Supply Chain Analyst
Resume:
KALVIN L. FILARSKI
Mableton, GA 30126
ac1rmc@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalvinfilarski
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Supply Chain professional with 6 years of experience in program management, logistics planning and supply chain management. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 35 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in demand planning derived from conducting domestic and global operations in 14 countries across 4 continents. Has shown to be proficient in using Oracle, SAP, and JDA MRP and ERP systems.
Demand Management
Project Management
Logistics
Lean Management
Data Analysis
Forecasting
Inventory Management
Customer Management
Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MERCEDES-BENZ USA – Atlanta, GA October 2016 – Present
New Model Introduction Analyst, New Model Launches
Responsible for achieving a national inventory strategy which supports corporate sales, market share, inventory turnover and service level goals by attaining optimal inventory levels at the Parts Distribution Centers (PDC's), and negotiating proactive resolutions of constraints such as back-orders and late purchase orders for all new model introductions
Ensured accurate and responsive forecasting and precise scheduling of specific assigned parts group orders for seasonal items, initial parts and new parts for model years 2017 and 2018.
Review forecast exceptions and makes appropriate adjustments to facilitate proper planning and replenishment for new model parts and accessories.
Raised the service level of new model parts available from PDC to dealership up to 97.5% (up 4% YOY) by enhancing the department forecasting and ordering strategies.
Ensured proper order management, taking into consideration vendor lead times, in transit inventory and safety stock levels, parts availability, trend analysis and other inventory factors. Determines the best mode of transportation to be utilized in the transportation of parts inventory, ensuring that logistics costs are optimized and highest possible profit margin is attained.
Served as the subject matter expert for all planning of new model introduction and serve as key point of contact for planner processes and systems.
Placed 3rd in company-wide Lean Conference where individuals developed projects using lean principals, tools, and techniques to create process improvements, reduce wastes, and eliminate defects.
XPO LOGISTICS – Lithia Springs, GA July 2012 – October 2016
Supply Chain Program Manager (May 2014-October 2016)
Functioned as the managerial point of contact for inventory balancing, purchasing and procurement activities across 19 warehouses spanning the US, South America, Europe, and Asia as a Third Party Logistics (3PL) partner for a leading search engine provider. Directed the Inventory Balancing Team of 2 direct reports, 8 Customer Service Representatives, and 35 on-site demand-planning concierges. Developed a system focusing on trend analysis and failure coding to forecast usage spikes and stock shortages in order to meet service levels.
Managed the general analysis of suspended machines and repairs metrics using failure reason codes and implementing corrective strategies to reduce the number of machine days out of service
Reduced the average number of suspended machines by 50% in the first 3 months, functioning as the only business unit to receive a perfect score on the quarterly scorecard and performance reviews for a full calendar year
Directed the logistical strategy of over $50M in spares inventory in conjunction with other cross-functional teams on a weekly basis to prevent service outages in critical regions across 4 continents
Served as the subject matter expert (SME) and was responsible for managing expiration dates and recharging/recycling schedules and processes for raw batteries and battery box inventories worth a total value of over $7M
Communicated technical changes to supply planners adjusting future/current orders and seedstock levels to all 19 global warehouses
Collaborated with customer to plan supply chain services from Purchase Order (PO) receipt to final delivery including the management and adjustments of min/max, safety stock, UOM, substitution and replacement parts.
Produced metric reporting presentations based on KPIs and presented them to key supply chain and logistics customers, partners, and vendors.
Project Coordinator (July 2012 – May 2014)
Performed consistently above directives as the main point of contact of logistics for over 120 different network expansion projects across the US, South America, Europe, and Asia. Interfaced with many different teams and customers on a day-to-day basis over multiple forms of communication (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Hangouts, Outlook, Gmail) to resolve 35-50 customer inquiries through analytical skills, reports, and use of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Tracked movement of inventory from regional hubs to spoke warehouses before final distribution to data centers and remote locations, generated forecasting models predicting future warehouse space requirements
Used Oracle MRP interfaces and reports to forecast and track project progress throughout the life cycle
Directed a team of 5 in piloting a root-cause analysis program and database to collect information and track late shipments within the customer's network for continuous improvement and problem management, increasing the overall on-time delivery success rate by more than 20%
Worked in parallel with operations and trade compliance teams to create functional solutions to increase efficiency by saving time and lowering costs when shipping material domestically or internationally
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of each individual project status report in order to allow the program managers to make decisions in load leveling at the data centers
AMPAC SERVICES – Union City, CA August 2011 – July 2012
Regional Account Manager
Actively managed and developed our sales portfolio in the East Bay Area using our catalog of over 15,000 items spanning many different types of packaging products.
Coordinated business development meetings to generate 15+ new relationships with both customers and suppliers within the greater San Francisco Bay Area
Collaborated with each customer to explore solutions to meet their specific packaging needs while cross-selling to increase revenue, resulting in generating $35K+ in sales
Organized and implemented workshops in order to increase product knowledge and services for customers
Delivered exceptional customer service as the lead point of contact across all communication mediums
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Management – Supply Chain, San Jose State University, Graduated 2011
Associate of Art, Liberal Studies, Contra Costa College, Graduated 2007
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded 10 Star Cards, which is a part of a peer award system with participation open to both our customers as well as Menlo/XPO colleagues. Star Cards are awarded for excellence in one or more of the following areas: Safety, Leadership, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence
Eagle Scout Award Recipient
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