Jared Walker Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

Business Development Manager with Key Accounts: AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, BJs Wholesale, Love's Travel Stations, Lowe's

Business Development Manager with Key Accounts: Lowes, AutoZone, O'Reilly's, Advance Auto Parts, BJs Wholesale, Love's Travel Stations

Howell, Mi

National Account Manager with responsibility in Auto, Hardware, and Home-Improvement distributors and retailer.

Jackson, Michigan

• Led a Team of 7 individuals that have responsibility for Purchasing as well as Inventory Planning for Dawn Distribution and Redistribution• Business Project Lead for SAP Procure to Pay Implementation for Dawn Bakery Distribution• Implemented Daily KPI reporting that allowed tracking for On Time, Fill Rate, Truckload Utilization and Forecast Variances to Improve Turns and increase profitability • Works cross functionally with Supply and Demand Planning to improve Forecast Variances and Reduce Obsolete Inventory• Partnered with Procurement and Sourcing to scorecard Supplier Product Continuity through Manufacturing as well as Distribution• Member of Dawn Corporate Crisis Management Team • Created $380K in Supply Chain Savings in 2017 • Responsible for National Account Supply Chain Activities

Alpharetta, Ga

• Key Customer Supply Chain contact for Kroger, Bed Bath Beyond, and Natural/Alternative Channel• Develop strategies to improve supply chain efficiency for Clorox and Customer by 1) eliminating inefficient behaviors that lead to deductions and penalties; 2) identifying win-win opportunities that drive overall costs down; 3) identifying areas to improve data synchronization; and 4) Improving product flow. • Responsible for the Customer relationship with the replenishment and operational teams• Support business execution of new programs and initiatives including: promotional activities, new product launches, and network redesigns.• Contribute to the ongoing development of supply chain best practices across the end-to-end supply chain, Clorox Product Supply and Clorox Sales organizations.• Ensure Clorox meets customer requirements in regards to Supply Chain scorecard management (In-stocks, inventory, On-Time-Delivery, POS Forecast Accuracy, etc.) • Ensure Customer meets Clorox requirements for operational efficiency, policy adherence, etc.● Supply Chain Liaison for new item innovation launch that improved customer expectations for speed to shelf while minimizing remnant inventory● Developed promotional tracking tool for Kroger National Account managers that aligned demand signal across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Service

Alpharetta, Ga

● Rolled out SAP/APO activation for Clorox Sprays and Liquid Plumr businesses to improve inventory needs at the item, RDC level● Developed high-quality supply plans (inventory, production, capacity, and distribution) by utilizing best-practice processes and sound business judgment. ● Monitored plan attainment and daily cut reports ● Communicated service issues and coordinated resolution ● Developed, monitored and reported key performance metrics ● Delivered against annual Total Delivered Cost, inventory plans, capacity plans, and service level targets ● Improve plan performance by effectively analyzing sources of error and recommending appropriate corrective action plans. ● Foster cross-functional discussion to improve the quality and interpretation of supply plans ● Manage phase in/out strategies for promotional activities and product discontinuations. ● Lead the supply portion of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, focusing on delivering a concise business message, highlighting exceptions and presenting qualified alternatives. ● Evaluate Sales and marketing activity proposals for capacity requirements and production feasibility; resolve supply issues related to the requests. ● Provide Product Supply (PS) Support for the Strategic Product Plan, including designing the supply chain and launch plans for major initiatives and new products. ● Support Plant kick-off and information gathering, supervise initial round of inventory target setting, ensure weekly production planning meetings are established, provide leadership for development of initial capacity model, and manage supply during critical operating periods. ● Manage relationships with plants to eliminate obstacles and achieve more efficient production cycles. ● Leverage the Supply Planning processes to develop Fiscal Year forecasts during the business planning cycles

Bentonville, Ar

● Awarded the 2014 Supply Chain Manager of the Year at National Sales Meeting● Awarded the 2014 Walmart Team- Leader of Year● Responsible for Wal-Mart's Supply Chain scorecard results for the Litter, Food, and Charcoal categories (In-Stocks, Inventory, POS Forecast Accuracy, Case Fill Rate, MABD Compliance, etc.)● Responsible for being the "Single Point of Contact" for Wal-Mart regarding anything Supply Chain/operational related● Developed “Best in Class” Seasonal strategy for Charcoal that helped drive a 120 index vs. Prior Year● Provided supply chain, replenishment, logistics, and product supply expertise for assigned categories - for both Clorox and Wal-Mart● Worked with Customer Support, Demand Planning, Operations Planning, EDI, & Corporate QC, and Transportation to improve operational efficiencies for both Clorox and Wal-Mart● Identified and helped to drive projects that supported or lead to profitable incremental Sales volume● Provided input/insights into volume planning process and lead execution of incremental volume opportunities.● Responsible for developing and fostering the business relationship with the Wal-Mart Replenishment Managers● Responsible for Cost-To-Serve, Perfect Order, and Event Planning Metrics.● Worked to influence Wal-Mart's perception of Clorox's capabilities through routine interaction with Wal-Mart operational teams● Developed Supply Chain Analyst to become a single point of contact in Charcoal category through weekly analytical reporting to WMT that supported season long Charcoal strategies. ● Implemented Forecast variance reporting that has become a standard that WMT relies on. This has decreased forecast errors and improved instocks for Litter and Food categories.● Suggested and implemented out of season Charcoal strategy that allowed increase of shipments and POS vs. prior year.

Bentonville, Arkansas

● Responsibilities included: maintaining and improving Walmart replenishment scorecard metrics, forecasting, demand planning, and providing promotional tracking and sales analysis to National Account Mgr. on a $150M business● Provided daily instock reporting to Walmart buyer as well as the Sales and Replenishment teams● Prepared monthly Forecast Rollup Summary to Sales, Replenishment, and Category teams● Created weekly executive summary reporting for analyst team to provide each of their NAM’s ● Collaborated weekly with demand and supply planning, order management, and EDI support to ensure the continual flow of goods through the supply chain● Provided $2.2M in top line value add through supply chain and sales initiatives in 2011● Partnered with order management and logistics to consolidate promotional orders that has resulted in the removal of over 200 LTL shipments in the 1st QTR of 2012 ● Partnered with Datasync consultant and buyer’s asst. to create new items● Assisted National Acct. Mgr. through PDQ creation and order execution● Managed the liability of short dated products and remnant promotional inventory through strategic order collaboration with WMT replenishment which accounted to $1.9M in 2012

Bentonville, Ar

2009-April 2011 Replenishment Manager ● Implemented merchandising strategies that optimized freight flow● Improved store and DC turns through slot utilization analysis● Streamlined daily in-stock reporting through SQL data pulls ● Interacted daily with Buyers, Planners, and Suppliers to drive sales across 6 merchandise categories that accounted for $5B in yearly sales● Collaborated with waste bag supplier to realign transportation network which created a $2.4M savings● Nominated for the 2010 2nd Qtr Spark Award for Grocery and Consumable Division 2007-2009 Replenishment Analyst ● Execute all daily aspects of domestic and import replenishment including flow of products from overseas through import distribution centers and warehouse facilities to store level.● Partnered with key suppliers during H1N1 to drive 400% sales increases while maintaining a 98% instock● Hit 3 for 3 (Sales, Turns, and Profit) for FYE 2010● Responsibilities included: PO creation and maintenance, forecasting, demand planning, identifying seasonality, executing the modular process, resolving store and warehouse in-stock issues and controlling inventory at store and warehouse level to maximize turns and profit● Developed and implemented seasonal strategies to maintain appropriate in-stock levels ● Responsible for daily activities of 8 categories that account for $3B in yearly sales● Assisted others with learning how to perform daily tasks and interact daily with buyers and suppliers within established guidelines to improve team performance● Completed two departmental category shifts that improved instock by 200bp in a 6 week timeframe● Consumable Division Replenishment Team of the Year for 2007

Bentonville, Ar

● Execute all daily aspects of domestic and import replenishment including flow of products from overseas through import distribution centers and warehouse facilities to store level.● Partnered with key suppliers during H1N1 to drive 400% sales increases while maintaining a 98% instock● Hit 3 for 3 (Sales, Turns, and Profit) for FYE 2010● Responsibilities included: PO creation and maintenance, forecasting, demand planning, identifying seasonality, executing the modular process, resolving store and warehouse in-stock issues and controlling inventory at store and warehouse level to maximize turns and profit● Developed and implemented seasonal strategies to maintain appropriate in-stock levels ● Responsible for daily activities of 8 categories that account for $3B in yearly sales● Assisted others with learning how to perform daily tasks and interact daily with buyers and suppliers within established guidelines to improve team performance● Completed two departmental category shifts that improved instock by 200bp in a 6 week timeframe● Consumable Division Replenishment Team of the Year for 2007

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area, Lowell, Ar

● Managed 40+ employees for 5 divisions including pre-load, residential and commercial pickup and delivery, outbound, and office administration● Managed the efficient sorting, delivering, and handling of packages within prescribed time frames● Effectively maximized terminal revenue through internal trend analysis● Communicated with employees and upper management to insure business plans were understood and executed effectively● Reengineered workflow processes, continually improving productivity and efficiency● Implemented policies and procedures for safety, retention, and productivity/service goals● Provided education and training for incoming service managers and administrative assistants● Built relationships with clients to resolve concerns or issues in a timely manner● Achieved facility Peak Performance Award out of 25 regional facilities● Winner of FedEx Purple Promise Award for Outstanding Customer Service 2004 – 2005 Service Manager, Home Delivery● Managed residential deliveries, ensuring deadlines were consistently met● Increased facility Data Quality Index 75% from a negative to a positive index within a six month period● Completed leadership and management courses including independent contract model● Under my management, facility achieved 99% Club for first time ever

International Business, German, Supply Chain, Logistics

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International Business