Samuel Howard Email & Phone Number

Seal Beach , Ca, Us

Strategic Planning: › Lead sales and operation planning (S&OP) process integrating Commercial Manufacturing Services (CMS) into the Dendreon network.› Oversaw capacity planning technical support and problem solving with focus on customer solutions and application of best practice.› Lead business unit strategic planning cycle through quarterly workshops and integrated client focused technical meetingsPortfolio Management:› Provide key leadership role in preparing, analyzing and leading mid and long-term demand planning process for CMS Portfolio. › Identify opportunities for operational improvement to enable increase market share and profit margins.› Serve as the lead business partner in the design and implementation of initiatives to optimize CMS business processes related to capacity planning and optimization.› Led client business discussions to improve customer service level and satisfaction › Coordinate capacity planning between other Dendreon Business Units; Process Improvement:› Lead a cross-functional team of 30 personnel in support of supply chain optimization; directed supply chain operations that improved raw material requirement generation in support of client programs, harmonization and identification of alternative vendors in for clinical and commercial raw materials requirements, and defined cadence for ordering, receiving, issuing, and invoicing client services and materials.› Employ Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) to streamline internal business communication procedures.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Executive Officer, Recruit Training Regiment, San Diego CA"Making Marines and Moving Mountains"I was able to lead and direct operations, logistics, and administrative personnel of 30; in the successful throughput of more than 33,000 Recruits as they transformed from civilians into basically trained Marines. Allowed to use my education, training, and experience to mentor and guide more than 900 Officers and Drill Instructors at the highest level during more than 64 training cycles and integrated both military and civilians support agencies to effectively support both Marines and family members.

Washington, Dc, Us

Senior Marine Corps Logistician (Supply Chain Management)

Washington, Dc, Us

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 U.S. Marines Forces South, Doral FL"Operationalizing Logistics in support of Theater Security Operations"I was able to capitalize on my strategic, operational, and tactical level logistics expertise to support CONUS and deployed U.S. Marine Forces in Central America, South America, and Caribbean. Created a Logistics Operations Center, Theater level training and operational manuals to include tailored country-specific Concept of Logistics for all Classes of Supply (CL I - CL X) and services (Maintenance, Distribution, Supply, Engineering, Medical, Support, General Support, and Contracting / Acquisitions).Overcame an immature theater architecture by establishing a Forward Logistics Hub at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras and leveraged intra-theater distribution capabilities and completed four Inter-Service Support Agreements as well as an Implementing Arrangement for the US-Belize Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement.Conceptualized, planned, and hosted a Logistics Interoperability Symposium that was attended by Joint Staff representations for U.S., Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.

Washington, Dc, Us

II MEF G-4 Operations Officer, Camp Lejeune NC / RC SW, Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan (Operation ENDURING FREEDOM)"Supporting Warfighting and Directing Logistics Operations for Forces engaged in Combat"I was able to lead a staff of over 140 Marines, Sailors, and Allied (UK) personnel and synchronize planning, directing, and assessments logistics operations in support of combat operations in Helmand province. Created a II MEF Logistics Playbook to assist with the planning and development of sustainment plans for forward deployed (outside of the continental United States).Supported a key component of the transition of Marine forces to Afghan National Security Forces by creating and executing Base Realignment and Closure efforts in order to identify and prioritize transfer of key battlefield locations from U.S. to Afghanistan control.Developed a redeployment and retrograde plan that established the framework for a systematic return of over 40% of the total Marine Corps ground equipment through identified Depot-level facilities that allowed for a reset and regeneration of equipment in support of future world-wide warfighting requirements. Directly supported the Commandant's priority to return the Marine Corps to being, "most ready when the nation is least ready."

Stafford, Virginia, Us

Davis Defense is the Prime Contractor on a $95M IDIQ for Education Support Services supporting the Marine Corps University. We are also a Prime Contractor on the Navy’s $98M Training and Education Services Blanket Purchase Agreement, which is open to all Department of Defense customers. Our reputation for managing world-class education support programs is evidenced by exceptional reviews on the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and an impeccable record for earning repeat business. We have expert capability in all of the following areas:Campus Support (CONUS & OCONUS)Distance Education Design, DevelopmentCurriculum Development & DeliveryInstitutional Research & Education TechnologyMedia Design & Development, Graphic ArtsInstructional Systems Design (ISD) & Systems Approach to Training (SAT)Business & Operational SupportAdministration, Coordination, Help DeskLiaison & Outreach SupportRegion, Culture, & Language Expertise

Camp H. M. Smith, Hi, Us

J4 Logistics Plans Branch Chief, United States Pacific Command, Camp Smith HI"Strategic-Level Joint Logistics Planner" I was able to refine my joint logistics planning knowledge by learning the Army, Navy, and Air Force planning process and service capabilities while working with Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary Defense, and Multinational logistics professionals in support of deliberate and crisis action plans and exercises. Lead a talented multi-service team comprised of planners for all components of Department of Defense (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard).Served as the lead logistics planner for U.S. Pacific Command's most critical and complex operational plans. Developed comprehensive concept of sustainment for all classes of supply (CL I - CL X) and services (Maintenance, Distribution, Sustainment, Engineering, Support, Medical, General Support, and Contracting / Acquisition) across the Joint Operations Area.Increased feasibility of the combat operations plans and significantly reduced the operational risk to both forces and the mission.

Camp H. M. Smith, Hi, Us

Director, United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) Deployment, Distribution, Operations Center (PDDOC), Camp Smith HI"Distribution Based Logistics"I integrated transportation (air, sea, and ground) conveyances for personnel, military equipment, cargo (including supporting the planning, execution, and tracking of Foreign Military Sales cases for Allies and Partner Nations) Assessed and evaluated theater distribution performance in coordination with U.S. Transportation Command in order to develop efficient and effective distribution nodes in forward deployed locations (Australia, Burma, China, Guam, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand). Efforts enabled sustainment operations in support of operations, exercise, and foreign humanitarian missions.

Certificate In Biotechnology Project Management, Biotechnology

Master Of Science (Ms), Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Joint Forces Staff College (Joint Professional Military Education Ii)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biology, General