Brandon Baughman
About Candidate
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Global Supply Chain Management
Work & Experience
Property Asset Management: Directly oversee the management of 50,000+ property assets annually, ensuring a 95% accuracy rate in asset tracking, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Implement lifecycle management processes to maintain real-time accuracy of asset data across multiple U.S. locations. Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed bimonthly reports for 10 internal reviewers and collaborate with government agencies to ensure assets meet federal property standards. Act as the main point of contact for asset-related government approvals and audits. Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of 3 junior property asset analysts, offering guidance on asset management techniques, compliance standards, and process improvements. Develop onboarding programs for new hires and provide ongoing professional development to enhance team performance. Empower team members to take on more complex responsibilities, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in asset tracking. Lead Role Across Multiple Sites: Act as the principal point of contact for property asset management across multiple Northrop Grumman sites nationwide. Coordinate and standardize asset management processes, ensuring consistency and compliance across all locations. Lead regular communication and collaboration between property teams at various sites to resolve issues, align on best practices, and drive operational improvements. Special Projects Leadership: Lead and execute several high-profile special projects, including the implementation of new asset management software and process improvement initiatives. Worked cross-functionally with IT, finance, and procurement departments to streamline property asset workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency. Developed project timelines, set objectives, and ensured adherence to both budget and deadlines. Site Visit Coordination & Audits: Perform 3+ monthly site visits across the U.S. to oversee local asset management practices, provide guidance on improvements, and ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards. Support both internal and government-led audits at Northrop Grumman and supplier locations, assisting with up to 10 site audits annually, ensuring zero non-• compliance findings during audits. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including procurement, finance, and legal, to ensure property assets are appropriately classified, managed, and disposed of in accordance with government regulations (FAR/DFAR). Serve as a liaison between corporate and site-level teams to align on best practices and ensure consistent reporting and compliance.
Property Oversight: Led the property management efforts for Cape Canaveral, overseeing a portfolio of 100,000+ assets across multiple facilities. Worked closely with a team of 3 analysts to maintain asset integrity and track performance across various departments. Compliance Management: Ensured full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR) in asset management and mission assurance practices. Applied regulatory knowledge to develop and implement new asset tracking and compliance workflows. Process Development: Created standardized processes for dispositioning government property, ensuring full regulatory compliance and minimal waste or loss. Developed documentation packages to streamline asset tracking and reporting. Leadership in Compliance: Maintained strict adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in the management of assets, driving continuous improvements in compliance and ensuring zero defects in audits or inspections.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Managed the shipment and receipt of materials for critical mission sustainment, handling over 72 shipments annually. Utilized multiple databases and systems to ensure seamless internal and external review processes. High-Value Asset Management: Assisted in the creation and management of repair orders for materials worth more than $10 million, ensuring the timely delivery and accurate tracking of assets. Reporting & Inventory Control: Produced material status reports to monitor exceptions, conducted cycle counts, and managed minimum/maximum inventory requirements. Maintained accurate and up• to-date records, contributing to operational efficiency and cost savings. Team Leadership: Led a team of 10 employees in the training and execution of stock management procedures, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and compliance. Ensured zero workplace injuries and maintained a high standard of workplace safety throughout all operations.
