Win Thaw

About Win Thaw

Highly experienced logistics, strategic finance and operations executive with over 20+ years of experience leading financial planning, analysis, logistics, and supply chain strategy in complex, high-tempo environments. Expertise in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, optimizing financial processes, data analysis, lead enterprise system transformations, strategic planning, policy evaluation and interagency coordination. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize resource allocation, and support decision-making at senior levels. Areas of Expertise- Strategic Leadership - Supply Chain & Logistics Management - Business Operations - Budgeting & Financial Management - Food Service Expertise - Innovation & Technology Integration - Advanced Research & Analysis - Contingency Planning - Fuel Management - Operational Readiness - Cost Optimization - Cross-Functional Team Leadership - Risk Mitigation - Process Improvement - Strengths-Based Team Building - Executive Coach - Project Management - Advanced Data Analytics - Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Experience

1. Director-level Finance, Logistics & Business Operations Leader Supply Corps Officer

   US Navy

   Oct 2003 — Present

   Operations Logistics Strategist Planner (2003 - Present)• Designed and implemented strategic logistics and financial planning initiatives to drive a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.• Led analytics and forecasting to support long-term planning and cash flow modeling aligned with ERP transformation.• Reduced financial discrepancies by 30% through process reengineering and compliance enhancement.• Partnered with executive leaders to align resource planning and budgeting with mission priorities.Regional Director, Logistics, Supply Chain & Business Operations (2020 – 2023)• Managed a $7.6M operational budget across 250+ complex logistics events annually.• Streamlined budgeting and procurement processes, reducing backlog from $400K to under $10K.• Directed configuration and ERP system validation to improve financial reporting accuracy.• Coordinated the work of buyers and procurement staff in purchasing materials, products, and services.Director of Logistics & Business Ops (2015 – 2017)• Managed $22M in inventory assets with 99% audit compliance; improved data visibility and streamlined reporting processes.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to align logistics operations with budget goals and organizational priorities.Director of Logistics & Supply Chain Management(2013 – 2014)• Led the financial management of $145M in assets, achieving a 99.9% inventory accuracy rate.• Drove ERP cutover and data migration strategies, improving financial system performance.Senior Logistics Operations & Budget Manager (2010 – 2012)• Managed a $50 million budget with a 99.6% execution rate through strategic planning and monitoring.• Developed and implemented cross-functional reporting tools and dashboards.Manager, Logistics & Inventory Management(2008 – 2010) • Directed budget planning and inventory management for $35M in assets across 36 storerooms.• Led compliance and audit readiness for hazardous materials programs, saving $500K+.

Education

• Naval Postgraduate School

  Master of Science - MS

  2018 — 2020

• Baker University

  Certificate

  2006 — 2007

• Trident University International

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2010 — 2012

• U.S. Naval War College

  Joint Professional Military Education

  2018 — 2020

• Northwood University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  1999 — 2002

• Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University

  Joint and Combined Warfighting

  2023 — 2023