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Thomas Black is listed as Vice President - Supply Chain & Operations Integration at US LBM, based in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at uslbm.com, phone signal with area code 678, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Thomas Black.
Thomas Black previously worked as Vice President - Supply Chain Integration & Commodity Risk Management at Us Lbm and Director of Sales Analytics at Builders Firstsource. Thomas Black holds Political Science from James Madison University.
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I am an energetic leader with 17 years of building materials industry experience. I have an extensive background in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Management and Commodity Risk Management. Servant Leadership principles drive my approach as I strive to inspire others by building a high-trust environment through collaboration, cross-functional consensus building, and long-term relationship development.Highlights:- In 2009, I participated as an initial member of the Stock Building Supply Extended Leadership Team, a leadership development platform for high potential associates.- LEAN Yellow Belt Certified in 2011 and was a Kaizen event team leader, where we increased assigned project productivity by 42%.- In 2012, I was awarded the 2012 Stock Building Supply Impact Player of the Year for Corporate Functions.- In 2014, the Integrated Sourcing and Supply Chain Team was awarded the Stock Building Supply Team of the Year.- In 2010, we launched the Commodity Integrated Risk Management Program (Futures Trading), and executed over 6,000 trades over the next decade. - From 2017 to 2021, I led the Commodity Purchasing Team for the 2nd largest building materials distributor in the country.- In 2023, held a lead role in the design, roll out and implementation of US LBM’s Center-Led Supply Chain initiative. - Empathy and active listening are my methods to build genuine relationships, which helps to transform colleagues into high functioning teams. Specialties: Commodity purchasing, Futures Trading / Risk Mitigation, Rebate and contract negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Consignment / VMI program management.
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Atlanta, Georgia, Us
The focus areas include enhancing operational alignment regarding prioritizing supply chain and supplier initiatives, commodity risk management, and supply chain acquisition integration.
Atlanta, Georgia, Us
Joining US LBM in the role of VP of Supply Chain Integration, we have been asked to help collaboratively formulate a model for the supply chain organization which matches the company's aggressive growth strategy.I also hold responsibility and lead the teams for Engineered Wood Products, Roofing & Gypsum product categories.
Irving, Tx, Us
As BMC and Builders First Source merged in early 2021, I was asked to lead a team of Analysts, and Senior Analysts focused on cross-functional collaboration and sales/operations support. Our team was a brand-new concept to the company and was initially responsible for standardizing sales metrics and reporting.However, our Sales Analytics team quickly grew beyond sales reports, owning the merging national account performance data, building standardized net customer profitability tools, creating segmentation models based on CLV, and increasing efficiencies by automating processes.
Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
Eighteen months into the merger of BMC & Stock Building Supply, I was asked to lead the newly combined BMC Commodity Team, responsible for all major wood products procured in North America.Standard responsibilities included associate development, budget planning, market integration, rebate and marketing contracts, new supplier business development, and railway relationships. Additionally, I was responsible for the continued management and expansion of the Commodity Risk Management Program, which helped BMC through the violent commodity market fluctuations and product shortages experienced after COVID hit the supply chain in 2020.
Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
In 2012, I was asked to expand my responsibilities and provide leadership to the underperforming Building Materials product categories. I led a team of ten direct reports comprised of Sourcing Managers and Commodity Traders, responsible for roughly $700M in spend in 2016 and roughly 50% of the company's total product mix.During this tenure, the team helped to increase the Commodity PCAT GM% by 280 bps. The team also helped drive the Building Materials manufacturer's monetized direct rebate collections by approximately 10%, accomplished by aligning with the field's needs with strategic negotiations. Then, closing the loop by driving the spend and executing the purchase order transactions.
Atlanta, Ga, Us
In 2012, I was asked to expand my responsibilities and provide leadership to the underperforming Building Materials product categories. I led a team of ten direct reports comprised of Sourcing Managers and Commodity Traders, responsible for roughly $700M in spend in 2016 and roughly 50% of the company's total product mix.During this tenure, the team helped to increase the Commodity PCAT GM% by 280 bps. The team also helped drive the Building Materials manufacturer's monetized direct rebate collections by approximately 10%, accomplished by aligning with the field's needs with strategic negotiations. Then, closing the loop by driving the spend and executing the purchase order transactions.
Atlanta, Ga, Us
In 2010, I was asked to help transform the Stock Building Supply commodity platform from "procurement" to "commodity trading," focusing on cross-functional supply chain alignment. Our success was predicated on implementing a robust SIOP process, thorough and frequent communication cadence, and a stacked hand approach with company executive leadership.We introduced, implemented, and managed the original Stock Building Supply Integrated Risk Management Program during this time. Over the two-year transformation, we helped increase commodity T&E (GMROI) by 37% from March 2010 to October 2012, despite being in a period of 31% inflation.
Atlanta, Ga, Us
- Corporate commodity supply chain manager, with an emphasis on inventory turns and cash management- Managed the commodity lumber supply chain for 33 of Stock Building Supply’s western locations- Instituted and managed consignment programs for lumber products in Regional Distribution Centers- Negotiated volume rebate agreements targeting both contractual and cash purchases- Extended Leadership Team charter member; chosen by the executive leadership of Stock Building Supply based on my strong communication and group leadership skills.
Atlanta, Ga, Us
- Created a system of reporting and data sharing which increased fill rates of our previously underperforming consignment programs- Managed the consignment lumber supply chain for SBS’s California, Texas, Virginia, Utah and Georgia Regional Distribution Centers - Assisted Buyers and worked with suppliers in the structuring of annual consignment programs- Helped create and streamline a process to track the quoting of large commercial and residential bids- Assisted in the day to day transactional commodity procurement
- Touring playing professional on numberous mini-tours including; Tear Drop Tour, Hooters Tour, Canadian Tour, Tarheel Professional Golf Tour, Allstar Golf Tour- Established the self-discipline required to continuously work on my own and with coaches at improving mechanical skills- Balanced available time between practice and tournament play along with home life and business travel- Obtained strong capital management skills while co-managing On Plane Ventures LLC
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Thomas Black works for US LBM.
Thomas Black is listed as Vice President - Supply Chain & Operations Integration at US LBM.
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Thomas Black is based in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States while working with US LBM.
Thomas Black has worked for Us Lbm, Builders Firstsource, Bmc - Building Materials And Construction Solutions, Stock Building Supply, and On Plane Ventures.
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Thomas Black holds Political Science from James Madison University.
Thomas Black is listed with skills including Supply Chain Management.
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