Walter L. Cosey
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Cell: 317-***-****
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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.
REFERENCES: Furnished Upon Request