James G. Gerhart, Mba, Cpim, Cscp Email & Phone Number

I am a proven supply chain executive with extensive experience in multiple product lines with a strong background in global sourcing, supply chain performance and leadership transition results.I have a passion working for growing companies in where I can immediately begin influencing results.Please contact me on LinkedIn or at jggerhart@frontier.com

Solon, Ohio, United States

Managing and leading procurement team responsible for all supply chain operations. Focus on demand planning, network fulfillment, inventory management, and related activities to company product portfolio. Manage the coordination of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process with key functional stakeholders, in addition to overseeing purchase order administration for all direct material spend. Responsible for cost budget and global inventory optimization.• Lowering company DOH through supplier inventory agreements, demand planning enhancement, and reduction of product lead times.• Reduction of surplus inventory establishing company disposition guidelines and KPI implementations. • Provide coaching and development of team members, achieving supply chain goals both for individual and organizational levels• Develop and implement risk management protocols mitigating potential losses due to product shortages or inventory surplus write-offs.• Monitor and optimize customer delivery performance including on-time shipments, in-full, and backorder management.• Develop and embrace continuous improvement culture, actively identifying and pursuing opportunities for operational improvement.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Presented opportunity to lead and develop regional operations team, servicing over 3500 customers, responsible for multi-millions of spend from over 350 key supply partners. Manage 5 operation divisions in the Midwest with relentless commitment to serve customers, providing high-quality products and meeting financial expectations.• Supporting company CAGR goals of over 14% leading large operations team in developing, growing, and nurturing customer relationships.• Managing customer dashboards metrics for same day shipments, response time, and perfect order fulfillment.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives creating proactive supply chain management tactics improving on time delivery of over 98%.• Standardize customer order entry process in Midwest distribution centers reducing entry times by over 50%.• Implement proactive visual management processes increasing internal communications resulting in improved customer service, reduction in operational errors and consistently maintain inventory target levels • Implementing new ERP software • Plan and deploy capital supporting aggressive growth initiatives

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Recruited to lead global sourcing with a multimillion dollar spend across 7500 suppliers. Managed sourcing and supplier selection, purchasing, and logistics through 100 employees in Asia, India, Europe, and North America. Ensured product quality and availability, customer service and financial expectations. Reported to President. • Managed supplier portfolio consolidating and resourcing suppliers, increasing flexibility, and reducing product availability risk during pandemic.• Identified competitive solutions through supplier negotiation improving margins 2 points over last 4 years.• Developed strong relationships with suppliers managing contracts and dashboards with KPIs for delivery, quality, productivity, rebates, currency, and surcharge calculations.• Reduced costs $400,000 by developing automated purchase order system and creating department efficiencies.• Led large supply chain team achieving record level customer on time delivery of 98.5% supporting 20+% growth over last 2 years.• Utilized “Total Cost of Procurement” model driving better decision making.• Leveraged data from systems triggering product cost reductions.• Implemented forecasting software, a bolt on to MDS ERP.• Reallocated resources globally reducing costs and improving supplier relationships through aligned cultures.

Wooster, Ohio

Managed financial services office including financial planning and investing for families and business. Supported 400+ households and businesses with $40 million in assets. Secured licensing.• Grew assets 30+% and improved revenue 400% through strong customer relationships in first 6 months.

Ashland, Ohio

Selected to lead Operations and held P&L responsibility including strategy, logistics, procurement / global sourcing, inventory, and fastener production. Supported $47 million in revenue, $8.8 million in inventory; managed 5 distribution centers with 100 employees. Reported to President.• Engaged 100% of employees in developing a cost reduction strategy with specific ‘mission critical’ initiatives.• Increased production efficiencies 20%, reduced WIP inventory 50%, and achieved on time delivery of 98% through implementation of a visual management system in fastener production facility.• Improved operating income 130% over 4 years reducing costs in outsourcing, logistics, and production.• Decreased DOH inventory 32% in 3 years with focus on core fastener product offerings, developing lean manufacturing cells, reducing lead times, improving forecasting, and eliminating obsolete inventory. • Cut fastener paint costs 60% by implementing automated paint production line.• Improved Customer Service including quality, safety, delivery, and production through a “tiger team,” training, restructured processes, and open feedback. Used Gemba boards throughout the facilities with hourly updates.

Ashland, Ohio

Promoted to manage 5 distribution centers with $11 million of inventory, product DRP, and production scheduling. • Decreased annual operating costs $800,000 consolidating distribution facilities in the Southeast region.• Reduced freight costs $180,000 annually by restructuring freight logistics, negotiating freight rates, decreasing shipments, reducing lead times, and improving on-time deliveries.• Achieved 95+% on time delivery and 10%vinventory reduction by implementing product line simplification program, product consolidation, and standardization of packaging.

Ashland, Ohio

Led 5 Inside Sales staff responsible for $13 million in sales for the Midwest region. • Increased sales 15% in 3 years and reduced expenses 30% consolidating Eastern office into the Midwest.• Achieved perfect order fulfillment of 96% standardizing customer pricing, invoicing, and packaging.• Decreased department errors 75% identifying root cause, and implementation of procedure improvements.

Ashland, Ohio, United States

Led 5 Inside Sales staff responsible for $13 million in sales for the Midwest region. • Increased sales 15% in 3 years and reduced expenses 30% consolidating Eastern office into the Midwest.• Achieved perfect order fulfillment of 96% standardizing customer pricing, invoicing, and packaging.• Decreased department errors 75% identifying root cause, and implementation of procedure improvements.

Managed Inside and Outside Sales, delivery, invoicing, inventory, accounts payable, and branch profitability.• Achieved number 1 in profitability in Ohio out of 32 branches in third year of branch operation.• Increased margins 30+% identifying high profitable products, and exceeding customer service expectation.

Bsba, Marketing

Mba, Business Management

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