24706 Cooper Valley * San Antonio, TX 78255 * (210) 464-1708 * rfcee9bc@westpost
.net PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Seeking challenging opportunities to apply skills and experience as Supply Chain Manager. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Background reflects a B. S. in Statistics with extensive knowledge, experience a nd a verifiable record of success in managing supply chain process improvements, automated systems development, workforce/vendor training and development includ ing sales forecasting and planning for domestic and international manufacturers, distributors and retailers. * Design, develop and implement operational plans, administrative programs and p roduction strategies that refine operations, enhance profitability and ensure se rvices consistently meet or exceed quality standards. * Apply innovative solutions to complex issues and problems through root cause a nalysis. Divergent thinker; strong brainstorming skills. * Supply high-spirited enthusiasm in leadership roles with demonstrated ingenuit y and innovation. Develop a personalized commitment to any undertaken project t hat assures success through a sense of ownership. * Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Clear and articulate sp eaker; concise and effective writer. Quickly establish and maintain effective r apport with individuals of diverse backgrounds. * Utilize well-developed time management skills to define priorities and impleme nt activities tailored to meet deadlines. Handle multiple tasks successfully. * Plan and implement training for employees and vendors designed to increase pro ductivity, efficiency and profitability. Self-motivated achiever/professional with a reputation for reliability, hard wor k, commitment, teamwork, accuracy, quality control, productivity, employee/custo mer/vendor relations, profitability, efficiency and effectiveness. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS James Avery Craftsman - Kerrville, TX 6/07 - Present Forecast Planning and Analysis Manager: Responsible for working with the Marketi ng, Forecasting, Sales and Finance teams to develop financial, merchandise and u nit plans at the family, category, sub-family and price zone levels across multi ple sales channels. Manage and train a team of analysts in the Forecasting Proce ss and how to recognize deviations and recommend corrective actions. * Develop and manage the Forecasting Process by utilizing the company's financia l plan. * Responsible for creating forecasting models which consider seasonality, advert ising, price and launch dates. * Develop and manage a system of reports for tracking forecast accuracy and to r ecommend course correction. * Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process. Harris Corporation - San Antonio, TX 4/06 - 6/07 Production Planner 4: Manages a production line with respect to material plannin g, capacity planning, inventory, on-time delivery and order fulfillment. * Create and maintain planning bills. * Drive and manage MRP requirements. * Maintains factory schedule respecting capacity, material and constraints. * Prioritizes schedules to optimize customer satisfaction, factory efficiencies and financial performance. * Create reports, data analysis and project management using database and statis tical tools. Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex, Inc. - Glen Allen, VA 5/00 - 4/06 Mgr., Supply Planning, (2/05 - 4/06); Lead Supply Chain Analyst, (2/04 - 2/05): Establish and manage corporate inventory levels to supply 3 warehouses located i n North America for the headquarters of an international manufacturer and distri butor of small kitchen appliances with 4 production plants located in the U.S. a nd Mexico, including 40 suppliers in China generating $500M in annual revenue. Train, motivate, evaluate and manage a team of 4 supply chain specialists in Chi na and the U.S. Manage all aspects of inventory replenishment, i.e., infrastruc ture, workforce training and development, sales analysis/trending in addition to statistical analysis of the inventory forecast. * Implemented DSRP (Demand Solutions Requirements Planning) reducing excess inve ntory by 15% while decreasing backorders by 10%. * Created and automated a weekly purchasing, planning and reporting process affe cting over 40 sourced vendors significantly improving efficiency while reducing department labor costs 20% or $80K annually. * Implemented TradePaq (purchase order management system) saving $100K annually in labor and expenses. Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, (6/02 - 2/04); Supply Chain Analyst, (3/01 - 6/02): C reated production plans used in resource and budget planning/schedules for 3 cor porate plants located in Mexico. Analyzed sales forecasts, current inventory an d safety stock goals to develop monthly production plans and weekly production s chedules for 3 manufacturing plants in Mexico producing $210M in product annuall y. Utilized Access and Excel as productivity tools. * Reduced excess inventory 12% while decreasing backorders 8%. * Saved $60K annually in labor costs by automating purchasing processes. Demand Planner, (5/00 - 3/01): Selected out of a group of 8 peers to manage Wal -Mart's warehouse inventory, the company's largest account, generating $150M ann ually. Forecasted, purchased and maintained proper inventory levels at Wal-Mart 's 30 regional warehouses avoiding excess stock and backorders utilizing Wal-Mar t's Retail Link system. * Increased sales $4M annually by reducing backorders 14%. * Recognized for automating reporting processes that are still in use to date. This End Up Furniture Company - Richmond, VA 6/97 - 4/00 Corporate Sr. Forecaster/Analyst, (5/99 - 4/00); Corporate Forecaster/Analyst, ( 6/97 - 5/99): Selected as a "change agent/project manager" to re-engineer purch asing and inventory control practices for the headquarters of a privately owned, made-to-order furniture manufacturer and retailer with 2 production facilities and 155 stores located throughout the Mid-West and Eastern U.S. generating $140M in annual revenue. Collaborated effectively with 2 master schedulers, 2 plant managers and 2 buyers at the production plants in leading the analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, training and maintenance of the new purcha sing and inventory control system. * Created the first forecast and buying plan for fabric lines reducing inventory 50% or $2M annually. * Decreased lost sales $1.2M annually by supplying reliable sales forecasts to s uppliers. S & K Famous Brands, Inc. - Glen Allen, VA 4/95 - 6/97 Manager of Planning and Allocation: Managed all aspects of forecasting, purchas ing and the inventory process associated with men's suits, representing $71M ann ually in sales, for an off-price retailer with 220 stores throughout the U.S. ge nerating $130M in total annual sales. Heilig-Meyers, Inc. - Richmond, VA 5/94 - 4/95 Inventory Analyst: Analyzed weekly sales/inventory figures ensuring proper safe ty stock. EDUCATION B. S. - Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Detailed Scheduling and Planning Training, The Education Society for Resource Ma nagement 3/04 CERTIFICATIONS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) * Passed 2 of 5 exams required to earn CPIM Certification PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Member - The Education Society for Resource Management - Richmond, VA Chapter si nce 1/04 SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Supply Chain Management: Logility, DSRP, DSFM, Numerous Custom Designed PC base d Software Project Management: Concerto Word Processing: Word, Access, Excel Purchase Order Management: TradePaq References Available Upon Request