Serves as the vice-president of operations for an innovative consumer goods company focused on making the world a healthier place. Responsible for strategic planning, goal-setting, and the day-to-day operations to support the company growth, direct sales and guarantee supply continuity.• Directs all supply chain management including design, FDA compliance product development and manufacturing. • Manages the sourcing strategies, bidding process, vendor quality; negotiating best-in-class pricing & transportation fees.• Manages customer fulfillment and satisfaction processes; forging key relationships to deliver value, innovation and sales.• Oversees supplier management and contract requirement; track record of overall continuous improvement & performance.

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Senior multi-functional Supply Chain Logistics Manager (Military Leader) responsible for planning, developing, and directing the logistical operations of multi-sites companies. Extensive leadership experience in integrating the functions of Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, Distribution, and Maintenance. Exceptional skills teaching, coaching, and building teams to succeed in adverse conditions and create value.

Led one of the largest and most complex logistics organizations in the U.S. Army; providing oversight, strategic direction in all areas including Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Distribution & Logistics operations performed by a diverse workforce of over 3,200 members supporting thousands of combat and specialty vehicles / systems valued at over $5 billion with an annual budget of over $300 million, based in Kuwait.• Managed the largest Army Prepositioned Stocks operations in the world, decreasing costs by $75 million within a year.• Supervised over four high-visibility Logistics prime contracts and other contractual strategies with a combined value of over $ 270 Million a year, monitored at the Army four-star level and higher.• Oversaw the supply chain distributions network; expediting shipments by land, ocean & air valued at over $1.8 billion.• Developed a superb logistics strategy, including inventory, distribution, transportation, and control measures; regaining accountability of over $287 million in equipment; over 36% continuous improvement, exceeding U.S. Army standards.• Expertly managed a budget of over $300 million; developed continuous improvement initiatives and operational projects that improved overall operations by 35%, enabling the reduction of the workforce by over 1,000 personnel in one year.• Directed the maintenance operations, bringing 99% of systems to fully mission capable; the highest level ever (up 10%).• Briefed senior stakeholders, and coordinated with executive agencies to ensure our mission success and strategies.• Mentored and supervised 7 managers and frontline supervisors; protecting the safety and training of over 3,200 personnel

Directed and coordinated the daily operation, training and professional development of a large Army logistics organization, consisting of 3,500 personnel and 30 subordinate units spread out in 21 locations across Europe. • Planned and directed activities such as global movement of personnel & equipment, readiness exercises, partnerships engagements, short and long range key events, organization structure and modernization plans; increased readiness by 25%.• Developed partnerships with 25 nations; planned and synchronized the support of over 85 Theater Security Cooperation Events to forge strategic partnerships, contributing significantly to the US force protection and stability efforts in Europe.• Actively translated the CEO’s vision, guidance and directives into organizational policies, goals, objectives, and Standard Operating Procedures; generating and reviewing over a 2,000 formal directives to achieve mission success.

Managed the support operations efforts of an Army logistics organization of over 1,700 personnel providing supply chain, distribution, transportation, and customs compliance functions to the US Division-Center units in Central Iraq.• Provided supply chain, distribution & logistics support to over 120,000 U.S. and Allies personnel in Iraq; managed risks by developing strategies and executing improved process, technique and procedure change.• Led the planning, forecasts, storage, transportation, distribution, and secure flow of goods & materials including millions of gallons of bulk fuels, thousands short tons of finished products, repair parts, and general supplies.• Directed the military inbound and outbound ramp operations at the Baghdad International Airport, ensuring safe and secure flow of shipments and processing thousands of pieces of critical equipment and supplies; improving efficiency.• Oversaw the highest-volume central receiving and shipping operation in Iraq, improving lead and processing time by 20%.• Led, developed teams to efficiently recover and redistribute over $150 million of supplies and repair parts dispersed in Iraq.• Directed the military supply warehouse operations in Baghdad, increasing velocity and accountability accuracy by 28%.• Managed staff in logistics and distribution departments and aligned resources to meet organization’s goals and objectives; continuously coordinated with various internal and external parties, increasing productivity & customer satisfaction.

Managed the administration staff activities of a logistics and distribution organization with 1,000 plus members, to include human resources, information technology, training, financial budget, maintenance and supply activities.• Developed and implemented the military CEO’s goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure mission success.• Coached, trained and mentored five managers and frontline supervisors; increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.• Coordinated with organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, synchronize activities; share best practices, collaborate, prioritize work, conduct root cause analysis to resolve problems, optimizing subject companies’ operations. • Directed and developed executive programs /projects; presenting briefings to distinguished visitors and senior stakeholders.• Effectively managed staff, including five managers, and aligned resources to meet organization’s goals and objectives; increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.

Directed and integrated the operational and strategic logistics efforts of all the Army Materiel Command teams and activities assigned to support the Al Anbar Province, Iraq during Operations Iraqi Freedom.• Programmed and synchronized the resolution of all the strategic logistical challenges affecting the operations of the organizations in the assigned in area.• Organized and executed the provision and return of all critical equipment and systems supporting the war effort in the area.• Led a team of 14 Logistics Managers and Logistics Assistance Representatives to anticipate and swiftly provide expert solutions to the most demanding logistical problems, significantly improving the customer units’ operational readiness• Oversaw the accountability operations of thousands of equipment and systems worth over $400 million.

Military ProfessorProvides Professional Military Education programs to U.S. Officers, Government officials and foreign military officers.• Teaches and moderate Leadership Concepts graduate level seminars to educate and develop selected leaders in national and international security affairs.• Plans and executes rigorous and relevant training programs to produce leaders of good character, critical thinkers, operationally and strategically minded, capable of handling complex challenges of today and tomorrow.• Relevant course seminars include Personal Ethics & Moral Decision Making; Critical Thinking; SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats) Analysis & Structured Assessment; Negotiation & Reconciliation Concepts; and Management Levers of Control.