Manager Supply Chain

Jason Atwood

**** ******** ** . *** ******, Ohio 43054 . 614-***-**** .

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Professional Profile

. AN INNOVATIVE LEADER WITH THE ABILITY TO CREATE STRATEGIES AND SET

CHALLENGING GOALS THAT DELIVER RESULTS.

. A problem-solver who quickly grasps complex situations and turns them

into manageable tasks.

. A dynamic leader that can challenge, motivate and inspire change.

Career Accomplishments

DSW SHOES, COLUMBUS OHIO DECEMBER 2007

- PRESENT

Allocation Manager

. Developed innovative strategies that improved ROI, inventory turn, and

efficiency within the supply chain.

. Designed industry leading forecasting and inventory modeling techniques

used within JDA Arthur Allocation.

. Created multiple reporting tools designed to measure departmental,

category or item level performance against company KPI's.

. Created and implemented strategic plans for the successful rollout

launch and promotion of new brands and seasonal categories.

Charming Shoppes, Columbus Ohio

Lane Bryant Division

October 2005 - December 2007

Allocation Manager

. Created the infrastructure and team building to support the dramatic

expansion of the Cacique brand.

. Directed team meetings, generated forecasts, and set performance

milestones to ensure accuracy and timeliness deliverables.

. Directed departmental hindsight meetings and outlined strategies to

improve short and long term growth potential.

. Led a cross-functional task force focused on improving assortment

planning, SKU productivity, and business analysis.

. Partnered with the merchant team, distribution center and corporate

supply chain team to strategically flow inventory and forecast weekly

inbound and outbound receipts.

Mervyns, Hayward, CA September 1999 -

October 2005

(March 2004-October 2005)

Logistics Manager

. Benchmarked supply chain processes against industry standards to ensure

efficiency and cost savings within the distribution centers and stores.

. Designed and managed a comprehensive vendor performance scorecard

resulting in improved fill rates, on time deliveries and ASN accuracy.

. Developed standard process documentations and growth strategies for

direct to store, VMI and case-pack optimization.

. Consistently aligned with the merchant and planning teams on service

level concerns and expectations.

. Achieved a cost savings of 1.8 million dollars to the DC operating

budget by implementing a multi-vendor case pack consolidation program

using third party distributors.

Mervyns, Hayward, CA

(February 2002 - March 2004)

Merchandise Planning Manager

. Developed P&Ls, product margin and cost models, and other decision

support tools; defined valuation of inventories and analyzed margins.

. Advised the merchant team in purchasing decisions, including

justifications, contracts, and securing accurate vendor quotes.

. Recruited, hired, and supervised staff of Business Analysts, providing

support and leadership in individual career and overall company growth.

. Continually recognized by the senior leadership team for achieving

consistent reductions in average inventory while maintaining instock

levels of core sku's at 99%.

Mervyns, Hayward, CA

(September 1999-February 2002)

Sr. Business Analyst, Merchandising

. Recognized for providing innovating ideas and solutions that improved

sales, margin and inventory performance.

. Developed and executed scenario plans that focused on aggressive sales

goals, margin improvement and strategic inventory growth

. Spearheaded business growth opportunities and strategic partnerships

with key vendors.

. Known for identifying and initiating new systems and processes that

streamline operations, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs.

Triarc Beverage Group, Alameda, CA October 1997-

September 1999

Business Planner, Snapple Division

. Maintained the planning and MRP systems to implement new product

introductions, product changes and maintain necessary raw material and

finished good inventory levels.

. Evaluated industry trends, promotions, and sales fluctuations,

adjusting production as necessary while maintaining a product

availability of 99%.

. Performed cost benefit scenarios to determine the appropriate timing of

product entrance and exit strategies.

. Managed a purchasing budget of over five million dollars.

. Maintained a rolling seven week production schedule across four west

coast co-packing plants.

. Negotiated inbound and outbound freight rates for all shipping lanes

within the western U.S

EDUCATION

Saint Mary's College, Moraga, CA

Master of Business Administration

March, 2005

Utah State University, Logan, Utah

BA: Spanish, March 1997

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