Logistics Manager

David W. Allen

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Results-driven program management professional with 29 years’ experience planning and executing increasingly complex programs for the U.S. Army and civilian sector

Program Manager

Logistics Planning

Project Management

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Oral Communications

Contract Negotiation

Project Management: Proven ability to determine requirements, define scope, develop goals, create timelines, assign work, allocate resources, and meet objectives as shown in setting up Left Behind Equipment program in 30 days while; saving $21.4M in first year.

Planning and Coordination: Skilled planner capable of successfully designing, coordinating, and safely executing all aspects of the redeployment of equipment for 18K-person organization.

Supply Chain Management: Manage all aspects and negotiating contracts for operation and cost saving

Professional Experience & Achievements

TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OWNER 08/2013 to 10/2014

G&D Enterprises, Willis, TX

Manage and control logistics operation,from scheduling and load management to accounts receivable and payable. Ensure applicable laws and regulations are both understood and followed by associate drivers.

Highlighted Duties:

Establish shipping procedure to maximize route efficiency and minimize fuel cost, to expedite delivery times for customers

Planned and managed high-volume transportation operations, often under stringent deadlines and critical field conditions

Negotiate contracts with customers for pricing, and requirements for delivery times and expectation for condition of the loads

Accomplishments:

Truck Driver: Build and deliver loads of assorted materials and sizes

Dispatcher: Process orders, input into systems, scheduled deliveries and assigned loads to associate drives

Sales/Customer service: Handle customer calls to ensure satisfaction during all facets of the order/dispatch pickup/delivery and billing process

Driver Supervisor: Troubleshoot and resolve routing and load control issues. Manage proof of delivery and driver logs to ensure State and Federal DOT compliance

LOGISTICS MANAGER 03/2011 to 08/2013

United Machine Works, New Waverly, TX

Manage logistics operations within a growing Oil and Gas industry machine shop. Developed “Cradle to Grave” to approach logistics. Expert in evaluating market conditions and customer demands, recruiting/training qualified personnel and creating fully integrated operations that drove revenue growth. Improved profitability and outperformed the competition. Showed dynamic presentation, negotiation and communication skills. Culturally sensitive and effective in building global partnerships. Developed “Lean” process to expedite operation and maximize efficiencies.

Highlighted Duties:

Developed warehousing plan for Finished Goods material to store and quickly process for delivery; a $1.5 million inventory

Established shipping procedure to maximize in-house trucking fleet to ensure on time delivery of finished product and pick up of raw material

Negotiated new pricing with outside service venders to allow the company pricing strategies to remain competitive during downturn in market trends

Accomplishments:

Managed the daily operation, planning and supervision of 135 employees, effectively ensuring stringent compliance with OSHA standards and company policies

Developed policy changes to enable an industry leading on-time delivery rating with the 5 largest customers

Renewed existing contracts, negotiated new consignment contracts to support a “Just in Time” incoming delivery system for raw material

Established a receiving department Quality Inspection program separate from the in-house QC department to speed the receiving process and free the dimensional inspectors for in house inspecting requirements

Professional Experience & Achievements

Continued

PROGRAM MANAGER 08/2008 to 02/2011

EPS Field Services Company; Fort Hood, TX

Managed Left Behind Equipment (LBE) program for the Communications Equipment Command, ensuring proper maintenance and upkeep for all equipment. Planned, directed, evaluated, and coordinated logistics support for complex electronics computer equipment. Identified maintenance needs, conducted quarterly inspections, and ensured the right equipment reaches the right location at the right time.

Highlighted Duties:

Managed staffing and budget requirements to meet program objectives within allotted resources; ensured personnel with proper skill sets at each location

Personnel management for 35 personnel including hiring, payroll, assigning tasks, monitoring, and evaluating performance

Solved supply chain problems associated with getting the equipment back into inventory

Accomplishments:

Created program from conception to implementation within 30 days; met 100% of milestones and deadlines

Developed procedures and policies to manage excess equipment; saved $21.4M in first year and $56.1M over 4 year program

Successfully managed equipment and personnel at 13 sites over 7 states; maintained up to 210K pieces of equipment in one year

SENIOR LOGISTICS ANALYST 06/2007 to 08/2008

Lockheed Martin; Fort Hood, TX

Directed the post-deployment outfitting of a 5K-person U.S. Army organization. Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders across agencies to ensure synchronized resupply effort and provide material readiness reporting. Developed equipment strategy, determining which individual pieces of equipment would be maintained at which locations and by whom.

Highlighted Duties:

Managed field operations to eliminate performance risk for new Army organization

Coordinated regional and national level maintenance and rebuild programs

Directed maintenance, supply, transportation, property accountability, and related logistical activities.

Accomplishments:

Established all procedures for operations on new contract; ensured 100% of requirements were met

Built cohesive team from 13 new liaisons; trained and mentored staff across 13 sites to ensure mission success

SENIOR LOGISTICS PLANNER 06/2005 to 06/2007

Department of the Army; Fort Hood, TX

Designed and implemented logistics plan to bring deployed Army units back to the Continental U.S., to include the integration of deployed equipment and equipment left behind while ensuring proper accountability and maintenance. Planned and coordinated supply chain, maintenance, transportation, and accountability for each piece of equipment.

Accomplishments:

Established redeployment logistics plan to bring Army units home; subsequently implemented Army-wide due to its success

Directed 23K lateral property transfers to reconfigure the division; completed 18-month process in 10 months. Identified opportunities for inventory reduction; removed 10K pieces of excess equipment

Ensured proper maintenance of all equipment for 18K-person organization to include trucks, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, Humvees, communications equipment, night vision goggles, and more than 16K weapons

MAINTENANCE SENIOR ADVISOR 01/2000 to 06/2005

U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX

Advised CEO on supply and ground equipment maintenance issues for 18K-person DOD organization. Oversaw supply chain and maintenance processes, automation, readiness, and reporting. Directed transportation, motor pool operations, barracks utilization, food services, inventory, property management, and all aspects of logistics. Supervised military, contractor, and government personnel and managed $250K per month government credit card.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (2005); ROUCHVILLE UNIVERSITY; Sarasota, FL; GPA 3.69

Professional Development

Microsoft Office Certification, 2008 Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Advance Course, 1999 NCO Basic Course, 1992

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