Stuart G. Graham
**** ***** **** ** ******, FL **120 479-***-**** ******.********@*****.***
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