FRANK SALAZAR III
San Antonio, Texas ○- ○-
A self-motivated and bilingual Logistics Supply Chain Manager with an MBA, Six Sigma Green Belt and more than 12 years of experience
in the military and aerospace industries. Experienced in developing Supply Chain Methodologies (SCM), operations, cost saving
practices, budget management, and materials management. Strong situational awareness combined with the ability to analyze reports,
and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and to re-prioritize with ease. Extensive knowledge in Business Supply Chain
Operations, Materials Movement, Data Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, FAR, DFAR,International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), AS9100, ISO 9001, RFx Packages (RFQ, RFP, RFB), MRO, MOQ, marketing, data analytical research, and exceptional
written and verbal communication skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SUPPL Y CH A I N CON SUL TA N T / January 2020 – Present
Econo Move & Storage, Inc. (Lackland AFB, Texas)
Provides strategic counsel to senior management, and employees by maximizing efficiency, driving productivity, and application of the
company’s Lean Management system. Accepts direction from senior management.
o Provides support in enriching an environment that encourages analysis driven problem solving, critical thinking, and experience in
delivering process improvements within the organization.
o Implements scheduling and development of Lean implementation strategies with key stakeholders; manages multiple government
contracts. Generated KPIs that aligned with operational requirements and expectations.
o Incorporates value stream mapping to identify waste and inefficiencies in current workflow to arrive at optimal results.
o Devises accurate and timely administrative reports, executes meeting presentations; resolves any supply chain related issues.
PROC URE M E N T OPE RA TI ON S CON SUL TA N T / November 2019 – January 2020 (Short-Term Project)
NewTek (San Antonio, Texas)
Spearheaded multiple complex manufacturing outsourcing operations for a variety of high visibility cross-functional projects.
Constructed informed timely decisions in an independent fashion. Assumed responsibilities and thoroughly communicated to the
appropriate stakeholders, sales and finance teams.
o Developed operation and procurement strategies, operating plans and analyzed budgets, departmental goals and objectives.
o Designed a structured procurement strategy, quality, and logistics functions to support product and process excellence; responsible
for audit compliance, analyzing stock control, and material control.
o Led sourcing efforts for all parts and equipment to include finding suppliers for custom parts, electronics, sheet metal, hardware;
forecasted and planned seasonal promotion which resulted in 100% stock.
o Recommended barcodes linked to MRP to minimize transactional activity, errors, and inventory failures.
SE N I OR M A TE RIA L S BUY E R CON SUL TA N T / August 2019 – November 2019 (Short-Term Project)
Becton Dickinson (San Antonio, Texas)
Orchestrated challenging acquisition tasks to procure materials and services consistent with specified levels of quality, delivery, and
boosted total cost savings for client operations supported by the regional service center located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
o Executed the fulfilment of over 300 purchase orders, delivery confirmation including expediting of materials and services from the
supplier to final destination in Mexico.
o Delivered high quality, cross culturally competent customer-oriented service within the assigned area of purchases in support of
the company’s performance objectives; sourced raw materials, components via SAP system.
SE N I OR A SSOCI A TE PROCURE M E N T A NA L Y ST / July 2018 – June 2019 (Relocated to Texas)
Collins Aerospace (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Oversaw value generation sourcing and profitability improvement initiatives, responsible for the vetting and selection of vendors;
assigned 38 vendors. Assessed and managed inventory levels to ensure continuity of supply chain flow for multiple aircraft projects.
o Responsible for supplier performance monitoring metrics and assessment, optimizing the supply chain playbooks, and working with
the delivery assurance team to ensure the timely delivery of components and finished goods.
o Directed complex vendors and commodities which included domestic and foreign supplier sourcing (AS9100, ISO 9001).
o Devoted to the utilization of lean operation manufacturing systems and process improvement analysis tools such as 5S; utilized SAP
modules related to MRP and purchasing for reporting to data analytics, research, and planning functionality. Traveled to various
vendors and suppliers (domestic/international).
o Leveraged and aggregated spend amongst preferred logistics suppliers; adhered to ITAR, FAR, DFAR and aerospace policies.
L OGI STI CS SUP PL Y CH A I N M AN A GE R / February 2006 – September 2018
United States Army (Various Global Locations)
Countlessly directed the coordination of consignment trans-loaded from aircraft to vessels. Sourced, researched and managed the
distribution of supplies throughout the organization; responsible for the health and welfare of over 118 diverse employees whom
achieved measurable results while working in dynamic, high-pressure, time sensitive environments. Served as the Supply Chain point of
contact (POC) for all sites regarding government transportation and logistics matters.
o Expertly tracked and coordinated 257 projects via TMS, to include cargo transfer, heavy-equipment hauling, and material-handling
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operations; maintained 100% accountability of military equipment valued at $10MM, while exceeding the expectations of senior
leadership. Responsible for unit PCARD procurement purchases.
Delegated the processing of over 419 highway logistics projects; monitored contract performance to ensure fulfilment with
contractual obligations; managed material mobilization and demobilization in area of operations.
Provided technical expertise, mentorship, and training in rail scheduling, rail maintenance, and tactical and strategic rail operations
throughout various global locations; tracked 94 railhead missions to seaports up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
Engineered, executed, and accurately tracked over 554 material moving projects; utilized SAP to manage stock control.
Generated commodity level strategies for LTL, full truckload, heavy-air, and ocean; freight spend cost reductions over $5MM.
EDUCATION
M A STE R' S DE GRE E, BUSI N E SS A DM IN I STRA TI ON / May 2018
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado
BA CH E L OR' S DE GRE E , L OGI STI CS SUPPL Y CH A I N M AN A GE ME N T / September 2016
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado
CERTIFICATIONS
L E AN SI X SI GM A -GREE N BE L T ; CUSTOM S CL E A RA N CE DE CL A RA TI ON OFFI CE R
DE M ON STRA TE D SE N I OR L OGI STI CI AN – SOL E TH E IN TE RN A TI ONA L SOCI E TY OF L OGI STI CS
H A Z MA T I N SPE CTOR
SKILLS
L A N GUA GE S: English (native), Spanish (fluent)
TE CH N I CA L SKI L L S: MS Office (advanced knowledge), Microsoft Office Suite, SAP (advanced knowledge), ERP (advanced
knowledge), SharePoint (advanced knowledge), CRM, Salesforce, Google G-Suite
OTH E R SKI L L S: Accounting, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Collaboration, Problem
Solving, Dependable, Strong Work Ethic, Self-Confident, Self-Motivated, Honesty, Project Management, Customer Service, Safety
