Jacob Drew Email & Phone Number

Memphis, TN, US

• Leadership experiences spanning 15-20 supply chain professionals embedded within the business unit structure focusing on personnel safety, cost management and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the in-house expert and business owner for Supply-Chain, establishing the role as the top thought leader internally and externally.
• Become the leader and voice of the business unit with all supply chain planning, procurement and warehouse activities.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Leadership team and the Center of Support Supply Chain leadership team.
• Serve as a “local” liaison to suppliers and warehouse equipment providers in the appropriate geography.
• Work in conjunction with other Center of Support functions such as Operations, Finance, Commercial and IT experts.

Memphis, TN, US

• Developed the site-based procurement organization, and set strategies that drive cost efficiencies and reductions.
• Executed the Strategic Sourcing Methodology at the site level.
• Managed supplier relationships at the operational level.
• Ensured the Central Procurement Team understands site needs and issues and co-owned strategy development with them.
• Drove process simplification, utilization of our ERP system and supply chain best practice.
• Assessed and reported supplier performance.

Northfield, IL, US

• Primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of Production, Warehousing & Logistics, and Procurement. Flexibility and a wide scope of expertise are paramount in achieving these directives:
• Formulated policies, managed daily operational activities, and planned use of materials and human resources toward maximum productivity.
• Oversaw production and delivery service level by working closely with sales, manufacturing facilities, and distribution network.
• Maximized efficiency and improved profitability through proper supplier management and purchasing strategies.
• Supervised human resource activities such as determining staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
• Determined and analyzed areas requiring improvement.

Northfield, IL, US

• Acted as liaison between an “A” account, customer service, manufacturing and distribution to fulfill needs.
• Scheduled production to ensure proper buffer stock inventories to meet customer orders for key product categories.
• Purchased over 500 BOM components for over 300 SKU’s controlling cost, inventory levels, and timely delivery against planned production.