Richard L. Grace

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Newburgh, IN 47630 812-***-**** (H)

abmw6w@r.postjobfree.com 812-***-**** (C)

DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Expertise in the areas of facility operations, inventory/materials management, customer service with financial performance

improvements, Breadth of experience in materials/inventory control, with an emphasis on supply chain/logistics management,

particularly those who have single or multiple site aspects to them. 5S principles, including root cause analysis, team

building concepts for process improvement and participation in creative problem solving to contribute to

organizational success.

Career Highlights:

Change Agent:

Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (MRO inventory) and consignment program (wire commodities) which

achieved over $2M in cost reduction annually

Facilitated the safety program to lower OSHA recordable injuries from 65 in 2001 to seven in 2003

Increased the sales volume from $150m to +$450m, in less than two years, by becoming a “Positive Change Agent”

that emphasized quality of order processing and order fulfillment

Centralized the raw material inventory and provided cost avoidance of $200k per month expense of a 3PL facility

Technology Experiences:

Managed the implementation of Oracle 11i/MSCA WMS system, documentation of processes, training for the

centralized distribution center and six satellite locations

Facility Team member who researched a replacement and implemented SAP R3/WMS system into a facility that was

using two separate WMS and two financial reporting systems

Trained over 800 medical professionals on the U.S. most preferred electronic medical records system (EPIC), in an

eight week structured program

Team Builder and Coaching:

Increased the distribution center’s sales volume from $150m to + $450m, in less than two years, by becoming a

“Positive Change Agent” that order fulfillment and inventory accuracy

Facilitated the safety program to lower OSHA recordable injuries from 65 in 2001 to seven in 2003

Professional Experiences

IVY Tech Community College, Evansville, IN (Temporary Project Position, July-October 2009)

Adjunct Faculty Instructor 2009

Conducted training classes for over 800 medical professionals on EPIC, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Clinical Nurse Training

Modules

Vectren Utilities, LLC, Evansville, IN

Manager, Warehousing 2004-2008

• Managed the implementation of Oracle 11i/MSCA WMS system, documentation of processes, training for the centralized distribution

center, six satellite facilities and trained +25 union personnel on the use of the system

• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (MRO supplies) and consignment program (wire commodities) which achieved + $2M in

cost reduction annually

• Collaborated with Diversity Suppliers to recycle wood wire reels which reduced annual disposal costs by $60k, in 2008

• Changed scrap metal recyclers and increased monetary recovery by over $2M from 2005 through 2008.

• Identified $8M of obsolete inventory for disposal over the course of four years and identified additional $4M for disposal/recycling, for

2008

The Schwan Food Company, Florence, Kentucky

General Manager 2001-2003

• Facilitator of the safety program to lower OSHA recordable injuries from 65 in 2001 to seven in 2003

• Facility Team member that researched a replacement and implemented SAP R3/WMS system

• Increased the distribution center’s sales volume from $150m to + $450m, in less than two years, by becoming a “Positive Change

Agent” that required 100% order fulfillment and inventory accuracy

• Produced production schedules to increase sales and order fulfillment of not less than 99%, after the first year

• Managed all costs via activity based costing (ABC) to drive the total cost of business from 3.3% COGS in 2001 to 1.4% COGS in

2003

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AmeriCold Logistics, Sebree, Kentucky

General Manager 1999-2001

• Collaborated with contract customers to produce production schedules to maintain inventory levels to sustain 100% order fulfillment

for domestic and foreign export orders

• Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) relating to costs per case, pound, pallet, cube and square foot by customer and

became the Lowest Cost Provider, in the region and maintain EBITDA above 22% on a monthly basis

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Co., USA, Owensboro, Kentucky

Central Warehouse Operations Manager 1998-1999

• Managed the production schedule for the commercial products (3 gallon) of frozen ice cream and frozen yogurt (1 gallon) containers

to maintain a 100% or above production run completion

• Centralized the raw material inventory and eliminated the expense for an outside 3PL facility, at a cost avoidance of approximately

$200k per month

• Increased the shipped volume by 30% without adding additional trucks, by delivering ingredients to contract manufacturers in route

ProSource Distribution Company, Gridley, Illinois

Warehouse Operations Manager 1996-1997

• Maintained the scheduled loading and dispatching (100% on time) of drivers for DSD deliveries to customer locations within a 400

mile radius of the DC

ALCOA Building Products, Princeville, Illinois

Warehouse/Shipping Manager 1995-1996

• Implemented a VMI program for all packaging materials from exclusive vendor for finished goods products

• Managed 24/7 manufacturing distribution center of vinyl siding products and accessories to ensure 100% order fulfillment and five

day turnaround of all orders

• Scheduled production for JIT inventory of raw materials manufactured into finished goods

• Provided production scheduling of WIP inventory into kit assemblies for various retail outlets and distributors

Gateway Warehousing Inc., Evansville, Indiana (

Warehouse Operations Manager, 3PL Public Warehouse 1993-1995

• Managed four facilities to ensure 100% accuracy of customer inventories and scheduled union workforce to meet daily customer’s

receiving and shipping requirements.

Kimball International, Inc., Jasper, Indiana 1981-1991

Distribution Manager, Office Furniture Division 1983-1991

• Centralized management of 11 Distribution Centers and 3PL’s for distribution of office furniture

• Maintained 5% or less for COGS for transportation costs on delivery of finished goods

• Private fleet management of 30 drivers, 25 tractors and 65 trailers for interplant shuttles and regional TL deliveries.

• TL and LTL carrier negotiation and selection for delivery of products

Regional Distribution Center Manager, Dallas, Texas 1981-1983

• Managed a regional (AR, LA, OK, TX) distribution center for storage and just-in-time (JIT) delivery of office furniture/fixtures

EDUCATION: Master of Science Management, Oakland City University

Bachelor of Liberal Studies, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Manufacturing Skills Standards Council

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Manufacturing Skills Standards Council

Certified Trainer (CLA/CLT) Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC)

AFFILIATIONS: Member CSCMP (formerly CLM) Council Supply Chain Management Professionals

Member ISM (Institute for Supply Chain Management) Professionals

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