Jim Knuff Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, Nc, Us

Eden, Nc

• Developed the inventory management process for the only variety pack line within MillerCoors.• Leads and motivates an operational team to ensure high quality products are produced and shipped safely and cost effectively.• Specializes in finished goods inventory management for perishable items including, but not limited to FIFO, inter-plant transfers, and warehouse consolidation.• Produces weekly working schedule for over 50 customer service operators among other managerial duties in adherence with collective bargaining agreement.• Constructs weekly dunnage forecast to reduce yard inventory while communicating to corporate reverse logistics for distribution of materials to other breweries.

Eden, Nc

• Established a new benchmark by creating a tool to analyze the productivity of spotting services which resulted in cost savings of $200,000.• Executed supply chain solutions through self-made Access databases, which include reducing inefficiencies caused by trailer weight compliance by 90%.• Implemented the intermodal loading program which provided a solution to the shortage of OTR drivers.• Oversaw brewery supply chain logistics with primary focus on operation improvement.• Forecasted order placement and managed $3 million spotting contract for the brewery.• Administered all invoicing regarding logistical activities and reconciled discrepancies for detention and demurrage.• Supported brewery transportation requirements and scheduled domestic and export orders.• Liaison between brewery, carriers, distributors, and corporate analysts while concentrating on quality assurance and efficiency.

Eden, Nc

• Redesigned inventory management processes through self-made Access database tools.• Created an automated ordering material process that eliminated manual errors while freeing up 18% of the work week which is now dedicated to special projects.• Developed and analyzed production schedules to support distributor order requirements by providing long range production forecasts.• Primary material purchaser responsible for providing all packaging materials necessary for the can lines.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Managed a $19 million installation project of new PinPads and upgraded gasoline dispensers at over 250 stations nationwide for Shell Oil and 7-Eleven.• Collaborated with the customer, ASMs (area service managers), and ASCs (area service contractors) to define and document SOPs.• Administered monthly invoicing process and reconcile discrepancies.• Evaluated project margins by analyzing the financials of each installation site.