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Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led a team of managers, supervisors, salaried professionals, and hourly workers in the areas of purchasing & procurement, planning & materials, inventory & warehousing, shipping & receiving.• Analyzed existing processes, methods, and tools utilized in all areas and functions; provided feedback and participated in improvement activities along with development of forward-looking strategies and initiatives.• Determined staffing needs, created job descriptions, interviewed, onboarded… Show more • Led a team of managers, supervisors, salaried professionals, and hourly workers in the areas of purchasing & procurement, planning & materials, inventory & warehousing, shipping & receiving.• Analyzed existing processes, methods, and tools utilized in all areas and functions; provided feedback and participated in improvement activities along with development of forward-looking strategies and initiatives.• Determined staffing needs, created job descriptions, interviewed, onboarded, trained, mentored, and developed team members in new and replacement roles.• Defined, created, revised, implemented, monitored, and enforced policies and procedures.• Designed and developed a standardized tool for calculating and analyzing OTD% at company, business unit, customer, and item level.• Selected to lead the pilot project of a new problem solving methodology, targeting reduction and prevention of expired inventory.• Identified non-productive inventory and analyzed potential alternate uses with results including freeing storage space and inventory dollars, preventing disposal costs, negating supply chain disruptions, and avoiding new purchases.• Developed and implemented an expedited quality release request system. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Led a team of 3 Supply Chain resources across production and materials planning, developing and executing demand/supply strategy for a 9-line, 4-shift, non-union manufacturing plant producing 140kMT/yr in cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder.• Responsible for demand and production plan negotiation with central planning, strategy development to minimize rework inventory while guaranteeing product availability, overseeing imports to support production, and translating factory and… Show more • Led a team of 3 Supply Chain resources across production and materials planning, developing and executing demand/supply strategy for a 9-line, 4-shift, non-union manufacturing plant producing 140kMT/yr in cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder.• Responsible for demand and production plan negotiation with central planning, strategy development to minimize rework inventory while guaranteeing product availability, overseeing imports to support production, and translating factory and corporate objectives.• Closely worked with the maintenance team to discuss PM schedules and necessary shutdowns and schedule adjustments for all unplanned maintenance and downtime.• Discussed monthly demand forecasts with the central planning team to increase current or historical demand and expected capacity for potential support.• Responsible for the demand planning of all bulk raw materials and the coordination of transportation between subcontractors, external warehouses, and the plant.• Submitted and managed daily purchase orders for just-in-time requirements and safety stock replenishment, negotiated discounts with suppliers, and purchased raw materials daily that were utilized during the manufacturing process.• Developed team objectives and coordinated continuous improvement projects applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.• Conceived, designed, and built a plant-wide incident notification and escalation system from scratch – utilizing Google Jamboard, Forms, Sheets, and Sites – to quickly, accurately, and automatically convey needed information to relevant parties along with tracking, compiling, and visualizing incident data.• Created job descriptions, defined standard work, documented procedures, generated dashboards, and tracked KPI’s.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Adjusted inventory management and production planning strategy for solids that generated 131% greater melting activity year-over-year.• 43% Reduction in blocked and rework material on hand. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Managed a team of 3 Supply Chain Replenishment Managers overseeing initial and replenishment orders for 5 regional DC’s supporting 1,000 stores, managing an inventory budget of $1B and hard parts categories budget of $350M.• Managed weekly open-to-buy to ensure all retail/service stores service levels were achieved while reaching targeted quarterly inventory initiatives.• Led the daily warehouse process and activity oversight for purchase order prioritization of 750K SKU’s with… Show more • Managed a team of 3 Supply Chain Replenishment Managers overseeing initial and replenishment orders for 5 regional DC’s supporting 1,000 stores, managing an inventory budget of $1B and hard parts categories budget of $350M.• Managed weekly open-to-buy to ensure all retail/service stores service levels were achieved while reaching targeted quarterly inventory initiatives.• Led the daily warehouse process and activity oversight for purchase order prioritization of 750K SKU’s with hundreds of active vendors.• Responsible for high-level executive inventory weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports including Unproductive Inventory, Out of Stock Inventory, Vendor Performance, Vendor Purchasing, and Import/Domestic Inbound Reports.• Identified overstocks and implemented bi-monthly stock balancing between DC’s to optimize inventory and reduce unnecessary purchases.• Oversaw the inbound inventory flow between the US DC’s and one import warehouse in China.• Worked with store team identifying store overstock returns during seasonal product change and modified the open-to-buy to reduce purchases and utilize returning inventory.• Analysis, creation, and application of over 2,400 seasonal demand profiles.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Stabilized forecasts and reduced inventory from $1B to $600M.• Reduced Distribution Center Inventory by 37% in 2018. Show less

Galesburg, Mi

•Responsible for all areas of the Supply Chain, including Customer Service, Material Planning, Production Planning, Warehousing, Material Handling, Shipping and Receiving, and Transportation, leading a team of 8 direct and 45 indirect supply chain employees in a Tier 1 automotive parts plant.•Accountable for P&L line items including freight, expedites, warehousing, subcontracting, and inventory, and managing 250 raw material part numbers for 150 finished goods SKU’s. •Managed demand… Show more •Responsible for all areas of the Supply Chain, including Customer Service, Material Planning, Production Planning, Warehousing, Material Handling, Shipping and Receiving, and Transportation, leading a team of 8 direct and 45 indirect supply chain employees in a Tier 1 automotive parts plant.•Accountable for P&L line items including freight, expedites, warehousing, subcontracting, and inventory, and managing 250 raw material part numbers for 150 finished goods SKU’s. •Managed demand planning, supply planning, inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing activities, inventory optimization, customer service activities, lean practices, and reporting to ensure accuracy and drive continuous improvement to achieve targets.•Led logistics functions, including warehouse and transportation management, to enhance 3PL relationships and standardize materials processes.•Tracked and coached through key metrics including Inventory Days on Hand, Stock to Sales, Customer Disruptions, Internal Production Downtime due to Logistics, Premium Freight, and Unrecoverable Obsolescence Costs.•Acquired packaging and materials within budget and facilitated communication between the organization and its suppliers.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬•Redesigned parts inventory layout and pallet positioning decreasing distance travel for forklifts by 50’ per pick, increasing storage by 34% and decreasing aisle sq. ft. by 16% enabling inventory reduction by 25% ($200k).•91% reduction in Net Inventory Loss at Physical Inventory December 2016 versus July 2016.•Expedited Freight Cost 24% under budget, and the lowest in Benteler North America in 2016.•Serial Freight Cost 18% under budget in 2016.•Reduced off-site warehouse from 120K sq. ft. to 24K sq. ft.•Helped improve inventory accuracy from 71% to 97.5% within 3 months by implementing FIFO, Min/Max warehouse management, PFEP, and a Pull management system.•Lean Enterprise Transformation Pilot Plant in 2017 / Most Improved Plant worldwide in 2016. Show less

Galesburg, Mi

• Led a staff of 7 direct reports, including an SAP Master Data Analyst, Material Planner, and Production Planners, overseeing raw materials, production planning, purchasing, and logistics for a non-union automobile part manufacturing plant. • Planned and executed the supply chain systems, including component selection, engineering review, supplier quality review, logistics, storage, and packaging from 25 international vendors in North America, Europe, and Asia.• 48% Reduction in Net… Show more • Led a staff of 7 direct reports, including an SAP Master Data Analyst, Material Planner, and Production Planners, overseeing raw materials, production planning, purchasing, and logistics for a non-union automobile part manufacturing plant. • Planned and executed the supply chain systems, including component selection, engineering review, supplier quality review, logistics, storage, and packaging from 25 international vendors in North America, Europe, and Asia.• 48% Reduction in Net Inventory Loss at Physical Inventory July 2016 versus December 2015.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭• 48% Reduction in Net Inventory Loss at Physical Inventory July 2016 versus December 2015. Show less

Galesburg, Mi

• Responsibility for the ordering of 1.25MM pounds of steel components per week sourced domestically and internationally. MRP in SAP, inventory in SAP and AS400.• Worked with the Continuous Improvement group to design and implement a visual management inventory system.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Decreased off-site warehouse footprint by 60% for assigned components. • Decreased component stock on hand at the plant by 30% for assigned components.

Allegan, Mi

• Led manufacturing operations for 2 locations producing aerial challenge courses, ropes courses, and zip line products with accountability for safety, quality, and overall manufacturing operations including plasma cutting, welding, sandblasting, painting, and a woodshop.• Responsible for day-to-day operations of 6 salary employees and 41 hourly employees in production, shipping, and maintenance, and collaboration with cross functional teams. • Provided leadership on the shop floor to… Show more • Led manufacturing operations for 2 locations producing aerial challenge courses, ropes courses, and zip line products with accountability for safety, quality, and overall manufacturing operations including plasma cutting, welding, sandblasting, painting, and a woodshop.• Responsible for day-to-day operations of 6 salary employees and 41 hourly employees in production, shipping, and maintenance, and collaboration with cross functional teams. • Provided leadership on the shop floor to ensure high productivity, morale, and safety, while organizing all assigned resources to produce according to the current schedule, in addition to assisting the GM for all company operational and organizational matters.• Ensured implementation of company policies, objectives, management decisions, and established procedures for welding, grinding, painting, and blasting equipment including standardized training with forms and record keeping. • Investigated production bottlenecks and evaluated solutions - made recommendations for scheduling, staffing changes, layout, and equipment, and monitored KPI's to identify and address unsatisfactory trends.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Reduced overtime by over 90%.• Increased on-time delivery by over 50%. Show less

Three Rivers, Mi

• Supervised the off-shift corrugator consisting of 8 employees, responsible for overall safety, quality, and performance with indirect responsibility (occasionally direct) for converting areas adding an additional 8 manufacturing lines and 12 employees, in a union shop.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭• Troubleshot machine issues to optimize performance - Increased production by over 20%.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Forecasted finished goods demand, approved optimal ordering simulation output, scheduled and coordinated raw materials arrivals, with responsibility for maintaining promise dates and stocking levels for more than 120 SKU’s.• Handled inbound transportation of raw materials by truck and rail, including structuring and implementing an online appointments system.• Scheduled all production for an 8-line, 3-shift, non-union manufacturing facility.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬•… Show more • Forecasted finished goods demand, approved optimal ordering simulation output, scheduled and coordinated raw materials arrivals, with responsibility for maintaining promise dates and stocking levels for more than 120 SKU’s.• Handled inbound transportation of raw materials by truck and rail, including structuring and implementing an online appointments system.• Scheduled all production for an 8-line, 3-shift, non-union manufacturing facility.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Reduced railroad demurrage charges by over 90% in under two years.• Double-digit decreases in out-of-stock time in back-to-back years. Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• OSHA compliance enforcement.• HAZMAT tracking via spreadsheets.• New-hire training and certification.• Quality management including customer visits.• Process Improvement initiatives.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Supervise machine crew of 8 non-union employees on 3rd shift.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Operate transfer car to deliver product between machine centers.• Began working as a fill-in supervisor to cover vacations after 6 months.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Stepped down voluntarily to facilitate move to Tennessee.Department manager over Flooring, Paint and Home Decor (simultaneously).

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Over Commercial Sales, Installed Sales, Business-to-Business Sales and Sales Specialists in every department.Implemented programs and organized training by vendors.Full store responsibilities for 100+ employees.Safety walks, cash program, policy and procedure enforcement, merchandising, and scheduling of staff.

Muncie, Indiana Area

Assistant Store Manager - Receiving/Night Stock.Supervision of crew of 6-8 employees.Unloading and tally of incoming mixed freight loads.Stocking and cleaning of entire store.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Opened new store in Bluffton.Integral in interview process for approximately 100 new-hires.New-store set-up including installation of racking and displays to blueprints, product receipt and staging, product placement to plan-o-gram.

Muncie, Indiana Area

Spent time as Department Manager in 4 areas; Lumber, Inside lawn and Garden, Outside Lawn and Garden, and Flooring.Inventory management and re-ordering, loss prevention, merchandising, stocking, scheduling of staff, customer service.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Direct employees and make work-lists for employees in absence of department manager.Assist customers with finding and selecting products.Stock shelves.Answer phones and general customer service.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Assist customers with finding and selecting products.Stock shelves.Answer phones and general customer service.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Assist customers with loading purchases.Retreive carts as necessary.

Mba, Business Administration

Bs, Information Technology

Business

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega, Inter-Fraternity Council, Student Government, Honors College, Resident Assistant Admitted.

Diploma, College Prep

Activities and Societies: Concert Band, Pep Band, Mens Chorus, A Capella, Chamber Singers, Football, Track, Spanish Club, Junior.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Wrestling, Track, Band, Choir, Non-Public Schools Distinguished Student (1 of 2), Principles Pick (.