Supply Chain Manager

Frank E.Quinn

**** **** ***** *****, ********, Ohio 43213 ( H: 614 -860-0891 (

abk3y6@r.postjobfree.com

Logistics Management

Years of experience supervising many facets of the Supply Chain

with a "Can Do" attitude. Managed the DSD operations, Cross Functional

Teams that produced results that increased internal/external customer

satisfaction. Established Cross Dock and Warehouse Flow Through procedures

that reduced labor costs by 20%.Worked closely with Retail Store

operations to achieve 98% "On-Time" delivery and order accuracy for the

DSD programs. Created self directed production and distribution teams that

drove continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Production, Customer

Service, Communication and Cost Reduction. Initiated and managed a

collaborative supply chain review that resulted in an increase to overall

capacity within the supply chain by 30% and reduced freight costs by 15%.

Professional Skills & Abilities

. VENDOR MANAGEMENT

. Process Management

. Employee Supervision

. Vendor Relations

. SOX Control Review

. Metrics Development

. Collection A/R

. Process Improvement

. Analytical Skills

Professional Work History

GRAND CARNIVAL MANUFACTURING, MISSOURI 2008 - 2009

Logistical / Compliance Contractor

. Created a cross functional team that changed and implemented all the

receiving, warehousing, and shipping processes that resulted in a

successful FDA certification of the Grand Carnival facility as being

Food Grade.

. Sourced all Vendors of the Key Components being used for the food kits

and negotiated better pricing for those Key Components. Created cross

dock and flow through procedures for the warehouse that reduced labor

costs by 20%.

. Created a collaborative supply chain that allowed the service partners

to reach better equipment utilization that resulted in a 15% savings

in freight costs for all trading partners.

. Managed all Vendor Compliance issues with the Retail Trading Partners

and established Compliance training sessions for all Grand Carnival

employees. Managed DSD operations that serviced the Retail Community.

Achieved 98% "On-Time" delivery and order accuracy for the DSD

programs.

. Developed cross-training programs that created self directed

production and distribution teams that improved the morale and

efficiency of operations and lowered turnover rates.

Big Lots, Columbus, Ohio 2004

- 2008

Vendor Compliance Manager

. Managed the Vendor Compliance Program for the Big Lots Distribution

network that established the specific metrics for the "Perfect

Order".

. Successfully established and implemented Phase (1) of the New Vendor

Compliance Program and Vender Management program.

. Teamed with all of the Big Lots vendors to achieve an understanding

of the established expectations for each VC metric that is measured.

. Organized the "On Boarding" process into the VC Program for: New

Vendors, Buyers, DMMs and DC Staff Members.

. Chaired Divisional cross functional team meetings that were designed

to educate: Buyers, Asst. Buyers, Planning Allocation team members,

Warehouse Managers and established Service Providers, on the critical

points of the VC Program so that shipments could move easily through

the supply chain in a timely and cost efficient manner.

. Introduced a standardized comment template that was used by the DC's

to explain the VC issue being cited so that steps could be taken by

the Vendor to eliminate the VC issue from the supply chain. Created a

"Weekly Conference Call" where Buyers, Vendors, Service Providers,

and DC Staff discussed VC issues that were appearing in the supply

chain and developed a plan of action to remove those issues.

. Tracked and traced all shipments that appeared in the Big Lots Weekly

Advertisements Circular.

. Increased the communication frequency between the Vendors, Service

Providers, Buyers, and Distribution Centers that allowed for a 99 %

"On Time" Delivery for all AD Goods.

Cargo Connection Logistics, Inwood, New York 2003

- 2004

Logistical Analyst Contractor

. Based on the Victoria Secret Campus for Limited Brands, Columbus Ohio.

. Lead the implementation of a tracking system that monitored all orders

from factories in Asia and Europe through delivery in U.S.

. Logistics member of the Finance team, that investigated all vendor /

buyer charge backs.

. Developed a time sensitive communication system allowing overseas

factories, air forwarders, steam ship lines and brand managers

visibility on status of all open Po's.

. Partnered with the Service Providers to track equipment brought into

the supply chain.

. Worked with the Brand Managers to track the suppliers' Po delivery

date commitments and to limit the use of the "HOT / CRITICAL"

shipments. This simple process resulted in a significant reduction in

the cost shipping for each of the brands.

GSC Logistics, Hayward, California

2001 - 2003

Transportation Manager

. Designed new dispatch system that showed individual rate, cost and

profit margin

. Reduced billing delays through implementation of standardized driver

training program

. Built backhaul program for major food/beverage producers and major

retail chains.

. Set up partnerships with 10 major carriers providing Dry Van (All

sizes), Reefer (all sizes), Flat Bed (all sizes) and Inter Modal

service in the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and

Mexico.

Consolidated Freightways, Richmond, California

1998 - 2001

Terminal Supervisor

. Managed 45 contract drivers and 30 contract dock workers

. Oversaw all inbound and outbound shipments

. Managed terminal safety program that included all the contract workers

and 10 administrative employees

. Reduced number of drivers by developing 10 new routes and increasing

number of shipments per route from 12 to 16

. Reduced OSTD claims by 20%, by establishing freight tagging system

. Reduced worker compensation claims from 10 down to 3 in one year's

time, by initiating an aggressive terminal safety program

. Achieved 15% reduction in labor hours and increased cross dock

production from 16 to 20 shipments per man hour by redesigning

terminal dock door layout

. Consistently met 24-hour turnaround goal for 96% of the shipments

Education

( WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, MACOMB, ILLINOIS (

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