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Responsible for overseeing and coordinating logistics operations to support specific missions, weapon systems, or designated programs. Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement logistics plans to ensure timely and efficient support for various programs.Evaluation and Analysis: Perform independent evaluations of logistics systems and recommend improvements based on thorough analysis.Resource Management: Identify and manage the requirements for money, manpower, materials, facilities, and services needed to support the program.Integration: Coordinate the efforts of different functional specialists to ensure all logistics support activities are integrated effectively.Program Management: Oversee the overall logistics program management, including planning, coordinating, and evaluating logistical actions.

· Plan, direct, and coordinate day-to-day logistical aspects of department, the global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and specialty materials; instrumental in sustaining production rate of 93%· Oversee and direct department comprised of 26 employees and 12 vendor contractors · Apply logistics management principles, methods, and techniques to accomplish each day’s work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials; contributed to a 37% leaner operation within first 3 months· Prepare and manage an annual budget of $1.5M, achieving financial objectives on a consistent basis and ensuring 100% accountability of on-hand items· Manage sales activities of assigned store; increased sales by approximately $125,000 annually · Directly supervise 7 employers; assign and delegate work assignments to employees o Create weekly work schedules ensuring a balanced workloado Evaluate employees’ work performance; award and discipline as needed· Interview and hire most qualified candidates for employment· Properly train personnel on customer service techniques and sales protocol · Conduct and participate in weekly staff meetings; brief employees on expectations and taskings· Generate and prepare various correspondence, forms, and reports, including operating and financial reports/statements to determine progress in achieving profitability ratios and business objectives· Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and carriers for timely shipping and receiving of merchandise· Initiate and negotiate contracts for availability of merchandise and services· Negotiate carrier contracts, all materials, office supplies, and outside sourcing· Generate and analyze territory performance reports; develop and execute strategic sales territory business plans and strategic market plans· Monitor actual sales progress against territory sales goals

· Maintain and review records of items purchased, prices, deliveries, product performance, and inventories· Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices· Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action

· Read, interpret, and strong knowledge of contracting methods, contract types, and procurement regulations in accordance with company and state guidelines· Develop relationships with logistics vendors and work with vendor manager and warehouse operations manager to establish operations requirements· Interface with external and internal customers via telephone, email, and face-to-face· Work closely with plant manufacturing operations and logistics teams, suppliers, and demand planning department· Negotiate terms, conditions, and contracts with vendors to ensure optimum price, competitiveness and high-quality products· Solicit bids as necessary to procure a variety of requirements including specialized supplies, equipment, and services· Execute disposition plan for excess inventory which resulted in a cost avoidance of an estimated $275,500· Maintain inventory status by entering 15 to 20 shipping documents daily; identify undocumented production to correct inventory· Review, monitor & reconcile $250,000+ in inventory on a weekly basis· Forecast inventory demands to prevent product excess and shortages· Create and process purchase orders/requests for mechanics and administrative staff· Monitor backorders on a constant basis; research and identify causes of delays or changes to orders and shipments· Maintain inventory levels using scanners and automated inventory management systems· Maximize budgets by eliminating overstock and obsolete materials· Track orders placed with suppliers; inspect materials upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and meet specifications· Analyze demand metrics to optimize global demand and supply planning; leverage data to forecast raw material and inventory requirements· Maintained a weekly production forecast tracker to determine spikes in demand that could lead to possible plant shutdown· Analyze and evaluate methods and techniques to assess program operations and develop solutions