Herman Williams

777 Wythe Dr
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-1757
hw4a5e2c@westpost.net
Work Experience
Warehouse Manager
Whitesell Corp
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Managed a warehouse inventory of over 600 fast moving parts to assembly line wit
hin production plant. Supervised 5 material handlers and a data entry person. Ac
countable for cycle counts, inventory and delivery of parts to the assembly line
s. Ensured a systematic process of the AS 400 (Inventory Accountable System) pro
gram for the accountable tracking of inventory of parts in support of operations
. Performed work involving the collection, compilation, research and tracking of
data and statistical information in support of plant operations. Performed cler
ical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operatio
n such as uploading, editing, and ensures data is accurate and precise. Maintain
ed stock levels for authorized items including equipment, property, publication,
and forms; performs property accountability including inventory of property, re
porting excess property, and reconciles property record balances after completio
n. Performed inventory management related duties including elements of items man
agement, material coordination, and inventory control. Managed and processed ove
r 1000 weekly inputs into AS400 (Inventory Control System). Communicated with lo
cal temporary agency to interview potential clients for employment. Helped devel
op minimum/maximum level production restocking for line replenishment.
June 2007 - November 2008
Supply Superintendent
US Air Force
Newport News, VA
Supply Chain Operations and Materials Management. Proven proficiencies in managi
ng the most complex of budgets. Vast experience in developing, operating and man
aging supply support systems; including inventory control, purchasing, warehouse
operations, material handling and storage, equipment, records maintenance, mate
rials validation, distribution and transportation. Ensured safe and secure worki
ng environments, including hazardous waste regulatory compliance. Sole governmen
t representative and quality evaluator for a joint U.S./Canadian depot repair fa
cility; accounted for assets worth $350 million with zero discrepancies. Invento
ried and returned $1 million worth of repairable assets into the supply inventor
y with an accuracy rate of 100%. Identified, labeled and shipped assets worth $2
75 million to five logistic support sites, increasing asset availability by 35%.
Supervised and managed 13 stockrooms with 25K line items and a 24/7 availabilit
y mandate. Re-warehoused 1,700 line items to significantly improve part selectio
n and issue/delivery times. Spearheaded implementation of new hand-held terminal
s for all warehouses; ensured smooth transition and accountability with zero dis
ruption in operational tempo. Leadership and Supervision. A hands-on supervisor
with a reputation for getting results through cohesiveness, teamwork and positiv
e motivation. Placed strong emphasis on training and development to achieve maxi
mum organizational performance. Superbly supervised up to 42 diverse logistics t
echnicians, providing valuable personal and professional guidance. Managed a tea
m that processed 500 transactions for 10 host supply accounts and 57 satellite a
ccounts with a 98% accuracy rate, ensuring requisitions for critical assets reac
hed suppliers during a time of armed conflict. Streamlined training for foreign
contractors; developed monthly in-house training seminars. * Led team of supply
specialists in the recovery of business transactions during end-of-fiscal-year c
loseout. Problem Solving. A mature professional who understands the value of div
erse inputs for problem-solving and decision-making. Focused on providing except
ional customer service and cost-effective business solutions.
June 1983 - September 2006
Education
University of Phoenix
Full-time student with coursework to acquire a BS in Human Services
September 2008 - Present
George Washington University
Certification in Program Management
Program Management: Negotiation Strategies and Techniques, Managing Projects, Pr
oject Leadership, Management and Communications
Contract Management: Scheduling and Cost Control, Risk Management, Contract Pric
ing,
Quality Assurance Evaluator: Performance Based Service Contracts
August 2003 - May 2006
Personal
Volunteers with the Local Veterans Administration
US Air Force
Vocational in Supply/Transportation Management
Over 1,500 hours specialized training in supply support operations, including su
pply chain management, transportation and distribution, inventory control, equip
ment management, warehouse procedures, budget development and procurement. Over
400 hours formal training in contemporary leadership, supervision and management
. Awarded Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) concurrent with equivalent civilian
job descriptions as defined by the Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupatio
nal Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and the Occupatio
nal Employment Statistics (OES): * AFSC 2S071, Materiel Management Craftsman * A
FSC 64570, Inventory Management Supervisor Craftsman * AFSC 64531, Materiel Stor
age and Distribution Specialist Apprentice * First-Line Supervisors And Managers
/Supervisors- Clerical and Administrative Support Workers (OES 51002) * First-Li
ne Supervisors, Administrative Support (ONET 43-1011.02) * Inventory Clerk (DOT
222.387-026) * Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales (ONET 43-5081.04) * Shi
pping and Receiving Clerk (DOT 222.387-050) * Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic C
lerks (OES 58028) * Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (ONET 43-5071.00) *
Shipping-and-Receiving Supervisor (DOT 222.137-030) * Stock Clerk (DOT 222.387-0
58) * Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse or Storage Yard (OES 58023) * Stock Co
ntrol Clerk (DOT 219.387-030) * Stock Supervisor (DOT 222.137-034) * Stock-Contr
ol Supervisor (DOT 222.137-038) * Magazine Supervisor (DOT 222.137-018)
June 1983 - September 2006