Supply Chain Management

Rudolph Joseph, Sr.

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540-***-**** – home; 540-***-**** - cell

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING * INVENTORY MANAGEMENT * ASSET MANAGEMENT

CAREER PROFILE

A proven leader with over 30 years experience in supply chain planning, asset management, strategic planning, inventory

management, accounting, procurement, and problem solving. Outstanding program management skills and a trusted

advisor to senior leaders. Provided significant support on multi-million dollar international projects requiring operational

excellence and effective communication skills.

Aircraft Charter Solutions, Middleburg, Va.; June 2009 to January 2013

International inventory management specialist responsible for supply chain cradle to grave keeping aircraft

operational on key charter USAID missions primarily in Afghanistan.

Aircraft Parts and Supply Procurement

• Ensure and coordinate the procurement of aircraft parts and supplies for 17 aircraft under contract

• Lead responsible for monitoring the performance of 50+ suppliers to ensure compliance with

contract

• Lead for over 3000 vendor quotes and renewals per year domestic and international

• Implemented GlobalNet Tracking system to significantly improve and streamline company’s

maintenance, diagnostics and purchasing process

• Review all invoices for approval of services rendered

• Selected to the corporate team to assist and support asset management with tracking and disposal

of

(BER) inventory during and at the end of contract

• Maintain audit readiness of data and documents to support internal and external audits

Logistics

• Interface with over 50+ suppliers and shipping companies to ensure best rates and delivery times

• Ship and track all aircraft parts/supplies and negotiate release of shipments from international

customs

• Manage all import and export procedures for domestic and overseas offices – Middleburg, Kabul,

Kandahar and Johannesburg

• Train and authorize shipping access to all company employees.

Air Serv International, Warrenton, Va.; August 2005 to January 2009

International inventory management specialist responsible for keeping aircraft fleet operational on key non-profit

humanitarian missions worldwide to save lives.

Technical Services.

• Coordinate the support of the 10 aircraft assigned to the 2004 Tsunami Relief carrying personnel

from Doctors Without Borders and World Vision reaching the 2000 of the original 6000 inhabitants of Sumatra

for 11 months

• Senior Procurement Specialist of aircraft parts and supplies for 12 aircraft

• Manage over $2 million worth of aircraft parts and supply inventory for NGOs and UN agencies

• Manage and processed consumed inventory from the 11 overseas field programs

• 100% pass rate on all IMS parts audits form 2006 thru 2009

Logistics

• Lead for shipping, tracking and receiving for all aircraft parts/supplies to and from field programs

• Point of contact for all Import and Export procedures for overseas program offices in Congo/DRC,

Chad, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Uganda and Indonesia providing country-specific guidance on all

logistical initiatives

• Train and authorize shipping access to Air Serv domestic employees

Rudolph Joseph Photography, Warrenton, Va.; 1989 to 2005

Owner of successful photography business covering social events, local newspaper, executive portraits and

convention photographs including Lady Margaret Thatcher, Attorney General John Ashcroft and author Tim

LaHaye.

IBM, Yorktown Heights, NY.; August 1969 to November 1992

Crystal City, VA; Rosslyn, VA; Reston, VA; Washington, DC

Senior Analyst providing key support to major projects requiring expertise in government regulations and

program controls. Key auditor of large programs requiring strong accounting and communication skills across

many teams.

Inventory Planner/Parts Inventory Coordinator/Senior Inventory Analyst (MRP)

Manage over $6 million worth of parts inventory daily for over 200 Customer Engineers.

Maintain audit readiness throughout career in MRP

• Support MRP (Material Requirement Planning) activities through IBM planning system

• Analyze MRP bimonthly reports and provide recommendation for improvement

• Manage and report over $2 million in excess and used inventory to management

• Responsible for $1 million in excess inventory activities (e.g. Scrap activities)

• Audit compliance lead ensuring success by maintaining historical data and providing expert audit

guidance

• Provide expertise, audit operating statements and general ledger references ensuring proper

accounting for charges and recoveries.

• Compile statistics necessary to track the office position; inform management of existing or

potential problems, analyze reports for reconciliation of accounts and trends; maintain expertise in financial

control, fixed asset control, cycle counts, transaction input, and inventory control.

Procurement

As Senior Buyer:

• Receive and audit vendor invoices and IBM expense accounts.

• Audit general ledger references for unusual items on operating statement; participate in procuring office

equipment and supplies for on-site and off-site locations

• Life cycle purchasing management

• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to lead group in cost savings

• Supply parts and services as required

Education and Training

Pursuing Associate/Bachelor in Supply Chain Management minor Communications

IBM Internal Training for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections Systems,

Office Management, Public Speaking, Procurement Operations, Fixed Asset Control Management

AA, Commercial Photography, Germane School of Photography, New York, New York

2008; Certification in Adobe Photoshop CS3; Adobe Illustrator CS3; Adobe In Design CS3

2007-2009 Air Transport Dangerous Goods Certification

Microsoft Office

Personal Interest and Awards

• Audio Visual Lead with the Bridge Community Church

• Official Photographer for United States Naval Academy Varsity Sprint Football Team

• Boys and Girls Club - photographing county events, officiating sporting events

• High School Level 1 Track and Field Coach for Jumping events

• Model Trains and Cars

• BBQ and Creole cooking

• Virginia Press Association Sports Photo Awards

• IBM Administrative Excellence Award

• IBM Advanced Education Center Award of Merit

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