RICK FARRIS

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking challenging opportunities to apply skills and experience as Supply Chain Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Background reflects a B. S. in Statistics with extensive knowledge, experience and a verifiable record of success in

managing supply chain process improvements, automated systems development, workforce/vendor training and

development including sales forecasting and planning for domestic and international manufacturers, distributors and

retailers.

Design, develop and implement operational plans, administrative programs and production strategies that refine

operations, enhance profitability and ensure services consistently meet or exceed quality standards.

Apply innovative solutions to complex issues and problems through root cause analysis. Divergent thinker; strong

brainstorming skills.

Supply high-spirited enthusiasm in leadership roles with demonstrated ingenuity and innovation. Develop a

personalized commitment to any undertaken project that assures success through a sense of ownership.

Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Clear and articulate speaker; concise and effective writer.

Quickly establish and maintain effective rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Utilize well-developed time management skills to define priorities and implement activities tailored to meet

deadlines. Handle multiple tasks successfully.

Plan and implement training for employees and vendors designed to increase productivity, efficiency and

profitability.

Self-motivated achiever/professional with a reputation for reliability, hard work, commitment, teamwork, accuracy,

quality control, productivity, employee/customer/vendor relations, profitability, efficiency and effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

James Avery Craftsman – Kerrville, TX 6/07 - Present

Forecast Planning and Analysis Manager: Responsible for working with the Marketing, Forecasting, Sales and

Finance teams to develop financial, merchandise and unit plans at the family, category, sub-family and price zone

levels across multiple sales channels. Manage and train a team of analysts in the Forecasting Process and how to

recognize deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Develop and manage the Forecasting Process by utilizing the company’s financial plan.

Responsible for creating forecasting models which consider seasonality, advertising, price and launch dates.

Develop and manage a system of reports for tracking forecast accuracy and to recommend course correction.

Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process.

Harris Corporation – San Antonio, TX 4/06 – 6/07

Production Planner 4: Manages a production line with respect to material planning, capacity planning, inventory, on-

time delivery and order fulfillment.

Create and maintain planning bills.

Drive and manage MRP requirements.

Maintains factory schedule respecting capacity, material and constraints.

Prioritizes schedules to optimize customer satisfaction, factory efficiencies and financial performance.

Create reports, data analysis and project management using database and statistical tools.

Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex, Inc. – Glen Allen, VA 5/00 – 4/06

Mgr., Supply Planning, (2/05 – Current); Lead Supply Chain Analyst, (2/04 – 2/05): Establish and manage

corporate inventory levels to supply 3 warehouses located in North America for the headquarters of an international

manufacturer and distributor of small kitchen appliances with 4 production plants located in the U.S. and Mexico,

including 40 suppliers in China generating $500M in annual revenue. Train, motivate, evaluate and manage a team of

4 supply chain specialists in China and the U.S. Manage all aspects of inventory replenishment, i.e., infrastructure,

workforce training and development, sales analysis/trending in addition to statistical analysis of the inventory forecast.

Implemented DSRP (Demand Solutions Requirements Planning) reducing excess inventory by 15% while

decreasing backorders by 10%.

Created and automated a weekly purchasing, planning and reporting process affecting over 40 sourced vendors

significantly improving efficiency while reducing department labor costs 20% or $80K annually.

Implemented TradePaq (purchase order management system) saving $100K annually in labor and expenses.

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, (6/02 – 2/04); Supply Chain Analyst, (3/01 – 6/02): Created production plans used in

resource and budget planning/schedules for 3 corporate plants located in Mexico. Analyzed sales forecasts, current

inventory and safety stock goals to develop monthly production plans and weekly production schedules for 3

manufacturing plants in Mexico producing $210M in product annually. Utilized Access and Excel as productivity

tools.

Reduced excess inventory 12% while decreasing backorders 8%.

Saved $60K annually in labor costs by automating purchasing processes.

Demand Planner, (5/00 – 3/01): Selected out of a group of 8 peers to manage Wal-Mart’s warehouse inventory, the

company’s largest account, generating $150M annually. Forecasted, purchased and maintained proper inventory levels

at Wal-Mart’s 30 regional warehouses avoiding excess stock and backorders utilizing Wal-Mart’s Retail Link system.

Increased sales $4M annually by reducing backorders 14%.

Recognized for automating reporting processes that are still in use to date.

This End Up Furniture Company – Richmond, VA 6/97 – 4/00

Corporate Sr. Forecaster/Analyst, (5/99 – 4/00); Corporate Forecaster/Analyst, (6/97 – 5/99): Selected as a

“change agent/project manager” to re-engineer purchasing and inventory control practices for the headquarters of a

privately owned, made–to-order furniture manufacturer and retailer with 2 production facilities and 155 stores located

throughout the Mid-West and Eastern U.S. generating $140M in annual revenue. Collaborated effectively with 2

master schedulers, 2 plant managers and 2 buyers at the production plants in leading the analysis, design,

programming, testing, implementation, training and maintenance of the new purchasing and inventory control system.

Created the first forecast and buying plan for fabric lines reducing inventory 50% or $2M annually.

Decreased lost sales $1.2M annually by supplying reliable sales forecasts to suppliers.

S & K Famous Brands, Inc. – Glen Allen, VA 4/95 – 6/97

Manager of Planning and Allocation: Managed all aspects of forecasting, purchasing and the inventory process

associated with men’s suits, representing $71M annually in sales, for an off-price retailer with 220 stores throughout

the U.S. generating $130M in total annual sales.

Heilig-Meyers, Inc. – Richmond, VA 5/94 – 4/95

Inventory Analyst: Analyzed weekly sales/inventory figures ensuring proper safety stock.

EDUCATION

B. S. - Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Detailed Scheduling and Planning Training, The Education Society for Resource Management 3/04

CERTIFICATIONS

CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)

Passed 2 of 5 exams required to earn CPIM Certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member – The Education Society for Resource Management – Richmond, VA Chapter since 1/04

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Management: Logility, DSRP, DSFM, Numerous Custom Designed PC based Software

Project Management: Concerto

Word Processing: Word, Access, Excel

Purchase Order Management: TradePaq

References Available Upon Request

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