Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Robert Andrew Woods
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
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Objective & Profile:
High-Caliber, profit oriented Buyer/Supply Chain Analyst is seeking a position that will fully utilize more than 20 years of experience. Proven merchant with extensive experience in purchasing, supply chain and operations.
Desires a position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to a company’s efficiency, organization, growth, and profitability.
Experience:
01/2016 – Present Manna Pro Products
Purchasing Manager
Develop new products and improve existing products tailored for retail
Warehouse replenishment for import and domestic products. Currently use SAP but have experience with JDA and E3 as well.
Product sourcing
Manage various retail portals for sourcing and logistics
Vendor negotiations
Customer service
01/2011-12/2015 Harris Farms, LLC Nolensville, TN
General Manager
Develop new products and improve existing products tailored for retail
Develop and implement planograms
Develop and implement a replenishment program
Develop and implement a logistics program
Sourcing or products domestically and internationally
Products: Poultry drinkers, poultry feeders, dog collars, dog leaches and equine supplies
01/2010-12/2010
Buyer/Supply Chain National Pen Shelbyville, TN
Replenishment for promotional products
Forecasting/replenishment for seasonal products
Products: Promotional pens and calendars
11/2008-10/2009 Cracker Barrel Corporate Office Lebanon, TN
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Completed long term supplier agreements with strategic suppliers
Improves inventory turns and reduces inventory through better planning
Drives annual cost savings for responsible commodities
Negotiates pricing, terms, and long term supply agreements
Plan, coordinate and communicate blanket/Purchase order releases to support production requirements
Measure and monitor supplier performance
Products: Dairy products, fish & seafood, sweeteners, and soups
05/1998-11/2008 Tractor Supply Company Corporate Brentwood, TN
Buyer
Product selection, line reviews, vendor negotiations & developing business plans
Worked as liaison between the warehouse and outside vendors to ensure accuracy on inventory of goods procured and checked inventory
Worked closely with other departments to ensure that goals were met in a timely manner
Collaborates with human resources, store operations, and vendors in the development of product knowledge training of team members
Maintain inventory levels to meet inventory turn goals
Maintain inventory levels to meet inventory turn goals
Products: Heating, snacks & candy, seasonal gifts, toys, ATV’s, UTV’s and go carts
Merchandiser
Product selection, line reviews, vendor negotiations & developing business plans
Worked with buyers to ensure that their strategic vision for categories was being met
Worked with plan-o-gram SKU to store/site cluster
Met as needed with visual presentation, buyers, and vendors to determine & coordinate displayed item and assortments and presentations
Products: Heating, snacks & candy, seasonal gifts, toys, ATV’s, UTV’s and go carts
Associate Buyer
Product selection, line reviews, vendor negotiations & developing business plans
Executed the details of the advertising process
Responsible for hitting dates and communication on a timely basis with partners in various departments
Monitor various areas of focus, including line review detail/strategy, new vendor set-up, marketing, markdown dollars, support funds, volume rebates, etc.
Products: Lawn & garden, outdoor power equipment, hardware, seasonal and automotive
Supply Chain Analyst
Responsible for the management of the in-stocks, inventory and inventory turn
Supervised a supply chain staff for each department and worked closely with various departments on a daily basis
Products: Lawn & garden, outdoor power equipment, hardware, seasonal and automotive
06/1990-05/1998 J.C. Penney Department Store Nashville, TN
Senior Merchandise Manager/Buyer
Managed and directed overall operations and administration of merchandising activities for JC Penney. Conduct ongoing analysis to evaluate the efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability of operations
Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised staff. Scheduled and delegated work responsibilities and monitored overall job performances to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures
Monitored inventory levels of merchandise and purchased goods as needed. Responsible for initiating and approving markdowns within established company guidelines.
Products: Men’s department
Merchandise Manager/Buyer
Managed and directed overall operations and administration of merchandising activities for JC Penney. Conduct ongoing analysis to evaluate the efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability of operations
Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised staff. Scheduled and delegated work responsibilities and monitored overall job performances to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures
Monitored inventory levels of merchandise and purchased goods as needed. Responsible for initiating and approving markdowns within established company guidelines
Men’s department, lingerie, home furnishings, infants, boys & girls departments.
Manager Trainee
Ten month long training course which focused on store operations, merchandising and purchasing at store level
Infants, boys & girls departments.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 1989
Military: Lieutenant
United States Army and ROTC Cadet in college
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