James Barton

Background

About James Barton

As a highly experienced logistics and supply chain management professional, I have spent over 14 years working in various roles within the industry. Throughout my career, I have developed expertise in developing, operating, and managing complex supply support systems, including inventory control, warehouse operations, purchasing, and distribution. My experience executing various analytic strategies, analyzing reports, and determining action plans to practice Lean Logistics, has helped me to prevent shortages and excess. I am highly skilled in using digital systems to partner with key departments to identify and resolve supply chain issues, manage and revise purchase orders, procure inventory, and maintain appropriate inventory levels. My core competencies include Inventory Control, Document Control, Classified Material Handling, Personnel Training, Returned Material Disposal, Customer Service, and Warehousing Operations, making me a valuable addition to any inventory team. My experience as a Senior Logistics Clerk at KBR/Parker Aerospace has enabled me to generate and format Excel reports for weekly meetings, analyze data for trends and/or errors to be fixed, establish service-oriented customer relations, provide timely deliveries/pickups, and maintain accountability of over $6k shelf stock with 98% or better inventory accuracy. Additionally, my role as Work Center Supervisor at the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron gave me hands-on experience in managing personnel and inventories, while my position as Decentralized Supply Support Technician at the 5th Mission Support Group allowed me to become proficient in computerized material management systems. I have an associate's degree in Logistics Management and am pursuing a BA in the same career path, with an estimated graduation date of 2024. Throughout my career, I have oversaw the receipt, storage, and issue of classified, hazardous, and Nuclear Weapon Related Materiel items, managed a budget of $1M while overseeing inventories valued in excess of $438M, and streamlined logistics operations to improve productivity through effective reporting, prioritization, and customer communications. As a leader, I have managed and mentored up to 10 personnel in performance of their duties.