Supply Chain Manager

KENNETH L. BAILEY

***** ********** ****** ( Orlando ( FL 32833

407-***-**** ( abnq5m@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A skilled Operations executive with diverse experience managing all

functional areas for large and small organizations. Major strengths in cost

control, analysis, and managing for results. Current assignment has

transitioned from managing double digit growth to downsizing,

restructuring, and troubled asset negotiation. Strong manufacturing, supply

chain, IT, and finance manager. MBA, experience at two fortune 500

companies. Power user of Cognos, Access, Excel, SAS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Rec Warehouse, Orlando, FL 1998 - Present

Vice President of Operations

. Joined a double digit growth retailer/manufacturer that has been

challenged by the economic downturn's impact on discretionary leisure

product purchases.

. Managed financial restructuring and creditor negotiations during

economic downturn.

. Supervised preparation of financial reports and relations with external

auditors.

Vice President of Manufacturing

. Managed $30M spa manufacturing through expansion, relocation, and

downsizing.

. Packaged the manufacturing division for sale to raise cash for retail

operations.

. Lowered injury rate and, with consultants, deferred OSHA action.

. Implemented MRP software and redesigned floor inventory process.

Director of Inventory

. Revamped shipping and receiving procedures resulting in 40% reduction

in errors.

. Implemented cycle count program and inventory reporting for company

that lowered inventory shrink by over 50%.

. Managed 200k sq. ft. distribution center shipping $70M/year of

merchandise.

. Installed inventory and warehouse modules of ERP to support store

replenishment and distribution center operations.

Exxon Chemical Company, Houston, TX 1984 -

1998

(Progressive assignments in a 14 year career with Exxon.)

Supply Chain Analyst

Led team that designed and implemented state of the art supply chain

software for multi tier production and distribution of plasticizers and

solvents.

. Designed linear program model for optimization of supply chain costs,

achieving over $20M cost reduction.

. Developed inventory models setting safety stock options for multi stage

production and stock locations that reduced working capital and freight

penalties.

. Recognized by consultants for innovative supply chain modeling

concepts.

Senior Strategic Planner

Responsible for long range supply planning, capital expenditures and

strategic plan development.

. Managed $100M capital expenditure plan including budgeting,

gatekeeping, and presentations.

. Participated on international team setting and executing three year

supply plans for world markets.

. Prepared three year strategic plan annually using experience curve

concepts and competitive technology assessment.

. Developed response to the International Trade Commission investigation

of foreign 'dumping' of a phthalic anhydride in the U.S.

Supervisor of Rail and Truck Distribution

Managed section that dispatched 30,000 rail and truck shipments each year.

. Received several awards for quality improvement initiatives.

. Reduced rail fleet by 10%.

. Redesigned dispatch process, eliminating unnecessary steps and

improving on time deliveries.

Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, PA 1980 -

1984

Supervisor of LTL Transportation

Initial development assignments in IT, Marketing, and Distribution resulted

in supervisor position.

. Implemented first vehicle routing program in the US.

. Produced capital justification for rare gases plant.

. Started preferred carrier program reducing number of LTL carriers from

twenty to three with 50% rate reductions.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA - The Pennsylvania State University. Major: Supply Chain Management.

1980.

B.S. - The Pennsylvania State University. Major: Psychology. 1976.

Past President, Central Florida Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain

Management Professionals.

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