Derick Finn **** Hummingbird Pl Littleton,
Operations & Supply Chain CO 80125
Professional C: 720-***-****
abgswg@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Operations and Supply Chain Executive with over 26-year accomplished career
track for delivering and sustaining revenue and profit gains within highly
competitive U.S. markets. Exceptional communicator with a consultative
style, strong negotiation skills, exceptional problem solving abilities,
and a keen client needs assessment aptitude. Effectively identify
opportunities, develop focus, and provide tactical business solutions while
delivering excellent service. Multi-faceted problem-solver, with a sense
of humor, committed to follow through. Work professionally and effectively
in fast-paced environments, as a leader, team player, and/or independently.
KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATION
Strategic & Tactical Planning Budget Management
Account Development / Acquisition Inventory Distribution Control
Team Training/Supervision Broker / Vendor Relations
P&L / Financial Reporting Policy Formulation
Competitive Sales Analysis Contract Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IPS/MPS; Centennial CO
Materials Manager, 2014 - Present
. Responsible for strengthening the organization's daily operations,
maintaining a multi- level secure distribution center.
. Ensured quality control and security of all activities of the
warehouse encompassing 75,000 square feet with a total inventory value
of $10M.
. Solely responsible for all transportation needs; negotiating and
saving up to 85% of costs on small package, LTL and TL.
. Successfully developed, implemented and maintained warehouse KPI's.
. Formulated communication of clear, concise and explicit strategies
that met the cost, quality, delivery and service requirements for
assigned materials, components, and technologies.
. Serve as primary point of contract for all concerned in relation to
inventory replenishments, product shipments, and pricing issues to
ensure expedited problem resolutions.
. Perform monthly forecasting and competitive analyses to determine
performance levels and the need for modifications
. Served as a key member in the creation and installation of a new
companywide ERP system
Mycom; Centennial, CO
Operations Manager, 2013 - 2014
. Held full P&L responsibility for an annual $24M budget and facility
management for Rocky Mounty regional office/warehouse as well as
manage total operations through direct training, leadership, and
supervision up to 35 team members.
. Developed and maintained monthly KPI's that are continuously reported
to Corporate Office. In charge of on-site training, policy
formulation, goal setting, incentive programs and competitive goals,
sustaining an average increase in annual growth of 14%.
. Pioneered and Implemented companywide ERP System (Netsuit). Running
and maintaining an Inventory value of 2.5 million dollars and
developed a robust cycle counting process to maintain a 98.9%
inventory accuracy.
. Serve as primary point of contract for all concerned in relation to
inventory replenishments, product shipments, and pricing issues to
ensure expedited problem resolutions and vendor retention levels.
. Define and drive appropriate requirements for relevant new product
programs.
. Perform monthly forecasting and competitive analyses to determine
performance levels and the need for modifications.
. Held employees, including former peers, accountable to performance
expectations, through timely and constructive feedback.
. Lead and navigate complex projects through to completion while
managing multiple stakeholders.
. Manage supplier relationships with global suppliers providing
products and services driving best in class quality, cost, and
delivery.
. Work closely with all levels of corporate management while being the
champion for an idea or opinion and dealing with the complexity and
ambiguity.
. Create competitive advantage by leveraging the technological
knowledge and capabilities of assigned suppliers.
Mansfield Oil Company; Denver CO
Operations Manager - Contract, 2012 - 2013
. Developed and executed a successful business plan to ensure stability
and future growth. This plan included scalability of company-wide
departments to support forecasted growth. Responsible for review
and improvement of day to day operations of Denver office.
. Developed clear vision, goals, objectives and SOP's for all customer
facing departments as well as internal business support departments.
Coached and mentored all employees to deliver excellent customer
service.
Suncor Energy, Inc.; Commerce City, CO
SCM Lead, 2006 - 2012
. Held management position throughout a dynamic tenure to strengthen
the organization's daily operations of a multi-warehouse environment
including five separate locations encompassing 250,000 square feet
with a total inventory value of $30M.
. Identified low performing warehouse KPI on a monthly basis and
designed, and implemented success strategies via RF technology
through-out all five warehouses.
. Exceeded historical company records in a unionized workforce of 100+
employees while producing 15% decrease in costs the first year and
double-digit cost decreases for future projections.
. Served as primary point of contact for all concerned in relation to
all OSHA and state-wide refinery compliance regulations and workplace
safety. Continuously decreased work related injuries by 7% annually.
. Created competitive advantage by leveraging the technological
knowledge and capabilities of assigned suppliers. Continuously
evaluated suppliers for current and future business needs.
. Formulated communication of clear, concise and explicit strategies
that met the cost, quality, delivery and service requirements for
assigned materials, components, and technologies.
. Assessed market and technology requirements by commodity to develop
and execute strategic sourcing plans
. Kept current on industry, company products, and technical knowledge,
and uses that knowledge and skills to perform assignments at a high
level.
Karmen-Roper, Inc; Denver, CO
Contract Logistics Manager, 2004 - 2006
. Ensured the supply chain provided a sustainable competitive advantage
by providing flexible, fast and reliable services at lowest cost,
while reviewed outsourcing wherever appropriate and feasible.
Ensured high quality and efficient operation with on-time order
shipment, order accuracy, and impeccable inventory
management. Implemented the atomization of daily operations of
300,000 square foot distribution facility.
. Installed Wave picking-convoy system throughout the facility which
resulted in an overhauled Receiving Department and eliminated waste
and generated a cost savings for the company. Worked with our
business partners and key suppliers to optimize the end to end supply
chain and ensured that the needs of high product inventory was
available to deliver high fill rates with the financial requirements
for high inventory turns and low days inventory on hand.
. Ensured proper inventory record accuracy at multiple internal and
third-party managed locations.
. Supported Quality Management System by ensuring full compliance with
all associated federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and
standards.
. Continued to expand and manage performance metrics to ensure
continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
. Motivated and developed high performing teams and associates.
Sport Haley and Ben Hogan Apparel Group; Denver, CO
Director of Operations, 1998 - 2004
. Developed and implemented Supply Chain Management strategies to
establish a global supply base in line with global commodity
strategies and local manufacturing. Streamlined overall operation,
reducing overhead by 35% while increasing productivity by 20%.
. Discovered and establish a robust supply base for existing and new
products.
. Built bridges within and across the Company's divisional and
functional organizations. Coaching leadership through the sourcing
strategy for the business focused on delivering business results and
building competency in sourcing methods.
. Collaborated with the Global Supply Chain, engineering, and
commercial leadership to provide strategic direction and translate it
into actionable goals.
. Focused on business performance that constantly eliminated waste,
improved customer satisfaction, and increased market share via the
use of various tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
. Provided business case for prioritizing high-impact opportunities
establishing links to business strategies and sustainable process
improvement.
. Provided leadership/management/mentoring/training to all levels of
the organization
. Provided the team with timely information that allowed them to
perform its work, as well as understand how its work fits into the
company's goals and objectives.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Alameda University
A.P.I.C.S. Certification in Inventory Management and MRP
C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager)
Microsoft Certification, Network Administration
SAP Superuser