Christopher Sanchez

Logistics Support Supervisor:

Personal Summary: Experienced logistics professional with a deep expertise in cargo and material handling, tax exoneration, customs compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record in coordinating large-scale logistical operations, ensuring 100% asset accountability, training diverse teams, and liaising with external stakeholders to maintain seamless operations. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness.

Key Achievements & Experience:

Logistics Coordination & Leadership:

• Served as key leader for Logistics Support Representative team, overseeing a team of 26 members in providing logistics support to numerous naval ships.
• Coordinated successful movements of over 400k pallets of cargo, provisions, and mail to various naval ships, ensuring timely and efficient support.
• Recognized with a Letter of Appreciation for exceptional contributions to Logistics Support Center's customer service team.

Asset Management & Maintenance:

• As Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Manager, monitored and maintained 15 MHE assets, ensuring 100% accountability and maintenance up-to-date.
• Enabled continuous usage of MHE assets for critical operations, resulting in maximizing operational capabilities.

Tax Exoneration & Customs Compliance:

• Expertly trained 13 sailors in Djibouti's TAX exoneration program and led his Cargo team in performance of tax exonerations. His team processed and expedited over 516,968 air and sea freight tax exonerations valued at over $378.8M. . His efforts and friendly diplomatic relationship with Djiboutian Port Terminal Officer ensured the expeditious processing of materials throughout the Djiboutian Port Community and Customs Office, allowing on time arrival of mission essential supplies for the entire unit.
• Assumed a pivotal role in the Customs Program, coordinating inspections for 29 Tenant Commands and leading customs inspections, clearing 50k pieces of cargo for 5152 redeploying Joint task force personnel leaving the continent of Africa and returning to the U.S.
• Ensured 100% compliance with all U.S. Department of Agriculture and Customs and Border instructions, maintaining the integrity of the only U.S. Customs Program in the continent Africa.

Administrative & Support Duties:

• Contributed to the Warrior Transition Program by facilitating gear turn-in for 5152 redeploying service members, expediting the process and easing the burden on associated readiness centers.

Acquisition manager | Supply operations:

Personal Summary: Experienced acquisition manager with a proven track record in procurement oversight, financial reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. Demonstrated capability in managing high-value purchase requests, conducting in-depth reporting, and training and overseeing credit card holders. Recognized for outstanding leadership in fundraising and contributing to morale-enhancing initiatives. Effective communicator skilled in ensuring optimal mission readiness through timely procurement and efficient coordination.

Key Achievements & Experience:

Financial Reporting & Oversight:

• Delivered comprehensive quarterly, semi-annual, and annual purchase reports to the agency's program coordinator.
• Trained and supervised 6 government credit card holders, ensuring accurate and compliant transaction processing.

Procurement & Coordination:

• Effectively managed the procurement, reception, and issuance of 16 purchase requests with a total value of $673k.
• Collaborated with 30 Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Centers, providing essential maintenance support for 76 surface combatant ships. Ensured timely returns to sea and optimal fleet mission readiness.

Leadership & Fundraising:

• Elected by peers in the unit's officer association, demonstrating trust and recognition among colleagues.
• Successfully led and executed 6 fundraising events, raising a significant amount of $80k. Funds directly contributed to the implementation of morale-boosting events for both sailors and civilians.

Supply Chain | Program Manager:

Experienced supply chain and logistics professional with hands-on expertise in material management, procurement, inventory control, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage extensive inventories, ensure efficient processing of logistics requirements, and provide training to diverse teams. Proven track record in enhancing organizational readiness, streamlining warehouse operations, and maintaining high levels of accountability. Adept at collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and objectives.

Key Achievements & Experience:

Team Leadership & Training:

• Directed and trained a team of 40+ members in providing exceptional customer service to 60 departments, ensuring efficient logistics support.
• Coached and developed a diverse team of 30 military personnel and 56 Department of Defense civilians in warehouse operations and responsibilities.

Inventory & Procurement Management:

• Managed the procurement, inventory, and issuance of over 80,000 line items, with a budget exceeding $120 million.
• Achieved a 100% inventory validity rate, surpassing organizational targets.

Operational Excellence:

• As the Work Center Supervisor, spearheaded the upkeep and scheduled maintenance of 744 supply compartments, significantly enhancing organizational material readiness.
• Streamlined operations across 10 warehouses, resulting in audit revisions and a 95% accountability rate for materials, receipts, files, and processes.

Mission-Critical Support:

• Expedited the delivery of 1,460 mission-critical assets, catering to 52 departments and supporting eight onboard aircraft teams during Mission Freedom Sentinel.

Process Improvement:

• As the Training Program Manager, overhauled the training module for warehouse responsibilities, instilling best practices and optimizing warehouse functions.
• Revitalized the warehouse program by introducing streamlined processes and ensuring comprehensive accountability for materials and receipts.