PATRICK T. REED

708-***-**** ac7krf@r.postjobfree.com

Performance Summary

Talented and highly motivated supply chain and material inventory professional with proven cost reduction and process improvement accomplishments. Comprehensive expertise in analyzing, developing and implementing strategic supply chain and logistics processes. Extensive military training and experience in logistics / planning, inventory management and team leadership. Provides the oversight, strategies and expertise necessary to increase performance, secure valuable assets and drive compliance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Property Accountability Material Flow Management

Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma

Inventory Management Material Planning

ERP/MRP Systems Implementation SAP

CNH Fargo, North Dakota

Logistics Analyst 10/2018 – Present

VKMI Oak Forest, Illinois

Pastor of Business 3/2017 – 6/2018

Manage the organization's Cafe and Bookstore. Product assortment, planning P&L balancing projects, Inventory control, manage and train Supervisor and employees. Negotiate vendor consignment contracts. Plan projects for membership business owners and community outreach efforts, using networking, cross functional, and project management skills.

Best Buy Corporate Minneapolis, Minnesota

Demand Planner 1/2015 – 3/2016

Support and manage buying decisions within the Video Game Software Department to drive profitability & optimal inventory levels at over 1000+ Best Buy Retail stores by analyzing sales trends & collaboratively forecasting with vendors on a weekly basis. Partner with vendors, merchants and supply chain & other company experts to strategize successful execution by maximizing sales, minimizing markdowns, prevent future unproductive inventory and develop strategies that will achieve targeted goals. Build long range collaborative forecasts/receipts, leverage internal oracle systems to create accurate, long range receipt needs that align with vendor production cycles, resulting in reduced constraint frequency. Tasks also include but are not limited to Drive inventory management by ensuring stores are replenished., Track purchase orders and allocate if there are exceptions, driving continuous improvement by analyzing existing demand planning processes, developing innovation, and leading change within new product(s) launch management.

John Deere & Company Valley City, North Dakota

Material Flow / Logistics Analyst 3/2014 – Present

Warehouse Supervisor 3/2013 – 3/2014

I interacted closely with manufacturing and engineering personnel throughout the PDP process ensuring new parts have established container solutions while taking into account the total cost, optimal material handling, line side presentation and efficient MAPOU. Serves as the material flow representative in design reviews for new product programs and manages workflow for new product program builds, start of production replenishment and continuous improvement projects. Manage all aspects of production material flow from storage to production floor. Work directly with buyers and suppliers to analyze and resolve material flow solutions. I supervised a department of 16 material handlers, mule drivers, forklift operators and shipping and receiving clerks. Planned and executed the material flow schedule while achieving objectives in safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Work with Safety Team in meeting company standards and enforces safety regulations to prevent and eliminate injuries.

Successfully lead factory wide CI program to achieve 100% employee participation goal.

Received the 3rd Quarter Top CI project award.

Successfully implemented new material flow processes to second shift personnel which lead to 95% efficiency monthly metric.

Increased department efficiency by instituting cross-training program; retained 98% of employees, and trained one into a lead worker.

Created and implemented a factory wide project driving cost-reduction and inventory levels that resulted in $1.5 million saved through containerization and scheduled delivery changes.

Kohl’s Tinley Park, Illinois 2011 -2012

Replenishment / Merchandising Associate

Responsible for replenishment of merchandise to the sales floor from the stockroom using replenishment reports. Assists in the stocking/merchandising of incoming truck freight to the sales floor and stockroom.

Insurance Services Office Chicago, Illinois 2010- 2010

Community Mitigation Analyst

Gathered business requirements for complex data research and reporting projects, including fraud and editing performance and predictive modeling support. Presented data to requestors in various formats. (Data Warehouse Facts, Dimension Tables, Water Flow Charts and Excel reports).

V. K.M.I. South Holland, Illinois 2000 - 2009

Full Time Ministry Director/Youth Pastor

Managed and mentored a High School & College Ministry of 1200 young adults ranging in ages 13-23. Community Outreach and Liaison duties as required. Created curriculum and taught courses on life skills, to at risk youth and young adults. Public teaching on a weekly basis.

NCO Financial Systems Richton Park, Illinois 2000 - 2001

Collections Analyst

Responsible for collections and management resolutions of outstanding account receivable efforts on federal accounts. Exercised good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.

NSI Office Services Chicago, Illinois 1998-2000

Sales/ Procurement Specialist

Acquired new sales and servicing accounts. Negotiated and procured service agreement accounts and products.

United States Army Hinesville, Georgia 1991-1997

Logistics Supervisor / Property Book NCO

Maintained budgets (using ledgers and a variety of software applications) and turnaround schedules for efficient unit operations for several units while ensuring proper inventory levels were kept on hand. Accounted for inventory in excess of 150 million dollars. Monitored forecasts and quotas to identify changes and effects on supply chain activities. Developed processes for coordination of supply chain management with other operational areas. Developed and administered accountability procedures, identifying excess equipment. Utilized SME knowledge of supply chain operations and program requirements, including management of expendable and non-expendable supplies and government equipment programs.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SAP, ERP, SharePoint, and Oracle.

Training / Education

US Army Procurement Course Seoul, Korea

US Army Advanced Property Accountability Taegu, Korea

US Army Primary Leadership Development School Seoul, Korea

US Army Property Accountability Course Tongduchon, Korea

US Army Logistics School Ft. Jackson, SC.

Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Fargo, ND

Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN.

University of Maryland Seoul Division Seoul, Korea

Thornton Township High School Harvey, IL.

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