Dylan Howard Email & Phone Number

United States

Atlanta, GA, US

• Effectively manages the Performance Based Logistics Organic (PBLO) team for the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) program under NIWC Atlantic.
• Design and implements a new shipping process to guarantee accurate record-keeping in compliance with NAVSUP reporting guidelines.
• Forecasts quarterly material demand to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring inventory levels meet Navy requirements.
• Mentors and trains team members to enhance efficiency, resulting in an average fill rate improvement of 30%.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Serving as the lead procurement agent for a Defense Intelligence Agency project, responsible for managing all procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Process Request for Quotations (RFQs) in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements, ensuring quick turnaround times while never missing project deadlines.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors, leveraging competitive bidding processes and maintaining open lines of communication to secure cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor performance records, ensuring compliance with agency policies, regulations, and audit requirements.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Successfully provided critical support to 71 U.S. Naval submarines under the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) program.
• Properly managed over 17,000 U.S. Naval assets valued at over $63 million for numerous CSRR stakeholders.
• Efficiently processed, managed, and tracked incoming requisitions improving average fill rate from 2.8 days (FY21) to 0.32 days (FY22).
• Updated various DoD databases to ensure proper accountability of assets with 99.6% accuracy.

Mount Pleasant, SC, US

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

• Effectively managed over 100 customer accounts through the coordination of international importshipments.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and follow-up skills while providing prompt status updates to all stakeholders.
• Diagnosed and addressed performance issues within the supply chain to improve efficiency.
• Audited invoices for 100% accuracy and proactively sought and executed opportunities to improve profit margins.
• Recommended shipping solutions to minimize costs and reduce lead times resulting in profits of $40K per month.

Washington, DC, US

• Served as the Platoon Sergeant for an Ammunition Supply Company providing instruction and supervision to over 120 ammunition technicians.
• Successfully executed all functional areas in the care, handling, preservation, security, transportation and storage of ammunition and explosives.
• Provided Total Life Cycle Management for Class V assets to maximize asset visibility, supportability, and accountability.
• Effectively planned and established tactical ammunition supply points to ensure proper flow of munitions.
• Developed and presented training materials and technical manuals to standardize processes among coworkers and leaders.