Walter L. Cosey

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Cell: 317-***-****

acc4ey@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled, focused and disciplined Supply Chain management

professional with a proven track record of success. Intelligent,

experienced leader who relates well with all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated ability to develop win-win scenarios and drive success. Broad

based experience in Warehousing and Distribution, Project Management,

Engineering, Production, Quality, and Inventory Management. Results driven

leader who motivates and manages teams to own and surpass business

objectives. Proven track record of delivering results in time critical

environments. Rated top 5% of employees.

CRITICAL SKILLS

Leadership Customer Focused Engineer Project Management

(PMP)

Six Sigma Results - Driven P& L Responsibility

International Experience

Problem Solver Team Motivator 3PL Experience

Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Distribution Center Manager, Indianapolis, IN. - Ingram Micro Mobility

(4/2010 - 3/2014)

Direct receipt, put-a-way, storage, kitting, pick and pack, and shipping of

components and finished goods to exceed customer Service Level Agreements.

Also responsible for Reverse Logistics and Repair Center.

. Decreased DPM (Defects per Million) from 1568 to 56 in 12 months.

. Decreased average time from start of shift to first approved unit by 80%

resulting in 10.3% productivity improvement and annual savings of $990K.

. Set new facility monthly production record of 1.6 million units.

. Reversed variance in one department from $65K unfavorable to favorable

variance of $70K in 6 months.

. Set all time productivity records.

Distribution Center Director, Oxford, MS. -- Whirlpool Corp. (2006 - 2009)

Managed receipt, storage, and shipment of all raw material and finished

goods in the warehouse distribution center using SAP. Ensured optimum

results by managing salaried and hourly personnel on multiple shifts,

computer systems, vendors and suppliers. Created and managed budgets and

performance measurement and reporting tools. Led Supply Chain partners,

Customers, and Logistics partners to drive operational efficiency.

< Improved productivity 26% & 20% in successive years using Lean &

continuous improvement.

< Improved inventory accuracy from 85% to 99.8% via RF scanning &

systematic receiving processes.

< Installed state of the art receiving conveyor, RF scanning and inventory

control processes.

< Reduced average daily down time from 60 minutes to 0, resulting in

$450,000 annual savings.

< Created and used KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) to motivate teams,

modify behavior, and achieve outstanding results.

< Motivated and led teams that set records for productivity, cost

reduction, safety, inventory accuracy, and shipping.

Warehousing Senior Project Manager, St. Joseph, MI. -- Whirlpool Corp.

(2004 - 2006)

Implemented high priority projects that improved product availability and

productivity costs. Directed high level cross-functional teams and business

partners to implement complex projects. Managed 3PL logistics providers,

< Planned and Managed construction and startup 1,000,000 s.f. "Build to

Suit" Regional Distribution Center in Orlando, FL.

< Managed # 1 Initiative in Supply Chain. Reduced Freight and Warehousing

costs $8.2M annually.

Project Manager, St. Joseph, MI. -- Whirlpool Corp. (2001 - 2004)

Utilized sound project management techniques and methodologies to drive

improvement and decrease costs.

< Led Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) implementation for North

America supply chain.

< Directed flawless start-ups of Atlanta, GA., Stockton CA., & Denver, CO.

Regional Distribution Centers.

Lead Systems Engineer, Benton Harbor, MI. -- Whirlpool Corp. (1999 - 2001)

Led development and evaluations for new projects and processes.

Researched, evaluated, proposed, developed and demonstrated new products

and features. Managed "Pro-E" engineers and designers. Identified

international company technological needs and satisfied those needs using

systems engineering techniques and principles.

Lead Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, Benton Harbor, MI. -- Whirlpool

Corp. (1996 - 1999)

Identified, evaluated and incorporated best in world manufacturing

methodologies into all areas of the corporation, such as procurement, cost

estimation, cost elimination, and manufacturing for international

locations.

Senior Engineer, Core Technology, Ft. Smith, AR. -- Whirlpool Corp. (1992

- 1996)

Provided manufacturing engineering expertise to develop, design, and

implement capital projects including major facility improvements,

renovations, equipment installation, etc. Managed environmental & safety

department.

Supervisor of Industrial Engineering, Ft. Smith, AR. -- Whirlpool Corp.

(1989 - 1992)

Staffed, trained, and supervised engineers. Implemented Design Flow

Manufacturing (JIT). Led long range planning, forecasting and budgeting.

Saved $1.18 per product annually via line rate reduction/product

separation. Materials Department supervisor. Increased productivity of 2500

employees via work measurement and line balancing.

Quality Engineer, Ft. Smith, AR. -- Whirlpool Corp. (1988 - 1989)

Designed inspection characteristic parameters for supplier parts. Created

and maintained quality systems for manufacturing assembly lines and

plastics departments, using statistical process control (SPC) and (FMEA).

EDUCATION

MBA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. (GPA 3.8 / 4.0)

BS, Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

(GPA 3.8 / 4.0)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

< PMP, Certified Project Management Professional

< CPIM, Production and Inventory Management Certification (APICS)

< Supply Chain Outstanding Contributor, awarded to top 5% of employees.

Rated "Role Mode" last 2 consecutive years.

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