PETE FOWLER

*** ***** ****** *****, ***********, SC 29303 C: 864-***-**** ac0koc@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished logistics professional with extensive experience in managing integrated logistics support programs that exceed productivity and profitability goals. Astute in identifying operational requirements, creating action / implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Career history of providing superior staff development and client service. SKILLS

End-to-End Supply Chains Materials Management

Vendor & Contract Management Data & Root Cause Analysis Inventory Management Start-up Operations

Project Management Change Management

WORK HISTORY

Sales Representative, 07/2016 to Current

BLG Logistics, Inc – Duncan, SC

Generation of new business in North/South Carolina. Negotiated free office and warehouse space in Duncan, SC. Obtained a board member slot for the SC Logistics Executive Forum. Attend industry functions and identify networking groups. Translate business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies. Senior Supply Chain Manager, 02/2016 to 07/2016

ProTrans – Greer, SC

Implementation and launch of a new Supply Chain contract for the BMW Manufacturing Facility (68 suppliers in Mexico and Texas).

Evaluated and hired the Supply Chain team to ensure no service interruptions during launch and stabilization. Designed route plan, delivery set-up, and frequency for incoming raw material and outgoing returnable containers.

Validated supplier/part/destination combinations to determine final cubic load meters for the new BMW payment process.

Developed work instructions/processes/procedures for the Supply Chain teams on-site/off-site and trained associates.

Logistics Manager, 05/2012 to 02/2016

Boysen USA, LLC – Gaffney, SC

Ensured delivery of finished goods to the BMW Manufacturing Facility, service parts to Germany, and component shipments to overseas production facilities (Staff of 22 associates in a Just-In-Time /Just- In-Sequence delivery concept).

Boosted annual profit by $300 thousand through designing a third party logistics contract (outsourced materials, staffing, and transportation).

Mastered throughput and systems maintenance on the automated storage and retrieval system (1800 pallet locations).

Maintained 98% inventory accuracy by implementing quarterly mini-inventory reviews and daily scrap reviews. Logistics Project Leader, 05/2011 to 05/2012

Draexlmaier Automotive of America – Duncan, SC

Facility design to ensure capacity to produce 216 carsets per day (Staff of 10). Coached collaborative team of purchasing, industrial engineering, supplier planning, and manufacturing in all aspects of vehicle launch for the Cadillac XTS program. Logistics chair for the Process Improvement group - decision-maker in excess of $10 million for engineering changes, bank builds, equipment, and labor force.

Implemented and maintained the budget for the Cadillac XTS program ($12 million). Logistics / Supply Chain Manager, 08/2006 to 05/2011 Benore Logistic Systems, Inc – Greer, SC

Responsible for ensuring delivery of parts to the BMW Manufacturing Facility for the X5 and X3 vehicles, service parts to U.S. parts distribution centers, and returnable container distribution back to manufacturing facilities (Staff of 30).

Formulated capacity planning that included a weekly average of 350 Milkrun deliveries. Orchestrated a re-routing optimization in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Researched discrepancies in billing with a net result of an additional $1.1-million in revenue (2009). Met KPI's for on-time pick-up and delivery, timeliness of invoicing, and no service-level interruptions. Created business and functional requirements and directed the development team in design of the supply chain pick-up software (EDI to SAP customer interface).

Quality Manager, 02/2005 to 08/2006

TNT Logistics, N.A – Greer, SC

Implemented and managed quality control systems designed to ensure consistent delivery, receipt, and storage of parts for the assembly line (Staff of 15).

Performed root cause analysis for all service interruptions. Reduced freight claims from $3 million to less than $500K through facilitating the Material Review Board. Created and updated more than 200 work instructions and processes for the manufacturing facility, two off-site warehouses, and the transportation receiving gate. Logistics Operations Manager, 01/2004 to 02/2005

TNT Logistics, N.A. – Greer, SC

Ensured delivery of raw materials to the BMW Assembly Line for the X5 and Z4 vehicle (Staff of 150 including 5 supervisors).

Prioritized workflow between the facilities to improve efficiency and decrease line interruptions. Reduced kanban delivery windows and increased throughput by creating a shift/zone ordering schedule, lowering stress points in warehouse operations.

Achieved a 44% reduction in turnover rate (2004-2005) by implementing self-directed teams. Logistics/Operations Manager, 02/2001 to 12/2003

TNT Logistics, N.A. – Spartanburg, SC

Ensured pick-up and delivery of parts to multiple General Motors' manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico (Staff of 75).

Orchestrated the movement of 1.2. million pounds of freight on a nightly basis. Launched the Nashville, TN crossdock operation (Zero Defect Start-up). Directed fleet of drivers (asset-based and purchased) for pick-up and delivery of freight in the Southeast United States.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, 1992

Coastal Carolina University - Conway, SC

Certificate: Civil and Criminal Litigation, 1993

The National Center For Paralegal Training - Atlanta, GA

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