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Kaiserslautern, Germany

Provide logistics and contingency support for the receipt, storage, sales, reutilization and disposal activities of up to $5M worth of materials for a combat support agency providing supplies and services to military forces worldwide.• Direct the requisition, validation, receipt, storage and inventory maintenance of 50K+ lines of military, medical, communications and construction parts; provided status updates, monitored backlog and tracked man-hours.• Determine logistical requirements… Show more Provide logistics and contingency support for the receipt, storage, sales, reutilization and disposal activities of up to $5M worth of materials for a combat support agency providing supplies and services to military forces worldwide.• Direct the requisition, validation, receipt, storage and inventory maintenance of 50K+ lines of military, medical, communications and construction parts; provided status updates, monitored backlog and tracked man-hours.• Determine logistical requirements including timeline, constraints and manpower through systematic risk assessments and analysis.• Prepare purchase orders, review proposals, negotiate prices, select vendors and coordinate delivery schedules. • Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics operations; coordinate transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance and quality assurance and control.• Track all purchases, confirm accuracy of deliveries, approve payment and audit records to ensure compliance with established guidelines; develop specifications for equipment, products and substitute materials.• Verify inventory computations against physical stock counts; investigate discrepancies and adjust errors.• Develop and execute plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations including configuration, setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow of material; assign product line locations. • Operate a variety of forklift trucks, hand tools and MHE ranging in capacity from 2K - 15K lbs., re-palletize and relocate property to staging areas and count/weight materials to ensure correct items/quantity for shipment.• Provide assistance to DOD and Federal agencies in screening and selecting property for reutilization; determine commercial value and downgrade property to scrap.• Maintain in-depth knowledge of rules, laws and regulations related to the receipt, storage, handling, transportation, sale and disposal requirements of hazardous and toxic materials and waste (HAZMAT). Show less

Kaiserslautern, Germany

• Served as the primary advisor to senior-level management; presided over multiple studies and projects designed to increase available storage space, maximize space utilization and improve efficiencies and workflow processes to depot functional organizations.• Designed and planned facility/warehouse layouts and recommended re-warehousing plans as needed.• Collaborated with Engineering, Facilities Planning and other departmental personnel to plan for and analyze projects including the… Show more • Served as the primary advisor to senior-level management; presided over multiple studies and projects designed to increase available storage space, maximize space utilization and improve efficiencies and workflow processes to depot functional organizations.• Designed and planned facility/warehouse layouts and recommended re-warehousing plans as needed.• Collaborated with Engineering, Facilities Planning and other departmental personnel to plan for and analyze projects including the Warehouse Enhancement Program and Storage Efficiency Action Plan.• Utilized work simplification procedures, statistical sampling, work measurement and performance standards to prepare recommendations on proper layout and utilization of allocated space.• Developed and enhanced standard operating procedures for warehousing practices, care of storage materials and packaging/packing operations. Show less

Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

Directed the bench stock program at a 95% availability rate for the 86th Maintenance Squadron responsible for providing maintenance support for 457 USAF aircrafts in Germany with inventory parts (129 line items) valued in excess of $10.8K.• Provided vision and strategic leadership for day-to-day operations; encouraged the proper receipt, storage, classification, handling and conservation of materials and ensured facility safety and security operations.• Formulated and coordinated… Show more Directed the bench stock program at a 95% availability rate for the 86th Maintenance Squadron responsible for providing maintenance support for 457 USAF aircrafts in Germany with inventory parts (129 line items) valued in excess of $10.8K.• Provided vision and strategic leadership for day-to-day operations; encouraged the proper receipt, storage, classification, handling and conservation of materials and ensured facility safety and security operations.• Formulated and coordinated logistical plans/processes to ensure maximum economy of investment and to resolve conflicts with critical parts affecting mission readiness; adjusted plans and schedules to meet changing needs and ensure immediate resolution of Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting parts (MICAP) items.• Oversaw the daily performance of 20+ personnel; planned and assigned missions tasks, set priorities, advised personnel on program objectives and resolved critical work problems.• Implemented procedures to ensure that aircraft parts were inspected for proper quantity and condition upon receipt; utilized the Standard Base Supply System (SSBS) to report parts, status and backorders to managers.Selected Accomplishments:• Reduced excess inventory; earned the organization a $41K credit.• Analyzed and resolved discrepancies from eight reports; resulted in $17K in savings.• Developed a new MICAP monitoring process; retrieved 1.3K essential parts valued in excess of $143.7K.• Awarded “Best Practice” distinction for new bench stock processes; decreased wait time by 50% and saved 91-man hours annually.• Implemented a “Just in Time” Supply Bench Stock Strategy; cut non-mission capable units from 143 to 21.• Launched a new stock replenishment method that triggered ordering processes based on current stock levels dropping from 200% to 100%; reduced inventory levels and stock. Show less

Ramstein Afb, Germany

• Supervised the issuing, receipt, warehouse storage and inspection of $54M in parts vital to mission readiness throughout 22 stockrooms; issued $1M worth of 574 varied shelf-life line items with no losses due to tight issuance procedures.• Managed the distribution and warehousing of 30K line items in two separate accounts; processed lateral shipments, warehouse changes, issues and receipts.• Led the weekly Operational Risk Management Training Program; trained 15 personnel on all… Show more • Supervised the issuing, receipt, warehouse storage and inspection of $54M in parts vital to mission readiness throughout 22 stockrooms; issued $1M worth of 574 varied shelf-life line items with no losses due to tight issuance procedures.• Managed the distribution and warehousing of 30K line items in two separate accounts; processed lateral shipments, warehouse changes, issues and receipts.• Led the weekly Operational Risk Management Training Program; trained 15 personnel on all aspects of the organization and Air Force safety programs leading to zero work-related mishaps.• Conducted inspections and analyzed results of all received, shipped and stored property.• Ensured proper documentation by Technical Order Compliance (TOC) category; created and maintained control files and prepared Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) for items identified as incorrect.• Reviewed 18 Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) requests; determined and coordinated all involved activities to ensure timely delivery of $150K worth of items.• Improved security of 32 vital line items by overseeing the implementation of an Intrusion Detection System. • Led reject programs; cleared more than 1K rejects while maintaining a zero delinquency rate.• Achieved 99% inventory accuracy rating on 30K line items valued in excess of $54M.• Received overall “Excellent” warehouse supervisor rating on multiple inspections.• Ensured the smooth execution of 220 lateral shipments in support of personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.• Maintained 100% identification of 5K line items worth $31M.• Captured 300+ misidentified assets; processed identity changes and ensured correct equipment reached the proper location, saving time and money, and allowing customers to meet objectives.• Managed the disposal process of more than 50 cryptographic assets while avoiding all security issues.• Researched histories and identified errors; achieved a 10% error rate reduction and resolved 30+ refusals. Show less

Robins Afb, Ga

• Prepared, maintained and updated the accurate status of $550K worth of Mobility Readiness Spares Packages (MRSP) and air-transportable spare parts packages configured for rapid deployment for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTAR) mission.• Managed $5.72M worth of chemical weapon protection equipment; provided Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training and ensured workplace safety and compliance with all regulations.• Inspected, inventoried, issued and stored assets;… Show more • Prepared, maintained and updated the accurate status of $550K worth of Mobility Readiness Spares Packages (MRSP) and air-transportable spare parts packages configured for rapid deployment for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTAR) mission.• Managed $5.72M worth of chemical weapon protection equipment; provided Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training and ensured workplace safety and compliance with all regulations.• Inspected, inventoried, issued and stored assets; monitored logistics plans and ensured timely preparation. • Provided exceptional client support; tracked failure items, processed shortages and maintained inventory levels.Selected Accomplishments:• Streamlined mobility bag issue procedures; reduced time by 63%. • Reconfigured warehouse; increased storage space by 60%. • Increased outbound shipment efficiencies by creating a new holding area. • Processed 560K customer requests while reducing wait time by 20% and enhancing readiness.• Earned Team of the Month Award, January 2006.• Provided more than 46K Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) assets to personnel deployed worldwide.• Maintained 99% inventory accuracy rate on $89M MRSP packages while deployed to high-tension areas.• Led a 12-person team in inventorying and issuing 1,416 mobility bags in a two-day period during a major operational exercise; achieved a “Superior” rating based on record time and attention to detail.• Coordinated new first-aid kits with the hospital and managed the cleaning contract for cold weather sleeping bags; increased serviceability by 17%.• Analyzed reporting; rectified mistake in D18 which led to a 30% improvement in kit replacement times. Show less

Cannon Afb, Nm

• Managed over-the-counter parts requests for 469 vehicles valued in excess of $22.5M; monitored acquisition, storage and disposition of parts for non-mission-ready vehicles.• Planned and purchased goods, fully leveraging negotiated supply agreements; determined optimal quantities and loads while meeting inventory targets and simultaneously maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.• Researched parts numbers no longer available and determined suitable substitutes or… Show more • Managed over-the-counter parts requests for 469 vehicles valued in excess of $22.5M; monitored acquisition, storage and disposition of parts for non-mission-ready vehicles.• Planned and purchased goods, fully leveraging negotiated supply agreements; determined optimal quantities and loads while meeting inventory targets and simultaneously maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.• Researched parts numbers no longer available and determined suitable substitutes or replacements from commercial sources including higher-echelon supply units and contractor-operated parts stores.• Generated and distributed reports accounting for all supply-related transactions, contract monitoring and Quality Assurance (QA) evaluator scheduling.Selected Accomplishments:• Contributed to the organization’s 93.7% 24-hour vehicle turnaround rate (well above the 60% benchmark) by efficiently procuring parts.• Monitored the $294K Contractor-Operated Parts Store (COPS) contract; validated 100% parts availability and ensured $3K savings in core parts.• Tracked and maintained calibration and semiannual certification of 49 pieces of precision equipment; ensured equipment met tolerance levels, thus improving safety and reducing future maintenance needs. Show less

Cannon Afb, Nm

• Provided logistical support for 20 aircrafts valued at $470M; maintained a 980 line item stock account valued in upwards of $223K and a $2M stock point account.Selected Accomplishments:• Successfully handled 63 Due In From Maintenance (DIFM) reparable assets in exercise.• Assisted in the timely location and shipment of vital supplies; enabled 797 flights to be flown from Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia with an 85.1% mission-capable rate.