Logistics Leader with DoD Clearance and Lean Expertise

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Qualifications Profile

●Diligent, technically inclined, and detail-oriented professional with career-long history of demonstrating expertise in supply chain and logistics management, inventory and warehouse administration, equipment control and operations, and diverse administrative functions

●Visionary leader and effective team player; skilled at training and motivating cross-functional team to secure work completion within timeframe

●Armed with strong communication skills that enabled efficient collaboration with staff, personnel, and other stakeholders

● Highly familiar with Army logistics terminologies as well as best practices and principles; expert at utilizing acquired knowledge from diverse work settings to deliver high quality of service

● Currently hold DoD Secret Clearance

Core Competencies

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Equipment Control and Operations

Documentation and Report Generation

Manufacturing and Quality Control Procedures

Customer Service

Workflow Optimization

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Blueprint Preparation and Interpretation

Lean Manufacturing and Eliminating Waste

Professional Experience

Logistics Coordinator June 2025-Present

Koch Foods, Collinsville, AL

Assign drivers to loads,

Monitors freight,

Communicating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other transportation providers to ensure that shipments are delivered on time and within budget.

Answer incoming calls and emails

Preparing and reviewing shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing lists, and commercial invoices.

Communicating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other transportation providers to ensure that shipments are delivered on time and within budget.

Process billing

Communicate with manager to resolve any issues or concerns.

Driver Manager Feb 2025-Present

JBS Carriers Boaz, AL

Lead the recruitment, selection and induction of drivers

Ensure that all drivers are fully compliant with legal requirements

Monitor driver performance and conduct

Maintain records of drivers and vehicles

Organize regular vehicle checks and maintenance

Use of GEO Tab to track drivers

Use of TRW to dispatch loads to drivers

Warehouse Manager March 2023- Dec 2024

Eissmann Automotive Group

Managing the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.

Maximizing space usage within the warehouse.

Looking after the transportation of goods into and out of the warehouse.

Implementing specific customer packaging requirements.

Repairing warehouse equipment breakdowns.

Shipment loading and transferring.

Working with supervisors to improve staff performance.

Setting aside storage areas for new stock.

Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Keep unauthorized persons out of the warehouse.

Developing and implementing SOPs for the warehouse.

Facilitating effective communication within the team and across the site.

Investigating any inventory losses.

Operating automated warehouse storage and retrieval systems.

Being on call for any emergencies.

Planning future warehouse capacity requirements.

Maintaining accurate staff attendance records.

Ensuring products are stocked correctly and safely.

Materials Manager Nov. 2019 – Mar 2023

SMP Automotive Group

EDI: Manages staff to perform day to day functions of validating EDI releases: including review for data integrity, investigate and resolve any discrepancies including; bills of material, item master and part set up and validation.

Material Releasing: Oversees material ordering releasing, MRP, Supply Web, corporate purchasing interface and advancing receiving of materials. Oversees by Deliveries Due report inbound material activities. Monitor reports and communicates with staff to insure sufficient materials are available to production and ensure inbound raw materials and outbound shipping schedule are maintained.

Production Scheduling: Oversees production schedules, balance out parts and cum reconciliation. Understands fundamentals of scheduling system and uses reports to manage processes that affect production. Monitor reports and communicates with staff to insure production in met and shipping schedules are maintained.

Inventory Management: Insure cycle counts and inventory accuracy is up to date and reflected in automated system. Insist staff is accountable to accuracy and resolves discrepancies. Evaluate and report significant inventory variance, identify root cause and corrective action for inventory discrepancies.

Warehouse Management: Manage warehouse to insure utilization of space and material flow is efficient for the facility. Manage and monitor maintenance of storage and holding areas to ensure product is secure and properly identified. Manage and maintain accurate location listings and communicate to staff.

Transportation: Manage enforcement of methods and policies ensuring the most efficient and economical transport of all materials in and out of the plant per established routings, frequencies and modes.

Utilize and Communicate Established Processes: Enforce utilization of Quality and MPL procedures to increase efficiency and effect change through work instructions, records and training.

Customer Delivery Ratings: Monitor Customer Websites for delivery ratings, changes in processes which affect shipping and or production. Enforce best practices for prevention of delivery errors.

Premium Freight: Utilize the systems application for reporting premium freight to manage amount used in a given period. Enforce best practices for prevention of premium freight occurrences.

Manage On-Time Delivery: Manage with proactive methods utilizing management reports and good communication to invoke actions to eliminate delays. Manage adherence to production and shipping schedules using tools provided.

Contingency Planning: Manage and communicate contingency plans for work flow changes as necessary on an on-going basis for prevention plan for timing issues.

Communicate all changes to staff members to ensure engagement and comprehension.

Budget: Participates in annual budget forecasts. Reports costs for material and labor within Material Group to Plant Manager as necessary.

Processes and Measurements: Oversees prompt shipment schedules to ensure customer requirements are met using resources/tool available, developing assessments and metrics for on-going performance.

Capacity Planning: Analyze future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling and equipment needs. Provide information for capacity planning.

Supervises subordinates in essential functions and ensure departmental compliance of all company policies / procedures and customer mandates.

Audits subordinates and their work areas to ensure employee safety and housekeeping.

Acts as a catalyst for continuous improvement of all materials systems processes and procedures.

Warehouse Manager Aug 2017- Nov. 2019

Eissmann Automotive Group

Managing the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.

Maximizing space usage within the warehouse.

Looking after the transportation of goods into and out of the warehouse.

Implementing specific customer packaging requirements.

Repairing warehouse equipment breakdowns.

Shipment loading and transferring.

Working with supervisors to improve staff performance.

Setting aside storage areas for new stock.

Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Keep unauthorized persons out of the warehouse.

Developing and implementing SOPs for the warehouse.

Facilitating effective communication within the team and across the site.

Investigating any inventory losses.

Operating automated warehouse storage and retrieval systems.

Being on call for any emergencies.

Planning future warehouse capacity requirements.

Maintaining accurate staff attendance records.

Ensuring products are stocked correctly and safely.

Material Planner. Dec 2014-Aug 2017

Eissmann Automotive Group

Utilize various transportation provider software systems, to facilitate material movement planning and scheduling.

Prepare and update monthly logistics, schedule to assure deliveries to production locations. Coordinate product delivery schedules with customers.

Coordinate daily activity to track location and movement of inventory raw and finished goods via rail cars, barges, air cargo and trucks. Provide reports to internal and external customers as required.

Works closely with providers to assure efficient and effective execution of defined processes and goods transportation.

Ensures inventory accuracy by coordinating the inventories and goods system to system information with distribution centers to near real time monitoring of EDI processes as well as other manual inventory and adjustment processes.

Organizes and maintains hard copy and electronic documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, pricing, and contractual obligations.

Codes, and prepares proper paperwork for billing and authorization of a variety of invoices per defined processed.

Initiates overcharge/undercharge freight bill claims with carriers and tracks reconciliation of the same per regulatory standards.

Re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost.

Initiates shrink threshold and loss claims with warehouse providers and tracking reconciliation of the same per contract standards.

Ensures accuracy of physical inventory order sequence by entering inter-company purchase orders and inter-company transfers into the system following defined processes.

Verifies accuracy of physical inventory when needed.

Answers questions regarding sourcing from internal and external customers as needed.

Assist in the administration of supply agreements for rail, barge, and truck carriers.

Overview performance of third-party material handling services.

Coordinate with operating department to manage inventory levels at multiple plant locations.

Support the development, implementation, and execution of the Structured Management Process for Supply Chain critical process.

Provide project development support to multiple departments within the organization.

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations.

Assist in the preparation of Power Point presentations.

Special project support as required.

Verifies inventory locations and availability for shipment against requirements specified in purchase orders.

Reviews inventory position daily and weekly against outstanding orders and sales forecast and takes action to expedite inbound or outbound shipments to meet the customer demands.

Assembles load fragments into consolidated loads thus balancing freight savings, service and contractual/legal requirements.

Communicates fulfillment status and or issues within the Organization to points including Demand/Supply Planning, Logistics Management, Sales, and Customer Service.

Material Representative

General Dynamics, Anniston, Alabama Oct 2014- Dec 2014

Work in a warehouse environment controlling military vehicle parts. Involves receiving, sorting, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping parts and assemblies in an accurate and controlled manner.

Work in various and awkward positions at various heights and in confined and limited spaces while lifting, crawling, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing to work areas.

Possess a basic knowledge of all hand tools and specialized tools associated with the performance of repair work and diagnosis of vehicles and systems.

Use good social skills and influence other workers by displaying above average self-motivation and leadership traits.

Use Oracle software system to receive, stock, pick, issue and ship Military vehicle parts.

Oversee parts management of a specific parts area and ensure outstanding customer service within the confines of the specific government contract.

Assist GDLS and Anniston Army depot to meet partnership production and expand Depot/GDLS work share. Use higher level reasoning to determine issues and facilitate corrective actions to correct the issues.

Manage all aspects of material movement and planning while adhering to Government regulations.

Maintain control over assigned contracts by being self-motivated and disciplined to complete and execute accurate inventory control.

Logistics Coordinator Oct 2012–June 2014

Fluor Government Group, Bagram, Afghanistan

Confer with upper management regarding logistical operations plan development.

Coordinates with the Military Movement Control Team (MCT) and Theater Transportation Movement (TTM), to transport materials and equipment throughout the country of Afghanistan and the United States.

Processed Transportation Movement Request (TMR) and Air Movement Request (AMR)

Tracks convoy, ground movements and air cargo when moving material and equipment throughout the theater of Afghanistan, Coordinates activities with military personnel. Track materials shipped by TMCD’s (Transportation Movement Control Documentation)

Communicate with Flight Line to Ship 463L Pallets to States or within Theater.

Manages all Government Furnished Equipment/Property issue in support of contract and making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.

Manage relationships with vendors and other external agencies as well as transportation functions, coordination, maintenance, and client services.

Organize and manage various departmental logistics activities, as well as handle and complete daily reports using excel spreadsheet.

Perform multiple material examining, identifying and warehousing task for material that is being turned in for RTDS (Reutilization, Transfer, Donation and Sales) for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.

Use SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and DRMO Regulations (4160.14 & 4160.21) as well as Property Disposal Regulations and Environmental Regulations to receive, check, verify, sort and classify material and equipment by NSN (National Stock Number), DTID (Document Turn-In Identification Number), size, Demilitarization Code and FCC (Federal Condition Code).

Filled out proper forms such as DD 1348 and DA 3161

Process serviceable parts using Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS).

Provide expert supervision and support to the transportation operations.

Facilitate the assessment and documentation of department activities to deliver comprehensive and timely updates to senior leadership.

Maintain and create packets for flight line badges and Heavy Truck Drivers License’s.

Escort OCN’s (Other Country Nationals) and Vehicles to and from varies locations.

Organize travel schedules and book reservations.

Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations.

Pickup and distribute United States Postal Mail.

Managed and Assisted United States Army with setup of new projects onsite.

Record, maintain, and initiate work orders within Maximo for repairs to company assets.

Maintain stockroom inventory and order supplies using Maximo.

Train develop and mentor newly hired personnel.

Sorted and prepared ammo and weapons for turn in to proper locations.

Ensured use of proper procedures for sensitive, classified, radioactive, hazardous material.

Performed physical inventories of ammunition assets.

Ensured proper packaging, blocking, and bracing of ammunition.

Established chain of custody for all ammunition and explosives.

Senior Supply Tech Dec 2011–Oct 2012

General Dynamics Information Technology, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Presided over serviceable parts quality assurance to drive United States Army mission readiness.

Tracked, stored, inspected and processed incoming and outgoing Aviation Parts using ULLS-A.

Eexpertly applied comprehensive understanding of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of logistics management in preparing and processing paperwork for internal movement, as well as in filling requisitions, work orders, and requests for materials, equipment, and other supplies.

Carried out key tasks, such as upload and download of diverse supply parts using material handling equipment while adhering to governing procedures during inventories and location surveys.

Supervised 20 personnel and conducted training on proper work techniques/procedures, inventories, and logistics.

Spearheaded technical inspectors on equipment and serviceability identification; processed due-in receipts using Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS).

Responsible of doing maintenance reports, while using the Army STAMIS programs ULLS-G/SARSS1/SAMS-E that track, requisition, receive, and inspecting of incoming and outgoing equipment.

Ensured complete documentation and proper serviceability of all incoming equipment; monitored daily production numbers using Excel spreadsheet.

Maintain asset visibility using Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) including but not limited to asset adjustments, lateral transfers, and updating authorizations.

Observed strict adherence to safety regulations by maintaining clean and organized work environment; properly marked stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.

Secured compliance with standard supply procedures and high level of readiness for the units through expert management and customer service delivery, as well as guaranteed timely completion and submission of supply discrepancy reports (SDR).

Conducted causative research and follow-up to examine all inventory adjustment reports (IAR) and classify actual losses or gains, as well as led required training for Stock Control Functions.

Administered cyclic reports and customer unit reports compilation using Army recordkeeping system.

Prepared, analyzed, and submitted comprehensive expense reports, logistical data, and areas for improvement to upper management.

Generated 97% accuracy rate in stock record maintenance and inventories through proper management, organization, and documentation.

Coordinated the reintegration of over 1 million dollars of military assets back into the Army Supply System

Managed Transportation Movement Request (TMR) leasing out heavy equipment.

Reviews work orders and identify material or containers to be moved and determine destination using Integrated Booking System/ Container Management Module (IBS/CMM).

Material Coordinator May 2009–Nov 2011

Koch’s Food of Gadsden, Gadsden, AL

Receive incoming sales orders by fax, email and EDI.

Efficiently and quickly schedule appointments with the customers.

Communicate, verify, and schedule trucking company (carrier) appointments.

Generate Sales Order and Bill of Lading documents using the ware house system (WHS).

Provide dock appointments and maintain schedule for incoming shipments and deliveries.

Problem Solving – recommend changes to improve processes and procedures that result in improved operations and or customer satisfaction.

Develops and implement order policies and executes material requirement plans for materials, ensuring inventories are there for the current projects to be performed.

Prepare Quarterly State Refunds for the company for usage of off-road diesel fuel.

Manage a fleet of 126 vehicles.

Provides buyers approval of PR (Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders); sends quote requests to vendors to obtain lowest price bids

Manages requisitioning of all parts and materials required to support work site maintenance operation.

Ensures and provides quality service to both internal and external customers. Follow up on orders.

Participates and provides expertise as a member of the customer service’s departmental team. The team's

objectives are developed and recommend changes to existing methods and systems to increase the accuracy,

efficiency and responsiveness of the customer service department as a whole.

Coordinated with customers to ensure timely delivery and shipping of orders.

Documented daily work orders and generated monthly reports to streamline general tracking.

Perform regular test counts on inventory items and minimum of semi-annual complete inventory counts

Production Supervisor Jan 1998–Mar 2009

Inteva Products, Gadsden, AL

Managed team of more than 60 employees across injection molding, Final assembly, and distribution departments as sole supervisor of second shift production for MBUSI.

Acquired extensive knowledge of injection molding machines, foaming, and final assembly and liable for equipment operations, minor maintenance, and performance checking.

Implemented 5S in the area to eliminate waste and to become more cost efficient as well as using Maximo for Preventive Maintenance.

Monitor plant housekeeping and maintain standards

Enforce all company policies and procedures.

Supervised the daily set-ups and start-ups of production equipment. Regularly updated and monitored all production documentation, such as setup documentation, OE, log book, check sheets, inspection sheets, work orders, and other paperwork.

Achieved a consistent record of improving production runs and reducing costs by saving the company 24,000.00 dollars.

Managed ordering and tracking of materials to ensure sufficient supplies and efficient production.

Mentored and trained employees for individual and organizational development.

Complied with production standards and company policies and procedures to establish productive work settings.

Supervised daily activities of plant personnel and equipment while adhering to production schedule.

Maintained open communication and proper coordination in fulfilling special assignments, as well as in resolving production complexities.

Gained solid familiarity with Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance (BCBS), blueprints, Caterpillar and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operations, production part approval process (PPAP), and statistical process control (SPC).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management

Columbia Southern University–Orange Beach, AL

Associate’s Specific Degree in Office Administration: 2010

Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL

Awards

Certificate of Appreciation from the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Certificate of Appreciation from the 247th Quartermaster Sustainment Support Battalion Certificate of Appreciation from the 1011th Quarter Master Company Who's Who Award Maximo Certificate 10 Years for Dedicated Service from Inteva Products HSE Safety Leadership Course

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) Multi-line Phone System

SAMS –E / ULLS-A Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS) Federal Logistics Data (FED LOG) Oracle

Various Office Machine Equipment Hazmat and Material Safety Data Sheets Maximo SAP Systems XPPS

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