Supply Chain Power Plant

André L. Ofori-Mattmüller 262-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/andreoforim/ ****************@*****.***

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGMENT

~ Global Harmonization and Standardization ~ Problem Solver~ Road Warrior ~ Multicultural Awareness ~

Results-driven expert in Supply Chain, Operations and Facilities Management with a solid history of analyzing current operations and devising innovative solutions to improve productivity and streamline processes. Skilled at motivating teams and building strong, lasting, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Prioritized and selected appropriate and timely customer solutions that achieve sustainable results. Excellent communicator of business vision and strategic problem solver with ability to quickly learn and adept. Developed initiatives to achieve sustainable results and value. Cultivated an organization of continuous improvement. Last-mile delivery efficiency expert.

Career Highlights

Participated in Corporate steering committee meetings in Montreal, Canada to enhance corporate wide supply chain procedures and policies to provide consistency and standardization within all global divisions.

Cost justified and project managed multi complex projects, 9 years in Supply Chain with Kohl’s Department Stores project managed about $480M in CAPEX projects to design, construct and support Omni-channel distribution facilities (5Msqft) efficient network design and implementation automated material handling equipment and systems.

Performed a gap analysis and recommended Facilities work order software; improved services from 30 days to 14 days.

Increased output for each new distribution center by 40% and added sorting technologies; reduced warehouse space by cross-dock with the shipping wing, resulting in decreased footprint and faster sorting systems.

Inventory Management

Strategic Agility

Business Acumen

Supplier Relations

Build Effective Teams

Operating Efficiencies

Process Improvements

Risk Management

Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAPUTO Inc. USA, Milwaukee, WI (Top10 Global Dairy Processor/Canadian) 2013 - March 2018

Director of Distribution, Supply Chain

Promoted excellence in providing best in class Cold Storage Distribution Operations to fulfill Customer needs all the time at high-level food safety quality standards. Supported and enhanced the distribution operations by providing consistent network wide efficiencies while improving productivity and reducing costs. Performed risk assessment and impactful industry-leading distribution to all Customers in partnership with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Legal and Human Resources. Optimized short/long term distribution network capacity.

Developed and implemented Import Supplier compliance program and Supplier Scorecards. Managed worldwide Imports (450 sea containers), US distribution centers, transportation and 3PL distribution operations.

Implemented initiatives and improved productivity by 15%. Developed and managed P&L budget of $25M and interfaced with $90M Transportation budget.

Multi cross-divisional Supply Chain network optimization assessment and implementation. Supply Chain support integrating of acquisition into the overall distribution network.

Leadership and execution guidance, 24% reduction in operating costs at Import distribution center over 3 years.

Implemented Industry standard KPIs and distribution operation weekly scorecards and direct reports SMART goals.

Led and implemented warehouse initiatives involving product flow and PFEP in partnership with Plants, Sales and Planners, to improve Customers orders above 99% fill rates.

KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES, Menomonee Falls, WI (FORTUNE 500) 1998 - 2013

Director of Engineering, Logistics, 2012 - 2013

Designed processes, managed capital projects and implemented continuous improvement projects for 9 retail distribution centers and 4 e-commerce facilities. Developed partnerships and worked effectively and collaboratively with internal and external business partners. Provided a sustainable value by warehouse modernization and optimization of systems and equipment.

Partnered with Operations to develop best practices. Led ongoing productivity improvement through identification and implementation of best practices, innovative new technologies/processes and implementation of standardized continuous improvement platform. Improved productivity by 20%.

Served on a committee with IT leadership ensuring strategies/initiatives and annual budget ($100M) are aligned with company goals and systems reliability across the warehouse network.

Measured and developed operational efficiency across retail distribution centers and e-commerce facilities, implemented KPIs and relevant reporting to monitor and measure capacity and productivity.

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Director of Facilities Management 2006 – 2012

Supported and maintained 1,000 stores by establishing consistent brand assessment and cost effective. Managed a staff of 110 people. Developed and managed annual budgets and utilities use ($120M), repair and maintenance ($35M), and Common Area Maintenance ($30M). Managed about 100 service providers and disaster relief efforts. CAPEX projects ($200M) to maintain world class store brand.

Saved $6M per year in snow plowing services by switching to fixed-price and contracting more regional versus local contractors for common area maintenance.

Devised and instituted the use of a mobile device for internal technicians to track and update repair orders, resulting in 30% improvement in efficiency.

Developed and implemented a facilities management brand assessment, providing a standardized methodology for determining capital projects and controlling spending across expense budgets.

Coordinated Kohl’s “Green Sustainable Strategy” to make strides toward achieving “zero waste” within stores; increased rate of recycling by 30% and assisted construction group to develop LEED certified stores.

Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering 1998 - 2005

Led team of 4 Industrial Engineers, provided training and professional development, to design processes, procedures, and productivity standards for 7 distribution centers. Initiated the material handling automated equipment design, development and construction of 3 retail distribution centers in the northeast, southeast, and California, valued at $150M and the first $60M E-commerce building.

Managed distribution center budget of up to $3M per location (7); oversaw all spending and provided cost justifications.

Increased output for each new distribution center by 40% and added sorting technologies; reduced warehouse space by cross-dock with the shipping wing, resulting in decreased footprint and faster sorting systems.

Saved up to $9M with new labor management system based on industry best practices and installed standards program in all distribution centers. Applied Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies and tools to facilitate an inclusive culture with a focus on continuous process improvement.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Milwaukee, WI (FORTUNE 500)

Global Logistics

Participated in Six Sigma training and performed inventory management, network modeling, forecasting, and distribution requirements planning. Utilized analysis and model estimations to ensure accurate inventory planning.

Supported global inventory of critical spare parts for about 3,500 depots across the globe.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Milwaukee, WI (FORTUNE 500)

Industrial Engineer – Wisconsin District

Planned and optimized package delivery and hub sortation capacity.

Established in Germany a long-range capacity plan for facilities. Developed over 114 alternatives to expand, consolidate, or closure of 8 sorting hubs and 66 delivery facilities.

Provided cost-effective solutions for connecting major metropolitan areas to improve the 24-hour services through Germany. Resulted in a recommended alternative valued at $72M.

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Summer Internships

Siemens, Karlsruhe, Germany – Ergonomic design and layout of power plant control panel.

EDUCATION / LANGUAGES / ASSOCIATION / TRAINING

MS, Engineering Management, International Marketing Emphasis, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI

BS, Industrial Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI

Bilingual: English and German

Professional Retail Store Maintenance (PRSM) Association, Former Member

Institute of Industrial Engineering, Milwaukee Chapter, Board of Directors (Y14)

AutoCAD, Modeling / Simulation, Project Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Sourcing, Forecasting, RFP, Contract Negotiating, Budgeting, 6 Sigma Green Belt training, Service Channel/FMS, Network Optimization,

Red Prairie LMS, WMS/ERP/TMS knowledge, Intro SAP IM/EWM

Community Volunteer: Hunger Task Force and Make-A-Wish

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