Carson Cox
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and administration, including leadership roles in the United States Marine Corps. Skilled in logistics operations, inventory control, and hazardous materials management, with expertise in both military and civilian environments. Proven ability to oversee administrative functions, mentor teams, and drive operational excellence. Adept at streamlining processes, managing multiple responsibilities, and delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for leadership capabilities, strategic problem-solving, and commitment to achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MOS 3047 Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
10.2023 - Current
- Execute and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficient management of goods, services, finances, and information to align with strategic objectives.
- Perform key logistics functions, including customer service, lifecycle management, warehousing, inventory control, financial oversight, and product returns.
- Possess expertise in supply chain processes unique to the Department of Defense and military operations.
- Ensure operational readiness by managing supply chain impacts on distributed and expeditionary logistics.
- Provide Commanders with adaptable supply chain solutions tailored to mission requirements.
Sr Purchasing and Sourcing specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Perform all responsibilities outlined below, with the added responsibility of consumable sourcing
Sr Procurement Specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Perform all responsibilities outlined below, with the added responsibility of training new hires and providing primary buyer support for all new legal entity acquisitions
Procurement Specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Provide comprehensive procurement services (both direct and indirect) to all assigned legal entities across North America
- Ensure adherence to established procedures and policies on both the consumer and supplier sides of the purchasing process
- Conduct thorough analysis of pricing and availability to ensure the selection of the most cost-effective supplier and product for each legal entity
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details and address any inquiries related to existing orders
- Review and approve invoices to ensure alignment with the 3-way match process within the procurement system (COUPA)
- Develop and implement action plans when supplier performance does not meet established criteria
- Verify the accuracy of all requests submitted by legal entities prior to generating purchase orders (POs)
MOS 0111 Administration specialist
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Oversee administrative and clerical functions across general, personnel, and operational administration
- Process payroll and manage personnel records with accuracy and confidentiality
- Monitor mission progress and track critical personnel in dynamic and high-pressure environments
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
Ultra Electronics
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Receive inbound shipments through ERP system 'AX'
- Verify all incoming shipments to account for accuracy (Qty and Item#)
- Reconcile projected inventory with on-hand inventory
- Work directly with purchasing team to ensure any discrepancies between item and PO are solved
- Package all good per supplier specs verifying expectations are met
- Load and unload trucks
- Create shipping labels and unit labels corresponding to goods/customer
Packaging Specialist
Sechan Electronics
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Construction of crates/packing material to meet customer specs
- Ensure all final goods are packaged per customer and internal specifications
- Load and unload trucks
- Create shipping labels and unit labels corresponding to goods/customer
Education
USMC Sergeants School
Twentynine Palms, CA07.2024
Inventory management certificate - Supply Operations
USMC Inventory management basic course
Jacksonville, NC02.2022
Administrative specialist certificate - Administration
USMC Personnel Administration School
Jacksonville, NC01.2018
Marine Combat Training -
School of infantry (East)
Jacksonville, NC10.2017
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
Mount Joy, PA05.2012
Skills
- Procurement
- Sourcing
- Time management
- Customer service
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Streamlining operations
- Mission readiness
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse management
References
- Susan Williams, Sr. Category Manager & Post Merger Integration Lead, Eurofins NSC, 717 205 5190
- Christopher Rieben, Administrative Marine, USMC, 484-889-2684
- Fernando Pantoja, Administrative Marine, USMC, 484-824-0222
- Amy Makovec, Manager, Coupa Admin & New Supplier, Eurofins NSC, 816 599 8471
Timeline
MOS 3047 Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
10.2023 - Current
Sr Purchasing and Sourcing specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Sr Procurement Specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
Procurement Specialist
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2023
MOS 0111 Administration specialist
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
06.2017 - 05.2023
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
Ultra Electronics
04.2015 - 05.2018
Packaging Specialist
Sechan Electronics
10.2012 - 02.2015
Inventory management certificate - Supply Operations
USMC Inventory management basic course
Administrative specialist certificate - Administration
USMC Personnel Administration School
Marine Combat Training -
School of infantry (East)
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
USMC Sergeants School
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