Supply Chain Management

J. Thomas Walburgh, CPIM

**** ******* ***** **, *********, AR 72401 • 870-***-**** • ***********@*******.***

Global Supply Chain Executive

Expertise in Consumer Products Manufacturing and Distribution, including Direct Interfacing and

Program Management with Big Box Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target.

Skills & Knowledge

Strategic Planning … P&L Performance … Multi-Plant Operations Management … Change Leadership

Value Stream / Process Mapping … Lean Methodology & 6S Philosophy … Supply Chain Best Practices

Production & Inventory Management … Financial Analysis & Cost Reduction … ISO 9000 Certification

International Sourcing / Contract Management … ERP Software Selection & Implementation

Project / Program Management Effectiveness … Team Leadership

Distinctive Executive Qualifications

Strategic decision-maker with deep cross-functional expertise and relationships, strong customer and supplier

relationships, and demonstrated success as a change agent. Proactive and results-driven, continually striving

for improvement of business processes and people performance to ensure the company meets its revenue and

profitability goals. Particular success in moving companies beyond a reactive approach working on visible

opportunities, to a proactive approach, identifying and creating new, value enhancement opportunities.

Expected Results

(1) Assess a company’s current procurement activities and identify major opportunities to reduce cost, enhance

operations, and improve efficiency, (2) Develop an integrated supply chain platform, encompassing supply and

demand management, sourcing, procurement, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, quality assurance,

distribution, and customer support, (3) Build and lead a highly responsive supply chain team capable of

assisting operating units across the globe in implementing effective supply chain solutions.

Experience, Key Contributions and Performance Milestones:

Pinnacle Frames, Pocahontas, AR – 2004 to 2009

Vice President Supply Chain

Member of senior management team tasked with turning around $67 million manufacturer and importer of

picture frames. Emphasis on implementing global sourcing strategy and driving rapid implementation of supply

chain process improvements to remain competitive and achieve cost savings, including consolidating

manufacturing facilities. Responsible for the management of $35 million of global purchases. Reported to

Senior Vice President of Manufacturing.

• Established a Resilient Supply Chain Infrastructure to Support Increased Demand. Directed new

$6 million program that evolved supply chain capability to larger, complex combination of imported and

US-manufactured products. Implemented 10 vendors overseas and built a coherent and performance

driven-team to support demand for diversified products. Successfully rolled out to a major retailer

shipping over 500 SKU’s in a 2-week period with a fill rate of over 99%.

• Built an Effective Distribution Framework. Designed and implemented new distribution strategy,

including flow racks, new storage areas, and picking equipment. Initiative reduced finished goods

inventory by 25%, decreased handling costs, delivered time and labor savings, and enhanced flexibility

for more effective fulfillment of customer orders.

• Led Organizational Transformation. Implemented JD Edwards ERP system and Lean Manufacturing

to increase productivity and operational efficiency. Instilled a team psyche to facilitate the

transformation process. Key driver in the design and implementation of sales forecasting systems.

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General Glass International Corp., Rockingham, NC – 2000 to 2004

Corporate Materials Director

Key driver in establishing Materials department for $30 million processor, importer and distributor of flat glass.

Oversaw all aspects of international (Asia, Europe, and South America) supply chain management, including

conceptualization and implementation of optimization strategies; identification, development and support to

vendors; supply chain development; strategic partnerships with suppliers and customers; product design

coordination; and inventory policies. Reported to the President.

• Built Infrastructure for Product Development & Commercialization. Developed relationships and

strategic plans with suppliers to support the manufacturing flow management process and development

of new product line into production. Established all interfaces for the company’s first major retail

account. Relocated customer service from the corporate office to the plant, improving both customer

service and plant productivity.

• Optimized Supply Chain Performance & Functionality. Key team member who participated in new

ERP selection and implementation to improve order fulfillment processes across the supply chain,

improve communications with customers and forming tighter relationships with vendors.

National Picture and Frame Company, Greenwood, MS – 1994 to 2000

Materials Director

Responsible for leading, implementing, and directing all supply chain operations for $70 million manufacturer

and importer of wood, plastic, and metal picture frames, framed art and mirrors with two plants. Emphasis on

identifying and resolving facility based supply chain issues and improvement opportunities during rapid company

growth, from $40 million to $60 million within three years. Reported to Executive Vice President/COO.

Revived Troubled Project. Assumed control of floundering MacPac ERP systems implementation and turned

it around within first 90 days. Created a disciplined people and process culture, focused on effective

production and inventory controls to maximize the efficiency of operations. Solution resulted in

significant reduction in inventories and supported next level of sales growth.

Executed a Continuous Improvement Program for Supply Chain Functions. Purchased and installed

PKMS warehouse management system, including RF scanning to optimize order flow. Selected and

directed the implementation of sales forecasting system for use with vendor managed inventory.

Established the Company’s Asian Import Program. Developed, coordinated and managed sourcing plans to

ensure competitive advantage for the company and realize cost savings while improving quality and

service. Required in-depth analysis of global supply markets, identifying appropriate suppliers and

negotiating contracts, and coordination of all technical and business aspects of supply chain

management.

Stratford Company, New Albany, MS – 1993 to 1994

Director, Materials

Member of top management team for $176 million manufacturer of upholstered furniture with 5 plants credited

with transforming the company from a multi-million dollar loss in 1992 to profits in 1993. Hands-on

involvement in implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and more effective inventory control

systems, as well as development of a best practices supply chain management team. Reported to VP

of Operations.

Earlier Career: Materials Manager, Ramsey Winch Company, Tulsa, OK (1989-1993)

Director of Manufacturing/Director, Materials, Douglas Products (1987-1989)

Plant General Manager/Director, Materials/Production & Inventory Control

Manager, Preway, Inc. (1979-1987)

Education: BS, Operations Management, Regents College, Albany, NY

Associations: American Production and Inventory Control Society: Past President, Central Wisconsin Chapter

and Instructor for Just in Time certification classes. Flat Glass Logistics Council

Military Service: US Army Security Agency; Top Secret Security Clearance

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