Colvin E. (Gene) Vaughn

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Taylors, SC 29687

Phone 864-***-****

Cell 864-***-****

Professional Summary

A professional with over 30 years of experience in Distribution, Transportation, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management, and System Implementation. Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, communication, and P&L management skills

Professional History

Jackie Mauldin Collision Repair 2012-Present

Operations Manager

• Manage all shop associates and their assignments, order parts, and distribute inventory

• Write estimates for customers and handle all insurance claims

C&S Wholesale Services, Greenville, SC

Transportation Operation Mgr. 2007 – 2012

• Manage all aspects of the transportation operations serving BI-LO Supermarket customers in 4 states making 3,000 weekly deliveries with 200+ drivers and supporting staff.

• Managed Logistic and Transportation Improvement Project at Birmingham Logistics

• Responsible for $29 million operating budget, DOT compliance, and overall safe operations

The Fresh Market, Greensboro, NC

Supply Chain Coordinator 2005 - 2007

• Coordinated and managed all supply chain activities between The Fresh Market and Distributor’s distribution centers.

• Managed the Distributors performance and implemented processes to improve efficiencies. Responsible for the resolution of all service level, quality and logistic issues.

BI-LO Supermarkets, Greenville, SC

Director of Supply Chain Management 2003 - 2005

• Directed all supply chain and replenishment related activities in managing $55 million to $85 million in inventory assets for a $4.7 billion supermarket chain

• Implemented drop shipments and changed the product flow path on selected categories to improve distribution and logistic efficiencies in all warehouses.

• Implemented logistic processes to capitalize on supplier incentive programs contributing to category profitability

Ahold USA, Chantilly, VA (BI-LO Parent Co.)

Director of Supply Chain Management 2000 – 2003

• Performed duties as the functional procurement leader for Ahold USA, a network of six supermarket chains with sales in excess of $27 billion.

• Chairman of the Ahold USA Replenishment Network Group defining operating processes and implementing best practices across the operating companies

• Conducted supplier evaluations and monitored supplier logistic programs to optimize performance and maximize revenue for the operating companies

• Benchmarked Distribution performance across the operating companies and suppliers, implementing ES3, a multi-vendor consolidation sourcing alternative.

BI-LO Supermarkets, Greenville, SC

Manager of Supply Chain and Procurement 1996 – 2000

• Managed all aspects for the procurement department including system parameters, and processes to achieve expected service levels while maintaining acceptable inventory levels ant the lowest possible cost

• Improved inventory turns from 12.15 in 1996 to 20.60 in 1999, reducing inventory $20 million

• Installed a new purchasing system and a multi-supplier consolidation program

• Collaborated with major suppliers to maximize continuous replenishment, EDI and EFT transactions improving payment terms 5 days

• Managed cross-functional Supply Chain Team Projects.

Distribution Management 1980 -1996

• Conducted evaluations and cost analysis for distribution projects and implementation of plans to complete those projects including a $38 million satellite distribution facility, a $7 million capital project involving the reengineering and refurbishment of the main campus facilities, and the design and opening of a $3 million reverse logistic and reclamation facility

• Managed all aspects and functions of the transportation department including the scheduling of all deliveries, $3 million operating budget, DOT compliance and Safety programs

• Managed grocery shipping operations including team supervisors and selectors

• Managed the implementation of a WMS system and selector screening and training procedures

• Managed implementation and operations of Product Reclamation Operations

Education: Limestone College, Gaffney, SC 1988

Bachelors of Science – Business

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