Supply Chain Management, Procurement Advisor

Hugh V. JOHN – Logistics / Supply Chain Professional

**** ****** **** ***** ******** Springs, CO 80927 Phone: Cell +1-907-***-**** Email: ad5eb4@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/hugh-john/70/518/606 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven, performance focused Logistics/Supply Chain Management Professional with extensive and dedicated domestic/international military and civilian experience in logistics, personnel management, operations, technical management, and training. Proven track record of transforming and optimizing personnel and resources to increase productivity, manage change and achieve quantifiable results while maintaining cost containment. Conceptualize and establish new programs utilizing life-cycle expertise; able to manage changing priorities. Career-oriented life learner; with a strong commitment to excellence; Self-motivated and confident; relied upon as an advisor and logistics technical program expert with over 27 years of Logistics experience. Active Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor’s Science Course work, Operations & Project Management, Southern New Hampshire University Associate of Arts Course work, Supply Chain Management, Coastline Community College Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, International Six Sigma Institute 2014 Demonstrated Senior Logistician, the International Society of Logistics 2014 Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) Unit and Property Book levels Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook 4sight (Procurement, Transportation, and asset modules) Raid CLS Spares

Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Course work Unit Level Logistics System-S4 Module (ULLS-S4)

Standard Property Book System-Redesigned (SPBS-R)

Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW)

PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE

LOGISTICS ANALYST, ADVISOR (SWA Procurement Lead) Dec 2022 – Present

GDIT, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Serves as the Lead Procurement professional for South West Asia (SWA) in support of the Worldwide Field Support (WFS) contract. Responsible for the sourcing, purchasing and receiving of goods, supplies and services for all locations within the contract footprint. Lead a team of three buyers and nice Logisticians in the areas of Procurement, Property Management, Transportation, and Production Control. Track all purchase requests and purchase order for issued to vendors to ensure leases and services do not expire and vendors are paid on time. Work closely with the Program Management Office (PMO) on purchase order and invoicing issues. Utilizes Logistics software 4sight for managing all aspects of logistics for the region, reports and analysis to ensure cost efficiency to the government customer. Responsible for all life support actions in SWA ensuring employees on program are properly housed and transported to and from work sites. Manages and track the spending limits and reconciliations of three purchase cards, ensuring cards are utilized in accordance with company policy and credit limits. Assisted in the Quality Assurance processes ensuring sites being in compliance with company processes and procedures based on the internal Asset Management Policy, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

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LOGISTICS ANALYST, SENIOR (PMO Logistics) May 2021 – Nov 2022 GDIT, Remote, Colorado Springs

Served as the Program Management Office (PMO) Logistician in support of all sites on the LMSS Contract. Responsible for the processing of all Receiving Inspection Reports (RIR) from the sites when Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders and Open Purchase Orders are involved to get vendors paid in a timely fashion. Responsible for the processing of all Acquisition Intake Requests (AIR) for all sites prior to the creation of their Purchase orders in the IFS data base. Responsible for the receipt of all goods and supplies in the IFS data base. Responsible for the Internal Audits of all sites on the LMSS Contract ensuring they follow the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and the LMSS Asset Management Policy, and report findings to the PMO Logistics lead, the Deputy Program Manager, and the Program Manager. Work closely with the Site Leads to ensure all Audit discrepancies are corrected within the time frame provided per sections. Conduct training for the Southwest Asia Logisticians on Procurement actions ensuring they follow and abide by the LMSS Asset Management Policy. Assist with the Afghanistan close out and track all the remaining PR’s until the assets have been received by the customer. Process all Purchase Request requirements for new hires in need of visas for their deployment to SWA and advise site leads on statuses. Assist with PMO team with reviewing Purchase Requests prior to the sites executing the 4sight PR and work with the site Logisticians on obtaining and briefing most up to date statuses during the SWA and Korea Logistics meeting. LOGISTICS ANALYST, SENIOR (Procurement Professional) Feb 2017- Apr 2021 CSRA, Bagram, Afghanistan

Served as the Procurement Professional providing oversight on all Procurement matters for the Regional Support Centers (RSC) Bagram and Kandahar, as well as supporting Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) throughout Afghanistan. Fully supports the COTR and RSC manager on the internal procurement policies and procedures and work externally with vendors, RSC Fort Bragg and Fort Hood and CSRA PMO Logistics in accordance with current FAR and DFAR. Responsible for the bidding of contracts, invoices, procurement of supplies and parts from vendors both locally and internationally, oversight of inventories, and issuance of general supplies. Participate in weekly management briefings with the COTR, RSC manager and other department leads on the LMSS program to discuss procurement matters, updates issues and concerns pertaining to Procurement. Collaborated with purchasing agents and facilities management personnel to identify shipping and receiving information for merchandise and communicate with vendors to procure materials and track logistics transactions for review of Budget and Financial departments. Proficiently utilize the 4sight system Procurement, Transportation and Asset Modules on a daily basis in regulating purchase requests and purchase orders. Manages a $75K purchase card and reconcile monthly.

LOGISTICAL ANALYST, SENIOR / LEAD Oct 2016-Feb 2017 ManTech International Corporation, Bagram, Afghanistan Served as the Senior Logistical Analyst, in support of the Elevated Sensors program in Afghanistan. Managed the flow of shipments inbound and outbound in the manner that is most cost effective to the program and the government. Routes outbound delivered loads through the appropriate shipping channels and inbound back-hauls. Utilizes logistics software RAIDCLS Spares to keep accountability of parts on-hand and on order. Updated information for customers in the RAIDCLS data base and ensure timely delivery of parts so all systems would remain fully mission capable. Managed communications associated with logistics distribution of material. Coordinated the distribution point for all incoming materials and shipments. Also served as the Senior Property Management Specialist, in support of the Distribution Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) in Bagram, Afghanistan. Responsible for the daily logistics operations and processes for accounting of equipment used for fielding to Army units as well as equipment for software updates. Work directly with Field Office Fort Hood to ensure property accountability was maintained in accordance with applicable regulations AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1 and FAR 52.245-1.

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SUPPLY TECHNICIAN / MASTER SUPPLY TECHNICIAN / TPE PLANNER Feb 2016- Oct 2016 SENTEL Corporation, Bagram, Afghanistan

Served as a Master Supply Technician for the Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) Planner section, in support of 401st Army Field Support brigade (AFSB) contract. Responsible for the management and performance of four Supply Technicians who process disposition instructions at the Brigade, Division and Country levels. Performed duties on a daily basis consisting but not limited to vetting of units excess equipment; assisting units with issues and concerns on the TPE-Planner vetting process; providing disposition instructions to units based on Operational Need Statement (ONS); Coalition Operational Need Statement (CONS) and the Mission Essential Equipment Listing (MEELS). Performed Logistical operations in supply accountability and asset visibility procedures, and the resolution of issues; working within a framework of established supply regulations, policies, and procedures, or other supply guidelines. Provided customer service by utilizing the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced

(PBUSE) and the Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW). Worked with customers to ensure accurate property accountability utilizing several supply procedures; maintenance of historical files, Administrative Adjustment Reports, receipt, issue and transfer documents; Property transfer, receipt, storage and issue. All in accordance with Army regulations and policies DA PAM 710-2-1, AR 710-2 and AR 735-5. OPERATIONS MANAGER / OBSERVER CONTROLLER / TRAINER Jun 2013 to Jul 2015 United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA

Served as Operations Manager/Observer Controller/Trainer for a multi-component organization providing essential training to 133 Active/Reserve Component Soldiers; who in turn trained Reserve/National Guard Soldiers in preparation for deployment in support of overseas contingencies. Controlled/managed – with 100% accountability of government equipment/assets worth over $1.5M. Created/executed a safety tracker; ensured the organization attained a 100% validation rate for all safety classes. Planned/conducted realistic battle-focused training exercises for units deploying worldwide. Engineered training for 60 Soldiers in simulated rifle marksmanship and warrior skills – improved mission readiness. Achieved zero injuries during training exercises; garnered Commendable Rating on safety inspection. Spearheaded implementation of a Master Resilience Training Program – trained over 83% of the unit. As a Certified Master Resilience Trainer: drove program objectives; coordinated training that addressed pre-deployment and post-deployment issues that Soldiers and Family Members are faced with such as family issue and financial hardship; raising the morale of the organization tremendously.

First Sergeant / Senior Supply Manager / Property Book Manager Jun 2004- Jun 2013 United States. Army, Fort Lewis, WA; Alaska, Iraq and Afghanistan Controlled the requisition and management of Army equipment in excess of $2M – spanning three separate accounts. Managed distribution of equipment, transfer, and turn-in of excess property. Attention to detail ensuring over $100K in excesses serviceable equipment was returned to inventory. Utilized expertise to establish efficient supply operations from ground up; built a 100% accountability supply structure. Utilized the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) processes to monitor, track, and account for million-dollar sensitive and critical government equipment and assets. Led redeployment supply operations for the organization; coordinated turn-in of all equipment without loss. Employed skilled risk management procedures and techniques to ensure safety during training and deployments – zero incidents. Maintained 100% accountability of the organizational PBO for a Brigade Combat Team tracking and accountable for over $30B. Managed 47 sub-units’ Property Books during both domestic/international operations. Coordinated the retrograde of 325 pieces of rolling stock prior to redeployment. While serving as Contracting Officer managed $7.5M in contracts for operational support during Operation Enduring Freedom. Utilized expertise to resource new equipment needed to support current and future operations. Developed and implemented an efficient plan for RESET [redeployment of supplies/equipment from combat zones]; accounted for over $53M in equipment with no loss. Responsible for the safety of 176 Soldiers both in combat and during redeployment/re-integration processes. HUGH V. JOHN Resume Page-4

Drill Instructor/Writer and Operations Manager Oct 2001-May 2004 United States. Army, Fort Lee, VA; Fort Jackson, SC Developed management and structure for the Quartermaster Center and School which provided professional development training to new recruits [to include international students] in the responsibilities and duties of the Supply Specialist/Logistics position. Managed and processed operational and academic records utilizing the automated information management system. Served as instructor/writer for curriculum development and training. Coordinated training schedules and administrative requirements for 27 Instructors; 600 assigned students on a daily basis. Ensured a 99% graduation rate.

Supply Sergeant / Unit Arms room Custodian Mar 1995-Sept 2001 United States Army Fort Drum, NY; Seoul Korea, Fort McClellan, AL; Fort Polk, LA Served as the Unit Supply Specialist a diverse group of Army units with a worldwide rapid deployment schedule during high deployment times to Cuba, Kosovo and Haiti. Was the driving force in meeting the Department of the Army deadline to close one of the installations Fort McClellan; at a time when the Army was relocating its forces. Turned in over $11 million to be utilized at other installations as part of the Base Realignment and Allocation Closure (BRAC). Deployed a Military Police Company to Cuba within two weeks of notification, ensuring they were properly equipped to accomplish their mission. As the unit commander’s subject matter expert in inventory management, I ensured that all equipment was accounted for and maintained in a serviceable condition. Also served as the Supply Specialist and unit armor for those units during multiple training exercises. Performed daily counts, monthly inventories and quarterly maintenance on unit weapon systems. Scheduled ammunition pick up and turn-in for weapon ranges as well as subsistence requests, pick-up and turn-in during ranges and field exercises. Served as part of the advance party to set up all lines on logistics for members of the unit upon their arrival and as the closure team once the mission was complete and they had departed. Accounted for over $5 million in government property during the manual era of the Modern Army Record keeping Systems (MARKS), where files and documents were all manually prepared.

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