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WILLIAM ERIC HESSE

SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS
Swansea,SC

Summary

Served as a (S.M.E.) Supervisor in U.S. Air Force supply chain operations with over 6 years active duty. The experience in the military enabled a fundamental foundation in warehousing and collaboratively managed $25 billion worth of weapon systems for USAF supply chain operations. Detail oriented with problem-solving and analytical skills. Transitioned to an Associate Raw Material Buyer in 2022 with Smithfield Foods. Created and managed purchase orders in SAP/ERP from start to finish for raw meat products. In 2023 accepted the Sr. Material Planner position for Westinghouse Nuclear through WECTEC. I am ready to tailor my experience in warehousing, global sourcing, procurement and planning to assist your company achieve its goals for Westinghouse.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

WECTEC
Hopkins, SC

Sr. Material Planner
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Manages suppliers and materials for Westinghouse Nuclear by creating and maintaining requisitions in SAP. New requisitions are started via quote from the contractor or supplier through the Westinghouse buyer.
  • Produces and disseminates daily report of Advanced Ship Notices (ASN's) from Ariba cross-functionally to include Global Inventory Materials Planning and Digital Manufacturing Director. Creates L-Orders and pulls Shipping container contents via SAP Portal.
  • Collaborates with cross functional teams (Plant, buyer, contractors, or suppliers to gather data, provide updates, verify delivery, and inventory internally and externally of SAP.
  • Provides fresh data weekly to Near Term and Long Term Material Analysis file in Microsoft Teams from production schedule.
  • Updates requisitions via change notice which will be reviewed and approved by the material planner, management, engineering, QA, Finance ( based on limits of authority), and Tactical Buyer.
  • Supported standardization of planning processes through creation of occupational training.
  • Use SAP screens: ME33l, ME51-54N, ME23N, ME2L, ME5A, ZMRH. Familiar with Ariba, BOM:CS12 &15, MRP: MDO4, MDO7, ME21-ME23N, ME2M. ME2N, ME38, Material Master: MM03 etc.

Smithfield Foods
Smithfield, VA

Associate Raw Material Buyer
01.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Created PO's for an average of 5 Million LBS + of meat monthly to plants across the country using SAP/ERP daily.
  • Coordinated with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Production schedulers/Supervisors, multiple processing plants, Accounts payable, and transportation.
  • Troubleshooted PO's and invoices to ensure successful completion and payments.
  • Over 1Yr of remote (USAF) and telecommute experience.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
JB LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA

439TH SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS SQUADRON
02.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

NON-AIRBORNE MISSION IMPAIRED CAPABILITY AWAITING PARTS (MICAP) FLIGHT. Section: Air Crew Ground Equipment (AGE) Supervisor (Level 7 CRAFTSMAN)

  • Supervised, trained and led team members. Performed sourcing, tracking, problem- solving, communication with customers and specialist to include item managers and program managers for sources of supply or Inventory Control Points (ex: Northrop Grumman, Boeing, General Atomics, FAA, NOAA, NEXRAD, GSA, DLA etc.)
  • Managed logistics support and maintained 24/7 worldwide supply chain for 10 weapon systems consisting of 244,000 end items costing $25B across 10 Major Commands.
  • Delivered technical and procedural guidance to bases supporting mission requirements globally.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
EIELSON AFB, AK

354th LRS CENTRAL STORAGE
03.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Processed routine and priority part orders in Integrated Logistics System-Supply to support Red Flag-Alaska exercise missions for 21 F-16s and 8 KC-135s worth $751 million.
  • Maintained, validated, and processed requisitions for 9 storage areas from stock consisting of 11.4 thousand aircraft parts worth $26 million, directly supporting flight line operations.
  • Accomplished warehouse location validations, research, and also resolved discrepancies resulting from scheduled inventories.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
EIELSON AFB , AK

354th LRS INVENTORY
08.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Prepared and briefed consolidated inventory adjustment report to Squadron Commander; Validated supply accounts for 9 stockrooms. (Took turns preparing or briefing)
  • Annually inventoried 23,000 warehouse assets worth $56 million; Performed research, recounts, and adjusted quantities which sustained 21 F-16 aircraft worth $490 million.
  • Conducted research and resolved all variances; organized suspense files on item recounts, adjustments, and record reversal inputs.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
AL UDEID, QATAR

379TH ELRS INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IPE)
01.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Ensured accurate issuing of protective equipment and body armor to personnel or surges of troops for their future mission.
  • Helped Coordinate issue and return of 950 assets worth $725,000. This outfitted 5,000 American expeditionary forces allowing 575 deployment groups to be complete.
  • Conducted Flight weekly inventory task by validating and reporting 68,000 items and 85 tri-walls worth $11 million. Critical for United States Air Force Central Command surge visibility.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing real-world examples and relatable scenarios in tutoring sessions

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
EIELSON AFB, AK

354th LRS INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IPE)
01.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Maintained 1.3 thousand gas masks, mobility bags, individual body armor, weapons support kits, and 712 sleep systems worth $2.1 million.
  • Utilized government logistics system to issue and account for 61,000 items worth $6.1 million. Also, executed monthly shelf life checks and warehouse validations.
  • Conducted inspections and inventories for Chemical Weapons Defense Equipment and Small Arms/Light Weapons; Distributed mobility bags, weapons, and gas masks to 354 Fighter Wing personnel for training or deployments.

Education

Air University
JB Langley-Eustis, VA

7 Level Craftsman Career Development Course from Logistics And Materials Management
09.2019 - 08.2020

University Overview

3 and 5 Level Career Development Courses completed.

Airman Leadership School
JB Langley-Eustis, VA

Some College (No Degree) from Organizational Leadership/Business Management
11.2019 - 12.2019

University Overview

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Distribution, Customer Orders, Leadership, Team Building, Customer relationships, Logistics Operations, Analytical and detail oriented, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, SAP/ERP, PO creation and management, requisition creation and planning

Certification

Special Handling Assets Course – Materiel Management, Nuclear Weapon Related Materiel (NWRM) Fundamentals Course v2.0, Media Operations Part I-(Understanding of lean operations.) & Part II-(For supervisors.), Records Management - User Training, First Aid/CPR (Red Cross)

Timeline

Sr. Material Planner
WECTEC
09.2023 - Current
Associate Raw Material Buyer
Smithfield Foods
01.2022 - 03.2023
Airman Leadership School
Some College (No Degree) from Organizational Leadership/Business Management
11.2019 - 12.2019
Air University
7 Level Craftsman Career Development Course from Logistics And Materials Management
09.2019 - 08.2020
439TH SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS SQUADRON
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2019 - 12.2021
354th LRS CENTRAL STORAGE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
03.2018 - 12.2018
354th LRS INVENTORY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.2017 - 03.2018
379TH ELRS INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IPE)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2017 - 08.2017
354th LRS INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IPE)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2016 - 08.2017
WILLIAM ERIC HESSESUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS