Manager Supply Chain

Shahntay Simpson

**** ******* ******** ******* . ********, ALABAMA 36093

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Management Profile

SUPPLY CHAIN / HUMAN RESOURCES / ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS / TEAM DEVELOPMENT / PROJECT COORDINATION

DYNAMIC, DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL LEVERAGING PROVEN LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS AND

PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE TO DRIVE ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS. EFFECTIVELY

MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE HUMAN RESOURCE OPERATIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING

AND IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY INITIATIVES; SKILLFULLY FOSTER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

AND EVALUATE HR POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.

OVERSEE RECRUITING, TESTING, AND INTERVIEWING; COUNSEL MANAGERS REGARDING

CANDIDATE SELECTION, HANDLE EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION, AND MANAGE TRAINING

PROGRAMS. EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR, INTERACTING SKILLFULLY WITH DIVERSE

AUDIENCES. HIGHLY CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER, EMPLOYING KEEN ANALYTICAL

SKILLS; COMMITTED ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL

IMPROVEMENT.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Contract Negotiations Employee Benefit Programs

Procurement Management Budget Management Staff Development

Recruiting and Staffing Regulatory Compliance Conflict Resolution

Education and Credentials

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3/2014)

Park University - Charleston, SC

Associate of Science in Logistics Management; GPA 4.0

Community College of the Air Force - Charleston, SC

Professional Experience

PARK UNIVERSITY - CHARLESTON, SC

Candidate, Bachelor of Science (1/2010 to 3/2014)

Completing comprehensive program in Human Resource Management; gaining

expertise across HR strategies, process improvements, and culture changes

as well as performance / reward management and HR policies / procedures.

Developing enhanced leadership skills in recruitment advertising, selection

of short lists, and training requirements. Utilize advanced communication

skills to foster productive working relationships and resolve issues.

Building knowledge regarding workplace health and safety. Researching

administrative processes related to staffing and salaries; supported

development of final human resource budgets. Selected Contributions:

- Trained as HR Manager to serve in business partner and internal

consultant roles, collaborating with management to drive

organizational achievement.

- Developed orientation program for all incoming freshmen that increased

knowledge of campus resources; created Employee Service Intranet to

provide news, information, policies, and training videos.

- Completed key projects to revise staff management plan, accurately

reflecting individual availabilities, competencies, and workloads.

- Implemented ongoing updates to accommodate promotions, illnesses,

changing workload, performance issues, and retirement as well as

scheduling contracts, vacation time and project commitments.

United States Air Force - Charleston, SC

Training Manager (5/2008 to 1/2010)

Oversaw design and implementation of training programs; established

performance metrics, evaluated employee productivity, and supported staff

in creating long-term career plans. Directly supervised eight staff.

Conducted orientation sessions; developed brochures and training materials

as well as multimedia visual aids and presentations. Built testing and

evaluation processes; prepared training budget. Spearheaded meetings,

conferences, and workshops; supported leadership development and continuing

education. Forged solid cross-functional relationships. Provided key

logistical support and cost management.

Selected Contributions:

- Effectively assessed company requirements to ensure training plan

alignment.

- Handled documents training for 570+ staff; selected for additional

duties as flight safety manager.

United States Air Force - Charleston, SC

Supply Chain Manager (2/2006 to 5/2008)

Promoted repeatedly to hold responsibility for supply chain processes,

including sourcing, purchasing, transportation, warehousing and

distribution. Facilitated implementation of initiatives to reduce supply

chain costs; monitored data management to ensure accuracy of documentation

related to products, contracts, pricing and invoicing. Interfaced with

customers and suppliers to enhance operations. Reliably ensured safe

working environments. Effectively relayed requirements and objectives to

managers and staff within procurement, logistics and distribution. Secured

transportation quotes and developed cost comparisons. Maintained inventory

control; compiled and updated monthly shipping / receiving information.

Directly supervised 12 staff members.

Selected Contribution:

- Successfully negotiated contracts to significantly reduce costs while

achieving maximum efficiency.

United States Air Force - Charleston, SC

Customer Service Representative (6/2004 to 2/2006)

Oversaw returns management; ensured professional and productive supplier

interactions. Served as liaison, negotiating rates with local contractors

as well as international companies. Utilized advanced understanding of

strategic planning and product transportation; directed team of seven

procurement professionals. Effectively planned processes across

procurement, production, and inventory control, as well as logistics and

distribution. Created and implemented strategic plans to manage brand

issues and facilitate innovative promotional opportunities.

Selected Contributions:

- Successfully developed regional and global strategies to manage

comprehensive marketing and promotions with annual purchases of

$500M+.

- Effectively coordinated promotional concept development, vendor

relationships, team communications, and contract negotiations, as well

as budgets and final analysis.

- Skillfully streamlined marketing spending with retailers and

renegotiated contracts to build toolbox strategy delivering $1.2M in

savings.

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Additional experience with the U.S. Air Force includes Administrative

Specialist Supervisor, Part Store Supervisor, and Readiness Program

Assistant.

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