B e n j a m i n R. Da v i s

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Henagar, AL 35978 acayqq@r.postjobfree.com

S U P P L Y C H A I N M A N A G E M E N T P R O C U R E M E N T P RO J E C T P L A N N I N G

Top Performing and results-driven professional with 7+ years of broad based experience encompassing supply

chain management, excellent customer service, strategic sales, process improvement, manufacturing, and

E nterprise Resource Planning with SAP. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, proficient in fostering

positive professional relationships and communicating effectively at all levels. Reliable self-starter with proven

ability to consistently produce quality results, succeed in fast-paced environments and effectively manage

conflicting priorities. Seeking to utilize experience, a solid academic background ( Bachelor of Science in

Acquisition and Contract M anagement and a B achelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain

M anagement ), strong business acumen, and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values dedication

and results.

KEY SK I L LS & EXPERT ISE

Supply Chain Management Scheduling & Prioritization Analysis & Decision Making

Budgeting & Cost Containment Buying & Procurement Creative Problem Solving

Inventory Control & Resource Collaboration & Teamwork

Strategies

Optimizing Operational

P lanning

E fficiency

Technical P roficiencies: M icrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

PROFESSIONA L E XPER I E NCE & A CH I E VE M E N TS

U N I TE D LAUNC H ALL IANCE, Decatur, AL, February 2012 – August 2013

Ma te rial Resource Planning Cont roller

Led, directed, and managed five manufacturing cells producing cell specific end items utilizing continuous

f low and J.I.T. manufacturing processes. Fostered positive professional relationships and communicated

regularly with technicians, managers, and customers to ensure complete and timely delivery of products.

Created purchase orders in response to work center and support office requests for tooling, safety

equipment, vendor managed items, and office supplies.

Gathered information from ERP system, technicians, engineers and management to provide accurate

i nventory levels, as well as current and future needs to internal and external vendors.

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Closely reviewed and updated analysis reports daily to monitor inventory, part shortages, delivery schedules,

work in process, and forecasts. Maintained necessary forms needed to deliver parts, order goods, and verify

i ncoming and outgoing shipments.

Determined suppliers of non-contracted goods based on key factors, including: need, urgency of need, cost,

and availability.

K ey Achievements:

Entrusted to serve in the position of project lead for part kit ting activity group, which consolidated “like”

parts into singular line i tems, thereby reducing costs for engineering, procurement, shipping, and

manufacturing. Project increased product through-put and part delivery effectiveness from warehouse to

p roduction areas and reduced build t ime from 2200 hours to 1150 hours; efforts resulted in a cost savings of

more than $1 million per build. Remaining work cells met 20% utilization increase challenge.

BLUESCOPE BU I L D I NGS, Rainsville, AL, July 2007 – February 2012

P rocess Specialist

Leveraged strong technical acumen as fabrication welding technician building support pillars. Provided

quality assurance and painted finished products.

Assisted as press and brake roll former operator ensuring quality and correct labeling at line exit.

Operated overhead crane and forklift to maneuver materials and finished goods.

Provided leadership as line support technician managing scrap material, material organization, t ransport,

and layout strategy.

K ey Achievements:

Collaborated with safety team throughout tenure to safeguard equipment, walkways, and improve safety

p rotocols within work cells. Assisted group leader with hazard identification and developed plan of action to

correct each hazard improving working conditions and decreasing accidents by more than 60% in area.

Consistently regarded for effectiveness and forward thinking leadership.

F I V E STAR FOODS, Scottsboro, AL, April 2006 – July 2007

Route Manager

Effectively managed vending services route, which included stocking, maintaining, and selling vending

machine supplies, including: snacks, sundries, and sodas.

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Ordered supplies from warehouse for distribution and sales. Collected revenues from service center outposts

for submission to home office. Recorded daily inventory of supplies and provided writ ten results to

management.

K ey Achievement:

Increased route sales by more than 33% during tenure through acquisition and quality service.

ED UCAT IO N & T RA I N I NG

Bachelor of Science, Acquisition & Cont ract Management, 2011

Bachelor of Science, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 2011

Athens State University, Athens, AL

Associate of Science, Business Administration, 2010

Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL

PROFESSIONA L D EVE LOP ME N T

The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

Training in Resource Management and Operations Management

H ONORS & A CT I V I T I ES

Capsim Business Simulation Group Leader, Athens State University, 2011

Graduated from Athens State University with a 3.75 GPA, 2011

Athens State University President’s List (4 times)

Athens State University Dean’s List (2 times)

Delta Mu Delta, Business Administration Honor Society, Athens State University

Northeast Alabama State Community College Academic Achievement List (4 t imes)

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