Jeremy Michael Carter
*************@*****.***
Frisco, TX 75034 254-***-****
Summary
Accomplished professional experienced in automated logistics, transportation, distribution, and warehouse management, accounting methods, telecommunications, and purchasing in the corporate and private sector. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, inventory management systems, management of the distribution channel, auditing procedures, and inbound outbound logistics movements. Effective, dedicated leader, who creates new procedures when required or uses proven mythologies. Enjoys utilizing cutting edge technology to successfully increase efficiencies, streamline operations, improve inventory analytics, and increase productivity.
Competencies
Inventory Efficiency
Strategic Planning
Shipping/Receiving Planning
Managing by Leadership
Effective Communication
Inventory Analyst
System based Forecasting
Merchandising Planning
Distribution Logistics/Planning
Negotiations/Contracts
Material/Source Buying
Inventory Replenishment
Problem Solving
Transportation Management
Strategic Resolutions/Planning
Systems Experience
SAP
APO
ECC
CRM
DPR
MS Outlook
Excel
AS 400
RME
SUS
Oracle Trans
Internet Truck Stop
MS Project
Tableau
Deacom
Systems currently being used: SAP, SUS, RME, AS 400, Deacom, MS Outlook and Excel.
Professional Experience
United 1 International Laboratories – Inventory Analytics Manager / Transportation Manager
Carrolton, TX (2017 – Present)
Manage and direct all functions for 7 warehouse locations, 250 employees.
Conducts and monitors cycle count inventories to distribute daily cycle counts to warehouse team, and ensure that all locations are counted within expected turns. Maintain documentation for cycle counts and physical adjustments. Performs monthly audits of cycle counts.
Maintains daily inventory control procedures and audit inventory transactions to include the following: job order transactions, receiving and shipping transactions, miscellaneous transactions, physical inventory transactions and job closeout process.
Monitors material issues and returns for accuracy and timeliness. Monitors inventory discrepancies for correcting data related to discrepancy.
Assists with work order closing procedures: Ensure cut off is accomplished, review all closed work orders, investigate all major usage discrepancies, validate loss factors and process reconciliation reports to management.
Manages month end inventory closeouts to ensure month end balances are accurate and to manage cut off timing.
Provide customer requested inventories on monthly basis and as requested.
Manages scrap, slow moving & obsolete inventories to ensure timely cost recovery and/or disposition.
Monitors inventory to ensure proper inventory methodology is being used. Supports financial audit by preparing schedules as requested.
Execute and manage all transportation movement between warehouses and customers locations.
Familiar with ERP and warehouse management systems, and strong Pivot Table and Excel skills.
Sysco NTX – Category Manager / Transportation Manager, Planner, Buyer, Analyst
Lewisville, TX (2013 – 2017)
Maintained and managed more than 250 vendors / manufacturing companies, 7000 SKU in the following categories of Frozen, Cooler and Dry. Ensured the long term strategic goal of Sysco Foods were accomplished while managing these complex manufacturing operating companies.
Determined which items qualified for category management focus to increase company profit margins and higher returns per case.
Balanced inventory turns by maintaining a DSO of less than 22 days on hand, below the company expectations of 25 DSO. Ensured inventory turns were great than days of inventory in the warehouse. Helping avoid expiration issues, spoilage, and customer returns. Ensuring the best quality products to the end user.
Analyzed past sales figures and trends to build forecasting schedules to anticipate future product needs.
Manage and replenished inventory levels to surpass company service level goal of 99.7%.
Accurately priced inventory to ensure the companies competitive advantage. Ensure each item pricing is current related to market standards and related freight costs.
Managed forecasting and planning alerts for highly profitable items.
Communicate and collaborate with SBS planning organization, other Sysco operating companies, sales team, manufacturing companies and all internal departments / local market demand.
Help maintain purchasing master data quality for example ensuring correct lead-times, order groups, buying multiples, transportation information, item maintenance and PO processing.
Bear Transportation Services – Transportation / Carrier Capacity Manager
Plano, TX (2012)
Understand and execute against the sales process and partner with customer sales reps on business and lane development
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the transportation brokerage industry
Think strategically around carrier problems to deliver Bear’s value proposition(s)
Maintain a portfolio growing of carriers to market and build the Bear brand to our carrier base
Meet or exceed growth goals and quota set by Senior Sales Leaders or other immediate leader
Actively and continually prospect carriers within the target area, Electronically track and maintain leads and contact, Follow through and Account Management, Focus and commit to Customer Service
Dal-Tile Corporation / Mohawk Industries – Material / Logistics Planning Manager
Mesquite, TX (2012)
Managed inbound and outbound logistics, inventory levels of material between manufacturing facility and sales service centers for the 5 state southeast region of the USA. Ensure product availability and for all sales service centers.
Two areas of planning include Manufactured Products and Sources Products. Manufactured Product Resource Planners determine what products each plant should produce each week and the schedule for that production.
Manage and coordinate this planning through various forecasting methods such as customer demand forecasting and sales forecast. Utilizes various tools such as sales history reports and inventory comparisons to ensure accurate forecasting. Responsible for accurate forecasting and production scheduling, inventory turns and product availability issues.
Sources Product Resource Planners work with suppliers (both domestic and international), RDCs and Sales to determine inventory levels in our distribution network.
Responds to moderately complex issues from suppliers, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, transportation, customer service, sales and marketing.
Determines weekly production schedules for each plant or weekly purchases for each supplier by analyzing customer demand, sales forecast, and lead-time and safety stock data.
Analyzes and updates the planning parameters and related data within the planning systems.
Utilize data and systems interfaces to resolve problems or suggest supply chain solutions. Assist in the monthly Sales Production Inventory (SPI) process. Provide guidance and training for Planning Assistants and Material Planners.
Cargo Master, LLC a division of Greatwide Logistics - Logistics Account Manager
Plano, TX (2011)
Make initial contact with customers and carriers, build and maintain relationships, increasing business with customers over time. Secure third party capacity for all of your loads.
Quote and negotiate rates on a daily basis with customers and carriers.
Responsible for building relationships with freight carriers, managing the service they provide to Greatwide’s customers.
Develop a long term plan to improve third party capacity performance through the use of Continuous Improvement Methods.
Monitor the daily progress of all of your customers’ loads by obtaining timely updates from your carriers.
Obtain billing information from third party carriers to ensure we can properly bill our customers.
Be comfortable working with computers to enter our daily load details, track loads, post loads, and any other work that is required to meet the needs of our customers and carriers.
Source new carriers to add to our carrier base. Ensure the carrier has proper operating authority and insurance as well as understand the carriers freight needs.
Makes sales calls to prospective customers via the telephone to secure freight and build consistent business.
Handle incoming calls for all customers that may call in and be a valuable resource for problem resolution, load tracking and collection on invoices.
Prioritize tasks, negotiate, and problem solve, financial judgment, ability to work independently and in a team environment, attention to detail with accuracy, ability to maintain motivation and energy for cold calling customers.
Ashbury Homes, Inc. - Home Builder, General Contractor, Owner
Firestone, CO / Waco, TX (2005 – 2009)
Job Site Management, Product Planning through Entire Process
Designed, Planned, and Marketed Homes, Managed all Aspects of Home Sales
Budgeting, Bookkeeping, and Communication with Suppliers, Managed Subcontractors, Ensured Adherence of City Inspection
Management of Customers and Sales Representatives, Acquisition of Financing, Construction Loans, Credits Accounts, Insurance, Budgeting, Job Site and Production Management, Product Planning, Design, Marketing and Sale, Bookkeeping
Communication with Suppliers, Subcontractors, City Inspectors, Attorneys, Sales Representatives and Customers
WJ Communications, Inc. - Engineering Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Quality Assurance in Telecommunications
San Jose, CA (2000 – 2004)
Managed outside testing facilities to ensure testing schedules were met promptly
Set required testing procedures and ensured the procedures were maintained for all new products prior to introduction into the market place
Provided the data results using excel formulas and graphs to senior level engineering managers
Position required attention to detail for both testing procedures and data results
Member of the Peak Consulting Group's ISO 9001:2000 Internal Assessor
Active utilized the Web Based Corrective Action Report system, Return Material Analyst Process, IIPP/Hazmat Com Training
Device Testing: Electrical DC/RF Production testing, Sot-89 Package Measurement, DC PCM Test, DC MMIC Test, RF PCM Data Base, DC Test Analysis, Acoustic Micro Imaging Improves Device Reliability, PDP Process Controls, Balum Measurements
Diverse knowledge of machined components
Education
Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Waco, Texas
Major:
Distribution Management and Technology
Focusing Areas:
Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Project Management, and Operation Management
Graduated:
2011