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Fountain Inn, Sc, Us

Spartanburg, South Carolina, Us

Leads the strategic, operational, and tactical logistics and distribution functions for the Milliken Distribution CenterResponsible for all aspects of the management and operation of the warehouse and distribution facility as well as front line management of customer deliveryResponsible for all administrative, fiscal and operational control of the site to include inventory control procedures and records, receipt, storage, processing and shipment of raw and finished chemicalResponsible for coordination of material movement with all Chemical Division manufacturing plants and supply chain, budget development and control of cost variances, all aspects of associate safety, maintenance policies and programs for vehicle, equipment, and other work-related property, morale, training of associates, housekeeping, and continuous improvement.

Morristown, Nj, Us

Manager, Distribution and TransportationAugust 2021 to June 2022• Capacity Planning and Management: Utilized knowledge of multiple levels of the supply chain used to analyze contingency points, labor staffing and feedback on regional network capacities. Predicted suppliers’ capabilities to deliver goods and service necessary based on company system and industry trends. Translated all supplier capabilities associated with commodities, products and/or services. Aligned supplier capabilities with Company strategy. • Developed and maintained an effective supply network capability that enhances speed, cost effectiveness and process performance in order to support customer-focused initiatives. • Inventory responsibilities exceeding $110 million USD, and an annual transportation spend of more than $48 million USD.Manager, Business Integration, SAPMay 2019 to July 2021• Senior local point of contact for delivery of SAP services to the Americas region. Responsible for performance and reporting implementation success, progress as well as challenges and risks. Using business relationship management and other site meetings to keep the business informed.• Developed and assisted in the maintaining lean and efficient ways of working, policies, guidelines and procedures for the department to ensure consistency and quality.Manager, Procurement and Supply ChainFebruary 2016 to May 2019• Directed in-bound and out-bound inventories of raw materials, finished goods and supplies to ensure efficient storage and utilization manufacturing components. Supporting a business realizing double digit annual growth each year.• Communicates with affected managers and front line personnel regarding any voids, delays or other product changes that may affect a client delivery as well as to discuss alternative product needs where required to meet client demand.

Erie, Mi, Us

• Responsible for integrating and improving all of the processes and procedures within the sourcing,procurement, supply chain planning, and transportation/logistics functions into one comprehensivedemand-flow supply chain strategy and business model.• Provide hands-on leadership, sharp focus, and the development of strategic and tactical objectives for the accurate and successful execution of transportation plans. This includes providing leadership across organization, embracing an operational excellence philosophy, and providing a high level of customer service/satisfaction both internally and externally, while managing through widely changing workloads, greatly varying projects, and rapidly shifting priorities.

Middleboro-Lakeville, Massachusetts, Us

Key Accomplishments:Responsible for Production and Material Planning, Customer Service, RAW and Finished Goods Warehousing, Inbound and Outbound Shipping, and Distribution Center operations.Utilized LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and tools to improve production planning processes; improving the flow of packaging and raw materials; reducing waste; increasing manufacturing efficiency during production cycles; resulting in greater than 75% Attainment to Plan for a high-speed manufacturing plant with multiple production lines.Completed analysis and improved line-to-truck and shuttle activities; redirecting the flow of finished goods and empty bottle trailers; reducing cost while increasing productivity and flexibility of our shuttles, reducing budgeted costs by over 15% of annual spend.Worked meticulously with Co-Packaging customers; secured manufacturing volume; worked tirelessly to secure regional warehousing for customer's local production; established and facilitated direct shipments processes post manufacturing; closed communication "gaps" on several occasions; ensure improved information exchanges and performance to meet and exceed customer's expectations.Completed analysis of packaging material inventories; improved ordering and delivery processes working with vendors; put systems (SKU level 'safety stock' settings) and shop floor controls in place for packaging materials reducing on-hand material inventories and annual inventory variances.Developed and maintained business relationships with local entities and vendors (i.e., 3PLs, freight carriers, government agencies, real estate); streamlining the supply chains ability to handle rapidly changing warehousing needs resulting from production forecasts and product specification changes. Optimized SAP and Warehouse Management Systems processes utilizing DMAIC and proven continuous improvement methods.

Middleboro-Lakeville, Massachusetts, Us

Recruited, screened and placed IT professionals in full-time and contract positions with our clients.Managed ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service and value added business insight to both clients and candidates.Coached and provided consistent communication and career guidance to our candidates and recruiters.Participated in industry trade associations to increase our presence within the local IT community.Created cross function (administrative, accountant, human resources, etc.) business development teams that provided our clients with complete staffing solutions for their businesses.Maintained our web presence, content and technology.

Developed skills, knowledge, and facilitated the execution of talents of my Management Team: Support Service, Data Entry, Scheduling, Production and Business Planning managers. Front End Operations team of over 600 full-time employees, including two employee unions.Maintained positive control and ensured daily activity of all customer orders processed. Monitored processes to ensure turn-around objectives were met. Responsible for overall business planning for labor and non-labor expenditures. Applied a broad knowledge of information systems to develop Business Planning, Scheduling, and Payroll processes, systems, and end-user tools. Planned and developed information systems goals and initiative. Conducted ongoing analysis to evaluate efficiency, quality, and productivity of all departments.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed Production Planning, Material Handling, Packaging, and Shipping/Receiving departments. Scheduled and coordinated all manufacturing, packaging, and shipping operations for multiple high volume products in a 125,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution center. Analyzed financial statements and formalized reporting of monthly cost analysis to senior management, employing expert knowledge of MS Excel. Implemented JIT and quick-response inventory and stock replenishment programs, resolving problems with finished-goods distribution and provided adequate WIP inventories. Maintained shipability levels above 98%, highest of all apparel distribution centers. Reduced inventory expense and increased accuracy implementing cycle count processes. Created and tailored database tools, triggers, and controls, increasing operator productivity. SAP Super User, planned equipment acquisition and installation, usage, and data migration (SyBase to Oracle). Versed in PP, PP-PI, PM and workflow management modules.Managed four

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Designed, procured, implemented, and fine-tuned all intelligence computer architectures. Systems trainer/administrator, ingeniously reducing customer workload/time-per-task by more than 50%, fully exploiting capabilities of MS Access and through improved end user tools. Wrote (SQL and RPG) queries, processed daily reports, and maintained local databases in IBM System 36/38, AS/400 and client server environments.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Masters Of Science, Computer Information Systems