Manager Supply Chain

David E. Welch

*** ******* ****** *****, *********, NC

919-***-****) * *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Fleet/Distribution/Warehouse/Supply Chain Manager with 20+ years of work experience. I have been able to quickly obtain an understanding of business processes and implement procedures that have streamlined work flow which resulted in reduced operating costs. My career has provided the opportunity to manage the opening of brand-new warehouse facilities and the expansion of facilities for a rapid growth company. I have a strong background in implementing new WMS systems which include SAP & Infor. I have a Lean Six Sigma Certified Yellow Belt with a Green Belt Certificate. Throughout my career I have managed union, direct, and temporary employees. I have shown strong communication skills with all levels of the organizations which has enabled me to become a key player in the success of reaching the companies vision and goals. Work Experience

March 2017 – Present Client Advisor, Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Southpoint

• Sales Consultant for the Buick GMC product line

July 2016 – February 2017 Supply Chain Manager, Jabil Packaging, Inc

• Manage staff and oversee procurement, inventory control, receiving, warehouse stock control and distribution

•13% reduction in warehouse manpower while maintaining same volume of inbound and outbound material

•Reduced trailer rentals by 52%

•Negotiated monthly rental cost for trailers for a 16.5% savings

•Set up a new 80,000 square foot warehouse

•Revised warehouse layout and eliminated need for off-site warehouse storage

•Developed annual plan to reduce inventory valuation by 25%

•Improved shipping efficiency by implementing level loading where possible April 2012 – June 2016 Fleet/Material Manager, R.B. Hinkle Construction Company

• Manage the facilities, fleet and materials for underground utility excavation

•Designed & implemented plan to expand fleet yard, office space, maintenance shop, & warehouse facilities to accommodate growth from 70 employees, 65 trucks, & 30 pieces of equipment to 250 employees, 165 trucks, & 60 pieces of equipment in a two-year span. Maximized existing footprint and minimized lease holds.

•Created and implemented a fleet service program for trucks and equipment

•Established a centralized purchasing process and hired personnel to successfully implement and maintain purchasing procedures. 57% reduction in rental costs.

•Negotiated with uniform vendor and reduced uniform cost by 30%. Also, negotiated free lockers and installation for 300 employees.

•Reduced oil cost by 20% and negotiated free oil storage tanks and free installation of tanks and piping.

•19% material costs savings by comparing vendors and taking advantage of bulk purchases for fast moving items

•Enhanced security by installing fencing, lights, motion sensors, and electric fence. Zero thefts last 20 months David E. Welch

468 Chatham Forest Drive, Pittsboro, NC

919-***-****) * *********@*****.***

July 2008 – March 2012 Manager, NEC Logistics Distribution Center

• Manage a 40,000 Square Foot Distribution Center

• Supervise Direct Reports

• Revised warehouse layout for an increased capacity of 33%

• Responsible for all Customer Orders and Complaints

•Ship to time sensitive customer sites

• Negotiated with Freight Carriers and reduced carrier costs by 25%

• 100% Shipping Accuracy for the last 12 months of employment

• Investigate customer complaints

• Submit results of investigation and a plan of action to avoid incident from reoccurring

• Order adequate supplies for receiving and shipping

• Decreased warehouse supply costs 18% by negotiating with supply vendors

• Responsible for ISO compliance in all areas of the operation

• Created Document Control Reports

• Zero findings for the last two yearly ISO audits

• Annual cycle count accuracy 99.6%

•Participated in the development & implementation for SAP Wave1 (08/09) & Wave2 (07/10)

• Defined Scope of Work requirements for all areas of business: Purchasing, Order Administration, Project Management, Warehousing, & Finance.

• Participated in the development & implementation for Infor WMS (08/10)

• Defined Scope of Work requirements for Warehouse activities.

• Created Training Manuals for procedures in SAP & Infor

• Lead training classes for warehouse personnel

• Daily report issues to Director, and Managers of Purchasing & Order Management to ensure customer satisfaction

• This reporting is a major factor in achieving monthly company goals.

• Successfully streamlined work procedures to accommodate Reduction in Workforce to meet company goals without hindering quality and performance

• Team member with IT, Director, & Assistant General Manager

• Participated in contract negotiations

• Created various PowerPoint presentations with yearly projections January 2008 – July 2008 Supervisor, NEC Logistics Distribution Center

• Supervise a 40,000 Square Foot Distribution Center

• Manage 20 Direct Reports

• Responsible for all Customer Orders and Complaints

• Maintain adequate supplies for receiving and shipping

• Responsible for ISO compliance in all areas of the operation

• Opened a brand new warehouse facility

•Promoted to Manager

David E. Welch

468 Chatham Forest Drive, Pittsboro, NC

919-***-****) * *********@*****.***

2003 – January 2008 Materials Coordinator, Newpage, Luke, MD

• Effectively managed a monthly inventory of $6 million in raw materials

• Created and implemented departmental material accounting and management;

• Developed and maintained an efficient method of receiving, unloading and tracking material received

• Consistently interfaced with the offices of Purchasing, Finance, Security and Product Management to ensure accurate payments for materials received

• Developed a method to reduce costs by trialing and qualifying new raw materials.

• Optimized offsite warehouse inventory; thus reducing cost by 20%.

• Managed personnel/employee aspects of the coordinator’s job:

• Controlled Department ISO Documents and training manuals for eight hourly job classifications.

• Created weekly swing shift work schedules for 41 hourly employees.

• Managed training records and assigned training sessions for 50 hourly employees.

• Wrote and distributed reports on departmental issues.

• Effectively managed all areas of department for rotating weekly and weekend coverage. 1994-2003 Machine Coating Foreman, Meadwestvaco, Luke, MD Managed, counseled and motivated eight to ten employees per shift; Identified, troubleshot and corrected equipment and procedure problems; successfully substituted for Supervisor, Technical Assistant and Coordinator in their absence.

1990 -1994 Product Development Engineering Aide, Westvaco, Luke, MD 1987 -1990 Product Development Lab Technician, Westvaco, Luke, MD Successfully evaluated new products and developed new grade lines. Education

1989 Pulp & Paper Technology Certificate, Applied Learning International 1986 Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Potomac State College Technology Skills

Fully trained ERP / SAP User

Fully trained Exceed and Infor WMS User

Lean Six Sigma: Certified Yellow Belt; Green Belt Certificate Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point

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