Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Experienced Logistics Manager with a demonstrated history of working for International National organization in management industry. Skilled in Intelligence, Operational Planning, Tactics, Management, and Information Assurance. Strong military and protective services professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA focused in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Strayer University.
Oversee and administer all import and export of goods and supervised delivery of all goods to various locations efficiently. Oversee and administer office and warehouse locations functions of all warehouses that stored and maintained our products. Ensured the safety of all transportation and design a cost-effective system, to transport all products to customers. Monitored office operations and ensured the compliance of the department regulations were enforced. Designed all compliance forms and templates and prepared required reports and maintained an efficient import and export classification databases and ensure accuracy in same and ensure compliance to all regulations. Foresee the movement of goods between the home country and other countries. Manage the import coming to the home country as well as exporting of goods going out of the home country along with the general duties at the office. Keep in touch with freight forwarders professionals from logistics company’s retailer units and manufacturers. Monitor the arrangements that the employees make for forwarding the freight at the desired time in a cost-effective way. Check whether there are opportunities for lowering the cost of the freight forwarding and shipment charges. issues related to time zone delays also need to be managed by the Import-Export manger.
Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Coordinates and organizes the inbound and outbound flow of freight at the docks while maintaining proper procedures and paperwork. Helps sort and send inbound equipment to the proper departments. Responsible for the shipping and tracking of LTL and small parcel shipments.
12/2012 - Present; 40+ hours per Week, Senior Assistant Manager – The Marine Shop; Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Oversees and administers functions related to the daily operation of The Marine Shop. Provides support for Sales Associates and is a point of contact for questions requiring research. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of the The Marine Shop, which includes MCA services, books, gifts, uniforms, medals, and ribbons. Understands the processes of payments and accounting for transactions, and company audit and loss prevention standards. Assures that all orders are processed in a timely manner to guarantee customer satisfaction. Assist with training and mentoring new Sales Associates. Develops processes as needed. • Ensures daily operations including opening & closing the store • Assisting sales team with cash handling • Keeps store manager informed of problems or customer issues • Provides mentoring, training, support, and guidance of processes for Sale Associates • Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, general governmental regulations, employment and safety laws • Assist with the organization and maintenance of various files and/or logs • Effective time crisis, emergency and situational management • Responsible for Off-site displays at OCS & USNA and Road trips with uniform fittings
As Cutover team lead, successfully met multiple milestones for post-deployment activities and transition from legacy supply/maintenance support systems to enterprise level Global Combat Support System (GCSS). Managed lifecycle logistical operations, including weekly training of 15 personnel, revision and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure supplies and equipment deliveries were on time and in proper condition. Investigated and resolved issues regarding timely delivery and product quality, and researched alternate sourcing of products as needed. Interpreted and implemented regulations, updated procedures, process improvements and best business practices applicable to management, maintenance, and readiness of $5M equipment and supplies. • Analyzed historical data, trends, and lessons learned for logistical support and maintenance activities including planning, development, implementation and management to determine unit’s readiness. • Compiled statistical information reports for unit Commanders in order to make informed decisions regarding process improvements for and compliance to Management Internal Control objectives and benchmarks. Collaborated with, prepared and presented briefs for senior management and industry representatives to discuss and resolve concerns regarding reliability, maintainability and supportability of logistics operations. Notable Achievements: • Conducted thorough weekly training and teambuilding sessions for 15 supply personnel to implement new GCSS system operations to adequately procure, inventory, distribute, and maintain logistic equipment and materials in accordance with orders and directives. • Received a 99% warehousing operation and inventory accuracy score, resulting in eight Marines receiving Certificates of Commendation.