Sr. Director Administrative Optimization
Current• Manage - Human Resources, Project Management, Investor Relations, and Legal.• Provided strategic support for Supply Chain Management, Sales, and IT to drive operational efficiency and growth.
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James Whittaker is listed as Insightful & dynamic professional w/ 14+ yrs of leadership experience in SCM, Ops & HR; utilizing 25+ yrs of, Mfg Exp., Cost Reductions, Strategy/Execution, Proj./Prog. Mgmt. & Bus. Dev.; plus Greenfield/Startup & M&A. at Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc., a with 7 employees, based in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at crosstownarts.org and a matched LinkedIn profile for James Whittaker.
James Whittaker previously worked as Sr. Director Administrative Optimization at Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc. and SVP of Relationship Management at Twosmith Capital. James Whittaker holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General from Lane College.
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As a senior leader and dynamic insightful coach, I possess 20+ years of end-to-end SCM including: Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehousing, and Distribution. Additionally, my 20+ years roles have included developing strategy and executing major initiatives across the enterprise affecting sustainability/ESG. Additionally, I have 14+ years of progressive successful leadership experience, 10 years of consultancy, and 8 years in managing HR. My decisions have increased scalability or process improvements which led to an impact on gross margins and EBITDA with experience in: operations & global supply chains in multiple sectors including automotive, outdoor power equipment, aerospace (avionics/electronics), express transportation/logistics, non-profit, online & charter schools, health care, & commercial construction. Hands-on experience in: developing strategy & execution, and M&A (finance). Used Lean/Six Sigma concepts (cost reductions/takeouts, align processes/process improvements), programs & project management (globally) & sales channel development/business development (globally). Category management experience includes: IT (hardware, cellular), outdoor power products, engine & transmission components, raw material (resins & metals), office supplies/FF&E, & packaging. Responsibilities have also included: talent acquisition & development, sustainability/ESG, supplier relationship management (SRM); sales, inventory & operations planning (SIOP/S&OP), new product integration (NPI), & customer relationship management (CRM).
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
• Manage - Human Resources, Project Management, Investor Relations, and Legal.• Provided strategic support for Supply Chain Management, Sales, and IT to drive operational efficiency and growth.
Tipp City, Ohio, United States
• Develop, propose, & execute strategies utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies, ESG, & DEI. Collaboration with the C-Suite, VPs & Directors working with customers and suppliers executing a global supply chain including low-cost country sourcing, supplier quality & supplier development solving P2P, warehousing/distribution/logistics, process improvements, NPI, SIOP, SRM, and CRM for injection molding & machined parts in automotive, aerospace, outdoor power equipment, off-road vehicles, & heavy equipment (construction, forestry, agricultural) industries. 42% gross profit margin & EBITDA of 17% • Use of Six Sigma/Lean Principles & data analysis to drive continuous/process improvement, cost take-outs & demand management/integrated supply chain, and contract negotiations providing 15% in cost savings
• Responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Facilities & Real Estate, Business Functions, DEI, Legal, and IT• Utilized GAAP ended loss for the 1st time in 7 qtrs, produced 1st qtr gross profit margin of 33%, with net profit margin of 10%, decreased tenant vacancy rate by 50% & reduced back rent by 40%• Developed Purchasing/Procurement (SCM & SRM) practices & contract management, implemented the first ever warehouse & inventory management system, managed & implemented the development of SOPs
Greater Memphis Area
• Executed: distance learning, focusing on the supply chain & CRM of computers & wifi devices for underserved school districts that educationally and socially impacted communities. 39% gross profit margin & EBITDA of 25%• Developed: SCM & CRM (Sales) strategies infusing Lean/Six Sigma strategies, supply chain integration, data analysis, & incorporating supplier diversity by providing a deployment strategy for inventory located in 5 regional warehouse locations; which increased ESG to various geographic locations
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James Whittaker works for Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc..
James Whittaker is listed as Insightful & dynamic professional w/ 14+ yrs of leadership experience in SCM, Ops & HR; utilizing 25+ yrs of, Mfg Exp., Cost Reductions, Strategy/Execution, Proj./Prog. Mgmt. & Bus. Dev.; plus Greenfield/Startup & M&A. at Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc..
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James Whittaker is based in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States while working with Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc..
James Whittaker has worked for Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc., Twosmith Capital, Waca Services, Llc (Https://Www.Wacaservices.Com/), Crosstown Arts, and Whittbarr Group, Llc.
James Whittaker's colleagues at Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc. include Alicia Thompson, Johnny Fayne, Talecia Toney, Fatima Rice, Mba, and Fatima Rice.
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James Whittaker holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General from Lane College.
James Whittaker is listed with skills including Change Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Training, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, and Team Building.
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