Supply Chain Forecasting and Distribution Planning Expert Consultant

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Summary
A Global Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and service companies with revenue from $500M to $5B and employee base from 800 to 20,000. Experience includes forecasting, distribution planning, inventory control, demand management, and related ERP implementation (including Demantra). Specialized in the development of global distribution networks designed and integrated for profitability in sales and operations. Adept in planning, process design, and systems support. Supply Chain experience includes high sku count (>30,000 sku) manufacturers as well as capital equipment manufacturers ($500k – $4.0m individual sale). Managed up to 6 employees directly with 50 staff indirectly. Responsibility for 5 sites with a global footprint. Worked in 5 US states and with countries including India, Japan, Brazil, and Germany.

Specialties

  • Demand Planning
  • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Process Improvement Management
  • Demand Planning Leading Practices
  • Mathematical and Statistical Modeling
  • Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
  • Cost Management
  • Procurement/Sourcing Management
  • Coaching, Mentoring, Training & Development

Relevant Accomplishments

  • Directed and led cost saving initiatives, resulting in $20,000,000 cash flow improvement (inventory management initiative, incoterm negotiation, distribution network evaluation, and depletion of excess and obsolete inventory).
  • Implemented multiple 3PL warehouses, developing MSA, SOW, and Quality requirements
  • Insourced warehouse closing 3PL facility and moving inventory to company run facility improving cost position and utilizing empty warehouse space for multiple company initiatives
  • Developed Macro-Economic Industry Model used to predict construction needs
  • Implemented and led Sales & Operations Planning function within various organizations

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