Supply Chain Manager

JOSEPH A. CHELSVIG

**** ******* **** ***** **. Louis, MO 63146 abntz9@r.postjobfree.com 314-***-****

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Supply Chain Planning Management • Sales & Operations Planning • Strategic Management

Senior-level Logistics Planning professional with extensive background in domestic and international supply chains.

Strategic leader with comprehensive experience in manufacturing, distribution, marketing, R&D, international logistics,

and corporate direction. Expert in strategic planning, operational forecasting, integrated logistics strategies, and

operational management. Driving force for continual process enhancements using best practice methodologies. Superior

relationship manager effective with converting diverse, competing business needs into opportunities for process

improvements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Production Planning Change Management Capacity Planning

Inventory Planning/Forecasting Strategic Planning Talent Management

MRP/DRP Sales & Operations Planning S.M.A.R.T Principles

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLAE, LLC (DuPont & Bunge Ltd. Joint Venture) 11/2007 to present

Global Supply Manager, St. Louis, MO

Directs the global supply chain planning function across all business units. Coordinates the aggregation of current and

planned production information from all manufacturing plants and incorporates this information within company master

plans. Evaluates current supply capabilities relative to the established master plan and recommend changes to production

plans, as necessary. Works with the Demand Manager to establish master plans consistent with company policy and to

optimize the performance of manufacturing plants and satisfaction of demand. Aggregates and generates the current

projected derivative demand for key raw materials used by the manufacturing plants.

Key contributions: Business Process Owner for the implementation of SAP-Advanced Planning and Optimization

module for Supply Network Planning. Key driver for successful implementation and Oliver Wight assessment of core

Sales and Operations Planning process. Formally recognized by executive leadership as major contributor to successful

process implementation and achievement of annual objectives.

ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES 09/2006 to 10/2007

Supply Chain Planning Manager, St. Louis, MO

Responsible for managing the material planning, material allocation, purchasing, inventory control, warehousing and

shipping / receiving functions. Served as the VP of Operations' right hand person to assure processes / procedures were

communicated and followed throughout all organizations of company. Worked with various departments to translate the

customer supply / demand forecast to ensure 100% on time delivery of product to customers. Provided leadership /

management for 10 – 15 employees. Coached others in the operations department to ensure understanding of MRP

concepts and specific functional processes within Oracle system. Sought continuous improvement by simplification of

processes, working in concert with other functions and appropriate implementation of technologies. Established core

performance metrics for individual and department objectives. Assisted in key growth initiatives enabling optimization

of supply chain performance.

COVIDIEN (Formerly TYCO HEALTHCARE) 12/2003 to 09/2006

Planning Manager, Respiratory, St. Louis, MO (10/2005 to 09/2006)

Directed team of six logistics planners tasked with ensuring top-notch service, cash-flow optimization, and new product

development. Spearheaded development and administration of integrated logistics strategies. Created policies and

operating practices for supply chain functions including business intelligence support, order management, receiving, and

shipping. Balanced customer service goals and product throughput timeframes with financial resource constraints in

order to maximize sales, market share, and profitability. Served as a driving force for continuing process improvement.

Logistics/Materials Manager, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (12/2004 to 10/2005)

Managed logistics operations including purchasing, planning, warehousing, and customs compliance. Ensured

availability and on-time materials delivery through development and implementation of sound logistics practices.

Monitored and analyzed materials movement via JD Edwards and BPCS ERP/ERM tools.

Senior Logistics Planner, St. Louis, MO (12/2003 to 12/2004)

Led implementation of production plans and logistics operations in order to achieve strategic sales and marketing

objectives. Managed supply chain to ensure that all service, inventory, production, distribution, and resource goals were

met. Collaborated with marketing to develop and maintain code level sales forecasts. Supervised initiatives that

impacted inventory investment including plant consolidations, product line transfers, and new product launches, to

ensure minimal service disruption, and effective change management.

EMERSON ELECTRIC (ALCO Division) 09/1999 to 12/2003

Business Systems Analyst, St. Louis, MO (01/2001 to 12/2003)

Served as dedicated resource for developing business specific technologies, systems, and structures for facilities and data

management. Managed diverse initiatives including aggregate planning, financial reporting, data mining, application

development, resource planning, inventory management, and systems integrations. Streamlined S&OP tools that reduced

preparation times from days to hours. Enhanced overall communications and modeling abilities. Aided inventory

reduction of obsolete and slow-moving materials by developing improved reporting tools.

International Customer Service Specialist, St. Louis, MO (09/1999 to 01/2001)

Managed OEM, wholesale, and international customer relationships. Processed new orders, and scheduled and tracked

shipments. Mentored and trained new hires, and served as in-house expert for complex issues. Selected to manage key

customer accounts due to outstanding knowledge of policies and procedures.

THE GSI GROUP 03/1998 to 09/1999

Logistics/Traffic Coordinator, Assumption, IL

Dispatched shipments through preferred contracted providers. Processed essential documentation for transportation.

Served as expert resource for logistical requirements for operations in Mexico and Latin America. Facilitated interaction

between shipping and operational business units.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MBA - Global Management (2004)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ

BA - Spanish and International Trade (double degree), Minor in Economics (1997)

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, IL

AA - Modern Foreign Languages (1994)

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, Vincennes, IN. Magna cum Laude.

Certification and Professional Development

APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

6 Sigma Operational Excellence – Business Process Green Belt Training

Languages

English and Spanish

Technical Proficiencies

SAP, SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (DP/SNP), BPCS, JD Edwards (World & Enterprise One versions), MS

Office Suite (Advanced MS Access)

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