Sean R. Smith has over 23 years of experience as a Department Chief Logistics Specialist in the U.S. Navy, where he demonstrated strong leadership and management of supply chain operations, inventory management, budgeting, and customer service. He holds an MBA and certificates in Six Sigma and logistics. Smith is now seeking new opportunities and brings talents in team building, process improvement, and ensuring logistics readiness.

1. Sean R. Smith
91-1056 Laaulu St #21B (808) 347-1755
Ewa Beach, HI 96706 srshawaii@hotmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
• Talented Leader, Team Builder, Mentor and Effective Communicator
• Driven, Enthusiastic, and Self-Motivated Supply Chain Manager
• Proven Champion of Inventory Accuracy and Custodian of Stock
• Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance
Education & Certifications
• Villanova University, Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, 2011
• Walden University, Masters in Business Administration, Global Business (with Honors), 2006
• Hawaii Pacific University, Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, 2004
Experience
U.S. Navy, Department Chief (Logistics Specialist) April 1992-April 2015
Leadership / Management
• Hand-selected to implement continuous improvement processes for a diverse workforce of 20 active duty and civilian
personnel. Assessed logistics readiness, developed corrective action plans, and prepared 18 submarines for
deployment.
• Provided mentorship, guidance, and training to over 85 personnel from 18 different organizations providing guidance
on policy and daily operations to all levels of management.
• Provided operational logistics support, administration, training, and monitoring for 18 organizations, which resulted in
a 10% increase in positive inspection results.
• Managed and led numerous supply chain operations functions to include planning, flexibility and scheduling of work
processes, the priority of work assignments, annual performance assessments, bi-annual midterm assessments, and
developing formal training plans.Conducted over 100 routine monitored training evolutions to establish processes that
significantly improving the daily operations of 18 supply departments.
• Through continuous hands-on training and mentoring of a diverse workforce resulted in an 87% promotion rate
including the development of four Supply Operations Managers.
• Flawlessly managed, maintained and audited a purchase card program that included over 1,500 transactions totaling
over $2M of annual purchases.
• Led the implementation of numerous complex supply chain and ERP system projects; executed the transition of data,
inventory control and training of personnel. Each project was completed ahead of schedule to minimize the impact of
product management and supply chain functions.
• Employed and maintained an effective safety program comprising of risk management, deficiency abatement, mishap
reporting and investigation, hazardous materials, sight and hearing protection, heat stress, electrical safety, off-duty
and traffic safety resulting in a 50% decrease in safety deficiencies over a two year period.

2. • Responsible for developing and revising supply operations procedures, procurement and contracting policies and
instructions to ensure ongoing compliance with the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense and Federal
Acquisition Regulations.
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Resourceful / Innovative
• Implemented an inbound/outbound shipping program with third-party transportation companies, which resulted in
over a 50% cost savings.
• Executed a strategy for a standardized administration monitoring program for 18 submarines to identify logistics
operating and process inefficiencies, which improved logistic readiness by over 25%.
• Implemented a comprehensive logistics training program which significantly improved skills, productivity and
performance. Established long and short term performance goals that included the best practices and championed the
probability of success to top management.
Budget
• Managed a complex multi-million funding budget. Prepared and maintained weekly and monthly financial records
keeping top management apprised of financial status and by forecasting and maintining the budget resulted in the
activity to operate more effectively and keep within their budgetary constraints.
• Coordinated accounts payable/receivable activities and timeliness of payment for contracted goods and services for
customers.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
• In a fast-paced environment led the warehouse management and inventory management of over 17,000 line items
valued at over $100M to include all issues, receipts, stock positioning, reorders, and inventory accuracy, with a yearly
operational budget of over $2M. Analyzed supply chain KPI's and ensured the supply team understood and executed
performance metrics and motivating them to improve the day to day supply chain management functions.
• Compehensive experience and demonstrated ownership in all aspecets of depot level repair and return functions.
Refined the return process, policies and procedures resulting in a cost savings of over $10M.
• Managed the verification and tracked the timeliness and accuracy of transactions for both incoming and outgoing
shipments ensuring accountability for shipping accounts were maintained. Responsibilities included supervision of
packaging, addressing, tracking, and shipment of material. Established a partnership with third party logistics (3PL)
services to include safety and security of cargo, sourcing of ground transportation, air and sea freight services.
Customer Service
• Responsible for the expediting and coordination of logistics activity in various locations around the globe assuring
customs and transportation requirements were met guaranteeing all required material was delivered to the customer on
time or ahead of schedule..
• Analyzed and coordinated logistical functions of submarine supply department. Fulfilled the entire project life cycle
of customers needs, including: strategic planning, demand computation, scheduling, procurement of raw materials,
manufacturing, distribution, allocation, delivery, and final delivery of products.
Proffesional Membership
• APICS – The Association for Operations Management – 2015
Military Training Certifications
• Department of the Navy, Military Customs Officer, 2008
• Department of the Navy, Military Safety Officer, 2008
• Department of the Navy, Hazardous Materials Control and Management (HMC&M Technician), 2006

3. Computer Software Proficiency: MS Windows, Macintosh OS X, MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS
Project, MS Word, ERP Software Suites in Accounting, Customer Relationship Management, Distribution, Human
Resources, Procurement and Production.