Freeman A Barber IV
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Roswell, Georgia 30075 Email: **************@*****.***
Supply Chain Analysis and Optimization
• Understanding of HD Supply Chain and Inventory Management systems (CAR, IBM, HOST,
SOM, Terradata, SSR (Microstrategies), Tableau, IBM Tables & SQL Databases/Server)
• Understanding of logistics cost models Import & Domestic (Transportation & Inventory)
• Knowledge and skills on communication of analysis with Home Depot Leadership (Dir. & VP)
Education:
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration in Intermodal Transportation & Logistics
Graduated December 2009
Experience:
The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia (June 2010 – Present) Import & Domestic Inventory Sr. Analyst
Key Accomplishments:
• Received Platinum Homer award for 15+ field call-outs based on Home Depot values
• Decreased inventory by 18.75% ($12.4M), improved turns by 15 BPS, and increased in-stocks
by 280BPS over the last 6 months
• Successfully executed 13’ SHOE Event (largest Décor Event of the year)
• Proactively identified substandard areas within the business and recommended/implemented
solutions to improve measured metrics (Instocks, Turns, and Sales).
• Identified Suppliers with issues and implemented get well tracking to ensure accuracy of GW
• Developed salvage store storm process for re-ordering salvaged SKUs into storm damaged stores
• Taught new associates HD systems and best practices for retrieving data through SQL Queries
• Established a “Best Responses” list for the Home Depot IPR SCSD Call Center supporting IPR
• Knowledge and background with Home Depot designed automated ordering system (CAR)
Rocky Mountain Ski and Patio, Atlanta, Georgia (December 2006 – March 2009) Sales Associate
Summer and winter job for continuing understanding of retail sales
Key accomplishments:
• Top sales associate within the men’s department with quick learning with unknown materials
Discovery Pool Services Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Summers of (2001- 2006) Manager
Summer job to expand upon my education
Key accomplishments:
• Supervised pool maintenance, lifeguards, and patrons
Kohl’s Department Stores, Atlanta, Georgia (December 2005- Summer 2006) Associate
Unloaded trucks and distributed merchandise to shelves
Technical Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft OS systems, Access (SQL), Excel, Word, Power Point,
Publisher, AS 400 IBM, exposure to SAP, and CAPS Logistics Software systems
• Statistical analysis, z tables, Pareto analysis (80/20), and standard deviation