KEITH CUMMINGS

acgjbi@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

www.linkedin.com/pub/keith-cummings/12/96b/983/

October 28, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached is a copy of my personal resume, which briefly outlines my

background and qualifications. I am seeking the Supply Chain Director

position.

As my resume indicates, I am a Supply Chain Leader with experience in the

creative leadership of multisite operations to improve productivity,

quality, and efficiency who is currently looking for a challenging career

opportunity helping a business or organization improve their bottom line

numbers. Over the course of my 20-year career, I have helped the companies

I have worked for facilitate and direct significant cost savings and

process improvements within the fields of supply chain, procurement,

inventory control, manufacturing, operations, distribution, logistics,

warehousing, assets, quality assurance, engineering, customer service,

capital budgeting, fleets, safety, property and facilities management.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

With gratitude,

Keith Cummings

Enclosure

KEITH CUMMINGS

acgjbi@r.postjobfree.com . 310-***-**** . www.linkedin.com/pub/keith-

cummings/12/96b/983/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Executive-Level Leadership: Supply Chain Management

Dynamic, detailed and results-centric team leader with a demonstrated

record of maximizing productivity while minimizing expenses in both

domestic and global supply chain operations. Innovative, analytical, and

big-picture thinker, reputable in designing and implementing strategies and

blueprints that drive process efficiency improvements. Strong ability to

train and mentor personnel, as well as skilled at building and leading

teams to achieve company objectives. Creative, confident, and effective

problem solver. Exceptional communicator, with expertise in international

and cross-cultural communications and business relations.

AREAs of expertise

Team Building and Leadership . Supply Chain Management . Procurement and

Process Improvements

Contract and Project Management . Supplier Partnerships and Performance

Analysis . Source and Materials Management

Strategic Demand and Budget Planning . Production and Inventory

Management . Cost, Planning and Forecast Analysis

Cost-Cutting Initiatives . Quality Assurance and Control . Manufacturing

and Services Development

Domestic and International Operations . MRP-ERP Administration . Supply and

Transportation Logistics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAKERCORP (formerly Baker Tanks), Seal Beach, California . 2001 - 2014

International leader in the rental equipment industry in 100 locations

throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, with an inventory

of more than 20,000 assets that consisted of containment, pumping,

filtration, and shoring equipment to service diverse industries, including

oil and gas, energy, industrial, municipalities, chemical, construction,

mining and aerospace.

Vice President of Operations, Corporate

Spearheaded the operations that include supply chain, procurement,

manufacturing, distribution, logistics, inventory control, asset

management, quality assurance, engineering, capital budgeting, fleet

operations, warehousing, safety, facilities and property. Directed the

planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive operational

strategy, tracked market trends, demand, forecasts, best practices,

competitor intelligence and integrated information to maximize the

effectiveness of operations, supply chain, procurement, distribution,

warehousing, product enhancements, operating systems and procedures.

Selected Highlights:

. Developed and implemented a program to standardize targeted product

lines that were previously unchanged for more than 15-years, which

provided cost reductions of 15% and performance-based management

measures that enhanced productivity, product quality, and customer

satisfaction.

. Consolidated supply base by 25% through a competitive bidding and

sourcing processes, which reduced our overall spend by 20%.

. Lead the revitalization of struggling operations and led turnaround

efforts to reverse escalating operating costs by 10%, poor service

levels, and employee morale.

. Successfully managed the procurement budget for all capital and

expense level purchases, along with ensuring 100% accuracy to

budget, distribution and cash flow expectations.

. Negotiated and controlled all supplier contracts and accounts.

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. Guided efforts with major suppliers to turn around their sub-

quality standards, which increased their efficiency by 15%.

. Orchestrated the continuous improvement of operating systems

utilized to manage, track and report supply chain, procurement,

inventory, distribution, logistics, budgeting, property and project

management activities.

. Skilled in establishing process improvements and team building to

advance performance levels, drive company objectives and meet all

customer requirements to create a cost-effective work environment.

. Produced a 20% savings in logistics and distribution expenses

through securing key carrier contracts and reducing carrier supply

base by 30%, along with more creative scheduling arrangements.

. Realized 25% in annual inventory cost savings through securing just-

in-time stocking agreements with key suppliers.

. Orchestrated the improvement of fleet and maintenance

standardization to improve readiness, safety and performance, while

reducing overall life costs.

. Innovatively designed a consistent property management platform

across the portfolio of over 100-properties and identified

opportunities to enhance operational processes and procedures.

. Coordinated all environmental and safety aspects in compliance with

OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards.

Sunrider International, Seal Beach, California . 1998 - 2001

International manufacturer and distributor of health and beauty products,

with over 1,000 standard keeping units.

Senior Buyer, Corporate

Directed and managed purchasing functions, including vendor development and

negotiations, competitive analysis, assessing supply and demand issues,

cost based management to equipment leasing.

Selected Highlights:

. Administered the procurement of all necessary contracts to design

and build a 100,000 square foot facility, which involved directing

many portions of the overall project to ensure on-time completion

and within budget. Achieved $500K of savings through competitive

bidding and re-engineering.

. Implemented long term agreements with key suppliers to reduce cost

by 20% and increase production productivity by 25%.

. Negotiated commitments from vendors to meet MRP and JIT systems

requirements.

. Developed, negotiated, and administered vendor contracts, ensuring

compliance with supplier cost, schedule, and performance criteria.

. Procurement of communications equipment and services, MRO,

printing, raw materials, IT equipment, promotional items, major

construction and construction related items, including a wide range

of other materials and supplies.

. Partnered with managers and inventory analysts to anticipate needs

and maintain specific inventory levels.

. Developed and administered supplier qualification and evaluation

program, which included ROI and KPI guidelines.

Other previous roles included Purchasing/Facilities Manager, Property

Management Division - Hawthorne Plaza/MBM Company;

Purchasing/Support Services Manager, Southern California Hub - Allwaste

Inc.;

Regional Purchasing/Facilities/Logistics Manager, Western Region Division -

IT Corporation. Details on request.

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