Supply Chain Project Manager

ALONZO PARISH

Riverdale, GA 562-***-**** ******.******@******.***

Secret Clearance (Eligible) Veteran’s Preference: 10

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Project Manager and U.S. Navy veteran with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar supply chain operations, and managing end-to-end procurement and logistics projects in aerospace, defense, and tech industries. Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while aligning stakeholders, optimizing resources, and driving continuous improvement. PMP and Agile certified with a focus on operational excellence and lifecycle project delivery.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Optimization Budget & Cost Control

Cross-functional Team Leadership Risk Management Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle, NALCOMIS, OOMA) Vendor Management Process Improvement

Stakeholder Communication Procurement Strategy FAR/DFAR Compliance

Scheduling & Resource Planning KPI Tracking & Reporting Jira MS Project Power BI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Buyer/Planner (Project-Based)

Wisk Aero – Remote June 2024 – Present

• Lead project planning and supplier coordination for flight operations, managing purchasing timelines and supplier deliverables.

• Developed SOPs for procurement, inventory, and scheduling, streamlining workflows across departments.

• Supported ERP/MRP system integration; used Jira to coordinate with engineering and track supply chain tasks.

• Delivered timely procurement reports to stakeholders, enhancing decision-making and risk visibility.

Sr. Aerospace Buyer / Project Coordinator

Planet Labs – Remote Aug 2022 – Apr 2024

• Oversaw $5.5M+ in aerospace equipment procurement; led supplier escalations and project risk reviews.

• Supported three SpaceX launches and coordinated engineering reviews, aligning procurement with mission timelines.

• Directed project-specific sourcing strategies, supplier onboarding, and contract closeouts.

• Used P2P tools to manage procurement workflow and ensure project financial accuracy.

Procurement Project Manager (Contract)

Amazon AWS – Remote Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

• Managed procurement and deployment of 5,000+ wireless units across North America for AWS initiatives.

• Developed procurement reporting and business metrics, identifying cost-reduction strategies and vendor performance insights.

• Drove operational improvements across procurement systems, improving speed and cost-efficiency.

Assistant Distribution Manager / Supply Chain Lead

Grow Generation – Long Beach, CA Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

• Oversaw supply chain for 70,000 sq. ft. distribution center; managed a 15-person team and logistics workflows.

• Executed project to reduce monthly shipping costs by over $60K and save $1.1M annually through freight negotiations.

• Deployed ERP system and managed high-volume farmland equipment procurement valued at $15M+.

Production Planner (Contract)

L3 Harris Technologies – Los Angeles, CA May 2020 – Aug 2020

• Coordinated production planning between internal departments and suppliers, cutting WIP inventory by 20%.

• Implemented line of balance methodology and improved material forecasting, enhancing on-time project delivery.

• Identified and resolved gaps in inventory systems, saving $300K in material rework and tracking losses.

Project & Procurement Manager

U.S. Navy – Global Assignments 2011 – 2019

• Directed over 50 major projects across global deployments, including 45 aircraft maintenance cycles and procurement of $20M+ in high-priority materials per project.

• Led and mentored a 31-member logistics team, increasing inventory accuracy from 83% to 100%.

• Managed inbound/outbound shipments, 3PL partnerships, and supply chain data using ERP (NALCOMIS, OOMA).

• Procured and tracked equipment valued over $400M while ensuring FAR/DFAR compliance and secure handling.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Coastline Community College – Supply Chain Management Focus

PMP Training, PMI Agile Project Management, Udemy OSHA 30, General Industry

Project Management Coursera Verify this certificate at: https://coursera.org/verify/profession al-cert/OPTT2OUDZYK7

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Cybersecurity Foundations, Coursera

Oracle SQL & Business Analysis, Udemy Procurement Negotiations, Coursera

MILITARY HONORS & AWARDS

Navy Good Conduct Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist

Fleet Letter of Commendation Humanitarian Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

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