Manager Supply Chain

JAMES M. PIERCE **** Billet Road Email: abnag9@r.postjobfree.com

Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Telephone: 336-***-****

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SOURCING / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:

Results driven, senior manager with extensive supply chain experience and proven abilities in collaboration,

leadership, motivation, planning and problem solving that will contribute to any startup or continually improving

organization. Supply chain management experience in: textiles, consumer products, toys and plastic product

industries. Skills transferable to many industries. Experience includes:

* GLOBAL SOURCING EXPERIENCE * VENDOR DEVELOPMENT

* STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL PLANNING * SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT

* POLICY IMPLEMENTATION * PROCUREMENT LEVERAGING

* TIMELINE/CRITICAL PATH TRACKING * MRP SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

TRAVELS INCLUDE:

Middle East - Jordan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates. Far East – Japan, S.Korea, China.

Africa – Kenya, Lesotho, Johannesburg, Namibia. Europe – England, France, Germany.

Central America – Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua.

Other – Brazil, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

VP OF GLOBAL SOURCING 10/2005 – 2009

Anvil Knitwear, Inc. (North Carolina) – over 100 year old company with $230 million in sales, of high quality active

wear and accessories sold to distributors. High commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly products.

* Restructured department, via task mapping and responsibility definition, to improve productivity and

effectiveness.

* Instituted check and balance reports to better monitor product development and schedule attainment.

* Implemented policy and procedures to bring structure and methodology to interfacing between

departments.

RESULTS: Increased sourcing volume to 18% of total sales (up from 9%) by enhancing the vendor base

capability, while reducing product costs and increasing margins to 35% (up from 27%).

VP of SOURCING OPERATIONS 04/2005 – 10/2005

DIRECTOR of GLOBAL SOURCING 10/2001 – 04/2005

DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS 08/1997 – 10/2001

Sara Lee Branded Apparel (North Carolina) – responsible for worldwide sourcing operations for all Sportswear

(Hanes, Champion, Outer Banks), Underwear and Hosiery divisions ($4.3 Billion).

* Direct responsibility for 35Million dozen or $600Million dollars of sourced product.

* Collaborated with other business units to deliver synergistic opportunity – leveraging

volume scale and assets. Also, developed a vendor grid “scorecard” to measure capabilities.

* Responsible for streamlining the process and integrating three divisions into one and improve interface

with off-shore hub locations.

* Relocated and merged highly profitable division with an under performing one – netting a combined

profit for both (went from $8MM to $18MM).

* Champion of all of Sara Lee’s worldwide, Seamless production.

* Reduced raw material costs (saving $700k) and set up strategic liaison with major

suppliers. Improved lead times by partnering with vendors.

* Restructured manufacturing facility to improve costs and increase throughput

capabilities. Decreased cost per minute from $0.14 to $0.075 per minute.

* Resourced full package products saving more than $2MM per year.

RESULTS: Cut operating cost by $2.6MM while improving service levels by 5 to 6% and margins by from

27% to 43%. Reduced inventory by $7.5MM.

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SR. DIRECTOR LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS 06/1994 - 07/1997

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Empire Inc. / Buddy L Inc. (North Carolina/New York) – juvenile and consumer products manufacturer.

* Responsible for all supply chain (purchasing, planning, inventory control, distribution),

customer service and capital equipment (lift truck, fleet, etc.).

* Developed and executed master plan to ensure timely product availability.

* Purged unnecessary equipment and obsolete inventories for cost avoidance.

* Consolidated costly outside manufacturing.

RESULTS: Cut overhead and reduced cost of goods to positively effect bottom line.

VP OF OPERATIONS 10/1993 - 06/1994

Jungle Rags, Inc. (Temecula, California):

* Total management responsibility for the manufacturing of product (Children’s clothing).

* Restructured material flow for more productive value added processes.

* Reduced inventories by over 25% while concurrently trimming work force.

RESULTS: Reconfigured cost structure and developed quality specifications to ensure high caliber product,

priced right and shipped on time.

MATERIAL CONTROL MANAGER 06/1991 - 10/1993

Mattel (Tijuana, Mexico / San Diego, CA):

* Responsible for planning, purchasing, traffic, inventory control, warehouse and import.

* Developed and implemented strategic plan of systems and control for materials area.

* Created a zone concept to expand capacity potential without increasing fixed overhead.

* Restructured warehouse configuration for optimal use in new zone direction (hard goods

vs. electronics).

* Was an active member in the San Diego Chapter of APICS and NAPM.

RESULTS: Improved schedule attainment and operation effectiveness for timely product delivery.

MATERIALS MANAGER 02/1982 - 06/1991

MASTER PLANNING MANAGER

PLANNING – SUPERVISOR

PRODUCTION – SUPERVISOR, SHIFT LEAD

General Mills / Hasbro (Tijuana, Mexico / San Diego, CA ):

* Responsible for purchasing, traffic, planning and scheduling over one million process hours (one

hundred million dollars of product) annually.

* Directed MRP implementation team - trained users in a computerized system.

* Leader of product Team Concept, improving time-to-market for new products.

* Developed master plan and quarterly plan format for upper management review / update.

* Trained and developed previously unskilled, Hispanic work force into material professionals.

RESULTS: Instrumental in building the foundation for the current lowest cost operation of all the Hasbro

manufacturing facilities.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

WRAP Certification * Social Responsible Certified Auditor 2008

Lessons in Leadership * Teaming Up For Success/Lean Manufacturing 2004

JCIT * Demand Flow Technology & Business Strategy 1999

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 1977 - 1981

* Earned Bachelors in Business / Marketing.

* Member of the American Marketing Association.

BUTLER UNIVERSITY: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 1976 - 1977

* Awarded a full athletic scholarship.

MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL; CINCINNATI, OHIO 1972 - 1976

* Dean's List member & participated in four major sports.

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