Donn Murray, Project Leader/Director of Materials/Supply Chain Manager Strategic Programs BAE Systems Technical Support Services

Donn Murray

Project Leader/Director of Materials/Supply Chain Manager Strategic Programs BAE Systems Technical Support Services

US Navy and US Govt Contractors

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Diploma, Advanced Logistics Seminar
Experience
40 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :40 years, 7 Months

Project Leader/Director of Materials/Supply Chain Manager Strategic Programs BAE Systems Technical Support Services at US Navy and US Govt Contractors
  • United States
  • My current job since October 1983

Supply Chain Manager - Strategic planning for optimized inventory, production support and maintenance operations. Managed logistics operations to meet 100% of objectives for international and U.S. operations through optimizing workforce, inventory management, and cost analysis. Experienced using maintenance planning, inventory management, forecasting analysis, Material Requirements Ordering (MRO), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) programs.

Program/Project Manager - DAWIA certified Level 3 DOD Program Manager. Managed 3PL support contracts with global coverage supporting DOD. Managed cost, schedule, performance, and ensured on-time delivery of contract deliverables up to $200M. Maximized profits and incentive fees. Reduced overhead, optimized personnel, and improved program management performance. Refurbished over 50 warehouses, maintenance facilities, refrigerated and HAZMAT storage, and office spaces. Earned Value Management and Lean Six Sigma experienced.

Transportation Manager - Developed proposal requirements, RFPs, and coordinated a multi-year $200M best value contract for international transportation and 3PL support for break bulk, containerized, oversize and outsized cargo to construction projects in the Former Soviet Union.

Facilities and Equipment Management - Improved warehouse facility material conditions to meet storage and safety standards for HAZMAT, refrigerated inventory, quality controlled material, and high value pilferable items. Implemented ISO 9001, conducted ISO audits, and developed Quality Assurance metrics.
Contract administrator, Contracting Officers Technical Representative, and Source Selection Board member.

Logistics Management Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Current Position
• Direct support to Royal Saudi Naval Inventory Control Point for Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, instruction for automated Logistics Information Systems, and management utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) / Material Requirements Ordering (MRO) systems.
• Contract support under US Government contract providing required CDRL reports and requirements.

Director of Logistics, DynCorp Intl LOGCAP IV, Afghanistan February 2012-March 2013
• Director for Mobile Redistribution and Material Recovery Teams throughout the Southern Afghanistan AOR.
• Senior Descope coordinator and planner responsible for the efficient exit of LOGCAP contractor support on forward operating bases in Afghanistan.
• Developed and implemented strategic planning program for reduced scope requirements and reduction of DynCorp Intl support to the LOGCAP IV contract. Coordinated property, leased equipment and personnel reallocation and retrograde. Directly interfaced with LOGCAP Operations and the Theater ACO.
• Responsible for execution planning of support camp reduction of services and retrograde, LOGCAMP teardown, transportation coordination, property accounting and reallocation of mission critical LOGCAP support across Afghanistan.
• Supervised 65 direct reports and up to 165 supporting personnel.
• Supervisory manager for ILS, Logistics IT systems, and Property Accountability. Responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of contracted support for a $15M software development and implementation contract. Responsible for accountability and training for over 13, 000 users with assets exceeding 2 million reportable assets.
• Managed the worldwide implementation of Supply Chain Management software and hardware installations for property accountability and DOD requirements/maintenance programs. Developed Annual and 6 year POM Budget requirements.
Project Leader/Director of Materials/Supply Chain Manager
• Managed ISO 9001 and Quality Assurance audits.
• Logistics Director Joint Task Force JTF J4 for OPERATION DEEP FREEZE Antarctica.
• Developed logistics support plans and quick reaction contingency response plans for the Pacific region.

Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2013

Direct support to Royal Saudi Naval Inventory Control Point for Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, instruction for automated Logistics Information Systems, and management utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) / Material Requirements Ordering (MRO) systems.
• Contract support under US Government contract providing required CDRL reports and requirements.

Director of Logistics, Senior Logistics Planner and Program Manager at DynCorp Intl LOGCAP IV
  • Afghanistan
  • February 2012 to March 2013

Director of Logistics, Senior Logistics Planner and Program Manager, DynCorp Intl LOGCAP IV, Afghanistan February 2012-March 2013
• Director for Mobile Redistribution and Material Recovery Teams throughout the Southern Afghanistan AOR. Direct interface with Flag level and senior civilian personnel in support of the CENTCOM Material Retrograde Element (CMRE)
• Senior Descope coordinator and planner responsible for the efficient exit of LOGCAP contractor support on forward operating bases in Afghanistan.
• Senior LNO representative for DynCorp with LOGCAP Headquarters offices in Bagram, Afghanistan.
• Developed and implemented strategic planning program for reduced scope requirements and reduction of DynCorp Intl support to the LOGCAP IV contract. Coordinated property, leased equipment and personnel reallocation and retrograde. Directly interfaced with LOGCAP Operations and the Theater ACO.
• Responsible for execution planning of support camp reduction of services and retrograde, LOGCAMP teardown, transportation coordination, property accounting and reallocation of mission critical LOGCAP support across Afghanistan. Utilized SARSS, PBUSE, IBS and contractor developed MRO and WMS systems to manage inventory, stock control functions, property book, and material management.
• Ensured contractual compliance in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and ACO LOTDs as required.
• Supervised 65 direct reports and up to 165 supporting personnel in the CMRE retrograde program.

Project Leader at BAE Systems
  • United States
  • August 2007 to February 2008

• Supervised 10 personnel supporting Strategic Systems Program Office (SSPO). Provided supply chain and inventory management support for ballistic and guided missile submarines.
• Developed and executed project plans supporting a $10M program. Managed cost, schedule, and performance using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to maximize available profit and fee revenue.
• Proposal team evaluation member. Additionally managed ISO 9001 and Quality Assurance audits.

Logistics Plans Officer/Director of Task Force Logistics, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet at JTF J4 for OPERATION DEEP FREEZE
  • United States
  • August 2005 to August 2007

Logistics Plans Officer/Director of Task Force Logistics, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, 2005-2007
• JTF J4 for OPERATION DEEP FREEZE, JTF 519 J4/J5 staff, OPLAN/CONPLAN logistics support planning, Naval Expeditionary Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Contingency Operations and IPT/Project Leader.
• Developed OPLAN logistics support plans and quick reaction contingency response plans for the Pacific region. Skilled use of JOPES, JFAST, CFAST, GCSS, and TPFDD analysis for logistics and transportation support utilizing government and commercial transportation resources. Interfaced with PACOM, CENTCOM, and TRANSCOM.
• Coordinated the international movement of personnel, supplies, outsized equipment, and disaster relief.

Sourcing Director and Expediting Officer, Commander Task Force 53, Bahrain at Logistics Plans
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • June 2004 to August 2005

Logistics Plans, Sourcing Director and Expediting Officer, Commander Task Force 53, Bahrain, 2004-2005
• Program Manager, Operations Director, and Customer Service Officer. Controlled high priority delivery of critical and routine resupply for deployed naval forces to CENTCOM. Supervised up to 120 personnel.
• Planned and executed disaster response logistics plans and response using military and contractor support.
• Experienced with U.S. Commerce Dept export controls and International customs clearance requirements.
• Aviation terminal operations and aircraft maintenance operations including reparable management.

Logistics Plans and Policy Director at Naval Special Warfare Command
  • United States
  • October 2000 to June 2004

Logistics Plans and Policy Director, Naval Special Warfare Command, 2000-2004
• Director of Logistics, Supply Chain Manager and Project Manager. Developed and implemented global logistics strategy and policy for Navy special operations. Inspection team leader. Supervised 12 military and 8 civilians.
• Navy Special operations (SEAL and SWCC) logistics support, resourcing, forecasting, purchasing, financial reporting, contract management, property management, inventory management, equipment maintenance, MRO processing, and $100 Million POM budget development/execution. Management of contracting officers, competitive contracting, and simplified acquisition contracting. Credit card Approving Official and auditor.
• Coordinated worldwide resourcing, transportation, warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations. Conducted performance inspections. Supported combat operations in the Philippines, Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Assistant Director of Logistics/Assistant Supply Officer at USS TARAWA
  • United States
  • July 1998 to October 2000

Assistant Director of Logistics/Assistant Supply Officer, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), 1998-2000
• Program Manager and Supply Chain manager. Directed the daily operations of 220 personnel providing supply chain management, financial management, forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, MRO fulfillment, maintenance, and sustainment. AIT implementation manager for bar code inventory processes.
• Maritime and aircraft maintenance operations logistics support including reparable parts retrograde. ILS program management for aviation and maritime platforms. Planned, managed and directed an annual $7 Million operating budget, $25Million payroll, $75Million inventory, and $800, 000 purchasing operation for international operations in the Pacific and Middle East. MRO pick pack operations including HAZMAT management. Implemented ISO 9000, Quality Assurance, and process improvements for 99% inventory accuracy of 27, 000 line items.

Logistics Program Manager at Logistics and Transportation
  • United States
  • January 1995 to December 1997

Logistics Program Manager, Logistics and Transportation, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 1995-1997
• Program Manager/COTR. Managed $200 Million in Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers and maintenance support contracts for the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine.
• Developed POM and executed program budget requirements, RFP / RFQ's, Statements of Work / Objectives, source selection team member, and evaluated contract proposals using best value analysis.

Education

Diploma, Advanced Logistics Seminar
  • at Keenan Flagler School of Business Logistics Technology Program
  • May 2003

Keenan Flagler School of Business Logistics Technology Program, UNC Chapel Hill

Diploma, Management and Strategic Studies
  • at Marine Corps Staff College
  • July 1998

Management and Strategic Policy development for organizations. Military strategy and execution. Manpower management.

Master's degree, Logistics and Inventory Management
  • at Naval Post Graduate School
  • July 1994

M.S., Logistics and Inventory Management, Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA

Bachelor's degree, Forestry
  • at University of Illinois
  • May 1981

B.S., Forestry, University of Illinois

Specialties & Skills

Supply Chain
Distribution Systems
Project Management
Procurement
Project Collaboration
Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution Operations Management
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
INVENTORY
LOGISTICS
LOGISTICS SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Masonic Fraternal Philathropic Organization
  • member
  • June 1987
ISM
  • member
  • January 2007
APICS
  • member
  • January 2007
PMI
  • member
  • May 2013

Training and Certifications

yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
May 2013
Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
Valid Until:
February 2012