James Alyea Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, Texas, US

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• In the role of the Global Supply Chain Manager, I was directly responsible for Kocide’s global supply chain portfolio including, but not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for Global Procurement of both Direct and Indirect Procurement
• Global Procurement Spend > $200 million
• Implementation of continuous improvement processes based on data driven KPI’s & optimized organization
• Sourcing of goods and services including Parts, Equipment, Contractors, Vendor Services and 3PL companies
• Contract Risk Analysis and Negotiations

Houston, Texas, US

• Master Scheduler for the subsea Well Completion Valve Systems division focused on a 2-5 year time frame
• Collaborated with project managers and production planners in evaluating planning parameters such as excess inventory consumption, analysis of manufacturing vs. sourcing strategies (make vs. buy), and alignment of.
• Worked closely with multiple planning teams in developing appropriate levels of safety stock by assessing historical and forecasted data that resulted in optimal levels of inventory while decreasing the product line's.
• Overall responsibility of analyzing and tracking Quality Issues, SAP Alignment, Production Planning Workbooks, BOM Integrity, SKU Level Management, Excess Inventory, Scheduling Metrics and Production Planning KPI's

Houston, Texas, US

• Responsible for the planning and change management processes for the four assembly processes of the subsea well completion valve systems division
• Managed and updated production schedules and consulted with both upstream and downstream production planners to maintain a balanced flow of materials
• Created, developed, and managed training programs for new team members to help speed up the learning curve in production planning and to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency within the group
• Primary backup for team members within the production planning group
• Managed a mass containment of over 400 non-conforming actuators in order to prevent a complete manufacturing shutdown and collaborated with the inventory management division in setting up a routine inspection process.
• "Spotlight on Excellence" Award Winner: Collaboration in 2014 and 2015

Houston, Texas, US

• Production Planner and Direct Procurement Buyer for the subsea Well Completion Valve Systems division focused on a 0-2 year time frame
• Responsible for the planning, purchasing, and scheduling of materials in the first stage of the four assembly processes
• Managed and updated production schedules, expedited orders as necessary to prevent delays, and consulted with both upstream and downstream production planners to maintain a balanced flow of materials
• Created, developed, and managed training programs for new team members to help speed up the learning curve in production planning and to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency within the group
• Primary backup for team members within the production planning group
• Managed a mass containment of over 400 non-conforming actuators in order to prevent a complete manufacturing shutdown and collaborated with the inventory management division in setting up a routine inspection process.

Houston, TX, US

Returned to college to pursue a second degree in supply chain management in order to change career paths.

• Recruited by former client to build a formal marketing and sales infrastructure and to identify ways to expand the retail chain of stores in order to carry more brands and products.
• Directly managed 13 retail store managers and 15+ sales associates.
• Led the expansion of this fitness equipment chain from 5 to 13 stores, and revenues from $11 million to $30 million in less than 3 years.
• Analyzed and monitored performance of all stores and employees in order to help the company reach monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Managed 4 different retail chains’ unique brands and monitored brand standards for all media, vendors, and sponsors to adhere to in their promotions.
• Developed and implemented all integrated marketing, advertising, and sales plans.

New York, NY, US

• Provided both strategic and tactical direction for clients to help them achieve ROI on their recruitment advertising campaigns at Bernard Hodes Group, an advertising agency owned by Omnicom Group
• Utilized internal and external assessment tools to understand clients' industry, competition, employment value proposition, needs, goals, hiring processes
• Developed strategies and solutions, including preparing media plans, conducting primary & secondary research on markets and media, and negotiating media contracts.
• Received purchase orders, checked product availability, and coordinated all projects
• Responsible for copywriting, ad layouts, and ad production for clients.
• Strengthened client relationship with Halliburton by taking a pro-active approach to their account by establishing strong relationships with key employees throughout their company in the U.S. and Canada.

• Established and built a full-service advertising agency from the ground floor
• Managed business development, account management, advertising, media planning, and customer service
• Created advertising, collateral, radio & TV commercials, websites and direct mail campaigns.
• Managed a team of 3 direct reports and subcontractors as needed.
• Helped Jacques Dessange, a new American-based franchise salon, attain profitability within the 1st year of operations.
• Retained Eclat, Inc. (Current Employer), a high-end retail chain of 8 stores, as a client and launched an aggressive advertising campaign that attacked the competition and positioned the it as the market leader in the.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management

Continuing And Professional Development, Leadership Skills For Managers Certification Program

High School Diploma