Jeffery S. Young is a management professional with over 25 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, and human resources. He currently works as the Deputy Director & Operations Officer at the Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime, guiding daily operations and managing a budget of over $700K. Previously he has held roles in maritime readiness, supply chain management, and logistics coordination. He holds multiple certifications and a top secret security clearance.

1. Jeffery S. Young
Columbus, OH 43232 jeff.s.young@hotmail.com
C: 858-336-4799 www.linkedin.com/in/jefferysyoung
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Management professional with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in mid- to senior-level
organizational positions. Experiences offer a unique mix of skills in material/inventory management,
operations and supply chain support, and human resources administration. Seeking opportunities to utilize
my collaborative and transformational leadership skills in the logistics and supply chain industry. Defense
Acquisition Professional Level III Certification in Life Cycle Logistics and Level II Certification in Contracting.
Current Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Inventory Planning and Control Materials Management, Logistics Support
Project Management Expenditure Projections
Human Resource Management Resource Planning and Allocation
Audit Controls Budget Preparation and Execution
Operations Management Training and Leadership Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Military Deputy Director & Operations Officer 2015-Present
Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime, Maritime Supplier Operations Columbus, OH
Guides daily operations of 4 division managers supervising 650 cross-functional associates representing
supply planning, contracting, product specialist and technical support in the procurement of over 1.6M
requisitioned items valued in excess of $1.3B annually, while managing an operating budget of over $700K.
- Directed and supervised a team of supply planners and contract administrators in the meticulous
management of high demand items representing 25% of overall customer requirements. Achieved a
monthly average of 98% material availability.
- Coordinated a leadership professional development program based on the Denison Supervisor Multi-
Source Feedback Assessment tool.
Maritime Readiness Officer 2013-2015
Defense Logistics Agency Land & Maritime, Maritime Supplier Operations Columbus, OH
Coordinated efforts of 10 logistics support personnel by collaborating at a strategic level with Navy program
offices on analyzing supply support for over 400 Navy weapon systems. As a project manager, led a cross-
functional team in support of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) readiness initiative for forward deployed
naval forces.
- Achieved all material availability metrics outlined in the Navy’s Performance Based Agreement.
- Negotiated and coordinated DLA’s Memorandum of Agreement with the Littoral Combat Ship
Program Office on supply support initiatives for this new class of ship.
- Exceeded material stocking goals at DLA overseas depots by achieving 100% stock on-hand of over
1,800 high demand items identified in support of the CNO’s strategic readiness initiative for forward
deployed units.
- Authored organizational strategic plan, organized a focus group to foster associate ownership, and
effectively communicated strategic plan across directorate.
Supply Chain Management Fellowship 2012-2013
FedEx Training with Industry Memphis, TN
Competitively selected to train and analyze operations at one of the world’s top global logistics companies to
expand professional education while enhancing ability to lead change in a complex global environment.
- Networked and built relationships across the FedEx enterprise leading to access to the senior leader
decision processes, strategic goal alignment, and the latest leadership training and resources.

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- Leveraged the educational experience by communicating industry best practices to senior Navy
officers in areas of FedEx readiness metrics, sensor based logistics, personnel and collaborative
technologies, lean processes, and operational planning.
Logistics Coordination Officer 2008-2012
U.S. Northern Command Colorado Springs, CO
Analyzed and coordinated logistical functions supporting Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil
Authorities in the events of a natural or man-made disasters.
- Developed Intermediate Military Objectives and associated task in support of 16 strategic
contingency plans resulting in operational plans that can be effectively implemented with minimal
delay while ensuring visibility of force readiness.
- As the logistics subject matter expert, participated and collaborated across functional areas on
Integrated Planning Teams in support of Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Guantanamo Bay
Detainee Operations, and annual national level exercises.
Graduate Student 2007-2008
Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA
An aggressive 18-month curriculum in Supply Chain Management emphasizing all aspects of providing
integrated logistics support for military systems. Study culminated in a Master of Business Administration
degree in Supply Chain Management after successful completion of project titled, “Reverse Logistics at the
Commander, Naval Surface Forces Real-Time and Reutilization Asset Management (R-RAM) San Diego
Warehouse”.
Logistics Officer 2005-2007
USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) San Diego, CA
Directed 4 division managers, 55 personnel department in providing material ordering, warehousing, food
service, and financial management of $3.3M. Inventory management of over 12,000 items valued in excess
of $2.5M.
- Increased inventory accuracy from 46% to 96% after only 2 months on the job.
- Collaborated across all functional areas to identify all unfunded requirements. Aggressively
advocated for $250K of end of year funding and cleared all unit unfunded requirements, positively
affecting material readiness.
- Identified 440 excess items to be offloaded for total asset visibility resulting in $590K cost avoidance.
Previous Assignment 2005 and Prior
Variety of staff and operational logistics positions of increasing responsibility as a commissioned naval officer;
as well as, increasing level of leadership positions in the private sector.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration and Public Policy, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
- Defense Acquisition Professional
- Toastmasters International