Supply Chain Manager

Resume

Daniel Ernst

**** ****** ******* **. ****: 801-***-****

Murray, Utah 84123 Cell: 801-550-

6791

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

Objective:

My objective is to be a team leader and member for a progressive company

contributing to overall success by driving results and customer

satisfaction.

Employment History:

Director of Logistics June

2006 - July 2010

Diebold-ISS West Valley City,

UT.

. Directed logistics team; purchasing, warehouse, inventory management and

call center.

. Successfully implemented purchasing and inventory control systems and

processes supporting 20+ stocking sites.

. Implemented process and controls to meet internal and government

requirements to pass audit for DCAA and SOX compliance.

. Directed RFP processes to select repair depots, parts suppliers and

electronic equipment suppliers. Collaborated with selected companies to

build strong business relationships focus upon customer satisfaction.

. Supported commercial business divesture to parent company; IT break fix

business. Utilized project management skills; communication, detail

orientated and leadership.

. Actively managed warehouse consolidation and reduction of inventory

meeting SLA requirements.

Manufacturing Operations Management

June 2005 - June 2006

Moduslink West Valley, UT.

. Supervised build out of a new warehouse to supporting a CPG manufacturing

operation.

. Managed daily warehouse and inventory operations.

. Trained new and existing personnel in operation procedures and

expectations. Teaming with peers to fully support production through

peak production operating 24/7.

. Participated and led aspects of lean management transformation utilizing

Kaizan, 5S, Six Sigma initiatives. Effectively reduced operation costs,

defects and improved operational performance.

Purchasing Manager April 2004 -

April 2005

Backcountry.com Park

City, UT.

. Managed three associates responsible for purchasing seasonal recreational

outdoor gear for internet retail sales. Supported sales growth, planned

opportunity purchases and systems improvement. Manage inventory, pricing

and business expansion.

Supply Chain Manager January

2002 - April 2004

Safeway Inc.

Pleasanton, CA.

. Managed strategic and tactical vendor relationships for multiple

categories. Delivered results working through all aspects of the

business delivering reduced landed costs, improved inventory positions

and turns, customer satisfaction (internal and external).

. Utilized data, process reviews and vendor programs to identify

opportunities to improve logistics practices.

. Utilized Supply Chain management experience, knowledge and information to

support business stakeholders business models and options to support fast

paced promotion driven marketing goals.

. Strategic and tactical initiatives resulted in ~ $1.4m reduction in CoGS.

Supply Chain Manager January 2001 -

November 2001

Franklin Covey Salt

Lake City, UT.

. Responsible for catalog and e-commerce retail supply chain channels for

product projections and sales. Utilized historical sales data, product

placement and promotions. Forecasted sales and track results.

. Communicated new item offerings, promotions, and product life cycle

information to category and sales departments to improve sales and reduce

distressed inventory.

Procurement Application Consultant April

2000 - December 2000

Lawson Software St.

Paul, MN.

. Provide clients procurement and inventory control application support

throughout the United States and Canada.

. Led clients in the discovery, training, conference room pilot testing and

implementation.

. Coached clients through application reviews; identifying opportunities to

improve utilization of processes and applications.

Supply Chain Manager - Project Manager March 1998 -

April 2000

Harmon Management Salt

Lake City, UT.

. Led and managed the implementation of Lawson ERP Supply Chain

applications: procurement, warehouse, inventory control and purchasing

and accounts payable.

. Implemented systems simultaneously into four DC's and purchasing

department.

. Managed all aspects of implementation; application discovery, business

modeling, team building, training, project management, budget,

implementation, and upgrades to all warehouse associates.

. Implementation was delivered on time and on budget with no interruptions

to ongoing operations.

Distribution Operations Supervisor May

1978 - March 1998

American Stores Salt

Lake City, UT.

. Supply Chain Analyst: Responsible for operational reviews and process

improvements utilizing data analysis, purchasing practices, warehouse

operations and transportation activities.

. Key activities included logistical planning, inventory control, vendor

evaluations and vendor negotiations.

. Communicate to internal and external customers' analytical findings,

plans and execution of the plans.

. Utilized activity costing model to drive operational improvements;

cost to land product, support promotions. Communicated process

changes and expected results. Measured and reported cost reductions

excess of $1m.

. Transportation Supervisor: Lucky Stores (division of American Stores):

Responsible for daily supervision of 100+drivers, dock personnel, pallet

repair associates, and sanitation staff.

. Supervised associates to meet and exceed operational goals for on time

delivery and service level exceeding 98%.

. Met operational budget goals objectives, DOT requirements, DOT driver

records accuracy, equipment service uptime.

. Managed delivery schedule to 180+ stores; seasonal and holiday

changes, communicating changes to the division and adjusting staffing

requirements.

. Warehouse Supervisor: Lucky Stores: Responsibilities included receiving,

order fulfillment, shipping, inventory control, labor management,

facility layout and supervision.

. Led operational departments; WMS implementation, warehouse

reconfiguration, weekly planned distribution processes, order

management practices.

. Directly responsible for warehouse staffs up to 40+ based upon

assignment. Achieved targeted goals; safety, sanitation, productivity

and inventory accuracy.

Experience and Skills:

. Extensive experience managing associates at all levels in all aspects

of operations.

. Strong analytical skills; ability to understand and to drive business to

support and make bottom-line decisions.

. Ability to identify non-compliance and put in place corrective

actions necessary to drive process improvements.

. Experienced in managing project plans and coordinating multi-business

units to achieve results.

. Knowledge of inventory control processes and methods for controlling and

maintaining accurate inventory; supporting ongoing operations; resolving

inventory issues; and identifying root causes.

. Forecasting and planning capabilities utilizing data to project and

manage future needs and demands.

. Lean Management, Kaizan, 5S, Six Sigma principles, Theory of Constraint.

Education:

BS degree - Business Management University of

Phoenix, Salt Lake City, UT

Certificate - Food Industry Management Univ. of

Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

AA - Business Administration Solano

Community College, Suisun City, CA

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