Crystal M Allen, MBA

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Senior Logistics Manager – Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Asset and Inventory Management Logistics Management Federal Procurement Process Improvement

Dynamic, high-performing, and mission-focused leader with expertise in building top-performing logistics teams that raise the bar on supply chain excellence. Consistently sought-after to reframe entrenched thinking and uncover breakthroughs through 'game-changing' end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions.

Direct global teams, leading logistics vision and strategic planning while driving productivity and ensuring stability to meet requirements – directing global supply chain logistics network, leading procurement, and taking asset management control.

Consistently strengthen asset management programs, reduce operating costs, and improve global shipment operations through innovation, creativity, and strategic organizational leadership. Excel at ensuring rapid delivery of logistics services.

Proven track-record and an extensive background in reshaping global supply chains. Utilize project management capabilities (international organizations) and serve as a master process improver, with a reputation for developing and mentoring top-performing logistics and supply chain leaders and teams to continuously improve supply chain operations.

Visionary leader with exceptional relationship management and operational skills, adept at bringing people together, fostering collaboration, and increasing productivity via a laser-focus on strategic, methodical execution – centering team of the supply chain, logistics, and procurement experts around a shared vision (sourcing/aligning needed logistics resources).

Areas of Expertise

Logistics Management

Operations Strategy & Leadership

Business Process Improvement

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Infrastructure Planning: Logistics

SAP, Power BI, and Data Analytics

Federal Government Procurement

Organizational Leadership

Supply Chain Optimization

Risk Mitigation / Key Performance Metrics

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Logistics Operations / Vendor Coordination

Mission-essential Logistics Operations

Supply Chain Process Improvement

Procurement / Material Inventory

Deployment Operations Success

SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)

Inventory Control Management

Professional Experience

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division April 2022 – Present

Property Accountability Manager

Managed logistics operations for a team consisting of 5400+ people while maintaining accountability of $7.6B in assets by defining elevated standards, processes, and efficiency metrics to ensure exceptional property and asset management.

Managed KPIs of programs and coordinated logistics operations within the department while simultaneously working on equipment fielding and turn-ins for external higher-level partners using SAP.

Built out US Army logistics functions:

oNavigated eFLIPL rollout during redeployment operations, managing the transfer of $42M of KEES Property

oIntegrated supply and transportation assets with Korean allies providing essential sustainment to operations

oInstituted a CSDP program for the first time in 18 months, ranking highest in the Brigade

Provided internal consulting to other logistics employees, resulting in an entire fleet of Abrams Tanks and Bradleys with zero flaws. Communicated with other service providers to coordinate the movement of assets.

Maintained strict accountability of assets valued at over $10,000,000.

Ranked among the top 5% of all NCOs – providing unparalleled professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication.

Procurement Supervisor October 2021 – Present

Developed Government Purchase Card Program, enabling a team of 3,500+ soldiers to effectively source and procure critical resources to improve major operations efficiently. Repeatedly recognized for building effective procurement solutions/systems.

Created and implemented strategies to streamline methods to compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for materials and services, uncovering opportunities to enhance/improve procurement processes.

Government Purchase Card Program Advancement and Program Development

Led in an instrumental role – serving as an HHC Supply NCO, primary adviser to the commander on supply and service operations for the battalion – offering expertise on Government Purchase Cards and logistical matters.

Established and directed a team of Purchasing Agents to source critical materials. Devised support mechanism for pricing, scoring strategy, and vendor best value score to better track past and current materials pricing performance.

3-69 Armor Battalion Logistics Supervisor September 2020 – April 2022

Property Accountability Manager

Managed integrated logistics while managing $303 million in assets internationally. Served as an effective and approachable leader to motivate and develop team, contractors, and partners. Maintained consistent communication with stakeholders.

Optimized processes and systems to support asset management. Performed as lead for sustainment operations during the deployment and redeployment from South Korea, coordinating the transfer of $42+M in assets to another organization.

Demonstrated technical competency and intricate knowledge of logistics. Implemented a rigorous training program for Logisticians that resulted in successful deployment operations and improved the organization’s sustainment operations.

Maintained calm under enormous stress. Networked with Department and Division officers, civilians, and international allies to conduct sustainment operations with compliance to South Korean and German standards.

401st Civil Affairs Battalion June 2016 – September 2020

Unit Supply Manager

Planned and organized material management as a subject matter expert. Provided positive impacts on supply and maintenance, production, planning, and control. Leveraged special people management skills to teach SAP and supply/logistics operations.

Trained and mentored staff. Led in directing supply personnel in establishing supply and inventory control management functions. Managed unit assets worth $3.5M using SAP while increasing technology knowledge at every opportunity.

Drove operational transformation while being responsible for over $125,326,124 of equipment. Prioritized efficiency and compliance while introducing strategic safety changes in processes for supplies and equipment.

oMaintained exact accountability for $125+M worth of equipment.

oZero losses on lateral transfers and turn-ins during unit's conversion.

oIntegrated safety into all aspects of training with zero accidents within battalion supply operations.

Procurement Specialist December 2016 – September 2020

Aligned ultimate vision between internal and external operational teams by facilitating communication between work streams and procurement leads, removing inefficiencies, and delivering cost savings. Demonstrated resilience and determination when faced with adverse and stressful situations. Highly confident and competent in demonstrating tremendous technical knowledge.

Closed and managed purchases and upheld complete integrity. Led in resolving vendor disputes – achieving an impressive success rate in issue resolution. Developed and implemented contract negotiations and renewals.

Earned consistent recognition for expertise, loyalty, and tenacity in procurement operations. Worked with vendors to support supply operations. Conducted vendor visits to evaluate performance. Drove vendor management strategies.

8/229th Aviation Battalion August 2014 – June 2016

Unit Supply Manager

Selected above other employees to perform duties as the Unit Supply Manager for numerous field exercises – obtaining excellent results. Continuously seek ways to improve procedures for department reporting (data research, investigation, and analysis).

Built strategic partnerships with supply stakeholders with experience collaborating cross-functionally to align unit priorities. Evaluated supply operations and implemented processes/tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Led an instrumental role in building a better unit supply system with control over reporting and efficiency of operations.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS:

8/229th Aviation Battalion – Procurement Specialist, December 2014 – June 2016

478th Engineer Battalion – Unit Supply Clerk, January 2007 – August 2014

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration – Concentration: Public Administration (GPA: 3.78)

Columbia Southern University (January 2019 – July 2022)

Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice Administration

Columbia Southern University (August 2017 – December 2018)

Computer Skills

SAP, ERP systems, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Awards

2 Meritorious Service Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals, and 6 Army Achievement Medals

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