Robert T. Kruger
Franklin, WI 53132
Cell: 540-***-****
**********@*******.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 23+ years of supply chain and logistics operations experience and
leading diverse teams
. Self-motivated independent leader with high-motor, unlimited energy,
and natural ability to adjust to fast pace situations while always
accomplishing all goals and managing multiple complex tasks
simultaneously
. Experienced in multiple disciplines of transportation and logistics
management, distribution management, materials management, inventory
management, supply chain, and operations management
. Completing second graduate degree in Transportation and Logistics
Management
EXPERIENCE
4/2012-Present Logistics Manager Milsco Manufacturing
Company
. Managed a complex integrated global supply chain for three plants and
two distribution/warehouse sites located domestically and
internationally.
. Trade compliance manager for all of Milsco; complete all certifications
and all import/export documents (i.e. Free Trade Agreements, REACH,
RoHS, Conflict Minerals, etc
. Managed all awarded freight forwarders and domestic transportation
carriers to ensure each plant and distribution center is supported per
awarded agreements.
. Identified gaps/ lack of processes throughout the supply chain and
implemented standardized processes to make the entire firm more
efficient.
. Continually reviewed root case analysis to perform continuous
improvement
throughout the supply chain resulting in a 41% increase in
transportation mode compliance by implementing standardized processes
and holding personnel accountable.
. Lead and mentored material managers, buyers, and various departmental
personnel
at all of Milsco's plants and distribution center/warehouses to
understand and engage in strategic supply chain goals consisting of
order management, demand planning, material inventory, distribution,
and logistics.
. Designed numerous operational metrics to minimize errors, identify
improvements,
and maximize efforts within multiple departments within the firm.
. Manage all domestic and international shipping and to include yearly
RFQ's for all transportation modes.
5/2011-4/2012 Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst
Sonalysts, Inc.
. Provided strategic supply chain and logistics guidance on the Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program platform for the
Joint Program Office supporting all branches of the military in support
of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
. Provided leadership and developed supply chain and logistics operation
fundamentals for the 11 member Human Systems Integration Team
consisting of
both contractors and government personnel which supported service
members
worldwide.
. Managed team operations for the HSI Team to provide world class support
to the
warfighter (customer) needs always allowing for all objectives to be
exceeded.
Provided training and development of individuals within the MRAP
Program Office
for supply chain and logistics issues.
8/2010-5/2011 Senior Logistics Analyst (Consultant)
Booz Allen Hamilton
. Analyzed and provided process improvement for deficiencies within the
integrated
global supply chain for strategic and tactical level logistics systems.
. Provided strategy, design, expertise, and execution for strategic and
tactical level supply chain and logistics programs to include
acquisition life cycle logistics, supply chain management, operations
management, and materials management.
. Developed training packages for supply chain programs and processes to
be used
across the entire Marine Corps enterprise.
8/1990-8/2010 Program Director Supply Chain/Logistics U.S.
Marine Corps
. Spent 20 years in the military focusing on supply chain and logistics
management, organizational management, leadership, ERP, training and
development, and process improvement.
. Program Director for supply chain and logistics for over 26 tactical
level units
(firms) and over 137 supply chain and logistics personnel.
. Leadership and mentorship of up to 30-person direct reports during
various job billets throughout 20 year career to develop the future
supply chain and logistics leaders.
. Managed multi-site, diverse, and integrated supply chain models with
units located
domestically and globally.
. Designed, managed, and conducted detailed audit for units within the
Marine Corps in the fields of supply chain and logistics, training,
organizational management, and leadership focusing on policies,
processes, and procedures.
. Served as a strategic and tactical level logistics and supply chain
manager
throughout military career as well as during combat operations during
Operation
Iraqi Freedom focusing on logistics and the supply chain,
transportation and distribution management, materials management,
planning, and operations management.
. Created numerous strategic supply chain polices and associated
training/guidance to
all personnel at the strategic level and tactical level for
standardization across the
enterprise.
EDUCATION
American Military University M.A. Transportation and Logistics Management
(2015)
Charles Town, WV Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society (2014)
M.S. Sports Management (Honors) (3.97GPA)
B.S. Sports & Health Sciences (Honors) (3.94 GPA)
Top Academic Scholar (B.S. Program)
Coastal Carolina Community Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
College
Penn State University Marine Corps Supply Chain and Logistics Education
Program
Global Training Center NAFTA, Free Trade Agreements, Trade Compliance,
Import Documentation, Tariff Classification
U.S. Marine Corps Specialized
Training Leadership; Advanced, Intermediate, Basic
Recruiting/Sales
Leadership; Advanced, Intermediate, Basic
Instructional design (Paper based & Rapid E-
Learning)
Communications, Data Systems
Microsoft Office
Defense Acquisition University
DAWIA Level 1 - Life Cycle Logistics
ACQ101 (Acquisition 101)
LOG101 (Logistics 101)
LOG102 (Fundamentals of System Sustainment)
LOG103 (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability
(RAM))
CLL011 (Performance Based Logistics)
CLL008 (Designing Supportability)
CLB016 (Intro to Earned Value Management)
Milsco Manufacturing Forklift Operator Certified
SALARY REQUIREMENTS
It is difficult to put salary requirements to the limited description of
this job posting but looking at the title and listed tasks, I would think
salary would be in the neighborhood of $90-$100K a year.