Air Force Logistics Manager

JAMES L. WILLIAMS

210-***-**** ********@*******.*** Denver, CO

WAREHOUSE/LOGISTICS MANAGER AND AIR FORCE VETERAN

Dynamic and results-driven Warehouse and Logistics Manager with over 22 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force. Proven expertise in strategic planning, inventory management, and continuous process improvement, complemented by a strong commitment to safety operations and team development.

KEY EXPERTISE & CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Inventory Management

Continuous Process Improvement

Warehouse Operations

Safety Operations

Change Agent

Staff Management

Problem Solving

• Achieved a 95.2% stock effectiveness rating, the best in the Air Force.

• Implemented a $1.3M deployment center, cutting processing time by 75%.

• Managed a $38M Commercial Travel Contract with outstanding compliance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deputy Director April 2014 - May 2019

502d Logistics Readiness Squadron - Lackland Air Force Base, TX Led logistics operations for Joint Base San Antonio, the largest Joint Base in the Department of Defense (DoD), overseeing a diverse team of 250 personnel.

• Forged a dynamic Joint Base group to provide world-class logistics support.

• Expedited processing/delivery of 597 mission capable aircraft parts within the one hour timeline—lowest rates in the command enabling qualification/graduation of 1.5K pilots.

• Accurately accounted for 6.7K/$11M stock line items; 5K+ aircraft parts/equipment—achieved an astonishing 95.2% stock effective- ness rating; best in Air Force.

• Stood-up $1.3M/29K square foot deployment center—'one stop' deployment processing—command standard for deployments/cut deployer processing time by 75%.

• Determined and pursued funding, facilities, personnel and equipment needed to perform the Joint Base mission—controlled, managed and executed $2.4M squadron operations and maintenance budget.

• Established and drove public-private, public-public partnership—Implemented first-ever Rideshare & vCommuter Center; 1 of 6 awardees selected for Air Quality Stewardship award.

• Implemented Air Force directed equipment accountability inspection—170 accounts/31 geographically-separated visits—led im- plementation for entire command.

• Established Quality Assurance program; completed 4.5K evaluations for 582 personnel/8 different sections—achieved 99% produc- tivity/'Excellent' inspection rating.

• Functional Director for 2 bus contracts; procured 3PL contracts (FEDEX, UPS, DHL) and truckload/less-than truckload contracts.

• Maximized use of GSA Contracted City-Pairs Fares—resulted in $2M in cost avoidance. Director January 2007 - April 2014

902d Logistics Readiness Squadron - Lackland Air Force Base, TX Directed multi-functional logistics and supply chain management support for HQ Air Education and Training Command and various Air Force units, managing a team of 190 personnel.

• Exercised command leadership and managerial control over 190 civilians, military and contractor personnel in seven diverse flights and three multi-million dollar contractor-operated units.

• Meticulously planned and managed logistics operations, storage and control of 15,000 inventory items valued at $19.6 million with 100% accountability and serviceability.

• Oversaw the Defense Logistics Agency#1/10 recruit training centers with over $48M in sales and a 99.9% accuracy rating—equipped over 35K+ basic military training Airmen.

• Safety compliance visionary! Meticulously facilitated 4 Air Force safety programs—100% compliant.

• Delivered $7M in munitions assets w/ 100% stock effectiveness—supported 21K+ aircraft sorties.

• Implemented Air Force Smart Operations 21! Integrated warehouse receiving & cargo elements—gained 5K sq ft storage and saved 3,536 man-hours annually.

• Provided synergy to deployment function by combining multiple processing locations into a single 'one-stop shop' for all deploy- ers…cut deployer processing time by 75%.

• Drove unit $12.2M financial audit; captured $1.1M in 'trade-space' cuts—vision critical to process improvement initiative.

• Oversaw the command’s most robust travel program; verified 19K travel authorizations/$3M government fares vs $7.2M standard fare—compliance saved $4.2M.

Chief, Materiel Management Flight January 2004 - January 2007 902d Logistics Readiness Squadron - Randolph Air Force Base, TX Skillfully managed warehouse operations for the 12th Flying Training Wing, overseeing distribution and logistics for aviation fuel and military cargo.

• Skillfully managed warehouse operations at logistics center of excellence for the 12th Flying Training Wing; managed distribution of 30M gallons of aviation fuel/2.2K vehicle movements/1M pax/93K pounds of cargo.

• Skillfully planned time-sensitive movement of 250 T-38 aircraft engines valued at $5.5M.

• Expedited 8K military cargo shipments totaling 423 tons moving to DoD locations around the world—100% in-transit visibility.

• Superb fiscal manager—scrutinized refunds for 712 unused airline tickets; recouped $273K in operations and maintenance funds.

• Maintained exemplary reusable container program—100% reuse for 8 months/saved $45K.

• Managed $112K J-69 engine containerization project—built 82 T-37 engine crates…$40K cost avoidance.

• Masterfully managed in-transit visibility of 135 Team Randolph members—provided daily update to wing leadership.

• Led Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Inventory; accounted for 29K line items/$426.9M—100% compliant…focused on transparency, accountability, and process improvement.

• Managed 4K line items at Fort Sam Houston Clothing Issue Facility; 464K in sales valued at $30M—led to 34K soldiers processing thru DoD’s largest medical campus.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisition Management Webster University, San Antonio, TX, 2015

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Webster University, San Antonio, TX, 2013

Master of Art in Human Resources Development

Webster University, San Antonio, TX, 2001

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education

Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio, TX, 2000

Certificate in Government Contracting

Certification, Webster University

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Certification, HQ, Air Education and Training Command Log 099 - Fundamentals of Logistics

Certification, Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Log 399 - Strategic Logistics Management

Certification, Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Log 420 - Enterprise Logistics Course

Certification, Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Hazardous Materials Preparer Course

Certification, Sheppard Air Force Base

Airlift of Hazardous Materials Course

Certification, Sheppard Air Force Base

Military Customs Training Course

Certification, Landstuhl Army Post

Resource Management Training Course

Certification, Lackland Air Force Base

Leadership Development Program

Certification, Alamo Federal Executive Board

Supervisor Safety Training Course

Certification, Laughlin Air Force Base

Quality Air Force Training Course

Certification, Yokota Air Base

Human Resources Development Certification Program

Certification, San Antonio College

Certified Public Manager, Track 2 and 3

Certification, Texas State University

Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Certification, Maxwell Air Force Base

Technical Training Occupational Instructor Course

Certification, Lackland Air Force Base

Air Force Cost Center Manager Course

Certification, Lackland Air Force Base

Cargo Movement Operations System

Certification, Maxwell Air Force Base

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills

• Logistics Management

• Supply Chain Optimization

• Inventory Control

• Process Improvement

• Safety Compliance

• Budget Management

• Team Leadership

• Contract Negotiation

• Data Analysis

• Training Development

Affiliations

• National Defense Transportation Association

• Air Force Sergeants Association

Awards & Honors

• Demonstrated Master Logistician

• Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Medal

• Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Silver & 1 oak leaf clusters

• John L Levitow Honor Graduate Award

• Air Education and Training Command Training Instructor Badge

• Air Force Master Transportation Specialty Badge

• Honorable Discharge United States Air Force

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