Candidates About

Kenneth L. Howes

Objective

To serve in a Senior Leadership role that will augment my military and civilian education, training and experience in Global Supply Chain and Operational Logistics Management. This position will provide added challenge and responsibility as well as professional and personal growth.

Summary of Qualifications

Twenty-Four (24) years progressive education, training and experience in all aspects of Supply Chain Management

Fifteen (15) years progressive experience in the Global Energy Industry (Oil & Gas; Power Generation)

Fifteen (15) years of experience utilizing SAP/Oracle/Ariba ERP/WMS/Materials & Procurement Management systems

Fifteen (15) years international experience (Middle East/Africa/CIS)

Fifteen (15) years of experience utilizing Integrated Logistics Support systems (ILS)

Fifteen (15) years of experience in Program/Project Management

Ten (10) years of experience in Government contracting to include FAR/DFAR/STATE

Record of demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills

Proven leadership, time and personnel management skills

Work Experience

Purchaser IV                                    Texas Department of Transportation                   Austin, TX                   Aug. 2017-Present 

Performs highly technical purchasing functions for the Department

Research, study, and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies, or services

Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies, or services

Serve as liaison with other governmental agencies and private entities for all Purchasing related activities

Sr. Supply Chain Management Consultant       Alliance Cost Containment             Various, USA                Jul. 2017-Present 

Review end to end Supply Chain Management process to identify cost reduction opportunities

Review historical purchasing/invoicing data, identify cost reduction opportunities and establish negotiation strategies

Lead complex negotiations for materials and services commodity group(s)

Operations Manager                                          Allied Universal                              Austin, TX                     Mar. 2017-Aug. 2017 

Responsible for staffing and scheduling personnel for over 100 client sites

Ensure all required State and Federal training and licensing are current

Responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety requirements are met at each client site

Head of Security                                                  Circuit of the Americas                 Austin, TX                   Aug. 2016-Feb. 2017

Selected and managed Private Security Contractors for the venue and events

Accountable for the venue security plan and associated risk assessments 

Responsible for the security department budget

Service Manager/Team Lead             Universal Protective Services                   Various, TX                    Oct. 2015-Aug. 2016

Responsible for set-up and management of new branch office

Responsible for staffing, scheduling and managing all contracts assigned to the new branch office portfolio

Responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety requirements are met at each client site

Commodity Management (Contract)             Durcon Incorporated                     Taylor, TX                  Mar. 2015-Apr. 2015

Develop and implement sustainable global sourcing strategies

Develop and execute negotiation strategies to provide secure supply lines, and promote company innovation initiatives

Manage and negotiate supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation

Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future (industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business) material availability

Recommend and implement process improvements

 

Contract Management (Contract) StatOil North America                     Austin, TX                    Dec. 2014-Dec. 2014

Advise internal customers across all disciplines on procurement and contracts and logistical issues

Lead sourcing events in partnership with internal customers

Develop sourcing, purchasing and logistics strategies

Manage and align key internal stakeholders throughout each sourcing event

Communicate contract strategy and framework to OSRs

Coordinate HSE qualification process between HSE personnel and operations

Lead regular Supplier Quality Measurement meetings

 

Supply Chain Management (Contract)         Dell Computers                                   Round Rock, TX       May 2014-Nov. 2014

Review of processes and procedures, evaluation of employees’ actual functional performance vs procedural doctrine

Evaluate current SCM / Forecasting system(s) performance and identify redundancies and opportunities to consolidate and modernize

Analyze historical supplier performance and grade accordingly

Present recommended actions to streamline SCM function(s)

Global Supply Chain Team Lead                   Hess Corporation                            Equatorial Guinea      May 2011-Jun. 2013  

Manage Procurement & Contracts team by setting direction and monitoring results, overseeing the performance of team members, ensuring priorities are clear and standards and delivery schedules are met and remain informed of the services being provided

Coordinate business partner relationships for multiple supply chain specialties to understand business issues and requirements, to define services/outputs required from Global Supply Chain (GSC) and to manage supplier/contractor relationships

Identify business issues, conducted appropriate analysis and recommend viable alternatives and/or specifications where other "fit for purpose" options do not exist

Efficiently monitored all phases of the supply chain process, communicating effectively with business partners, suppliers, contractors and other personnel throughout the activity cycle

Manage tender process and determine appropriate tender recipients using existing selection procedures, evaluate proposals with the business partner to identify the best business solution and prepare tender documentation and present recommendations to GSC management

Cultivate strong working relationships with suppliers and contractors to deliver high quality services to business partners

Proficient in various supply chain specialties, demonstrating the ability to present ideas and concepts to and influence GSC management and business partners

Ensure full compliance of HSE policies involving Supply Chain/Logistics operations

Supply Chain Manager                                      Halliburton                                       Southern Iraq                Oct. 2010-Apr.  2011 

Direct a full spectrum of business functions including procurement, materials, and logistics activities

Build and streamline supply base and procurement process to optimize business results

Develop and implement strategic sourcing in coordination with category management group to support regional needs, manufacturing production schedules, and customer deliveries

Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and Halliburton Company Internal Control requirements

Oversee employee and supplier performance; worked collaboratively with internal and external customers to set objectives and goals, and delivered strategies to achieve those goals

Determine strategic opportunities for supply chain development and focus with peers, regional, manufacturing, and global network

Manage inventory while ensuring safe and prompt storage and movement of materials

Ensure full compliance of HSE policies involving Supply Chain/Logistics operations

 

Procurement & Logistics Manager (Contract)          Schlumberger IPM            Southern Iraq            Apr. 2010–Oct. 2010

Manage import/export and movement of material, supplies and assets within the GeoMarket and its locations

Manage logistics activity considering cost and cycle time considerations while meeting operational objectives

Develop & manage GeoMarket/Regional shipments on all modes of transportation covering all shipments including dangerous goods cargo (explosives & radioactive goods)

Ensure customs requirements compliance in respective countries as well as managing customs duty costs to a minimum of exposure and conducting regulatory self-audits/compliance to the latest customs regulations

Direct proper maintenance, retention and compilation of customs documents

Direct shipment tracking & supported the field with effective tracking methods/system of all in transit purchase orders

Direct warehousing & monitoring of all project based inventory turns as well as stocking frequencies against logistics movements 

Develop joint solutions with operations segments and procurement team on inventory reduction initiatives 

Manage continuous improvement activities are identified and managed through development and tracking of KPI’s

Effectively manage costs relevant to logistics activity 

Ensure full compliance of HSE policies involving Supply Chain/Logistics operations

 

Offshore Logistics & Materials Manager (Contract)              Chevron                Angola                                        Mar.2009–Feb. 2010

Coordinate supply chain efforts (Logistics/Procurement/Materials) between three onshore supply facilities, an offshore barge and two offshore build sites

Develop and managed policies and procedures for requisitioning and purchasing of materials and services, tracking shipments and receiving materials

Manage five to ten offshore Materials Men/Storekeepers

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

AIRP Deputy Logistics Manager (Contract)                    Black & Veatch           Afghanistan                 Nov. 2008-Feb. 2009

Responsible for directing the Inventory, Warehouse & General Stores Divisions of the Logistics Department made up of 4 Afghan managers and 150+ support personnel

Responsible for oversight and management responsibilities for over $20 million in non-expendable property

Direct logistics and inventory operations and personnel for more than twenty task orders simultaneously

Direct three warehouses and country wide shipping and receiving

Direct, planned and managed country wide physical inventory counts

Direct the Health and Safety Program in Kabul

Direct and manage the final disposition of all non-expendable property

Manage Purchasing & Contracts Division who averaged $200,000.00+ USD per month in petty cash spend

Responsible for verifying accuracy of monthly and year end NXP inventory reports

Operational Logistics (Contract)                    DynCorp International                  West Bank, Israel        Jan. 2008-Jun. 2008  

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing inventory management, distribution, storage management and reparable management

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing secure transport of trainees

Accountable for reporting supply support activities for all sites to the Task Order Management Office

Supervise inventory management activities to ensure adequate stock levels for anticipated demand

Responsible for proper disposal of excess supplies and/or property

Responsible for data collection and analyses to forecast needs and determine categories, quantities of supply and required funds

Provide guidance to expedite selection of supplies in order to meet unanticipated demands

Coordinate multiple supply points to affect the on-time transfer of supplies

Responsible for ensuring strict adherence to all Health, Safety & Security policies and procedures

 

Offshore Material Coordinator                         Heerema (SSCV THIALF)                Gulf of Mexico            Aug. 2007-Nov. 2007

Offshore Spares Analyst                                    TRS Staffing                                        Sugar Land, TX           May. 2007-Jun. 2007

Sr. Security Specialist                                          Cochise Consultancy                          Various, Iraq                 Dec. 2003-Jan. 2007

Sr. Military Trainer                                              Vinnell Corporation                            Various, Iraq                Apr. 2003-Dec. 2003

Logistics/Provisioning (SSBN)                           Northrop Grumman                            Sunnyvale, CA             Mar. 2003-Apr. 2003

Sr. Buyer/Sub-Contract Administrator            EG&G                                                    Manassas, VA              Sept. 2002-Feb. 2003

Sr. Procurement/Logistics Specialist                GE Power Systems                              North Bergen, NJ          May 1999-Sep. 2002

Project Administrator/HAZMAT Tech           CET Environmental                            Various, US                 Mar. 1998-May 1999

HAZMAT Tech/Supervisor                               Romic International                           Palo Alto, CA               Jan. 1997-Mar. 1998

Operational Logistics (Nuclear Submarine)    US Navy                  USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735 (B)         Aug. 1992-Aug. 1996

Education

Moscow State University: Russian as a Second Language – Moscow, Russia

US Navy (Nuclear Submarine): Global Supply Chain and Operational Logistics Management (Degree Equivalent)

Panhandle High School: High School graduate – Panhandle, TX

 

Military Schools & Training

US Navy: Advanced Submarine Independent Duty Storekeeper

US Navy: Advanced Submarine Firefighting/Damage Control/Combat Lifesaver

US Navy: Advanced on-Shore & at-Sea Physical Security

US Navy: Basic Training and Enlisted Submarine School

 

Certifications

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (C.O.S.S) 29 CFR Part 1910; 29 CFR Part 1926

HAZWOPER Hazardous Material Technician/Supervisor

First Responder/CPR/Blood Borne Pathogens

Offshore Water Survival/H.U.E.T

General Electric Power Systems University: Six Sigma Green Belt

General Electric Power Systems University: Negotiations Certification

 

Computer/Software Experience

Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Presentations), SAP, Ariba, MRP, ERP, Oracle, Maximo, JD Edwards, Maintenance Equipment & Material database (MEM), International Maritime Dangerous Goods v 2.0 (IMDG), Equipment Management & Inventory System (EMIS), Recovery Cost Management System (RCMS), Shipboard Non-tactical ADP Program (SNAP II/III), FedLog

 

Valid US Passport – expires 12 March 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Willing to travel and/or relocate