Bill Brown Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Oregon

I lead overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, logistics, material forecasting, rationalization of vendors, and distribution of finished goods predominately for dry fertilizer.Key responsibilities in this role include:• Deliver trust-driven service though development of strategic procurement and distribution strategies supported by real-time accurate information. • Lead procurement strategies that manage risk and improve gross margin contribution.• Develop relationships with key supply chain partners (Fertilizer & Distribution/buying groups).• Develop inventory programs to assure supply and maximize working capital.• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions, i.e., Sales, Product & accounting/information management.• Implement positional analysis, forecasting, demand planning & purchase level trigger information framework for purchasing and production.• Educate, inform, and recommend to team stakeholders on supply chain structure, events, global and regional commodity conditions, and corresponding course of action.• Structure inbound and outbound freight programs that are timely, consistent, responsive while being price competitive.• Develop effective and collaborative freight/delivery information systems.• Manage staff responsible for procurement, inventory, warehousing, inbound and outbound product freight.• Lead key imperatives, projects, and changes to the business in an inclusive manner.• Serve stakeholders with efficient and effective process development while managing risk to employees, customers, and the company.• Develop key metrics that measure the unique performance of key departments.• Develop operational and capital budgeting process in conjunction with ownership and executive management team.• Collaborate on strategic planning process.• Develop and maintain accurate SOPs.

San Diego, Ca

I was the subject matter expert in recruiting with an advisory role to the executive responsible for recruiting efforts across 24 states, providing strategic advice with data analysis, long-term forecasting, and recruiting acumen.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Directed and prioritized the efforts of an integrated team of 27 across 5 departments responsible for operations, training, marketing, and administration to leverage change for future recruiting success.• Drove change and provided vision in recruiting and onboarding 14K new joins annually, achieving the prescribed goal and recognized as the only military service to reach its ambition over 4 fiscal years.• Delivered over 300 formal presentations to senior leaders and executives (to include members of Congress), outlining the status of region operations. • Researched and authored 150 white papers and formal presentations in response to executive’s RFIs.

O'Fallon, Il

I planned global strategic airlift and sealift capacity in response to S&OP demand forecasts (2-year horizon), guaranteeing worldwide requirements were met to achieve national strategic objectives. Major accomplishments in this role include:• Enabled executive-level decisions on the COVID-19 pandemic relief by consolidating, reviewing, and submitting over 80 status reports associated with the global vaccine distribution (Operation WARP SPEED).• Tracked and reported 12 established metrics associated with operational KPIs, allowing executives to gauge progress and create an analytical basis for decisions.• Provided 3 executives daily status reports for assigned projects that enabled resource planning and risk mitigation associated with globally-integrated logistics operations.• Developed and presented a monthly maritime capacity utilization report that facilitated the executive’s ability to describe the organization’s position with 10 private-sector partners.

Washington, D.C.

Educational Institution: Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource StrategyAccreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationI was selected for and completed a graduate program designed to prepare senior leaders with leveraging technological advances, integrating new strategic and operational concepts, enhancing Critical Thinking, identifying and adapting to evolving global developments, and channeling the vitality and innovation of organizations to achieve more seamless, coherent effect when confronting new challenges. Competitively selected to participate in a Supply Chain Management concentration program, the Department of Defense's only Senior Service School program.• Coursework completed included: Economics, Strategy, Acquisition and Innovation, Business Economics, Industry Analysis, Supply Chain Management, and Leadership. • On-site corporate studies included visits to: Amazon Fresh (Fulfillment Center), Amazon (Fulfillment Center), FedEx Headquarters, Carnival Cruise Line Corporation, Fairbanks Morse, General Dynamics, TruckPro, Cummins Remanufacturing, Keurig Green Mountain Coffee, Raytheon, Burton Snowboards, Bloomberg, Harley-Davidson York Manufacturing Facility, and Ben & Jerry's Headquarters.

Oceanside, Ca

I directed a cross-functional organization of 900 personnel comprised of 8 business units and over 2,000 vehicles and equipment items in the provision of transportation, supply, and logistical support.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Improved equipment operability by 86% by developing and managing a metrics-of-success and prioritization-of-work program that directed maintenance efforts and personnel management.• Garnered 100% inventory accountability of over 5,000 serialized sensitive items, vehicles, and equipment pieces through the implementation of new policies, procedures, and coaching sessions.• Orchestrated operations to achieve a 100% on-time delivery rate for 120 transportation and logistical requests supporting 1,800 personnel undergoing an 8-week training event in the Mojave Desert.• Managed a $1.2M annual operational budget, prioritizing and obligating spends across 15 competing areas to fulfill needs and arrive at financial and operational targets.

Oceanside, Ca & Kuwait

I was the subject matter expert in logistics with an advisory role to the Director responsible for the operational effectiveness of 4,000 personnel. Provided guidance through analysis, collaboration, and formal presentations.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Led a cross-functional team of 39 to assure the fulfillment of over 500 logistical support requests for of an organization dispersed across 6 sites in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, & Bahrain.• Acquired an above-average passing score (91%) to an annual logistics assessment through the development of a program focused on key milestones and prioritization of efforts.• Arranged the on-time arrival of 55 logistical requests supporting 1,000 personnel, requiring the optimization of vehicle assets and inventory levels to reach objectives.• Enabled the safe conduct of over 100 ground movements in Iraq by coordinating and overseeing the last-minute sourcing and air movement of 5 mine (explosive) rollers.

Washington, D.C.

I planned, managed, and directly supervised all logistical facets associated with domestic and overseas travel for the head of the U.S. Navy (Chief of Naval Operations).Major accomplishments in this role include:• Guaranteed C-level executive’s (head of the U.S. Navy) punctual engagement with key world leaders of 7 foreign countries by planning and managing all logistical facets tied to domestic and overseas travel.• Secured C-level executive’s 100% on-time arrival to 500 strategic meetings and global engagements accomplished through collaboration with key stakeholders and oversight of a 15-hour daily schedule.• Represented the Department of Defense during 200 personal interactions with world leaders and celebrities, fostering relationship building and sustained global negotiations.

Newport, Ri

Educational Institution: U.S. Naval War CollegeAccreditation: New England Association of Schools and CollegesI was selected for and completed a graduate program focused on developing and preparing ethically-minded leaders to meet the operational and strategic challenges of today and tomorrow. • Coursework included: Operational Logistics, Strategy, Theater Security Decision Making, Operations, and the impact of generations on the American life.

Denver, Co

I managed all aspects of the Marine Corps’ recruiting efforts across Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska to ensure numerical and qualitative requirements were attained by month and year.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Attained 110% of recruiting goals over 3 years by leading a sales team of 90 personnel spread across 4 states (Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, & Nebraska) and adjusting to changing priorities.• Oversight, direction, and focus on all monthly, quarterly, and annual quality Key Performance Indicators resulted in the organization exceeding all nationally established recruiting metrics by 150% and recognized for superior achievement by the head of the Marine Corps each year.• Arrived at a 100% fiscal obligation rate over 12 quarters for a budget in excess of $600K, prioritizing and directing spends to address 10 areas of opposing requirements.• Developed and lead a safety program for a fleet of 76 vehicles, each operating in excess of 30K miles/year, that reduced vehicle mishaps by 75% with no personnel injuries.

Oceanside, Ca, Singapore, Kuwait, & Jordan

I planned and supervised the logistical and transportation requirements associated with over 2,000 personnel and 200 vehicles and equipment items embarked aboard 3 U.S. naval vessels undergoing a deployment at sea and offloads abroad.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Achieved the on-time delivery of 450 equipment items across Kuwait & Jordan, mitigating risk while managing simultaneous transportation projects closely coordinated with foreign countries.• Developed and managed an overseas transportation plan coordinated with countries abroad, realizing the on-time arrival and throughput of 2,200 deployed personnel.• Developed and supervised a robust and detailed logistical plan that mitigated the risk and challenges associated with the arrival and distribution of 800 equipment items offloaded at foreign ports.• Implemented and supervised policies and procedures designed to created redundancy and resiliency in inventory management, resulting in the 100% accountability of over 1,100 government weapons valued at $1.1M.

Educational Institution: Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare SchoolI was selected for and underwent a 12-month professional development and leadership program designed to educate and train military leaders for positions of increased responsibility, with an emphasis on operating in complex and changing environments. Major accomplishments in this role include:• Exhibited key leadership and managerial skills coupled with professional standards expected of mid-level leaders.• Demonstrated critical and creative thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication as leaders.• Demonstrated proficiency within the logistics field and showcased career progression, personal development, and professional education.

San Diego, Ca

I was responsible for the management and supervision of a recruit training cadre tasked with transforming young Americans into United States Marines.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Fostered a culture of responsibility, well-being, and accountability for a training cadre of 40 personnel, achieving a 100% safety rating for 1,900 personnel undergoing an arduous and hazardous entry-level training program.• Motivated, mentored, and guided over 200 on-site training managers tasked with the development of newly joined personnel, resulting in an effective climate of equality, teamwork, respect, and pride. • Designed, developed, and implemented an innovative statistics catalog that attained a 95% improvement in the organization’s ability to quickly retrieve critical data and submit timely accurate reports to senior leaders.

Oceanside, Ca, Egypt, & Kuwait

I led multiple teams of over 40 personnel responsible for the throughput of supplies and equipment through means associated with parachute delivery and external helicopter cargo loads.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Planned, arranged, and oversaw the parachute delivery of 3,700 food packages to personnel encountering challenging conditions on the ground in Iraq, sustaining life and welfare to those in need.• Developing a culture of trust, policy adherence, and education that resulted in a 100% safety rating throughout 90 parachute operations and 50 external helicopter lifts.• Developed and supervised a flexible logistical support plan originating at sea that enhanced the operational effectiveness and flexibility of a mobile organization dispersed across a vast area.

Quantico, Va & Camp Johnson, Nc

• Initial training and education in leadership, professional knowledge, logistics, and supply chain management.

Bachelor Of Science, Economics

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa AlphaUndergraduate studies in the field of Micro and Macro Economics designed to prepare students.

Master Of Science, Global Leadership

Graduate business program integrating coursework in three main thematic areas: Leadership with an emphasis in ethics, Business practices.

Master Of Arts, National Security And Strategic Studies

Graduate program focused on developing and preparing ethically-minded leaders to meet the operational and strategic challenges of today.

Master Of Science, National Resource Strategy

Concentration: Supply Chain Management Graduate program to prepare senior leaders with leveraging technological advances, integrating new.

Lean Six Sigma

Completed: January 2021 College of Engineering Department of Technology | Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Certificate.

Business Analytics

Completed: October 2023 Certificate program designed to use data analytics to help frame problems, create comparisons, forecast outcomes.

Certified In Planning And Inventory Management (Cpim) V8.0

Completed: January 2024 Certificate program encompassing a 16-week (48 hour) in-person instructor-led sequence designed for supply chain.

Supply Chain Analytics

Completed: May 2024 Certificate program encompassing the use of analytical methods for supply chain demand forecasting, inventory.