STEPHEN RIEHL

914-***-****

ac2zvu@r.postjobfree.com

Supply Chain Solutions Architect

Strategic Sourcing • Quality Control • Vendor / Manufacturer Relations • Inventory Planning • Process Improvement & Supply Chain Analytics • Enterprise Data Modeling • Benchmarking

ERP Systems Used: JDE, Microsoft NAV, DMSI Agility, AS/400, Impress, BFC, Canopy

Key Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Expert knowledge of Tableau

Advanced knowledge of SQL

Working knowledge of R

Lean Six Sigma trained

CPIM certification in progress

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Chefs Warehouse • 2016 - Present

Supply Chain Analyst

Created an inventory monitoring process that reduced on hand inventory by 1.8 million dollars within a 7-month period

Creating company-wide benchmark reports and interpreting results in order to improve overall operations

Writing algorithms to monitor customer buying patterns and track product performance across all locations.

Responsible for gathering data from various systems and sources to perform analysis, trending, forecasting, and business impact reviews. Creating reports and presentations as needed for Senior Leadership.

Establishing data collection measures, validating accuracy of information, participating in report reviews and supporting process improvement initiatives

Working closely with operations, facilities, finance, and legal teams, creating ad hoc reporting and relaying conclusions to senior executives.

Supporting special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Developing relational databases to house information for multiple departments

Universal Music Group, Merchandising Division• Secaucus, NJ • 2014 – 2016

Apparel Production and Supply Chain Manager

Managed vendor relations and negotiated lower cost of goods purchased which has resulted in a savings of $60,000 per month.

Reduced dead stock inventory by 200,000 units.

Reconciled inventory discrepancy of 400,000 units between 3 separate ERP systems.

Purchasing and management of 20 million worth of inventory.

Create and manage 650 new SKUs every 90 days.

Reduced holding costs by 40%.

Tripled inventory turnover ratio.

Established several supply chain networks in China, Bangladesh and India.

Work closely with third party vendors responsible for warehousing and producing our goods.

In charge of all new development projects.

Oversee quality control on all import goods

Drafted service level agreements to hold vendors accountable for any transactional failures.

Wrote procedure manual to standardize all processes which begin with an initial concept from R&D and ends with final production of the product.

Expanded our supplier base to stay price competitive while using strategic sourcing methods to increase our purchasing power.

Manage and adjust enterprise resource and B2B systems.

Fulfill directives from VP. of Operations.

The Jim Waters Company (JWC) • Danbury, CT • 2004 - 2014

A Wholesale Distributor of Exterior Building Products serving NY, NJ, CT and MA Builders and Contractors

MANAGER

Oversight of logistics, shipping, and collaborative management of a 40+ truck fleet for delivery of building materials.

Increased gross margin on products sold by a minimum of 10% through negotiating with vendors and up selling to clients.

Management of client accounts with $10+ million in annual sales.

Trained and managed a team of inside and outside sales professionals resulting in a consistent increase in sales every year by a minimum of 7%.

Collaboration with Purchasing Manager and Vice President of Sales to develop strategic on-hand inventory plans.

Cut operational expenses significantly by mapping daily delivery schedules for each driver, tracking drivers with GPS, and staggering schedules to ensure no overtime while maintaining constant coverage.

Trained managers in multiple regions on the use of DMSI Agility software.

Directed, with hands-on involvement, receipt and unloading of 3 to 4 tractor-trailer loads daily, with each containing 300+ pieces of freight.

EDUCATION

Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York

B.S BME LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, Graduated

Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York

A.A.S LIBERAL ARTS, Graduated

Professional Affiliations

APICS

PMI

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