Yashiema Gilford

Columbia,SC

Summary

Results-oriented Supply Manager well-versed in inventory management, equipment accountability and supply distribution. Knowledgeable about forecasting requirements and administering budgets.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Central Supply Manager

Department Of Defense

01.2018 - Current

Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.

Material Handler

South Carolina Air National Guard

02.2013 - Current

Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Supervised 10 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

05.2025

High School Diploma -

Lake City High School

Lake City, SC

05.2011

Skills

Service Quality
Inventory Supplies
Microsoft Word
Reorder Procedures
Strategic Planning
Purchasing and Supply Agency

Program Management
Military Operations
Customer Accounts Management
Records Oversight
Policy and Procedure Improvement
Critical Thinking

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