Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain executive with sustainable record of achieving cost reductions

and efficiencies.

If you are interested in radically improving the efficiency and

profitability of your organization by focusing on supply chain management

and process improvements, I would like to share my ideas with you.

I am an intensely-driven, performance-focused turnaround specialist with a

history of driving significant gains in profitability through: operations

best practice, lean manufacturing, process improvement, logistics and

procurement. My formidable, 17-year-record of leading organizations to

heightened profit performance is due to my extensive experience and

numerous successes in closing exclusive deals, implementing robust process

improvements, and deftly managing complex business relationships.

A rainmaker with a big-picture focus and a career distinguished by

sustained accomplishments, I have garnered a reputation in the industry as

the business leader with a competitive edge.

Thus, I can also bring to your organization the skill, the knowledge, the

drive, and the natural business acumen to accelerate substantial revenue

growth through the introduction of best management practices that result in

world-class status. A few examples of what you can expect to see from me

include:

. Skilled at identifying opportunities, creating and implementing new

business models, and delivering results to realize company vision.

. Disciplined and decisive, with the ability to identify client

requirements and determine appropriate solutions, in- depth knowledge

within systems MRP/ERP/TMS/WMS.

. Frequently sought after to tackle stubborn problems, lead strategic

programs, and create reliable processes, resulting in recognition for

ability to rapidly improve productivity and profitability.

. Adept at handling complex challenges with thoughtful, clearly defined

strategies that drive successful outcomes.

I enjoy the challenge of meeting productivity and profitability goals by

creating and implementing solutions that work on every level, and am

confident that the breadth of my experience gives me the versatility to be

effective in a variety of contexts.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future to schedule an

interview. I am very interested to learn more about your company's plans

and goals and how I can contribute to its continued success.

Very truly yours,

THAD HADERLIE

Phone: 435-***-****

Email:************@*****.***

Utah

Open to relocation

Enclosure: Resume

DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS 2009- Present

Supply Chain Management (SCM LTD) Maidstone, UK

Specializing in operational process improvement/development throughout the

supply chain. Creating efficiencies through innovative processes.

SCM LTD retains clients in all industries. Which provides process

improvement/development through multiple areas within the supply chain.

Vendor management, Lean manufacturing, Vendor compliance, Distribution

networks, Inventory management, Line processes, International/Domestic

sourcing and best practice operational management.

Recruited to this position for in depth process management and development

experience in all focus areas of SCM.

Key highlights

. Analyzed current operational processes in use. Compiled a team of 5

operations personnel to aid in the development and assessment of

operational best practice. Achieved new best practice policy rustling

in a 30% reduction in turnaround response time to clients.

. Developed a new return of merchandise process for large home

improvement retail chain (identical to home depot with no affiliation)

estimated by clients corporate to result in a 37% reduction in costs

in this area. Achieved a long term agreement being executed for

services through SCM.

. Large CPG client of SCM. Analyzed and benchmarked 5 line production

services for flavored tea. Result: isolated bottle necks within line

production, corrected by calibrating belt speed durations, aligning

station refills in segmented increments 3:1 ratio, increased belt

speed .73 per cycle. Net result increased line production by 5% per

shift.

. Oversight on process improvement division within SCM, evaluated all

best practices being implemented for clients. Personally collaborated

and rewrote multiple processes improvement implementations for

clients.

. Developed and implemented key strategies to attract new clients to

SCM. To date resulting in a documented 13% increase as a direct

result.

. Oversight on all contracts and agreements being implemented or

negotiated.

Vice President operations 2006 - 2009

Global Transportation Management Solutions (GTMS), Salt Lake City, UT

Provider of outsourced supply chain management solutions, specializing in

transportation, warehousing, lean manufacturing and inventory.

A successful history of delivering breakthrough results in supply chain and

logistics management led to being recruited to this outsourced Supply Chain

consulting firm, delivering value-added solutions to clients with annual

expenditures of $2,000,000.00 through$500,000,000.00. Works closely with

key client stakeholders at the C-level to identify unique needs and

architect innovative, strategic supply chain/logistics plans that

effectively support complex global requirements.

Key highlights

. Developed and implemented a complete domestic distribution process for a

$300,000,000.00 annual revenue catalog giant. Opening strategic

distribution locations while implementing a split inventory model

resulted in $1,000,000.00 annual savings across the distribution network.

. Large light manufacturing company ($85,000,000.00 annual sales in

division) Oversight on electronic car division, 3 lines producing an

assortment of radio controlled vehicles. Objective to reduce overall cost

of production on all lines, move to zero waste objectives. Benchmarked

production/baseline. Developed and proposed recommendations for key focus

areas. Structured schedule for capital equipment investments.

Implemented new processes and equipment resulting in a 35% reduction in

overall costs and clear objectives to achieve zero waste, phase

implemented throughout organization. $1,230,000.00 annual reductions of

expenses inclusive of capital equipment amortization.

. Electronics manufacturer client of GTMS: Developed and implemented lean

manufacturing processes within production lines. Result: best practices

adopted, production line waste reduction 8%, speed increased by 12%,

overall production increased by 18%. Result $435,000.00 annual increase

in production within project area.

. Streamlined Canadian distribution and fulfillment operations for a Global

Direct Market Company. procured new distribution/fulfillment 3pl's

negotiated all agreements. Resulting in a $500,000.00 annual reduction of

costs in the Canadian market.

. Developed new routing and best operational practices for large

conglomerate holding company which owned multiple e-commerce operations.

Reviewed all shipping/distribution processes and agreements. Renegotiated

all carrier, vendor managed inventory, 3pl, agreements to obtain best in

class service and rates. Resulting in a 28% reduction of expenditure

across the combined areas. Achieving a $1,678,000.00 annual reduction of

expenditures.

director of SUPPLY CHAIN / logistics 2003 - 2006

Hovat Limited LTD, Larkfield Kent, UK

One of UK's largest and most progressive printers and converters of

specialist substrates and adhesive laminates.

Recruited to leverage extensive supply chain and logistics expertise to

streamline the operational processes to reduce costs while maintaining a

high quality of service. Working closely with the CFO and the founders.

Key highlights

. Developed and implemented strategic processes which reduced cost of

outbound finished goods. Resulting in an 11% reduction of outbound

expenditures. Gained $368,000.00 annual reduction

. Gained $560,000.00 annually through rigorous supplier/carrier

evaluation, compliance programs, score card implementation and RFQ

reviews . Achieved strategic long term supplier agreements with

favorable terms.

. Developed and implemented companywide continuous improvement programs

through procurement, line production, inventory management and

procurement.

. Reduced inventory investment of raw materials by 20%. Implemented a

demand forecasting matrix in parallel with production

schedule/capacity paralleling Kanban just in time program. Resulting

in a $1,800,000.00 annual reduction of inventory costs.

. Streamlined supplier base by effectively identifying supplier

categories to create multi sourcing environment to reduce cost while

maintaining quality and on time delivery of raw materials. Resulting

in an 18% reduction in material costs. $460,000.00 reduction of cost

within specific category .

. Oversight on packaging division- Prepackaged, straws, wet wipes,

toothpicks and custom package runs. Implemented lean manufacturing and

Kanban just in time.

. Achieved a $4,465,000.00 reduction within the $21,000,000.00 budget in

a 30 month time frame.

vice president, logistics 2001 - 2003

June Cain Miller Show, Burbank, CA

Unique TV and radio talk show that promoted numerous products

In charge of the supply and shipment coordination of products scheduled for

promotion the following week in this fast-paced and ever-changing

environment. Worked closely with freight carriers, suppliers, and 3PL

providers to ensure accurate, timely delivery of all products. Coordinated

the constantly changing multi-site distribution and logistics needs based

on distribution forecast modeling. Working in parallel with the CFO.

Key highlights

. Developed strategic distribution networks utilizing 3pl's to cost

effectively fulfill orders through all regions of the US. Resulted in

an $850,000.00 annual reduction of distribution costs.

. Coordinated scheduling with all manufacturers contracted to produce

product.

. Customized and implemented PDF417 two dimensional bar coding system

to control product movement and accurate inventory numbers in real

time across all distribution outlets. Produced the ability to asses

all inventory in or in route in real time.

. Consolidated merchandise returns process to an East/West model

creating more visibility and control to the product return division.

Achieved a centralized return process, $285,000.00 reduction of cost

within returns division and reduced merchandise return costs by 13%.

. Negotiated exclusive agreements with carries based on volume produced

.Resulting in procuring better rates than 3pl's were offering.

Implemented new rates with all 3pl's.which achieved an $630,000.00

annual cost reduction in shipping costs.

. Achieved a 30% reduction in expenditures across shipping,

distribution, fulfillment.

vice president of procurement / transportation 1997 - 2001

Pure Electronics, Ogden, UT

World's leading DAB digital radio manufacturer.

Effectively administered a $6M annual budget to direct all domestic

freight, as well as all inbound freight from Asia. Negotiated bulk product

pricing and carrier/vendor agreements, including direct agreements with

steamship lines for rates, guaranteed container space.

Key highlights

. Developed and implemented a multi sourcing model to effectively

procure best pricing and highest quality of raw component materials

within tier 3 material categories.

. Responsible for all lean manufacturing processes and compliance within

company, identified continuous improvement opportunities .

. Identified and developed strategic growth objectives to aid in

vertical growth.

. Implemented supplier/carrier evaluation programs.

. Effectively reduced international shipping costs by $345,000.00

annually.

. Negotiated exclusive contract manufacturing agreements which reduced

product category costs by $283,000.00 annually within category.

. Achieved a $1,200,000.00 reduction in the $6,000,000.00 budget through

continuous and aggressive RFP processes and vendor score

card/compliance evaluations and continuous improvement projects.

Additional Experience

Director of Operations 1991 - 1997

Davis Livestock, Inc., Logan, UT

Began employment in 1983 promoted to position in 1991 to direct the daily

activities and 20 personnel of this organization that sold cattle and

commodities on a global scale.

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