Darrell Bryant Email & Phone Number

Pennsylvania, United States

The Global Warehouse and Logistics Manager Position is a newly formed strategic position within the Global Matrix Organization. Responsibilities include ongoing support to site leadership on warehouse management strategies as well as logistics sourcing. Development of the Vision to support S&OP beyond the current fiscal year. Lead the collaboration and integration of insource/outsource solutions to add value to the overall quality, and delivery. BREXIT became an added challenge to our internal and external customers as well as the distribution of the COVID vaccine. •Daily report outs were enacted to support he mitigation efforts for the sales support and respective carriers to improve upon service and inform our mutual customers.•Monitor order activity on a daily basis as compared to production plan to ensure proper schedule attainment.• Conduct analysis to establish an equitable balance between the needs of the customer and Greene, Tweed & Co.• Improve working capital by reducing inventory levels.•Improve response time for order fulfillment utilizing lean techniques by focusing on high turn items vs. MTO, and slow runners.• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer on time delivery.•Responsible for all of logistics strategies as it pertains to freight and duty spend and QDC.•Assess, develop, and implement global warehouse network optimizations: locations, management, spend, etc. in alignment with S&OP.•Inventory Management (Global Cycle Count Program) WM•SAP Warehouse Management Reporting•Dashboard and KPI Review and Reporting (Each Plant)•Observations (Inventory Management/Kardex, Receiving, Shipping)•Carrier Performance (Quality, Delivery, and Cost) as well as regional carrier discussion (Possible Opportunities)

The Global Logistics Manager Position is a strategic position within the Integrated Global Supply Chain matrix. Responsibilities include conducting analysis to drive continuous improvement through Lean Initiatives, and root cause analysis. Areas of improvement consist of and are not limited to: inventory management policies/procedures, OTD delivery performance, global logistics spend/budget and the optimization of logistics flow. COVID capacity concern for PO's and SO's. •Proactive communications were initiated immediately which included daily carrier discussions along with procurement and sales.•Negotiated ~ 30% rate reduction of current discount program through strategic BID process focusing on service capabilities as well as global and regional competition. •Initiated a Global Standardization process for warehousing and logistics management, which focused on KPI’s related to quality, delivery and cost. Areas of focus included: US, EU, and APAC •Conducted analysis on EU distribution to determine the optimal solution for BREXIT contingencies. Internal and external warehousing locations were evaluated based upon services, footprint, technology, and overall best practices. •Implemented direct ship opportunities to global customers, which reduced non-value add handling as well as inventory, and reduced the overall lead time to the end customer. •Reduced cost for expedites by collaborating with S&OP to utilize lean methodologies to determine the optimal inventory location and positioning. •Developed and led training focused on improving and resolving issues related to procedures, change management, communications, information flow, production methods, inventory cost, and more.

Vienna, Austria, At

The Supply Chain Manager Position within the North American Operations located in York, PA is a strategic position within the Global Procurement matrix. Responsibilities include conducting analysis to drive continuous improvement through Lean Initiatives, and root cause analysis. Areas of improvement consist of and are not limited to: inventory reductions, working capital improvement, strategic sourcing, and improving upon the current Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Program within the supply chain. •Achieved a 22% reduction on related MRO, and PPE by utilizing benchmarking of commodities through strategic BID packages. •Negotiated vending options for PPE, and MRO to drive additional cost savings related to consumption, point of use, and the reduction of inventory variances.•Negotiated new three year contracts resulting in a 41% reduction for Actuarial Services, as well as a 10% reduction for the auditing of Magnesita’s Pension and Thrift Plan.•Revised the current SOP for Maintenance Contracted Services to include a minimum of three competitive BID’s as well as instituting audit procedures to ensure the accuracy of project invoices.•Responsible for the oversight of the 2015 Subcontracting Budget which totals approximately 6.1 M. Reduced the 2016 Subcontracting Budget by 12% based upon future indices. •Utilized exchange rates as indices for the evaluation of total landed cost sourcing from the respective global resources for raw materials.•Conducted analysis on the overall Global Supply Chain to define localized value added solutions for the internal and external customers regarding product quality, delivery, and cost.•Effectively started a Greenfield distribution project (June 2016 – September 2016) for inter company materials and transitioned the future state into a turnkey distribution center for operations.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

•Recruited to manage and oversee a 16-person team responsible for $189M in annual sales. Oversight consisted of six domestic operations, and three foreign. Coordinate the proper planning and resources necessary to improve the overall service to both Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers. Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop strategic plans to improve upon the overall sales order process.•Performed capacity analysis and led the development of production plan to reduce customer order backlog from $1.3 million in January 2014 to $29k as of June 2014.•Improved overall on time delivery from 13% in January 2014 to 57% as of June 2014.•Formulated and implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service process improvements.•Monitored order activity on a daily basis as compared to production plan to meet customer expectations/satisfaction.•Developed project plans with operations and sales to improve supplier satisfaction ratings as provided by key customers. •Reduced freight expenses by 10% for small load shipments through aggressive competitive bidding.•Developed a new freight policy to significantly reduced expediting cost.•Trained and developed new team members by establishing expectations towards improving customer service.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

•Conducted analysis to establish an equitable balance between the needs of the customer and Interface Solutions.•Improved working capital by reducing inventory levels by 9.6%.•Improved response time for order fulfillment utilizing lean techniques by focusing on high turn items vs. MTO, and slow runners.•Implemented a bonded warehouse in Nhava Sheva to provide distribution to strategic global customers representing 8% of total sales. •Conducted analysis on bonded and non bonded locations in Shanghai for new product development. •Implemented 3PL contracts to better serve local markets throughout the world.•Documented physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, and system flows.•Collaborated with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.•Analyzed inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.•Designed and implemented plant warehousing strategies for production materials and finished products, which reduced waste and direct labor cost.•Developed procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality assurance.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

•Provided senior management and sales with shipping analysis reports identifying projected monthly results by major product grouping and customer. •Distributed on time complete reports tracking monthly performance and root cause analysis of shipment delays. •Conducted financial analysis of consignment or vendor managed programs, and eliminated those agreements that were not longer profitable.•Conducted analysis of inventory to determine slow moving or obsolete material and root cause analysis. •Recommend strategic direction for planning criteria such as safety stock levels, demand forecasting by customers, demand flow manufacturing techniques (balancing manufacturing process and product takt rate), consigned or vendor managed raw materials, etc.•Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, and shipping.•Analyzed the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes and mixes, and carriers.•Resolved problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports and exports, or customer issues.•Planned and implemented material flow management systems to meet production requirements.•Supervised the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.•Participated and developed a carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, and performance evaluation.•Maintained metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training.

Dallas, Tx, Us

•Supervised the client on the development of a management operating system to increase performance and profitability. •Trained the client on increasing productivity and service levels, optimizing personnel and equipment utilization, process improvement, organizational effectiveness and improving supervisory skills.•Determined root causes of company's issues including quality, operational efficiencies, material utilization, labor costs and implement permanent solutions.•Managed efforts of front line supervisors to ensure that goals/objectives of client are met through annualized savings.•Facilitated management workshops focusing on commitment, team building, role modeling and attitude/behavior change.•Trained on the study of work problems related to procedures, organizational change, poor communications, information flow, production methods, inventory cost, etc. •Designed, evaluated, recommended, and approved changes of forms and reports to further continuous improvement.•Reviewed forms and reports and conferred with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, and to identify problems and improvements.•Documented findings of analysis and prepared recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Bradenton, Fl, Us

•Coordinated the inbound and outbound shipments of retail merchandise for all Bealls Department Stores and Outlets.•Coordinated with Freight Brokers delivery schedule and dispatches for non-Florida outbound shipments. •Dispatched loads using AS400 based upon inventory levels, and sales.•Managed 34 non-union associates in a fast paced production environment by driving accountability and clearly communicating expectations. •Ensured daily, weekly, monthly and yearly departmental goals were achieved by developing metrics for measuring daily performance.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

•Directed and audited 32 ramp personnel and 4 leads on the Unload and load of a 757 aircraft meeting the strict requirements set by the FAA and UPS. •Set up sub-operations with equipment needed for arrivals of other inbound volume. •Delegated responsibilities to the sub-operation leaders on a daily basis. •Actively follow up on training procedures and proper documentation of new employees. •Conduct pre-operations and post operations meetings in order to review performance to schedule and establish daily goals. •Developed solutions to barriers as presented and react quickly and accurately based upon information provided. •Generate reports in order to track daily volume and cost analysis of performance.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

•Managed preload crew of 22 and conducted Pre-work communications meetings on a daily basis due to volume projections. •Adjusted dispatch routes for drivers in order to distribute work evenly and achieve a minimum eight-hour workday. •Generated miss-flow reports and production reports for review with loaders based upon metrics daily. •Facilitated communication between departments in Team and Safety Meetings.•Managed local sort crew of 32 and conducted pre-work communications meetings on a daily basis. •Coordinated unload of inbound movements with the load of outbound movements. •Established proper staffing and production goals for daily operations based on volume projections. •Regulated pieces processed per hour in order to maintain a cost effective operation, and adjust areas of need and responsibility accordingly. •Trained new employees during probationary period. •Generated reports for review with local sort employees in order to establish new goals and current standings.

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

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