Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Douglas M. Artman
Anderson, SC 29621
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OBJECTIVE
To contribute to the overall success of a progressive company in a
management capacity whereby excellent communication, problem solving and
hands-on leadership abilities can be utilized to promote the success of the
organization.
SUMMARY PROFILE
. Background encompasses extensive manufacturing experience in the
following key positions of responsibility: Logistics Manager, Purchasing
Buyer, Commodity Planner, Inventory Control Manager, Production Control
Supervisor, Warehousing Supervisor
. Proven Experience with specific skills in: leadership skills in many
business areas, problem solving abilities, cost savings initiatives,
ensuring profitability of the company, adherence to company policies and
procedures, efficient planning and process controls including MRP, JIT,
Pull Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping
. Demonstrated abilities in: global logistics; global purchasing; global
supply chain and materials management in a fast-paced, high volume
environment in a highly competitive industries
. Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with all cross
functional business levels
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BMW, Greer, SC October 2009-
Present
Process Control Supervisor
Team Leader responsible for receiving and inbound freight for the main on-
site logistic/sequence center warehouse
Coordinate inbound shipments and cross-docking due to priority demands
depending upon production scheduling and inventory levels
Manage a team of associates to all receiving processes including material
handling, RF scanning, damaged freight, cross-docking, inventory control,
etc.
Electrolux Major Appliances, Anderson, SC May 2001- March
2009
Refrigeration Division
Logistics Manager
Leadership position with responsibility for international and domestic
logistics
Manage all aspects of logistics including domestic TL and LTL carriers,
rail, vessel lines, ocean containers, couriers and oversight of customs
compliance
Coordinate all inbound freight from suppliers and warehouses based on the
SIOP forecasts, long and short term production scheduling, planning, and
WIP inventories
Managed $10+ million annual logistics budget along with premium freight
budgets
Managed multiple cost reduction projects and contract negotiations which
included annual cost savings of $1.278 million
Reduced overall freight budget by 12% including a premium freight
reduction of over 50%
Sourced international freight through multiple vessel lines involving
incoterms, transit times and customs clearance
Purchasing Buyer
Steel Buyer responsible for $57 million annual spend
Managed steel supply chains including close relationships with the mills,
service centers, processors, stampers, coaters, warehousing, etc
Coordinate new suppliers, parts and engineering changes through
Materials, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing trials
Responsible for supplier/supply chain selection and negotiations with
suppliers involving price, quality, delivery and terms
Ability to create and communicate internal strategies as well as
effectively communicate with suppliers for cost-out ideas for year over
year cost out goals
Managed multiple projects simultaneously with annual cost out savings of
$780K
Resolve any supply base problems and lead time issues with tier 1 and
tier 2 suppliers
Material Planner
Responsible for production planning and supply chain management for
several commodities including steel, compressors and electrical
components
Managed material flow based on SIOP forecasts, MRP, long and short term
production scheduling, planning, and WIP inventories
Managed inventory levels as a plan of action to reduce days on hand of
inventory to increase cash flow for the company; obtained goal of <5 days
on-hand WIP
. Created metrics and reporting tools for the planning group to improve
communication and goals
Problem solving material and supply chain issues as well as supplier
related issues
Inventory Control Manager
. Cycle Count Analyst responsible for plant-wide inventory accuracy of
1,000+ direct production parts and bulk materials
. Responsible for investigating material losses/gains including Bill of
Material accuracy
. Improved inventory accuracy levels to 98.5% to assure accurate MRP
. Coordinated annual physical and quarterly bulk inventories
. Consistently won the company award for inventory accuracy and inventory
turns
Production Control Supervisor
. Managed and controlled the production and staffing of 15-25 team members
. Responsible for production levels and performance through multiple areas
of the production process
. Improved production levels and staffing goals by 10% year over year
Pacesetter Corporation, Greenville, SC 1999 - 2001
Regional Assistant Sales Manager / Sales Rep
Michelin Tire Corporation, Sandy Springs, SC 1995- 1998
Planning/Shipping Coordinator
. Internship with planning/transportation departments while attending
Clemson
. Plan and coordinate shipping schedules to six plants within the United
States and Canada
. Manage and control inventory for a constant flow of production materials
through the supply chain
. Coordinate a seamless logistical transition between both the planning and
logistics departments
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management; Clemson University,
1998
APICS: Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), 2004
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, JD Edwards AS400,
SAP, WMS
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