Supply Chain Manager
Resume:
Topeka, KS *****
RONALD PLATT JR
www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldlplattjr
**********@*****.***
SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Progressive career combines well-rounded experience in the fast paced
procurement, supply chain management, operations, cost accounting and A/R
accounting leading to the role as Materials Manager. Innovative in seizing
opportunities and implementing changes in procurement, supply chain and
operation policies, procedures, systems and methodologies to improve
performance, capture opportunities and facilitate profitable change. Expert
planning, organizational, leadership, analytical/problem solving and
negotiation skills demonstrated through P&L responsibility of over $6
million annually. Areas of strength and skill sets include:
. Supply Chain Management
. P&L Budget Management
. Materials Planning/Management
. Proposal Development & Bidding
. Contract Negotiations
. Process Reengineering/Redesign
. Strategic Partnerships with Suppliers
. Cost Reductions and Controls
. Lean/JIT, Six Sigma Principles
. 10+ years Manufacturing
. MS Office Proficient
. Financial Analysis
CAREER PROGRESSION
ALLEN PRESS, INC. Lawrence, KS (manufacturing print)
2007 -2010
Materials Manager
Promoted to the position to spearhead and develop a formal procurement
department by successfully delivering the lowest cost, highest quality
material through cost containment, continuous process improvement, supplier
relations, team leadership and report innovation. Applied and led process
reengineering projects in line with lean/JIT, Kaizen and Six Sigma
principles. Planned production levels and scheduling needs for operation's
workload. Created, launched and managed corporate and departmental level
policies, SOP's, processes and reports.
Significant Achievements
. Strategically executed a $6,000,000+ budget at 94% of target as
adjusted for S&OP forecasting variations
. $500,000+ (40%) reduction of raw material inventory value; $65,000
annual ICC savings
. $65,000+ reduction of annual Inventory Carrying Cost
. Spearheaded physical raw material inventory level reduction of 30%
. Renegotiated parcel delivery contract ($45,000+ annual savings 17%)
. Developed and successfully implemented multiple cost reduction
projects saving $50,000+ annually
. Structured a VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program in coordination
with vendors
ALLEN PRESS, INC. Lawrence, KS (manufacturing print)
2006 -2007
Billing Supervisor
Recruited by CFO to consolidate and streamline more than six corporate and
client billing silos into a single cohesive unit. Utilizing innovative
problem solving skills; championed multiple continuous process efforts that
positively impacted cash flow and upstream process improvements. Identified
and reconciled $60,000 of under invoiced services or materials within six
months of accepting position.
Significant Achievements
. Reduced A/R creation cycle from 14 to 5 working days, $38MM+ revenue
per year
. Streamlined and consolidated 6+ corporate and client billing silos
into a single department
. Implemented policies and procedures that improved invoice accuracy
from 89% to 96%
. Managed invoicing (Accounts Receivables) for $38,000,000 annual sales
revenue
ALLEN PRESS, INC. Lawrence, KS (manufacturing print)
2005 - 2006
Cost Accountant/Job Coster
Demonstrated expertise in the development and analysis of cost accounting
and profitability processes and calculations. Researched and analyzed
production and operation data for revenue cost analysis and continuous
process reengineering projects.
Significant Achievements
. Structured and oversaw cross-departmental process error team; resulted
in 50% cost reduction in errors $200,000 annually
. Collaborated with operation departments to improve data reporting and
collection accuracy from 55% to over 90%
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CAREER PROGRESSION (continued)
EXPRESS CARD AND LABEL Topeka, KS (manufacturing print)
2001 -2005
Label Technician
Evaluated and managed production requirements to ensure timely delivery of
goods to downstream customers. Coordinated raw material requirements for
assigned production workload. Trained and developed new employees on
flexographic printing methodologies. Maintained color, printing and
production quality standards above customer requirements with less than
0.5% quality rejections.
Significant Achievements
. Decreased managed process spoilage by 10%
. Coordinated and executed equipment modification, replacement, and
implementation for two new product lines and multiple processes
GRAPHIC PROMOTIONS Topeka, KS (manufacturing print) 1997-
1998 & 2000-2001
Rewind Supervisor/Label Technician
I.S. ADVERTISING Emporia, KS (manufacturing print)
1998-1999
Backup Production Supervisor/Press Operator
HALL DIRECTORY Topeka, KS (manufacturing print)
1996-1997
Press Operator/Prepress Technician
FORMAL EDUCATION
BAKER UNIVERSITY SPGS Topeka, KS 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with emphasis in finance
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY Topeka, KS 2001 - 2005
Senior and Graduate level business management, accounting and
financial based coursework
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE Emporia, KS
Graphic Arts Technology degree
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
. APICS Kansas City Chapter Board Member
. APICS Kansas City Chapter Vice President of Student Chapters
. Facility Conservation Committee Chairperson and founding member
. Safety Committee founding member
CONTINUING EDUCATION
. APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) classroom study (will
be accredited March/April 2010)
. APICS Basic of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) classroom study
. Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Expert in Excel 2003
. Advanced Customization and Data Analysis MS Excel 2003
. Intermediate MS Access 2003
. Six Sigma/Lean basics learning courses through Johnson County
Community College
. Extensive business and finance college coursework
. ALD, Inc. Supervision Series (12 sessions of management concepts)
. Diplomatic and Professional Communications through SkillPath Learning
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