Erik Smith

Mobile: 704-***-**** . acfxeb@r.postjobfree.com

**** **** ***** **. . ************, NC 28078

Summary of Qualifications

Diligent professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in

Supply Chain, Operations, and Material Management; demonstrates firm grasp

of various business organization methodologies.

. Leverages practical experience to anticipate issues, recognize process

constraints, and devise effective solutions.

. Delivers impressive results, driving significant cost savings, and

improvements in efficiency/accuracy.

. Offers track record of success in achieving considerable reduction in

material variances, directing operations at startup facilities, and

developing and implementing standard operating procedures and managing

projects.

. Focus effort to provide steady leadership, associate development, team

building, and process improvements.

. Proficient with ERP, ADC, and WMS tools and applications including

Manhattan WMOS, RedPrairie, SAP, AS/400, Oracle, Sage- Adonix, and MS

Office Suite.

Professional Experience

Exel, Inc. Charlotte, NC June 2010-Present

Operations Manager (Interim), Anna's Linens Regional Distribution Center

. First Point of contact for customer AP/AR, Import, Drayage,

Transportation, Logistics, and IT.

. Safety Committee Champion- Current site record of over 500 Days without a

Lost Time Accident/ Injury.

. Manage labor and production plan multi-shift operation reducing overtime

from under 17% to 3%.

. Focusing on Lean initiatives to decrease downtime, increase throughput

and production rates.

. Reduced cost per unit processed by 8.1% and site inventory shrink reduced

to less than .1%.

. Implemented task based Cycle-Count Program

. Reduce Detention, Demurrage, and unplanned transportation expenses by 13%

. Vendor Compliance Tracking- Product and Packaging Quality Audits &

Shipment Accuracy

. Effectively mange team through new WMOS "Go Live" coinciding with site

relocation.

. Implemented employee observation program, individual productivity

tracking and performance standards.

. Work with WMOS development team for improvement systematic reporting

tools and WMS user functionality.

Foxtail Foods - Perkins/Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, Fairfield,

Ohio Aug. 2008-Mar. 2010

Materials & Warehouse Manager, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

. Executed material control in fast-paced food processing plant during

change management/multi-plant consolidation.

. Implemented cycle-count program, resolving inventory accuracy issues at

all levels.

. Eliminated production and customer stock outs, accomplished 63% decrease

in waste, and corrected material misuse, saving company over $350,000.

. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to resolve material-

related issues both for finished goods and production supplies,

significantly reducing production downtime and associated missed sales.

. Led workers to achieve 99.8% inventory accuracy rate with zero customer

shortages and mere $50 variance, substantial improvement over previous

quarterly audits, which revealed between $300,000 and $400,000 in write-

offs.

. Held responsibility for successful rollout of the RF-based WMS/ERP

module, assembling and directing delivery team and training staff in

using tool, following correct procedures and methods for driving

accuracy.

. Restructured department and redefined job roles, streamlining workloads

by segmenting and focusing assignments and enabling team to more quickly

identify and address root causes of issues; established KPIs and SOPs.

Interstate Warehousing, Inc., Hamilton, Ohio June 2007-Aug. 2008

Distribution Manager, General Mills

. Focused efforts on KPI management, achieving increase in efficiency of 45

cases per labor hour by implementing individual productivity standards

and leading to 12% reduction in handling, product loss, and shipment

claims.

. Decreased overtime facility-wide by cross-training staff and introducing

shift changes; tracked daily production results.

. Played key role in securing ongoing partnership with General Mills,

leading team building activities and delivering training to divided

workgroups in order to achieve greater internal collaboration.

Erik Smith

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Exel, Inc. (Multiple Locations) Sept. 2004-June 2007

The J.M. Smucker Company Mixing Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Operations Supervisor

. Oversaw operations at 1.1 million square-foot facility with 200 full-time

and part-time associates.

. Led employees through facility's transition from 50-SKU site to 700-SKU

distribution center; managed labor and workload planning for 24-hour

operation and evaluated worker performance.

. Developed leadership team, directing hiring process and training new

hires, facilitating employees' understanding of Exel's principles and

philosophies, and enabling seamless assimilation into company's corporate

structure.

. Created daily production results and maintained associated database.

Exel Inc.- ToysRUs.com, Groveport, Ohio

Operations Supervisor

. Provided staff onboarding, training, and supervision for newly acquired

account; educated employees previously inexperienced in distribution

warehouse setting in order/pallet picking, packing, and shipping.

. Laid foundation for successful partnership; Exel was recognized as

client's Logistics Partner of the Year in 2006 and the Groveport center

as its Fulfillment Center of the Year in 2009.

Exel Inc.- Tropicana Products, Inc. Distribution Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Operations Supervisor

. Introduced capacity-rail backhaul program, initiating practice of

utilizing shipping space in vacant rail cars returning to plants;

resulted in increased profit margin of approximately $4,500 weekly.

. Implemented improved onboarding and training programs, reducing time

required to produce fully independent new hires from three weeks to one

week.

. Provided framework for consistency, quality, and excellent customer

service; supplied associates with daily tactical supervision and

accountability.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Sharonville, Ohio June 2000-

Aug. 2004

Front-Line Operations Supervisor

. Trained, supervised, and motivated as many as 25 full- and part-time

drivers, ensuring proper job setup/staffing and that procedures were

followed to complete tasks during hub-sort, -load, and -delivery

operation.

. Served on Job Hazard Analysis and Health and Safety committees; pioneered

successful incentive program that rewarded employees for identifying and

communicating potential risks.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Dec.

2003

Focus: Strategic Management and International Economics

Relevant Coursework: Cost Accounting, Operations Management, Labor

Relations/Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Information Systems, and

Supply Chain Management

International Study, Chitradurga, Karnatka, India Sept. 1999- Mar. 2000

Tutor & English Instructor for respected Swamiji in southern

province.

The Association of Operations Management (APICS), Charlotte Chapter 2010

Member I.D. - 1754943.

Erik Smith

Home: 704-***-**** . acfxeb@r.postjobfree.com

9318 Twin Trail Dr. . Huntersville, NC 28078

References

Skip Riley

General Manager

Exel, Inc.

10210 Princeton Glendale Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45246

513-***-****

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Joe Reinhardt

General Manager

Foxtail Foods

6880 Fairfield Business Center Dr.

Fairfield, OH 45014

513-***-****

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Anthony Fox

General Manager

Exel Inc.

400 Dividend Dr. Suite 100

Coppell, TX 75019

704-***-****

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Igor Bukhshteyn

Anna's Linens

Distribution and Logistics Manager

714-***-**** X 1817

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Dave Baker

Transportation Analyst

Transplace

214-***-****

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