Stuart G. Graham

**** ***** **** ** ******, FL **120 479-***-**** ac21o9@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stuartgraham85

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-oriented, detailed professional, excellent interpersonal skills, operations management functions, extensive leadership roles, excellent communication, teamwork, time-management skills, customer relationship management, and lean practices through military and civilian experience

Knowledgeable with operations, procurement, logistics, inventory, sales and marketing management

Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, Citrix, Oracle Networking, PBUSE, TMS, TDM and MCS

Experienced in corporation acquisition and merger integration with three S&P 500 companies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX HEADQUARTERS Boca Raton, FL 2015 - 2017

Corporate Procurement Buyer

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating over 80 million dollars in annual supply chain spending

Created purchase orders for items and services for 34 supply chain facilities over 1500 retail stores

Maintained strong and reputable relationships with approximately 60 vendors in supply chain category

Managed a team of transactional field buyers and worked with managers from corporate departments

Identified/solved process changes during transition without disrupting retail and supply chain operations

Led supply chain projects on converting OfficeMax facilities from SAP to Office Depot’s Oracle systems

Heavily involved in Office Depot/Office Max merger managing supply chain procurement needs

Worked daily to resolve purchase orders ETAs with field ops, vendors and logistic firms

Verified cost efficient methods for delivering final supply products to internal customers

Communicated to all facility managers on new items, item usage forecasting and price changes

Used analytical financial weekly reports to resolve vendor/customer issues from purchase orders with match holds, no receipts, and over/under shipment quantities

KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD Pittsburg, KS 2012 - 2014

Operations Terminal Manager

Managed and briefed duties to 134 railroad conductors and engineers on duty in 158-mile rail district

Allocated over $20M in equipment assets in a cost-effective manner using Management Control Systems

Ensured 100% compliance to operating practices and procedures promoting a safe working environment

Managed local rail yard inventories to efficiently push rail shipments within 24 hours to destination

Negotiated and problem-solved with local customer industries and engine power usage on daily trains

Coordinated operation efforts with business functions such as Accounting, IT, HR, Supply and Sales

Updated day-to-day operation reports for higher management and participated in daily conference calls

Supported train operations on call 24/7 as needed and emergency train response in Pittsburg rail district

TRANSPLACE LOGISTICS 3PL & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Lowell, AR Spring 2011

Transportation Coordinator Intern

Negotiated line haul and limited contract rates with over 40 transportation carriers and brokers

Coordinated inbound and outbound freight/intermodal for industrial customer needs

Updated shipment-tendered orders using Oracle’s Transportation Management System (TMS)

Solved and substituted carrier service issues and produced service failure reports daily on Excel

Developed efficient business decisions to optimize logistics services for Transplace and their customers

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND RESEVES Ft. Chaffee, AR - Miami, FL 2006 – 2017

Battalion Supply Officer - Supply Commander/Captain

Maintained accountability for over $228 million in property for the 841st Engineer Battalion

Oversaw and managed equipment transfers for 10 company units

Procured and sustained over 1100 Soldiers while in training with classes of supplies

Commanded support company with 94 Soldiers providing dining, maintenance and transportation

Battalion Operations Officer/ 1st Lieutenant

Prepared detailed plans supporting execution of unit policies and strategy for 217th Battalion

Established standards to ensure safe and efficient training for over 240 Soldiers

Delegated operation tasks and objectives to all Company Commanders for mission success

Fuel and Water Platoon Leader/ 2nd Lieutenant (2010-2012)

Responsible for over 34 personnel while sustaining zero injuries

Led platoon to conduct first bulk fuel transfer and purified water distribution to 142nd Brigade

Managed preventative maintenance procedures on over $8 million of fuel and water equipment

OCS Candidate Officer/Section Sergeant (2006-2010)

Completed 8 weeks of Officer Candidate School for officer promotion with Security Clearance

Performed officer leadership roles as a candidate and completed Army Warrior Leadership Course

Attended 8 weeks of Light Wheel Mechanic (63B) course on tool usage and vehicle repairs

UNITED STATES ARMY Ft. Hood, TX 2003 – 2005

Combat Engineer/Assistant Personnel Action Clerk

Volunteered in 12-month Operation Iraqi Freedom II with 1st CAV, 20th Engineers 2004-2005

Led and coordinated 10 Soldiers in a section on security, administrative, and maintenance tasks

Received first unit Army Commendation Medal for superior management and personnel services (S-1)

Provided customer service to Soldiers with medical, finance, and personnel administrative needs

Briefed Battalion Commander with daily reports on significant events in AO (Area of Operations)

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Operations Management 2013

University of Arkansas, College of Engineering Fayetteville, AR

Emphasis on project management, quality management, human resource management, maintenance management, finance, OSHA, organizational control and strategic marketing

GPA: 3.4

Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Marketing Management 2010

University of Arkansas, Walton College of Business Fayetteville, AR

GPA: 3.18

Quartermaster Logistics Degree 2012

Army Logistics University Ft. Lee, VA

Certified Logistics Officer for all classes of Army supplies and warehouse operations

PROJECTS/VOLUNTEER WORK

Arkansas Flood Relief Mission – Arkansas National Guard êMay 2011

First state call responder to flood disaster site in Des Arc, AR within 28 hours

Commanded and assembled 58 personnel teams with 19 vehicles

Provided intelligence to both state and federal officials to analyze damaged areas

Accounted for all military personnel and equipment while sustaining zero injuries

Awarded the Arkansas Emergency Service Ribbon from the State Governor

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