Christopher Hulbert, Cscp Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

Leading projects across functional areas supporting products throughout their life cycle.

Orange County, California Area

Led development of Supply Chain processes and Purchasing functions for a medical device company. Advised on policies and operating procedures to ensure continuous process improvement of related supply chain operations.Oversaw all purchases and contracts for 250 personnel utilizing 200 vendors. Managed all logistics activity with Manufacturing, Engineering, and R& D functions in developing new products across 6 global regions.• Initiated new acquisition methods for raw material to ensure predictable supply chain support leading to decreasing costs of two product lines by 25% and saving $50,000 in 9 months.• Collaborated with Engineering to develop supply chain checklist for new vendor approval and NPI.• Advised Production on process improvements based on metric developments leading to meeting finished goods safety stock requirements in 4 global marketing regions.

Marshall, Il

Builds cross functional relationships and develops 22 suppliers across the globe to ensure 979 distinct parts totaling $745K of electronic components, chemicals, and packaging material arrive on time to meet production requirements. Analyzes supplier and transportation performance to support supplier development. Leads coordination with manufacturing and inventory functions on delivery of raw material, production plans, and quality issues. Maintains material and inventory data systems for requisite parts.• Selected as lead planner/buyer for launch of new $20 million autonomous vehicle module program to oversee raw material requirements • Project lead to initiate plant wide SAP and production systems change to accommodate new vendor identification saving plant $1.8 million

Ft. Lee, Va And Kabul, Afghanistan

Coached and led 42 Air Force instructors who delivered training to over 5,000 students annually across three courses. Recommended changes to course material and two Air Force career fields impacting 13,000 personnel. Orchestrated global efforts to deliver hazardous material transport instruction for Department of Defense personnel. • Utilized Six Sigma techniques to analyze and reengineer course scheduling impacting 54 locations; saved over $200,000 and 8,500 work-hours; cited by commander as “logistics readiness superstar in the making.”• Coached section leads to develop Lean processes enabling the rewrite of 7 courses in six months and realigning the sections to increase efficiencies in communication.Special AssignmentDeployed to Afghanistan to mentor Afghan National Army and National Police advisors to facilitate development of self-sustainability while advising senior leadership on logistics, oversight, and management of fuel programs. Coordinated all fuel-related issues including program transfer to Afghan security forces as member of four-person team. Served as subject matter expert regarding fuel programs, contracts, and processes to ensure seamless and cost-effective transition to host nation.• Managed and executed 18 transitional fuel contracts valued at over $1.8B with 9 vendors across 100 locations, rated in “top 10% of company grade officers.” • Leveraged budget analysis and contracts expertise to save over $185M and guide executive leadership to close bidding process to maintain continued oversight after transition of fuel responsibilities.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Oversaw $569M supply account and 100 personnel supporting the Air Force’s largest combat maintenance group. Facilitated large-scale supply chain management to ensure continual mission-readiness for Special Operations. Managed comprehensive enterprise data system to better integrate the Air Force supply chain and transportation network. Developed several project teams over multiple functional areas supporting several satellite sites to improve part availability.• Streamlined refill rates of deployable sustainment kits to generate a 98% refill rates beating the standard by 13%• Utilized Lean principles to manage implementation of new warehouse system in less than 90 days; efficiently reorganized over 379,000 assets effecting 6,000 personnel with no impact on operations.• Ranked by commander as “#1” lieutenant out of 4 and “Air Force Smart Operations for 21st Century (Lean Six Sigma) guru.”

Hurlburt Field, Fl And Stuttgart, Germany

Transitioned into role with responsibility for maintaining the base’s vehicle fleet in state of continual operational readiness. Managed three facilities valued at $900K while supervising a team of 45 military and civilian personnel. Planned and managed $2.6M annual budget to balance department needs with budgetary restrictions. • Advocated for and persuaded 61 units to increase alternative vehicle fuel usage; led to 40% increase in alternative fuel usage; saved $200,000 and enabled base to be 3 years ahead of Air Force-mandated goals. • Led process improvement that cut 200 work-hours of waste, increased readiness 12% and saved $250,000 yearly.Special AssignmentDirected all logistics functions for Air Force Special Operations initiatives throughout multiple African countries. Lent logistical and analytical expertise to determine feasibility of multiple operations. Traveled extensively throughout the continent to identify requirements for operations with limited infrastructure. Specifically requested for diplomatic and relationship-building skills to negotiate levels of support between local team in Burkina Faso and the Department of Defense.• Specifically requested for diplomatic and relationship-building skills to negotiate levels of support between local team in Burkina Faso and the Department of Defense. • Saved $900K in transportation costs by improving standard operating procedures and orchestrating over 75 large-scale movements of personnel and equipment.• Consulted with key leaders to streamline acquisition, distribution and contracting for 56 personnel/$14 million in assets supporting 1,000 Special Forces in 10 countries; enabled sustained counter-terrorist operations.• Planned/led movement of personnel and $30 million of assets 2,500 miles; enabled counter-terrorism mission.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Began tenure in Air Force overseeing 26-member team responsible for flow of equipment, cargo, and personnel into and out of the Hurlburt Field in Florida. Directed all logistics while instituting long term solutions to prevent crises from reoccurring. Assumed additional responsibility within department serving as logistical center for all base deployments and communication hub for information to defense partners. • Led cargo deployment for Haiti relief efforts; prioritized, forecasted, and expedited delivery of 910 tons of supplies and 220 personnel in 85+ flights; enabled unit to open Haitian airport within 7 hours of tasking.• Led Lean Six Sigma program to streamline/improve parachute repair; led quality assurance, saving $80,000. • Applied Lean concepts to passenger processing through terminal; streamlined time from 7.5 hours to 3.5 hours.

Master'S Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.73

Paid for by USAF since I was specializing in international area studies. Studied political economy and global economics, international.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Graduate Staff AssistantStudied how to lead and manage a public organization at all levels of government.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Studies & History, 3.67

Activities and Societies: Work Study on campusLearned to analyze problems from multiple perspectives and apply the data to assessing.