Supply Chain Quality Assurance

James Gregory

Email: ***************@*************.***

Address: Wesley Chapel

City: Wesley Chapel

State: FL

Zip: 33544

Country: US

Phone: 309-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range: 40000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

* Logistics/Supply Chain

* Transportation

Educational Background:

University of Tennessee

1982-01-01 to 1985-01-01

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job History / Details:

JAMES D. GREGORY

26300 Easy Street, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 309-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

Former U.S. Army Colonel, Director-level manager, and recognized subject matter expert in Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Transportation, and Maintenance, offering 25 years of relevant experience and track record of positive outcomes, positive business growth, including significant increases in efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality. Extensive experience directing diverse staffs across a multi-national, inter-agency setting with a team approach that emphasizes a cohesive work environment. Results-oriented, adaptable leader, with proven success in solving problems and a proactive approach to furthering organizational goals. Computer proficient with skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS/SAMS-E), Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS), and Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW). Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Management

QA/QC

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma Training/Teambuilding

Strategic Planning

Change Leadership

Budget Administration Contract Administration

Resource Allocation

Production Management

Facilities Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAIC Bagram, Afghanistan 2011-Present

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINMENT/PROGRAM MANAGER

Oversee maintenance, facilities, quality assurance/control, distribution, and supply chain management for the Joint Logistics Integrator for Headquarters Joint Program Office Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program Forward, with responsibility for lifecycle management, maintenance, repair, provisioning and distribution of 13,000 MRAP vehicles. Implement and manage process improvement, technology refreshment, and obsolescence elimination initiatives; significantly reduced costs, improved efficiency, enhanced quality, and increased operational readiness rates above 92%. Train, supervise and evaluate the work of 74 quality technicians; trained more than 2,500 personnel in various positions on production line processes. Ensure consistent compliance with applicable policies and performance standards. Manage $159M+ supply chain budget for the entire Afghanistan theater of operations, with responsibility for a $340M supply chain inventory for 10 Regional Support Maintenance Facilities and a $15M average pipeline inventory between the U.S. and Afghanistan; reduced stock levels by $68M without decreasing production levels. Managed operation and closure of a Supply Support Activity with $37M in supplies. Administer computer networks.

U.S. Army, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) MacDill AFB, FL 2008-2011

CHIEF OF STRATEGIC PLANS, FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT DIVISION

Developed 28 strategic plans for multi-million dollar logistics projects throughout the Middle East, devising actionable project plans for submittal to the President of the United States for consideration; projects included the Iraq Drawdown Plan and the Afghanistan Plus-up Plan.

Multi-National Force Iraq CJ148 Baghdad, Iraq 2008-2009

CHIEF OF STRATEGIC LOGISTICS PLANS

Led a staff of 41 personnel in developing the master logistics plan and operational strategy for the multi-billion dollar drawdown of 300K U.S. forces and contract personnel from Iraq, to include the project to write the Logistics, Engineering, Health Services and Contractor Services portions of the Iraq Drawdown Plan. Synchronized Logistics agencies with a thorough Concept of Support rehearsal exercise to aid in integrating all logistics, engineering, health services and contractor organizations located within the country.

501st Special Troops Battalion Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea 2006-2008

COMMANDER

Led a culturally diverse, highly skilled group of 541 military personnel, U.S. government civilian employees, and Korean national employees tasked with logistics, communication, and IT support spanning numerous facilities. Oversaw banking operations at 14 banking facilities and 50 ATMs that averaged a daily cash balance of $94M. Directed a complex $45M dining and housing facility construction and renovation project. Administered a $2.5M annual operating budget.

U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) Fort Bragg, NC 2004-2006

SENIOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Directed global supply, maintenance and acquisition programs in support of 10,500 Special Forces soldiers spanning 121 countries. Managed deployment and maintenance of $2.7B in combat equipment and other government property. Oversaw $13.6M Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) fleet life cycle maintenance program and $44M GMV armor capability insertion program spanning Iraq and Afghanistan, the latter of which dramatically improved survivability of both vehicles and occupants in combat situations. Managed government contracts worth a collective $89M. Designed and implemented a refit plan that reduced costs by $1.5M. Conceptualized, developed, and executed transformation of Special Forces organization by adding 5 Group Support Battalions that improved deployment capabilities by adding logistics and communications functions.

Combat Maneuver Training Center Hohenfels, Germany 2002-2004

LOGISTICS BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER OBSERVER CONTROLLER/TRAINER

Trained, mentored and coached some 6,500 U.S. Army logistics and health services personnel, testing skills and knowledge using intense combat scenarios to ensure deployment readiness. Designed and executed training programs and events. Managed a $4M program operating budget.

Previous Employment: Logistics Support Operations Officer (Division and Brigade Level), Company Commander, Platoon Leader (1987-2002)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS (2001)

Master of Science in Logistics Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL (1997)

Logistics Executive Development Course, Army Logistics Management College, Fort Lee, VA (1996)

Ordnance Officer Advanced/Basic Courses, U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (1992, 1988)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Tennessee, Martin, TN (1987)

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