Seth Bartels, Cscp, Cpf Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

• US Water Heating Division (Supply Chain Operations)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product management, demand planning, finance, supply planning, production, logistics etc.) to optimize sales, inventory, and operations planning strategies.
• Support SIOP analytics with the creation of tools and analyses to track operational & financial KPIs for executive decision making.
• Prepare content materials for Executive SIOP, driving actions to enhance the SIOP process.

Prep time for CSCP & CPF Exams

Ridgefield Park, NJ, US

• Home Appliances Division
• Measured and maximized the supply chain performance of the built-in home appliances product group and reported to senior management.
• Collaborated with the Global Operation Center (HQ) in Suwon-si, South Korea, to achieve JIT supply chain management for digital/home appliances (ranges, microwaves, dishwashers, dryers, wall ovens, cooktops, hoods.
• Maintained strong relationships with major vendors including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowes and Costco targeting 95% on-time delivery rate and shorter lead times.
• Determined optimal level of WOS (Weeks of Supply) for each customer account through demand planning & forecasting.
• Reviewed sales and order forecasts, analyzed week-over-week forecast changes, and served as the point of contact between the Supply Chain Team, and Logistics for order fulfillment.

Ridgefield Park, NJ, US

• Managed supply availability for Built-In cooking products working closely with production, demand, marketing & sales teams.
• Analyzed and managed inventory to maintain healthy levels of product supply across 7 main warehouses nationwide to fill over 100 B2B and D2C accounts as well as supporting the launch of additional D2C operations.
• Analyzed data and methods to predict and optimize delivery of built-in wall ovens, cooktops & range hoods across the USA.
• Executed the PSI (production, sales, inventory) process and allocated products based on inventory status, account priorities, promotions, and market trends.
• Monitored supply and demand changes, assessed supply chain disruption risk, and provided recommendations for mitigation plans.

Normal, IL, US

• Gathered, cleaned and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts to provide insights.
• Generated data models, performed regression analysis and helped produce reports outlining results using relevant software (Tableau, Excel, Minitab, PowerPoint etc.).
• Planned, modified, and executed research techniques & procedures in operations management, business analytics, project and quality management.

Normal, IL, US

• Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
• Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
• Collaborated with management to suggest actionable improvements and corrective action plans.
• Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
• Served as an effective liaison between customers and internal departments.

• Enriched supplier selection processes by providing input in sourcing and qualifying bidders to obtain favorable pricing.
• Reduced inventory costs by 30% by performing comprehensive inventory analysis to avoid low stock and overstock.
• Strengthened hospital's business by leading implementation of paperless order placement system
• Lowered instances of poor-quality product deliveries by 20% by working with suppliers on quality improvement strategies.
• Increased work rate by 40% by supporting Procurement Manager with operational functions.
• Developed controls and systems to ensure purchased products meet quality performance.

Kumasi, Ashanti, GH

• Assisted with preparation of materials and resources to support teaching and learning of logistics and supply chain concepts.
• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Excel & SPSS
• Assisted undergraduate students working on supply chain-related projects.
• Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce supply chain, logistics and operations management concepts.

• Initiated implementation of supply chain improvement strategies such as lean six sigma and just-in-time (JIT).
• Minimized inventory cost by 35% through streamlining the materials-order and delivery process.
• Used analytical models to create, track and maintain key performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, OTIF and WOS.
• Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches.
• Optimized execution of supply chain processes by forecasting, scheduling orders and balancing inventory levels.
• Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.

Dual Masters Degree, Mba & Ms Tech (Quality Management & Analytics)

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Major: Supply Chain & Logistics Management

High School Diploma, Economics And Maths