Manager Supply Chain

JOHN R. GARRISON

Lawrence, Kansas ***** ***- ***-5175

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT

Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in sales, procurement, distribution, transportation & logistics, inventory management, significantly reducing procurement costs by streamlining supplier channels, standardizing processes, forged close relationships with suppliers and customers and negotiating favorable terms. Reputation for utilizing out-of-the box approaches and adapting to new business environments. Forges strong business relationships focused on teamwork, service level, and cost containment. Strengths include:

Strategic Supplier Development

Change Management

Sourcing / Procurement Systems

Supplier Consolidation

Operations Management

Team Building / Training

Inventory Management

Transportation / Logistics / 3PL

Negotiations

Supply Chain Analysis

Fleet Management

Material Planning / Forecasting

MRP /ERP

Diversity Supply Management

Vendor Relations

Sales- Inside/Outside

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brown Industries LLC, Lawrence, Kansas 2016- 2018

Supply Chain Manager

Coordinate the procurement and material planning for productions' supply and demand needs

Procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistic of inbound and outbound freight and activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service and safety within the production facility

Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs through process improvement

Execute sourcing strategies at with plant in alignment with overall procurement vision and supports organizational change management efforts.

Directed the procurement, movement, storage, and accountability of physical inventory, and all fleet chassis inbound and outbound

Worked with production management staff, engineering daily to coordinate inventory needs

MidStates Supply Company, Kansas City, MO 2014-2016

Regional Sales Manager

Recruited to start new division within organization, developing new business with utilities and mid-stream pipeline companies.

Developed and implemented business plan for expanding business with utilities and pipeline companies throughout a 16-state region

Created sales report, targets and projections

Established relationships with customers and new prospects

Maintained a professional company and personal image and a positive attitude

Energy Transfer Partners / Missouri Gas Energy, Kansas City, MO 2009-2014

Manager - Purchasing/ Materials/Supply Chain/Logistics

Directed four departments including Procurement, Materials and Supply Chain Distribution Center with 28 employees and a $12M budget.

Member of team that evaluated and approved vendors and manufacturers to be used nationally reducing quality risk and product expenses

Lead negotiator for local, regional, and national products and services. Negotiated 10-year contract for meter readers, saving company $8M through products and services

Implemented category management buyer positions, leading to more efficient purchasing. Cross-trained all buyers leading to higher team productivity

Member of Acquisition Merger Integration Team. Conducted due diligence, participated in the acquisition process, developed process improvements, and implemented new processes, resulting in a smooth transition following merger

Served as Subject Matter Expert for inventory management, purchasing and AR/AP on Oracle 11i and R12 software upgrade

Implemented travel and entertainment credit card and purchasing card (P-card) program, serving as the program administrator for 250 employees

Developed, maintained, and operated within departmental budgets

Missouri Gas Energy, Kansas City, MO (Purchased by Energy Transfer Partners) 1997-2014

Manager of Material Management

Managed fleet, purchasing, logistics, warehouse, and meter departments

Reorganized warehouses for efficiencies. Analyzed business and operational processes, saving $1.3M achieved by:

oWorked closely with 5 union presidents, and members of finance department, field operations and senior management, reaching agreement on cost containment measures and implementation

oReorganized 5 main stocking warehouses to 4 satellite warehouses supported by a

re-distribution center, leading to reduced inventory

oResearched, implemented and trained staff on RF bar code system.

Streamlined department processes, reducing staffing levels. Instituted metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of PO’s issued. Developed, implemented and served as administrator of Diversity Supplier Program

Created company’s first freight policies and negotiated freight prices, significantly reducing freight costs

Maintained adequate inventory levels working with operations to establish J.I.T inventory though communications involving forecasting and demand history to ensure timeliness of materials and services

Continental Emsco Company, Garland, TX

Operations Manager /Consultant/Sales

Third party consultant tasked with analyzing process improvement, purchasing and distribution of materials, and expense reduction

Reduced inventory from $4.5M to $2M, freeing up $2.5M of capital

Decreased overhead expense from 65% to 23%, saving company $360k per year

Coordinated logistics - TL and LTL outbound and inbound shipments (vans, flatbeds, rail)

Inside sale and outside field sales

Regional sales manager- Covering 5 northeastern states

EDUCATION

Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas - July 2018

APICS- Certified Production Inventory Management - December 2018

Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia, Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Missouri Energy Development Association, ETP/MGE Representative, 2012-2014

Institute of Supply Management 2004-2014

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