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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
Langley AFB, 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 Air Force Base, 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 Air Force Base, 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 AB, 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 Air Force Base, 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 - 2020.08

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 - 2019.12

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

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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 - 2019.12
Air University
7 Level Craftsman Career Development Course from Logistics And Materials Management
09.2019 - 2020.08
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