Billy J. Shanks

Experience

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  Marine Wing Support Squadron 172

  Oct 2004 - Sept 2006

  Warehouse Clerk

  • Served as Marine Corps Systems Command, Warehouse Clerk working with Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) as the life cycle manager for all Marine Infantry Combat Equipment. Shipping, Receiving, and reporting.• Responsible for developing, fielding, and sustainment of ICE to enhance the performance, capability, survivability, and mobility of Marines .• Maintained a 95% logistics readiness score.• Provided training in inventory control, requisitioning, and management to unit personnel.• Coordinated with equipment suppliers on a regular basis to resolve distribution issues, track availability, and manage fulfillment of fielding and contract instructions.• Developed a new receiving procedure for receipt management resulting in the faster receiving process.• Led logistics operations for support of Ryuku Warrior Exercise project preparing 100 pieces of supply equipment to include tents, cots, tables, and chairs.• Operated forklifts. Show less

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  Marine Wing Support Squadron 172

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2010

  Warehouse Chief

  • Planned and managed supply chain, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations for Camp Foster.• Supervised the execution of policies and procedures pertaining to MWSS-172 warehouse storage, receiving, and issues.• Professionally developed junior Marines through instruction, mentoring, and leadership.• Responsible for Inventory Control including cycle counts, conducting annual wall-to-wall physical count, and asset reconciliation.• Implemented programs and procedures to reduce costs.• Ensured a safe and efficient environment for material handling equipment and the safety of forklift operators.• Performed warehouse record keeping and reporting using SAP custom app GCSS and DPAS Asset Management tool.• Lead logistic operations for project Exercise Cobra Gold 2010 acquiring and distributing of $500k of contracted goods and services.• Accountable for inventory worth $15M. Show less

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jun 2010 - May 2013

  Recruiter

  • Planned effective recruitment programs to meet recruitment goals in area of 20 high schools and one community colleges. Enlisted 102% of assigned contracting mission, exceeding quality requirement. Maintained a 90% graduation rate from MCRD, exceeding the national standard.• Traveled to job fairs, career days, colleges, universities, and other career-related activities to target general and specific candidates.• Acted as liaison to over 1,000 high school faculty, members of the community, and over 200 parents and legal guardians.• Develop marketing strategies with local advertising agencies, recruiting agencies, professional associations, and other sources to develop advertisements and marketing materials designed to recruit and retain quality staff.• Developed effective high school and community college programs to project a positive image of the Marine Corps in the community.• Identified and implemented process improvements in record documentation and procedures resulting in new system of operations.• Advised Senior managers in areas of recruitment plans, programs, and call center development.• Managed government equipment and financial assets according to rules and regulations. Show less

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  Marine Corps Logistics Base

  May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Warehouse Supply Chief

  • Managed administrative and logistical support for military gear and office furniture, including planning, coordination, and supervision of activities. Inventory control, budget management, warehouse storage, shipping and receiving equipment, reporting, and hazardous material handling.• Performed warehouse record keeping and reporting using SAP/GCSS and DPAS Asset Management tool.• Worked on a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project team responsible for improving profitability MCCS programs.• Responsible for providing guidance and supervision for 8 Officers to affectively complete logistic operations on base.• Trained Marines in forklift safety. Accumulated 3,000 miles on forklift without incident.• Ensured Marines and civilians comply with safety regulations within the warehouse.• Lead Inventory Control activities of military gear and office furnishings in the warehouse including cycle counts, proper disposal of unserviceable, damaged, and depreciated assets. Also, reconciled over $1.5M worth of gear.• Managed and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs).• Accountable for the logistics management of inventory valued at more than $5M including equipment, property, and other assets.• Earned OSHA VPP award and Scored 95% during Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis (FSMAO) inspections. Show less

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  Marine Corps Logistic Base

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Company First Sergeant

  • Served as the Senior Logistics Advisor to the Commander.• Managed administrative and logistical support for all wheeled, armament, power generation, and utility equipment, including planning, coordination, and supervision of activities. Inventory control, budget management, warehouse storage, distribution, and reporting.• Manage Vendor Relationships including purchasing, contracts, and corrective actions.• Performed warehouse record keeping and reporting using SAP/GCSS and DPAS Asset Management tool.• Responsible for advising, managing, and developing 21 Officers to successfully complete logistics tasks. • Developed Marines in areas of logistics operations, health & safety, administration, accountability, warrior tasks & drills, Missions-Essential Task List (METL), and professional development through training, mentoring, promotions & awards.• Accountable for the inventory management of inventory valued at more than $25M including equipment, property, and other assets.• Managed and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs).• Maintained warehouse safety including meeting and exceeding OSHA standards. Show less

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  Empire Distributors, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - now

  • Senior Logistical Warehouse Supervisor responsible for 3 warehouse managers, 2 Leads, and over 40 employees.• Manage and Improve logistical support for all our beverage distribution to meet our company goals. • Perform record keeping and reporting activities to track our KPI’s.• Incident Management including investigating, documenting, reporting, and implementing corrective actions.• Provide Forklift Safety and Warehouse Safety Training to the team. • Implemented process improvements that has already led to substantial increase in completed cases per day. This involved evaluating the current state, developing, mentoring, and creating alignment with the team, and rearranging processes and people to be more effective. Received recognition at Town Hall meeting. Show less

  • Warehouse Manager

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Manager

    Apr 2017 - now
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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 2019 - now

  Retired