Implemented rotational grazing strategies to maximize forage utilization and maintain pasture health, leading to improved livestock performance and land sustainability. Conducted regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance needs, minimizing risks and preserving infrastructure integrity. Coordinated with veterinarians and farriers for timely medical treatments and hoof care, mitigating potential health issues and ensuring animal comfort. Facilitated breeding programs, including estrus synchronization and artificial insemination, to enhance genetic diversity and breeding outcomes. Managed seasonal labor force, providing training and supervision to maintain productivity and ensure safety standards were met. Developed and implemented emergency response plans for natural disasters and livestock emergencies, ensuring rapid and effective crisis management. Maintained accurate records of herd inventory, health records, and property maintenance activities, supporting data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance. Collaborated with management to develop long-term strategies for herd expansion, land improvement, and infrastructure development, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the ranch.

Developed and defined material strategy to ensure efficient supply chain operations while conducting thorough assessment of supply resources and prioritizes demand requirements. Planned inventory levels, distribution requirements, and production schedules for all products. Instrumental in make/buy decisions and long-term capacity planning for optimal resource utilization and management of product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, and end-of-life processes. Utilized Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to analyze and aggregate supply/demand requirements. Assessed rough-cut capacity to meet current and short-term manufacturing needs and adjust supply requirements based on inventory to maintain optimal levels. Initiated requisitions and evaluates requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements to streamline processes.

Direct, coordinate and manage shipping and receiving, department workflow schedules following established procedures and approval processes personally and through subordinate employees. Prepared work schedules, procedure and managed policy deployment in areas of quality, cost reduction, contract negotiation, safety, customer satisfaction, and performance measures.

Supported multi-service agency programs through controlling the supply & distribution of assigned items. Analyzed planned or scheduled material requirements and forecasts to determine categories & quantities of items, as well as funds required for procurement and purchase. Verified availability, established lead times for ordering, and preformed stock transfer orders (STO’s).

Supports worldwide movement of cargo on all modes of transportation & provides in-transit visibility. Experienced in Less Than Truckload shipments, International Standardization Organization containers, merchant marine cargo shipments, as well as commercial and military transportation requirements (air & ground). Monitored inventory, supply distribution, and the negotiation of contracts.

Provided logistics support and managed over 130 personnel ensuring monthly training and career development responsibilities were achieved. Sets-up meetings, maintains calendars, reviews administrative documents, to include legal paperwork, guidance on finances, education, legal aspects, all while focusing on short/long-term goal setting.

Responsible for a warehouse containing over 10,000 unit assets critical to Operations Enduring Freedom, supporting over 300 personnel while maintaining a 100% retention rate of all assets & gear. Responsible for receiving & inspecting all assets delivered to organization while ensuring every item was properly logged into main inventory control system while utilizing supply chain best practices.

Managed $10 million in logistical equipment; orchestrated and implemented internal inspection program achieving greater than 90% logistics readiness level with internal controls reconciliation procedures. Provided support to over 6,000 personnel during sustained operations in the Middle East while maintaining supply chain, transportation, communication, and facility maintenance for 230-person unit.