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Serves as the Principal and Senior Supply Chain Consultant for Epot Consulting Limited. Epot Consulting Limited is a startup international multifunctional consulting company which one of the main competence is providing pragmatic and realistic supply chain solutions to its clients. He is charged with designing and providing executable supply chain solution to Epot customers. He helps in integration of material, information and processes within different organizations from supply chain point of view. He also designs and customizes supply chain network for different organization within different industries and business sectors. He provides forensic examination of systemic function of supply chain within different organizations. He is responsible for creating value in supply chain functions within different organization of Epot Consulting clients.

Served as the Director of Contracting Operations (Mil) and the Deputy Chief, Business Operations Division (BOD) at Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood, Texas. Responsible for developing and implementing procedures necessary for effective management of organizational operational functions. Served as an advisor on, compliance review, cost & price, training, quality assurance of contracting actions. Ensured compliance with pertinent guidance as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplements. Responsible for aggregating contracting actions of over $450M in goods and services.

Served as the Chief of Contracting for Regional Contracting Office (RCO) – Jordan, providing contingency contract administration, Pre-Award and Post-Award support to Army components of the war fighting commanders and provides direct mission support to Army activities throughout the country of Jordan. Provided Contingency Contract Administration Services (CCAS) to all Army contracts in the country of Jordan worth in the excess of $225M and served as the Senior Contracting and Procurement Officer to commanders engaging in contingency operation in the country. Served as the Chief Contract Administrator and provided the warfighters with improved procurement support through a centralized structure that maximized the training, development, and utilization of contracting personnel through direct liaison with organizations within the office’s regional responsibility. Responsible for the day-to-day contract operations and management of assigned contracting professionals. Maintained surveillance over subordinates contracting activities and performs reviews to evaluate management effectiveness, customer responsiveness, compliance with acquisition regulations, and to resolve acquisition problems. Served as a Warranted Administrative and Procurement Contracting Officer (KO) and oversaw the establishment of contracting vehicles to support commodities and services valued at $850M. Served as the senior business advisor, buyer, negotiator, and administrator to commander of US forces Jordan and also provided contracting economic impact reviews to the Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, Jordan. Supported all functions of contingency contracting operations and actions by overseeing US Army forces contracting needs in Contract Planning, Contract Initiation, and Solicitation, Award and Post Award actions and processes.

Leader of a Contingency Contracting Team (CCT), located in Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Riley Kansas. Officer –In- Charge and served as primary advisor to the director for all military related actions. Planned and provided pre-award and post-award contract support for local major Army commands and agencies located in the area. In a contingency environment, he serves as primary business advisor to the supported mission commander on the availability, location, and procurement of commercial supplies and services used to augment organic and non-organic capabilities enabling enhanced operational flexibility. Maintained the highest ethical standards and well-versed in fiscal and contract law as well as Federal, Defense, and acquisition regulations and procurement policy. Provided oversight, training and management of supported organization contracting and procurement representatives. Responsible for supervising, training, development, and welfare of a contracting team capable of deployment worldwide

Provided operational oversight for an organization of 107 personnel and operated an annual budget of $5 million; the principal advisor to the executives on supply management and fiscal matters.• Developed a training management system that increased the logistics operations training program by 25% • Implemented a continuous improvement program, which moved the organization from 72% to 96% operational effectiveness within six months period • Developed a logistics standard operating procedure, which assists in to bolstering expertise and productivity within the organization

Supervised 104 personnel and operated a supply and maintenance account of $65 million which included $10 million of MRO indirect procurement; provided an oversight on over 85 fleet of vehicles and transportation assets which included forklifts, fuel tankers, maintenance wreckers and expeditionary mobile kitchens. Provided a direct support to a organization of over 545 personnel with all needed supplies and maintenance support; the principal advisor on logistics and supply chain management for the organization. • Implemented a purchasing program that streamlined how indirect procurement are tracked and spend within the organization • Maintained a supply discipline program which ensured fiscal responsibilities with 100% accountability always• Purchased over $5.5M in direct spend with no loss in accountability • Developed a pass back maintenance program that increased the operational effectiveness from 70% to 93%.• Designed a Logistics Support Center which help streamlined cumbersome logistical requirements by providing a one stop shop for all logistics and supply chain requirements for the organization• Developed a distribution system that uses a pull-push system as baseline to help distribute supplies in austere areas of Afghanistan effectively over a 12 months period• Implemented a comprehensive demand planning processes in the supply chain that helped reduce the bullwhip effect rate by 12.5%• Distributed over 2.5 million gallons of fuel to Wardak and Logar Provinces of Afghanistan flawlessly within 180days period• Designed and supervised the construction of five fuel storage sites that stored over 1 million gallons of fuel collectively in Wardak and Logar Provinces of Afghanistan• Delivered over two million tons of cargo via line haul and aerial delivery in austere area of eastern Afghanistan

Responsible for organizational budget and purchasing program for 1300 personnel organization; Supervised all Fixed Price contracts and procurement within the organization; Provided a direct oversight and responsible for management of $45M in indirect procurement, equipment transfers and organizational fiscal issues. • Developed a procurement team that provided oversight on $22 million worth of direct and indirect spends during Operation Enduring Freedom, which moved the organization from 82% to 98% in regulatory spending• Developed the Defense Travel Program within the organization, which increased the organization travel efficiency by 15% and reduced indirect spend waste by 35%• Achieved 100% evaluation rating during annual inspection and process ratings.• Developed and benchmarked the organization supply program against world class purchasing programs established with no flaws

Supervised 63 logistics personnel in conducting logistical operations in southern and western regions of Afghanistan. Developed, planned and synchronized logistics operations with combat operations and operated a supply account worth of $15 million.• Supervised 657-line haul movement of supplies and fuel, which spanned over 200,000 miles in austere part of Afghanistan • Distributed over 5 million gallons of fuel to eighteen different locations in western and southern region of Afghanistan• Processed over 2500 transportation request within a nine-month period• Distributed over 500 pallets of food and over 1200 containers of ammunitions to Afghan Soldiers and US Soldiers.• Implemented the use of aerial deliveries and RFID tracking system in tracking supplies across the geographical locations where geo-censoring has never been used before, which increased resupply rate by 23.5%• Developed and implemented the use 3PLs in delivering logistical requirements to boost the local economy• Designed and implemented the use of balanced scorecards for 3PL and other local suppliers

Supervised 80 personnel to operate an OEM indirect spend account worth $4 million; Responsible for the oversight of maintenance, material management, purchasing of supplies and items needed for sustainment of mid-size level organization. • Developed maintenance plans for 5,200 pieces of capital assets; ensured sustainability of the lifecycle fleet cost.• Assumed the position of Category Manager for all repairable, expendable, non-expendable and durable category of parts and managing the category budget of over $1.5 million• Achieved 98% evaluation rating on quality inspection of all capital assets; surpassed the excellent rating by 8%.• Developed, implemented and managed cross-functional, fully integrated planning process teams that incorporated make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements into the maintenance and purchasing operations• Established and implemented methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control• Provided oversight on the organization reverse logistics program, which yielded over $1.2 million dollars on cost savings

Responsible for maintaining accountability and purchase of property and supplies valued over $ 92 million. Managed all warehouse transactions, which included procurement, receiving and turning in; interfaced with various agencies on equipment support issues. • Implemented a new warehouse engineering which included capturing required stocking assortments, velocities, storage and space requirements and generating efficient warehouse designs, layouts, flows, slotting recommendations, and facilitating a design consensus with distribution operations, inventory, and transportation team members• Saved the organization over $500,000 in reverse logistics savings through the implementation of lifecycle improvement management program in the supply chain• Led the warehouse in purchasing and processing over $5.3 million indirect supplies with no discrepancies to subordinate warehouses• Researched, initiated and issued over $3.9 million worth of direct supplies and ensuring 100% accountability always

Supervised a team of five personnel to operate an MRO account worth $300,000 and in maintaining equipment historical data, manual maintenance management and accounting records.• Reviewed and analyzed inventory management and performance metrics on contractors and government warehouses to identify issues, root causes, and recommend solutions• Coordinated daily with supply chain management groups to verify requisition entries and accuracy in the Federal Supply System, track and review status to recommend procurement options, and monitor shipments of material until receipt• Monitored request orders through entire acquisition process and provide cataloging support for all task orders, interfacing daily with military material managers and supporting personnel

Operated a supply and maintenance account worth of $75,000. Provided accountability processes for the newly created reverse logistics program. • Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports• Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents• Unloaded, unpacked, counted, segregated, palletized and stored incoming supplies and equipment Constructed bins, shelving and other storage aids• Simplified and standardized the collection and use of maintenance data• Raised the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management

Served as the Principal Partner at Bayarde Solutions LLC, a startup supply chain management consulting company. As a partner, he is charged with overseeing two of the company’s core competencies; Supply Chain Security & Risk Management and Supplier Management. He provided threat assessment and risk assessment to improve high-performing supply chain which has generated over $15M in revenue growth for Bayarde clients. He has positioned Bayarde Solutions LLC to be one the regional consulting firm in supply chain security and risk management. His greatest achievement was that he positioned Bayarde Solutions LLC not only as a player in supply chain risk management in the region but also as a recognized company that develops young supply chain professional in area of procurement and supply chain security.

Worked with Chief Operating Officer, Director of European Operations, or one of the area directors (Sustainability, Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, e-Learning) in developing corporate strategies and solutions for the firm’s clients within the scope of Birou and Company’s expertise. • Constantly interacting with the client team and may be called on to manage significant work streams and/or deliverables of a client engagement under direction of the project lead• Support the project lead in providing strategic consultation and support to the Firm and its clients in the devising and execution of supply chain management, operations, and leadership development strategies • Advise clients in the setting and delivery of goals for supply chain performance, transparency and engagement

Provided management and consulting services to a small business in area of Global Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership and Category Management. Provided oversight in implementing procurement best practices, global sourcing and process methodologies. Assisted in benchmarking clients’ procurement and strategic sourcing practices against world-class practices for global clients. Supervised different vendors and suppliers’ management projects internationally helping the clients in reducing cost from different procurement categories. Consulted and participated in multi-million dollars’ worth of procurement negotiations for clients internationally and well versed in intercultural negotiations and practices.