporting results to Irrigation Account Manager for contract repairs and discrepancies.

2009 -2011 Operations Manager, Supply Chain Management Division, Langley Air Force Base, VA

Global leader in chain effectiveness of Enterprise Solution Supply (ESS), Standard Base Supply (SBSS) and Standard Asset Tracking System (SATS) Integrated Systems supporting base aircraft maintenance organizations charged with sustaining 65 F-15 C/D model and F-22A Raptor combat-ready aircraft.

Senior Planner Buyer, Service Parts and Test Equipment

- Controlled and replenished spare parts inventory worth $9.2M

- Closely worked with sales team; determined planning requirements and future needs

- Identified non-moving inventory; reformatted material masters to properly forecast items in MRP

- Recommend stocking strategies for spare parts (safety stock, min and max levels, and reorder points)

- Commended for obsolete spare parts inventory analysis

- Created database displaying global parts availability; bought internally first before buying from

vendorsreduced global inventory deficiencies.

- Partnered with Engineers to develop prototype parts; determined needs and sourced from local and

International suppliers

- Submitted supply assists to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Air Logistics Center on delinquent

Contracts that reduced AOR mission down-time for by 45 percent.

2007 - 2008 Squadron Training Manager, NCOIC, War Readiness, Customer Service, and Receiving Section Supervisor, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

- Lead training manager for the largest aircraft facility in Pacific Air Command

- Provided quality assurance training to 730 personnel; managed personnel qualifications and skill level

trainingupdated management reviews on new training requirements and reports

- Responsible for 18 Training Mangers: coordinated work schedules, tracked, and distributed Nuclear,

Biological and Chemical and Combat Arms Training allocations

- Provided Supply Chain Logistics support for 81 units and 21 associate unit aircraft; including F-15s, KC-

135s, HH-60s, and E-3s

Materials Planner/ Receiving Section Supervisor

Responsible for purchasing and distribution of 16,000 assets valued at $75 million using SAP as primary tool for forecasting, planning and buying over $6.25K of inventory per month. Led the coordination and planning for the replenishment for 23 distribution centers in the Pacific Air Command. Ensured inventory quantities were accurately reported in MRP system. Coordinated pre-stock of multiplatform aircraft parts within country with DLA. Monitored and worked with depot managers at AFMC, DLA, and GSA item Managers to formulate the demand scheduling and correct proper forecasts for customer contracts.

- Selected 2008 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

- Significantly improved inventory's turnover level from 3.5 to 5.8; exceeded organization's goals

- Used MRP and other SAP reports to identify inventory needs for Aircraft parts product line

- Recognized for SAP skills and assigned team lead position for product group

- Played key role in successfully reducing cost of inventory by introducing new supply chain practices

by redistributing aircraft equipment to cut buying cost per unit

- Improved the availability of stock and non-stock inventory from 87% to 99%

- Led the processing of 240 classified assets worth $65 million without any security violation

- Continuously monitored purchase order progression from order to delivery; expedited orders and

Improved overall on-time deliveries by 24 hours

2006 Customer Service Logistic Liaison/Equipment Management Liaison Officer, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

Senior Equipment Management / Inventory Specialist (2006)

Main primary contact for all equipment parts procurement for Kunsan Air Base units' Supply Chain operations. Maintain product related databases & applications for the replenishment and control of $178M of equipment inventory and (27K line items inventory). Received Invoices and issued PO's via EDI, resolved inbound and outbound IDOC errors. Developed and managed corporate-level supply, procurement, and property book management policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions effecting 138 Bench Stock accounts. Streamlined critical equipment accountability procedures saved mission readiness 25K.

- Spent $50K monthly to purchased inventory from international and domestic suppliers

- Used MRP to identify inventory needs

- SAP Super User; trained new staff membersincorporated SAP practices in military supply chain

- Successfully reduced obsolete inventory by $163K during a semi-annual analysis

- Managed vendor performance; ensured on-time delivery and negotiations improved pricing

2000 - 2005 Quality Assurance Evaluator, Security Forces Logistics Liaison, Asst. First Sergeant, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

Focal Lead of the daily execution of new logistics services contract worth over $23M. Ensured unit environmental compliance; conducted inspections of 21 environmental protocols in seven areas and identified deficiencies, conducted follow-ups, ensured 100% compliance with environmental policies. Researched data and performed trend analysis to correct negative supply trends and performance concerning DRMO procedures.

- Converted the Receipt-In-Place Location facility that enable the reduction of processing time from 30

days to 2 days saving $460,000 annually on transportation and personnel cost

- Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate recommendations and solutions to customers

- Propel squadron to Logistics Readiness Operation for 2005 by implementing enhanced customer-supplier

Relationships and management initiatives

- Conducted contract oversight of supply inventory; utilized monthly reports; resulting outstanding

Accuracy rate of 98 percent

- Executed contract modification to relocate fuels operation personnel to new $450,000 facility

- Served as lead QAE in evaluating contracted vehicle maintenance performance on T-square one of the

Largest contracts of its kind in the U.S. Air Force

CERTIFICATIONS

- Master Certificate in Government Contract Management Graduate, Villanova University PA, Dec 2010

- Contract Managers as Team Members

- Contractor Purchasing System Review

- General Contract Requirements

- Government Furnished Property

- Negotiations, Terminations

- Simplified Acquisition Procedures

- Selected Cost Accounting Standards

EDUCATION

MBA/Business Administration / University of Phoenix, Okinawa Japan, 2008 BSOE / Business Management / Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, 2005 AAS / Logistics / Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, Alabama, 2003

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