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Johnny Weidenfeller

Material Handler Leader at Working in the field of supply chain management for the Department of the Army. Promoted to Lead in November of 2016. Lead’s 12 workers in warehouse operations for storage, packing, shipping, and crating. Oversees the warehouse storage area functions associated with part expediting, requisitions, delivery, packing, receiving, and order fulfillment. Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences and ensures daily tasks assigned from management are being carried out and completed. Corrects issues that interrupt the supply chain processes. Performs analytic research on frustrated materials. Completes weekly statistical reports for management. Trained in identifying parts and materials from part numbers and stock numbers. Submits work orders on required equipment. Schedules and maintains training for sections. Inspects stored material for basic method of pack, and identifies material requiring care of supplies in storage (COSIS). Trained as a manager using Global Combat Supply Systems (GCSS) Army Enterprise Resource Planning software. Licensed to operate 6K forklift and order selector.

  • Central Washington University
  • Information Technology & Administrative Management
  • Class of 2021
  • Spanaway, Washington

Member since June 2020

About

Over 15 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain management, and project management with the US Navy and Department of the Army. Strategic, decisive, and motivational leader. In-depth understanding of supply chain and logistics disciplines, with frequent success in optimizing time, resources, and costs. Skilled in tough decision making, escalated problem resolution, and achievement of goals within challenging environments. Strong background in Enterprise Resource Planning and educated in information technology management.

Education

  • Syracuse University

    Project Management

    2021

  • United States Army Logistics University

    GCSS Army Middle managers Course

    2020

  • Department of the Navy

    Six Sigma Lean White Belt

    2020

  • Central Washington University

    Information technology & administrative management

    2019 – 2021

  • Defense Acquisition University

    ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

    2019

  • Occupational Safety Health Administration

    General Industry Safety Health 30 Hour Course

    2015

  • Pierce College

    Art, General DTA

    2005 – 2019

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2021

Goals and interests

Career goal

Information Technology Management, Information Systems Management, Project Management, Administrative Management, IT Project Management, & Supply Chain Management.

Graduate school interests

Information Technology & Administrative Management, IT Project Management, & Supply Chain Management.

Outside the classroom

Djing, computer gaming, camping, fishing, recreational gun shooting, watching movies, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Experience

  • Material Handler Leader

    Working in the field of supply chain management for the Department of the Army. Promoted to Lead in November of 2016. Lead’s 12 workers in warehouse operations for storage, packing, shipping, and crating. Oversees the warehouse storage area functions associated with part expediting, requisitions, delivery, packing, receiving, and order fulfillment. Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences and ensures daily tasks assigned from management are being carried out and completed. Corrects issues that interrupt the supply chain processes. Performs analytic research on frustrated materials. Completes weekly statistical reports for management. Trained in identifying parts and materials from part numbers and stock numbers. Submits work orders on required equipment. Schedules and maintains training for sections. Inspects stored material for basic method of pack, and identifies material requiring care of supplies in storage (COSIS). Trained as a manager using Global Combat Supply Systems (GCSS) Army Enterprise Resource Planning software. Licensed to operate 6K forklift and order selector.

    May 2015 – Jan 2021

  • Logistics Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class

    A variety positions were held over 9 years. Promoted gradually from an E-3 to an E-5 working as a Logistics Specialist in the expeditionary element of logistics. Led teams of 20 personnel in supply operations relating to warehousing, transportation, and equipment operations. Provided logistics support capable of worldwide deployment in the field of expeditionary warfare that specialized in the logistics to support the loading and off-loading of Navy maritime ships and equipment, and operating various types of Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in logistics operations. Provided Logistics Combat Service Support to a Joint Task Force at Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan to support tactical operations through Transportation, Supply Support Activity, Ammo, Non-Tactical Field Maintenance and Bare-base Support. Supervised 5 personnel in day to day warehouse operations involving fulfillment and cargo movement.

    Apr 2006 – Aug 2015

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

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