Will Wilson

About Will Wilson

Experienced Leader in Purchasing/Procurement Operations with a demonstrated history of working in medical device manufacturing and retail industry. Skilled in Project Management, Spend/Budget Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Material Management, Category Management, and Process Improvement. Extensive experience building and leading large teams, working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with executives and government officials, and developing and executing strategic initiatives.

Experience

1. Sr Operations Manager (Company Commander)

   Mississippi Army National Guard

   Dec 2016 — Present · Hernando, MS, US

   Responsible for the health, morale, training, and employment of 140 soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2-198th AR Directly responsible for the inventory, maintenance, and deployment of over $80 million in combat platforms assigned to C Co, 2-198th AR Works directly for the Battalion Commander by advising in the decision making of tactical and battlefield operations Deployed in February 2018 until April 2019 to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Spartan Shield, and Operation Inherent Resolve Assigned as the officer in charge for a company sized inventory and maintenance program; responsible for managing over 12 million dollars of inventory through weekly inventory inspections and forecasting the resources needed to complete our mission no less than 30 days in advance

Education

• The University of Memphis

  Accounting

  2014 — 2016

• Christian Brothers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2008 — 2013