Supply Chain Program Manager

Kevin R. Scott

910-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Executive Summary

Engaging, strategic, analytic, and exceptionally accomplished executive with expert knowledge / applications of logistics, supply chain, contracts, and materials management. Leads business negotiations to achieve organizational objectives using technical expertise, structured leadership, and continuous process improvement to generate detailed and executable contracts. Increases team productivity, slashes operating costs, ensures client satisfaction, eliminates non-valued added processes, expands market share, and transforms information technology (IT) systems. Implements scientific based changes that add value, mitigate risks, forge partnerships, and improve quality performance standards. Solves complex problems using creativity, whole-team concept, and value-stream analysis. Integrates IT enablers across enterprise enablers in domestic and international enterprises. Uses project and program management and targeted negotiations to plan, scope, and deliver sustained financial gains and robust equipment deliverables. Leverages knowledge of business law, corporate finance, and federal / state legal regulations to achieve corporate objectives. Increases domestic and international manufacturing and productive capacity using metrics, KPIs, strategic planning, agility, and 3d Party Stakeholder integration. Versed in SAP ERP MRP and SQL. Active Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance.

Professional Areas of Expertise

Contracts and Sub-Contracts Negotiations Domestic and Global Supply Chain Management Strategic and Operational Logistics Negotiations and Communications

Program and Project Management Strategic Planning and Leadership Systems Engineering

Quality Materials Management Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and SAP Information Technology (IT) and Microsoft Suite Procurement and Equipment Sales

Human Resources Management Pricing and Business Analysis

Corporate Law and Corporate Finance Workforce Training and Team Development Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) International Business Markets

Inventory Automation and Distribution LEAN and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Share-point and Data Management Domestic and Global Manufacturing

Work Experience and Accomplishments

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

Senior Program Manager Chipton Ross

Leveraged knowledge of purchasing, scheduling, contracts, MRP, and SAP to increase productivity and reduce costs for US Navy’s Carrier Production Program by negotiating with primary and secondary suppliers in United States and overseas to deliver critical items that increased operational readiness.

Developed briefs and progress reports for senior level management with focus on production schedule adherence, cost avoidance, long term strategic planning, problem solving, and quality control to provide optimal support to US Department of Defense.

Recognized for effective communication with senior leadership, conflict resolution, enterprise engagement / integration, process improvement, financial analysis, and increasing manufacturing productivity.

Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

Legal Hearing Officer Robert Half Legal Services

Reinforced keen knowledge and applications of state, federal and international import/export laws and business and employee contract laws using legal analysis and fact-based written decisions for 500 diverse cases.

Solved complex legal problems using case analysis, financial analysis, rules of contract / subcontracts law and employment law, interpersonal skills, IT reconciliation tools, and client engagement.

Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

Program Integration Analyst Mission Services, LLC

Increased performance readiness by 20% by revamping leadership structure, establishing project milestones, metrics, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement virtual and augmented reality training and cloud-based IT, SAP, and SQL based on key performance indicators and metrics.

Slashed spending by 10% by reengineering business processes, right-sizing supply chain and material management personnel, and incorporating integrated financial analysis and reconciliations.

Scheduled meetings with stakeholders to produce efficient training concepts in domestic and international settings while establishing a global material implementation plan.

Used knowledge of contract law to improve budgeting, finance, supply chain management, domestic and international logistics, and human resources to achieve strategic objectives.

Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

Program Manager Strategic Planner US Department of Defense - Middle East

Achieved strategic goals via continuous planning, integrating IT, cyber security, personnel management, supply chain management, domestic / international contracts, team building, budgeting, cost controls, and warehouse modernization operations.

Increased performance capacity by 25% by networking senior executives, replacing old communication equipment, right sizing inventory via detailed analysis, and optimal productivity from 28 direct reports.

Planned and implemented contracts management by leveraging global markets to purchase goods and services to protect Middle East Countries.

Reengineered equipment procurement, inventory management, and global distribution in Middle East Countries using collaborative planning, stakeholder negotiations, change management, financial data analysis, and simplified communication.

Hosted 30 planning conferences to increase strategic readiness, synchronize operations, eliminate friction and conflicts, mitigate risks, and ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Increased use of personnel and equipment resources by 25% upon incorporating intelligence assessments, data analysis, SQL, and operational performance reviews.

Bridged operational performance gaps due to differing languages, supply chain designs, and equipment types by establishing strategic negotiations amongst domestic / global stakeholders.

Sep 2012 - Aug 2015

Executive Integrated Project Director US Department of Defense - NATO

Equipped 28 European Countries with technical material and equipment using supply chain procurement, equipment contracts, inventory management, distribution, and global logistics operations.

Developed and supervised 10 direct reports and improved global readiness and security by 15% via equipment procurement, continuous performance analysis, and workforce training.

Managed a $250K annual budget, assured efficient use of budgetary and human resources, mitigated risks, and promoted confidence in functional equipment using Excel data / pivot tables, SQL, and SAP.

Developed operational and technical equipment requirements, reviewed proposals, and aided in selecting 3PL that provided contracted technical personnel and material equipment support to NATO.

January 2010 - Aug 2012

Executive Logistics Supply Chain Program Director US Department of Defense

Commanded a diverse team of 2100 employees in a matrix organization established to perform supply chain, logistics. distribution, maintenance, health services, and engineering functions in domestic and international environments.

Upgraded unit effectiveness and productivity by 15% by slashing complex processes, introducing performance metrics, IT systems, and creating trained, productive teams.

Launched a user-friendly SAP / ERP (IT) that increased supply chain resiliency, integrated logistics, supply chain, maintenance, warehousing, and customer demands using BI and related data interfaces.

Collected and analyzed operational supply chain data to optimize logistics, supply chain, and material requirements, improve warehouse inventory responsiveness, and lead new equipment introductions.

Created strategic capabilities through data analysis, distribution responsiveness, contracted product and equipment introduction, and budgeting compliance.

Projected procurement demands, equipment readiness, inventory accountability, and communications between suppliers and customers to expand product life cycle.

Recognized for exemplary program management, strategic planning and leadership, team development and productivity, supplier interaction, material and equipment management, and global procurement.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Logistics and Supply Chain Manager US Department of Defense

Upgraded equipment accountability by 10% using supply chain critical paths, streamlined logistics processes, key performance metrics and indicators; collaborating with suppliers, and implementing real-time IT enabling systems that increased financial performance.

Managed $900M worth of equipment using an automated ERP program in an overseas setting.

Chaired Agile meetings with internal / external stakeholders to maximize equipment procurement and fulfillment rates in domestic and global environments to optimize domestic and global supply chain resiliency, prevent disruptions due to inventory shortages, and maximize client satisfaction.

Led, mentored, and cross-trained 15 direct reports responsible for customer satisfaction, procurement, budgeting, invoicing, inventory accuracy, and supply chain management.

Achieved supply chain excellence via best practices, direct contracts, and quantitative improvement in equipment stockage levels, reduced operating costs, timely delivery of equipment.

Jul 2005 - Dec 2008

Executive Logistics Supply Chain Program Director US Department of Defense

Led, coached, trained and supervised 40 direct reports, automated equipment procurement, mitigated equipment risks, and negotiated with suppliers to meet clients’ material requirements.

Oversaw inventory management, demand forecasting, strategic sourcing, and global positioning of $2.5B worth of equipment and supplies via automated MRP / ERP/ SQL using a contracted 3 PL.

Increased equipment fulfillment rates by negotiating with suppliers in the US Industrial Base, promoting safe working conditions, and validating customers demand signals.

Used demand forecasts to plan, coordinate and lead implementation of cutting-edge IT system that integrated supply chain, material, maintenance, and distribution functions. Excelled at delivering capabilities via RFP, demand models, logistics / supply chain analysis, cross-trained workforce, and quality-centric inventory management.

Analyzed materials and equipment usage data analysis to increase readiness, streamline purchasing and order management, and maximize customer satisfaction provided by a 3 PL.

Civilian Education:

JD, Law, William Howard Taft Law School

MMAS, US Army Command and General Staff College (Published Thesis: Logistics Modernization)

MBA, Finance, Webster University (3.5 GPA)

MA, Human Resource Management, Hawaii Pacific University (3.7 GPA)

BS, Chemistry with Minor in Mathematics, Jackson State University

Other Education and Training:

2022 International Association of Professions Career College – Project Management.

2021 Villanova University - Received Certificate in Applied Project Management.

2021 Villanova University - Completed Project Management Capstone Course.

2021 Villanova University - Completed Mastering Project Management Course.

2021 Villanova University - Completed Essentials of Project Management Course.

2016 US Air Force Executive Leadership School - Mastered strategic planning,

management and employing resources in an efficient and effective manner.

2013 Joint Professional Military Education - Incorporated enterprise-wide capabilities.

2010 US DoD Senior Leaders Course - Optimized personnel and natural resources to

achieve strategic objectives via integrated planning teams and seminars. Lead,

manage, and develop subordinates. Communicate clear guidance, and

incorporate political, economic, and material factors in planning and change management.

2006 ISO 9001 Course - Maximized quality production and manufacturing standard to

cement brand reputation and ensure client’s confidence in performance quality.

2005 Advanced Logistics-Supply Chain Management Course - Integrated planning, contracts,

and scheduling to achieve optimal logistics, supply chain, and material readiness in

domestic and global operating environments.

2003 Pennsylvania State University Logistics-Supply Chain Education Course - Studied solving

complex problems, analyzing suppliers’ capacities; and implementing IT, SAP, ERP and best

academic / industry-leading practices.

2000 US DoD Advanced Logistics Course - Automated IT supply chain management and

procurement. Conducted domestic and global contingency planning to obtain optimal material

and equipment solutions in lieu of risks, threats, conflicts, and constrained budgets.

1993 US DoD Supply Chain Management Course - Mastered inventory management,

procurement (buying), budgeting, warehouse management, data reconciliations,

supplier engagements, and relevant IT systems in domestic and global settings.

Contact this candidate