Responsible for all Supply Chain functions in a $30 million / year metal fabrication plant to include Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals. Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing costs.Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.Demand Forecasting: Utilize forecasting tools and techniques to predict customer demand and optimize inventory levels. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align supply with demand fluctuations.Inventory Management: Implement inventory control policies to minimize excess stock while ensuring product availability. Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and optimize reorder points.Logistics and Distribution: Coordinate transportation, distribution, and logistics activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products. Evaluate and optimize transportation routes and carriers to reduce costs and improve delivery times.Process Optimization: Streamline supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements. Utilize lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.Data Analysis: Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and optimize supply chain performance.Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.

Provide support and guidance to receiving and inventory operations.● Responsible for receipt of product from Distribution Center into inventory.● Facilitate replenishment activities.● Direct associates in efficiency and safety practices.● Maintain inventory.● Identify, sort and deliver goods.

Working with suppliers and operations to facilitate on time delivery and exceed customer expectations.● Identify and organize material requirements for daily operations utilizing Oracle ERP.● Coordinate scheduling priorities with planners and operations.● Verify inventory accuracy and address shortages/surplus.● Address production disruptions and develop contingencies.● Track inbound shipments from vendors.● Schedule outbound shipping for customers.● Reduce past due shipments by 95%.

Applying Project Management principles to application development, data analysis and process improvement in supply chain management.● Research and develop Key Performance Indicators to achieve strategic objectives. ● Implement database tools to identify and control cost drivers.● Create reliable costing models based on past performance.● Identify and communicate opportunities for improved performance to decision makers through collection and analysis of quantifiable goal related data. ● Implement schedule coordination between departments.● Monitor progress of individual projects ensuring timely execution of deliverables.

•Consult with small business operations to improve performance, efficiency and data analysis through applied project management principles. •Define and monitor performance objectives, database development, wireless network implementation and maintenance, cost/benefit analysis and improved data reporting.•Identify and communicate opportunities for improved performance to decision makers through collection and analysis of quantifiable goal related data. •Provide relevant performance metrics scorecards measuring actual progress against planned baselines and recommend process improvements benefiting the organization as a whole.

•Maintained ERP system duties including planning, recruiting, staffing, training, managing, monitoring and closing six Local Census Offices (LCOs) throughout the lifecycle of the Census.•Applied Project Management principles to planning operations, personnel decisions, budgeting, quality assurance and change management decisions. Utilized Oracle and Microsoft applications to set milestones assign responsibilities and monitor progress for a dozen field operation phases.•Initiated continuous process improvements to ensure operational compliance and complex research analysis identified potential obstacles to the successful completion of census data collection, evaluation, and quality management. •Developed and implemented research techniques within the ERP to monitor and evaluate progress of various field operations for the Charlotte Region. Analyzed results and identified statistically significant outliers on a daily basis and ensured completion of goals on time and under budget.•Tracked operational progress and analyzed operational performance for multiple field operations in multiple offices. Managed statistical and data management functions including mathematics, statistics, and computer programming to support recordation of Census Data.•Developed Access database to monitor progress of operations and manage logistics of field material delivery. Implemented an Excel tracking system to ensure LCOs remained on schedule.

•Monitored progress of operations during lifecycle of program to achieve objectives. Utilized project management principles and statistical analysis to mitigate expense and increase efficiency.•Developed a time-series statistical model identifying challenging areas and supported reallocation of team resources to improve program efficiency and response rates.•Managed data management functions for multiple monthly surveys by developing an Access database system to monitor Field Representative performance standards.

•Researched, designed and implemented improvements to system edits through statistical analysis.•Developed probabilistic methods for determining outliers focusing on data anomalies.•Improved state and local debt data, increasing accuracy and efficiency through data base utilization.•Developed electronic data collection, reduced response time and paper consumption through close liaison with state and local governments.•Maintained Internet Collection activities, coordinating forms, collecting current data and addressing future needs.