Gregory Harris, MBA

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2023

  Supervises the movement, distribution, storage of supplies & materials within the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. Along with analyzing budgets, planning routes, and processing shipments.Collaborated with IT vendors to analyze and interpret data on equipment maintenance and repair trends, enabling proactive identification of potential issues & implementation of preventive measures to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency. • Leveraged analytical data from IT vendors to assess the effectiveness of signal equipment configurations and recommend enhancements to optimize network performance and communication capabilities within the Army's logistics operations. • Implemented Power BI and SharePoint to create real time dashboards and reports for tracking inventory, reducing order processing time by 25% • Directs supply personnel in establishment and maintenance of supply and inventory control management functions; analyzes statistical data to determine effectiveness of technical edit; reconciles problems in automated supply accounting system; computes, establishes, and directs modification to authorized stock levels; plans and organizes receipt, issue, salvage, and maintenance of records for all classes of supply to include Class V (Ammunition) and Class VIII (Medical). • Ensures compliance with current regulations and directives pertaining to financial inventory, accounting, and stock funding; determines current and projected repair requirements; directs lateral redistribution of stock; performs supervisory duties; prepares and updates warehouse planography; conducts inspection of activities to ensure compliance with standards of serviceability, reclamation, salvage, and disposal procedures. • Conducted regular reviews of service level agreements (SLAs) with transportation providers and vendors to ensure adherence and minimize risks of supply chain disruptions, resulting in a 90% success rate in meeting delivery timelines and SLA commitments Show less Oversaw 35-person team in receiving, picking, storage, turning in, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation, and administrative functions within the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade. • Reconstructed the warehouse's standard operating procedure which increased operations to operate from 50% to 95% efficiency. • Managed and supervised over 30 lower enlisted personnel on location surveys, inventories, & goods movement of hazmat, sensitive, and retrograde materials worth over $100M with less than a 5% annual loss. • Instructed warehouse personnel in loading, unloading, segregation, dunnage, palletizing, and selection of stock and storage areas. • Maintained a 100% succession rate of the warehouse always staying within environmental guidelines. Show less • Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory which resulted in less than 5% loss.• Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. • Maintained in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies; Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units with no error.• Received credit-return material over $3.5M and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock; Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing over 500 products daily.• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped; and maintained material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Warehouse Manager

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Material Storage & Handling Specialist

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Equipment Records Parts Specialist

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2016
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  Oahu Thunder Basketball Club

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2024

  Founder & Program Director

  Founder, Program Director, and Head Coach of the Oahu Thunder Basketball Club for the intermediate Girls and Boys division. Developing our youth with the necessary skills to succeed in all aspects of life rather that is both on and off of the court. Oahu Thunder Basketball Club offers a variety of services such as basketball boot camp, 1 on 1 sessions, AAU competitive and travel teams.

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  Optum

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  Business Risk Analyst

  ▪ Effectively work across UHG and Optum functional areas in a complex matrix" organization, demonstrating an ability to lead without authority.▪ Work with Optum Vendor Risk Owners to educate them on Vendor risk, their role in" the Vendor relationship and their responsibility to the organization, related to" vendor risk reduction.▪ Stay abreast of key internal and external Vendor risk certifications and" requirements.▪ Identify and report on key Vendor risk metrics and effectively escalate to executive" leaders as needed.▪ Identify and implement Vendor risk process improvements and demonstrate" organizational change management capabilities.▪ Collaborate with business teams to define objectives and set key Vendor" performance metrics.▪ Develop risk assessment dashboards using Powe BI, Excel, and SharePoint to monitor key risk indicators and improve decision -making for clients, resulting in a 20% reduction in overall business risks.▪ Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors, achieving significant cost savings and ensuring compliance with contractual terms.▪ Conducted supplier performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to improve service levels and reduce risks.▪ Conducted audits and assessments of clients' risk management processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending best practices.▪ Assisted clients in developing business continuity plans, ensuring that critical business functions can continue in the event of a disruption.▪ Provided training and guidance to clients on risk management and contract/category management best practices.▪ Developed and implemented a risk reporting system to identify, track, and mitigate risks for multiple Fortune 500 clients, improving risk management effectiveness by 30% ▪ Managed project budgets and timelines, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget. Show less

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  Antelope Crossing Middle School

  Jan 2024 - now

  8th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach
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  California Department of Veterans Affairs

  May 2024 - now

  Associate Budget Analyst

  Working for the Budget Office at CalVet - Responsibilities:- Manage financial operations for Redding, Barstow, and Fresno for a combined total of $1.9 Billion.- Process personnel actions.- Handle contract management, including reviewing and negotiating contracts with vendors and service providers.- Reconcile monthly cash reports and ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations for the state of California.- Develop, analyze, and manage the budget for Redding, Barstow and Fresno considering funding needs and resource allocation.- Prepare budget proposals and reports for senior management and other stakeholders.- Provide financial analysis and forecasting to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.- Stay updated on financial regulations, policies, and best practices to ensure compliance and financial integrity.- Collaborate with finance, accounting, and program management teams to gather data and coordinate budget planning.- Communicate financial implications of different courses of action to support informed decision-making.- Implement financial controls and contribute to maintaining accountability and transparency in financial operations. Show less