Supply Chain Project Manager

Mark Pierson

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Global Supply Chain Executive

SENIOR-LEVEL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIST with a 15+-year track record of

driving organizational performance through the strategic alignment and

execution of key process indicators that achieve revenue, cost,

productivity, and delivery goals. Proven expertise in leveraging knowledge

and understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to redesign supply chain

processes vital to cost reduction and bottom-line profit improvement.

Highly disciplined and resourceful team leader with the exceptional

capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage competing

priorities with ease while achieving organizational and customer

objectives. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with

diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels. Key strengths in:

Supply Chain Optimization ( Lean Six Sigma ( Strategic Business &

Operational Planning ( RFID/EPC

Organizational Change Management ( Global Sourcing ( P&L Accountability (

Vendor Negotiations

3rd Party Operator Management ( Vendor Negotiations ( Distribution Center

Startups/Turnarounds

Cost Control ( Compliance ( Environmental Sustainability ( Team Building

Career Highlights

. Analyzed current operations to develop and implement a one-year

transition plan targeted at optimizing 3PL and internal fulfillment

operations, projected to provide a savings of $14.3 million over the

next five years.

. Reduced transportation costs by $9 million (45%) with the introduction

and management of a process to track and reduce expedited inbound and

outbound freight expenses.

. Increased employee retention by 68% while decreasing the accident rate

by 59% with the development of an in-house driver training and

retention program and a new-hire training program targeted at

improving employee morale and performance.

. Implemented an Environmental Sustainability (Green Initiatives)

process that redesigned retail displays reducing corrugate usage by

48%, reduced airfreight shipments by 44%, while eliminating more than

one million tons of greenhouse gases.

Professional Experience

Master Black belt / project management 2010-Present

T.E.A.M. Logistics Consulting, Riverside, CA

T.E.A.M. Logistics is a private network of supply chain, logistics,

organization development, and project management professionals who utilize

Six Sigma principles to partner with companies to conceptualize and

implement process and organizational changes that focuses on the company's

motto of Together Everyone Achieves More.

Primary Project Manager and participate on projects requiring customer-

based Organization Development or Logistics expertise and significant

contacts in the 3PL and Warehousing and Distribution industry.

. Developed and support an Access-based Business Intelligence database

that tracks customer support issues and resolutions, orders and

fulfillment, route delivery statistics, and customer-specific OS&D for

an Exel Logistics subsidiary.

. Managed a Customer Service Improvement Project that analyzed delivery

driver performance and developed a program that created a sense of

partnership for the customer receiving teams and the drivers of

Cardinal Logistics.

vice president of operations 2010-2010

Incase Design Inc., Irwindale, CA

Founded in 1997, Incase creates products to protect the technology that is

essential to our lives. Incase products promote design simplicity while

offering intuitive functionality and increased mobility for an enhanced

user experience.

Recruited to redesign and lead supply chain and fulfillment operations to

support market expansion initiatives through direct oversight and

responsibility of planning, procurement, logistics, and fulfillment teams.

Developed and implemented a material procurement process to effectively

streamline production schedules. Transitioned Excel-based fulfillment

planning process to an Access-based cooperative in preparation for

integration into a new ERP system.

. Implemented continuous RFP process for global shipments to determine

new distribution hubs based on secondary manufacturers.

. Introduced display-based distribution model for Best Buy to highlight

the brand in a retail environment, optimizing distribution and sales.

. Developed NetSuite-based dashboarding to promote the daily

communication of inventory, activities, and expenses to the Management

team.

. Improved fulfillment-planning manageability by collaborating with

Apple APAC to implement EDI transaction capability.

director of supply chain logistIcs & program management 2006-2010

Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, CA

Paramount Pictures Corporation, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc., engages in

the production and distribution of motion pictures. It also engages in the

distribution of home entertainment products, as well as in the production

of programs for television broadcast and syndication.

Provided the leadership and guidance vital to the seamless execution of

Supply Chain Production, Distribution, and Logistics Management operations.

Performed in the role of Director in the Program Management Office (PMO)

for the Home Entertainment Division. Led PMO project teams on major supply

chain strategic and transformational initiatives using Lean Six Sigma-based

processes. Cultivated global sourcing connections and relationships to

support domestic and international production requirements. Managed

contract negotiations and business relationships with 3PL fulfillment

house.

. Implemented a continuous raw material lane segment bid process

resulting in an 11% savings over 2006 costs.

. Created and managed an annual distribution forecast, maintaining an

accuracy rate within 3% in the tracking of an average 8,700 SKUs and

207 million retail units per year.

. Achieved an estimated annual freight savings of $2.46 million with the

distribution supply transition from Deluxe to Technicolor.

. Successfully managed the acquisition and integration of DreamWorks

products, effectively doubling finished goods inventory within a four-

week period.

. Coordinated the interdepartmental timeline for the creation,

manufacturing, and distribution of Q4 Home Entertainment mega-

releases.

. Chair of EPC Global's Media and Entertainment Taskforce (Customer-

driven RFID Implementation).

. Chair of DEG's Logistics and Distribution Taskforce.

. Administrator of BW legacy system; coordinator for the Home

Entertainment Division's HEDWay integration including the SAP

integration with Cognos and Teradata-based reporting system.

regional logistics operations manager 2002-2006

7-Eleven, Inc., Dallas, TX

7-Eleven, Inc. is the world's largest convenience retail chain. Based in

Dallas, Texas, the company operates, franchises or licenses more than 7,600

7-Eleven stores in North America.

Oversight and responsibility for the development and management of third-

party logistics operations required to support the West Coast Fresh Food

Daily Delivery Network that supports franchise and corporate store

locations.

. Developed Engineered Work Standards to be used in transitioning from a

Cost-plus to a Fixed and Variable budget for each of the 3PL partners.

. Managed three third-party logistics providers controlling eight

Combined Distribution Centers (CDC) servicing 1,640 retail stores,

successfully increasing CDC volume by 27.5%, retail sales by 21.1%

with only a 2.5% increase in cost.

. Instrumental in leading the divisions to achieve 600,000 deliveries

per year with an average record of 99.54% on-time and 98.4% in-stock.

transportation manager 2000-2002

McLane Company, Southern CA, San Bernardino, CA

McLane Southern California operates as a distribution center for McLane

Company, Inc.

Led the implementation of a major operational change strategy for a 120-

person transportation and distribution services team, transforming a

division with a 12-year net operating loss into a profitable business unit

exceeding goals for operating income and return on net assets. Effectively

controlled and managed expenses credited with generating a positive P&L

while increasing revenue by $350 million.

. Reduced transportation expenses by 17% to assist in a division-wide

transformation from break-even to $6M net operating profit within 2

years.

. Reformed dispatch procedures that increased equipment utilization by

26% and driver utilization by 19%.

. Restructured and implemented more effective loss control and security

measures that generated an estimated shrinkage reduction of $1.2

million.

senior organization development specialist 1996-2000

McLane Company, Inc., Temple, TX

McLane is a highly successful $30 billion supply chain services company,

providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for thousands of

convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and military locations, as

well as thousands of chain restaurants throughout the United States.

Project lead for the startup of two domestic and three international

divisions, developing standard operating processes for the execution of the

day-to-day warehouse operations. Executive coach and mentor to company

leaders in a total of 19 international and nationwide divisions.

. Increased company-wide 90-day retention rate by 65% and the one-year

retention rate by 32% with the design and implementation of a

successful new hire orientation program.

. Spearheaded the ISO 9001 certification initiatives in both domestic

and international locations.

Education and Professional Development

Midwestern state University, Wichita Falls, TX

Post Graduate (MA) studies: International Business & Psychology

Baylor University, Waco, TX

Bachelor of Arts, History & International Relations

Professional Development

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt ( MOST Certification ( StandardsPro

Certification ( H.A.C.C.P. Inspector

Voice Logistics System Administrator ( XATA Traffic Routing ( Situational

Leadership Facilitator

Zenger-Miller Facilitator ( Birkman International Interpretor ( Senior

Officer College Participant

Franklin-Covey "What Matters Most" Facilitation ( McLane Company Logistics

Management Program

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