Supply Chain Manager
Resume:
Christopher W. Jones
Schaumburg, IL 60193
abnyfi@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Highly accomplished transportation professional, with more than 20 years of
leadership directing global supply chain and logistics processes.
Analytical, results-oriented leader with a proven record of leveraging
technology and quality management principles to streamline operations. A
recognized self-starter who thrives in dynamic and changing environments.
Excellent communicator, and innovative problem solver, critical change
agent and skilled team leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TWJ Global Supply Chain Consultants Chicago, Illinois (2005 -
Present)
International Supply Chain Consulting Firm
Consulting for:
Kimball Electronics - Medical Device / Automotive Electronics
Manufacturer
. Co-led consolidation of 6 materials and logistics groups globally.
Created and executed standardized global logistics processes,
reduced the international freight forwards from seven to one, and
developed KPI dashboards. The project created cost savings,
improved order fill rate and quality through consolidation of
vendors, increasing revenue by 10mm and created a simplified and
scalable materials / logistics platform
. Established a regulatory trade compliance group, consolidated seven
customhouse brokers to one, created company specific import and
export compliance manuals, and trained relevant personal across the
organization. This reduced the risk of customs non-compliance
penalties enterprise - wide and saved 123k first year in broker
expenses, improved duty draw back process and HTC database
maintenance
. Reduced international Air freight cost 25k first year through
creation of Asian consolidation center, utilizing off peak days
Unisource World Wide - Hospital Supplies Sourcing - Packaging
. Responsible for the strategy and design of the roll out of product
direct buy program from Asia. Seven sku's at a rate of 4200 HC per
year to five break bulk facilities domestically, developing the
load planning process to distribute to 67 facilities domestically
. Co-led negotiations for tri party agreement with freight forwarder,
Unisource World wide and OOCL
Global Trading, Atlanta, GA
(2003 - 2005)
Director of Global Supply Chain
Responsible for overseeing $300M+ in international truck part procurement.
Direct and led a channel of 35 supply chain and logistics professionals
located in 7 countries; US, Netherlands, Italy, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico
and Canada. Duties also included supplier sourcing and selection,
negotiations, financial analysis, MRO and professional services.
. Created strategy, then transformed the department from a domestic
transportation procurement function into a global team with logistics,
warehousing Third Party Logistics Providers (3pl's)& vendor
management, air freight and enterprise - wide regulatory
responsibilities
. Identified and negotiated intra country logistics providers in Europe
and Asia
. Led projects that identified and implemented standard processes to
achieve 14m in identified savings / cost avoidance / revenue increases
in FY 2004 alone in the areas: supply chain process, incoterms, cost
to serve financials, forecasting, order fulfillment, JDE,
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), warehouse management systems
(WMS) enhancements, and improved procurement practices. The majority
of these improvements were from the International division
. Instituted global standards for service delivery, and cost-saving
initiative including quality process management and contract
negotiations
. Analyzed vendor contracts to identify and manage risk and maximize
revenue opportunities
. Managed worldwide suppliers and made sourcing decisions
. Implemented JD Edwards Advanced Planning System improving customer
line fill rates from 5% globally in 2006
. Developed and documented import and export processes and procedures to
ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CFR19 and
the Harmonized Tariff Code Schedule of the U.S.
. C-TPAT application approval awarded in 2006
. Reduced third party distribution costs $18M while improving customer
on-time order delivery in 2004
. Direct supervision of freight specialists; developing, coaching, and
mentoring global personnel to insure efficiency in operation
Developed, implemented and maintained:
. First global supply chain; increasing productivity while
decreasing transportation costs by 18% in the first six months
. Logistics processes supporting procurement processes,
deliverables, and accountabilities
. Standardized procedures to meet contractual (customer)
obligations
. Global supplier compliance through direct management and
communications
. Standardized procedures for the evaluation of current logistics
management
. Performance metrics; costs, reporting, and overall operation
Division Sales US, L.L.C., Des Plaines, IL (2001 - 2003)
Wholesale distributor to the secondary retail market with $125M in annual
revenues.
Director of Operations / Quality
Provide leadership and strategic P/L planning for domestic operations, Led
75 person team to identify and resolve customer service issues relating to
fulfillment and transportation services
Managed all facets of the warehouse / logistic operations including, but
not limited to, shipping, receiving, and transportation
. Recognized designed and implementation a freight rebate program;
resulting in a 10% reduction of freight costs YOY on a $25M annual
budget in the first year
Developed, implemented and/or maintained:
. Developed Supply Chain operating model to support company entry
into additional Retail channels, including warehouse location,
operation and sizing business case, inventory and replenishment
strategies and outbound linehauls
. Responsible yearly contract negotiation with ocean carriers and
drey carriers for 1200 TEU's per year from China. Streamlined
the procurement process and achieved a 15% freight savings /
cost avoidance in 2002
. Developed workflow study; resulting in a reduction of labor
hours at a cost savings of 15% while improving inventory turns
. Standard perpetual inventory procedures utilizing cycle counts
to keep year-end variances under % based on average value on
hand over the two year
. Improved Product Classification (HTS) Process, validating
classification of over 35k parts with process in place to
complete the database
CDN Logistics, Northlake, IL
(2000 - 2001)
Domestic Transportation Provider
Operations Manager
Analyzed customer operational requirements concerning domestic
transportation and logistics. Traveled throughout North America recruiting
owner/operators for fleet operation.
Developed implemented and/or maintained:
. Standard operating procedures for new hires; targeting specific
drivers based on geographical needs of the company; increasing
driver count by 98% in six months
. Standard operating procedures to ensure tariff margins were
being monitored and customer obligations were being met
. Trailer-leasing program; responsible for the maintenance of 250+
trailers.
. Preventative Maintenance program for company fleet
. Driver check-in procedures and controls; streamlining accounting
procedures and reducing driver turn-over to less then 5%
Lehigh Direct, Broadview, IL
(1997-2000)
Direct mail printer
Logistics Manager
. Managed staff of 3 clerical, 8 union warehouse personnel and 2 full-
time drivers
. Managed the processing of 18,000+ inbound truckloads, 23,000+ outbound
shipments,
and 450+ Canadian shipments annually
. Verified and processed all international paperwork; opening Letters of
Credit,
Pro Forma Invoices, Commercial Invoices and/or Certificates of Origin
. Effectively managed a $4 million paper inventory reducing roll damage
to less
than 2%; resulted in an annual savings of $80,000
Developed, implemented and/or maintained:
Standard procedures to meet contractual (customer) obligations
Profitable vendor relationships through effective negotiations
Standard warehousing procedures; improving efficiency and reducing
costs
Computerized freight billing system; handling $12 million in annual
gross billing
The Custom Companies, Northlake, IL
(1990 - 1997)
Global Transportation Provider
Operation Manager
Responsible for the daily operation of a 200 door cross- dock, and 134
local P/D trucks in a 24/5 operation.
EDUCATION
Attended University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA B.A,
Business Administration,
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / AFFILIATIONS
APICS
Six Sigma
Counsel of Supply Chain Management
Curriculum Certification Committee
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
SAP, JDE, Track Wise Vantage, Mercury Gate, Microsoft Office 2007 Suite,
AS400
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