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United States

•Active Secret Security Clearance•Provide supply technical, material management and causative research necessary to support medical and dental consumables inventory management for the MMD warehouse and Supply System at Okinawa and Branch Health Clinics (BHCs).•Daily maintenance of storage areas, inventory, and replenishment of medical and dental supplies in both warehouse and patient care areas.•Track orders and submit reports on actions taken to resolve shipment discrepancies. •Ensure 100% program compliance with NAVSUP and BUMED requirements.•Utilize the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) automated data management systems as the primary tracking and reporting system.•Utilize the DMLSS barcoding system to perform daily departmental inventories.•Communicate with departments and Inventory Manager to adjust par levels in accordance with local guidance and assist with adding new medical items to the inventory as necessary.•Arrange, label and categorize any new items and make barcoding system updates to reflect newly added supplies.•Make physical adjustments to the system to accommodate new and deleted items as needed.•Assist the supply petty officer with mandatory source screening and GCPC waiver process to obtain those items.•Utilize DMLSS to research, pick, catalog, and stock items in conjunction with warehouse operations.•Operate a forklift/government vehicle when required.•Transport materials and equipment to and from the warehouse and/or end-user spaces•Ensure visuals or standard work aids are available in each area and provide departmental training on the daily use of the system upon request or as needed.•Safeguard material, items, and equipment, challenging all unauthorized personnel.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

•Manage Operations for a 150,000 sq ft. warehouse.•Oversee Monthly Warehouse Budget•Exercises full decision-making authority for program activities.•Successfully refute vendor claims for damaged product/service issues (98% successful rate saving more than $65000 over FY2022-FY2023•Negotiate new vendor contracts to include all •Logistics/warehousing rates.•Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the logistics/warehouse program’s overall goals.•Routinely exercises flexibility when supporting CSP customers/vendors.•Coordinating different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross team learning opportunities.•Manages labor and equipment requirements based on forecast of workload.•Primary POC for all warehouse/logistics inquiries.•Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to explore ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.•Communicating with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects.•Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions to improve efficiency and revenue.•Prepares reports as required and reviews measurements to suggest process improvements on current SOPs.•Direct and oversee job assignments to meet Federal, State, and company rules and laws as well as customer requirements.•Lead, train, coach, and counsel management team.•Oversee the training of all personnel in the •Logistics Program sufficient cross training of personnel assigned.•Oversee the daily activities of the warehouse including labor planning/scheduling, management and proper utilization of space and equipment.•Actively manage and monitor order fulfillment cycle to meet customer requirements.•Monitor KPIs against targets; lead the program to meet or exceed KPIs.•Assist other regional locations (Austin, Dallas, and Houston) with policy and procedures for targeted objectives.•Root Cause Analysis Expert.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

•Conduct causative research on possible customer claims.•Manage PM operations for a 250,000 sq ft distribution center.•Sets and meets labor productivity standards to assist in expense control that meets the budget plan set for the year; measured by meeting line item PPH / CPP goals and effective management of production hours.•Ensures inventory integrity and systems integrity and execution while maximizing productivity levels throughout the distribution center; measured by performance to relevant metrics and KPI’s.•Partners with DC, Corporate and 3PLs to implement projects which drive operational changes.•WMS subject matter expert.•Support Home Delivery operations to meet or exceed established KPIs and budget goals.•Set and maintain appropriate staffing levels while meeting labor standards/productivity.•Ensure inventory integrity and system integrity while maximizing productivity levels throughout the distribution center.•Measure, analyze, and provide needed data to drive process improvements.•Develop high potential leaders - focus on growing existing and future leaders and increasing individuals’ potential for growth.•Ensures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs.•Formulate tactical operating plans to forecast and plan product flow and adjust staffing to achieve service level objectives

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Plan effective and efficient routes with focus on time management and daily budget goals.• Benchmark goals in sales, retention, customer service, and route completion were consistently exceeded.• Licensed commercial pest control technician.• Lead a team of technicians in excellent customer service, pest control application and mindset.• Manage, plan, monitor daily route assignments while ensuring customer satisfaction• Documents problems and provides instructions to dispatch on how to fix them.• Stage chemical orders for pickup weekly.• Meet with customers/potential customers to explain service and service agreement. • Inspect customers property to identify insect and pest problems and applies appropriate products according to label/EPA guidelines.• Excellent communication and customer service skills.• Work in a positive team environment to grow pest control accounts and technician productivity.• Achieve financial objectives while promoting pest control service excellence and pest control customer retention.

Okinawa, Japan

•Create Preventative Maintenance Plans vehicles used for transporting marine corps equipment to III MEF sites.•Knowledge of Marine Corps organizational structure, processes, and procedures.•DPAS WMS subject matter expert.•Manage warehouse staff ensuring proper training and work methods are being practiced.•Oversee warehouse operations including receiving/shipping, storage, maintenance, inventory, and transportation supervision.•Coordinate workloads, priorities, and schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of assigned duties.•Directly manage $45,000,000 worth of assets in a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

Okinawa, Japan

•Establish stock levels for merchandise and determine appropriate ordering frequency to ensure appropriate stock levels.•A team-oriented leader who consistently works toward improving the program through innovation and training.•Facilitate and execute a 100% physical inventory of all retail merchandise in accordance with Marine Corps Policy.•Maintain blanket purchase agreements receiving reports, and government purchase card reconciliation reports.•Assist in the drafting of business plans, executive summaries, and new section polices.