SUpply Chain Professional
Resume:
JOSEPH H. PENNELL
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
336-***-**** (c) 714-***-**** (h) – ********@***.***
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Center for Quality Management qualified facilitator for Quality Improvement Teams and a Certified
Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) by the National Private Truck Council.
• Licensed Customs House Broker.
• Skills include successful project management implementation of Warehouse Information Systems
and Transportation Information Systems and of a “Greenfield” Manufacturing/Distribution Facility.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tankers and Double Trailer endorsements and a
commercial rotorcraft license.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Bryant University, Smithfield, RI,
B.S., Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fuji Food Products, Santa Fe Springs, CA February 2011-Present
Vice President Supply Chain Management
Responsible for over 6,000 on time deliveries per week to nationwide retailers across the United States. Drove
transformation and best practice processes and systems across the supply chain, while also directly leading the
Customer Service, Demand/Supply Planning, Purchasing Department, Warehouse, Merchandising and
Delivery. Additional responsibilities include the management of 4 warehouses, 14 sales centers, 140 route
drivers, 12 supervisors and 200 pieces of delivery equipment.
• Directly responsible for selling logistics services to other firms resulting in a $1,000,000 increase in profit.
• Developed supply chain program for both raw materials and finished goods.
• Decreased both inbound and outbound freight expense including international shipments.
• Implemented Transportation Management Software.
• Developed Vehicle replacement policy.
• Implemented radio frequency based Warehouse Information System.
• Increased service level and inventory turns.
BakeMark USA, Pico Rivera, CA January 2009-January 2011
General Manager International Logistics and Sales
Led the company by directing the actions of the largest branch to develop over $200 million in sales each year.
Responsibilities include the management of 40 sales representatives, customer service department, accounts
receivable department, purchasing department, 60 warehouse associates and 55 tractor-trailer drivers.
Responsible to maintain relationships with customers which led to increased sales year over year.
• Developed international supply chain program. This included imports from and exports to India, China,
Russia and South Korea.
• Quadrupled overall dollar and unit sales in international products.
• Decreased both inbound and outbound freight expense including international shipments.
• Implemented Transportation Management Software.
• Reduced operating expenses from prior years.
• Reduced cash conversion cycle from prior years.
• Increased direct labor productivity from prior years.
• Implemented radio frequency based Warehouse Information System.
• Increased service level and inventory turns from prior years.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston Salem, NC 1999-2009
Vice President of Supply Chain
Led the supply chain organization responsible for supplying over 500 domestic and 200 international
restaurants. Responsibilities included managing two state of the art automated dry mix manufacturing
facilities, state of the art equipment manufacturing facility and a coffee roasting and blending operation.
• Developed the inbound and outbound international supply chain for Asia, Middle East, Australia and
United Kingdom.
• Developed a strategic sourcing plan reducing suppliers by 50% resulting in overall cost reduction of
4%.
• Project Manager for design, budget, planning and construction of a state of the art distribution and
manufacturing facility. Project completed on time and under budget.
• Designed and implemented radio frequency based Warehouse Information System.
• Implemented six sigma management tools resulting in $1,000,000 of annual savings through waste
elimination in the production environment.
• Led Demand Planning and SKU optimization resulting in reduction of inventory by $4,000,000 and an
inventory turn increase of 100%.
Bozzuto’s Inc., Cheshire, CT 1995 - 1999
Director of Transportation
Challenged to bring strategy, focus, and acquisition leadership to a growing grocery wholesaler. Defined and
delivered operating plans, budgets and financial goals for fleet operations including managers, drivers and
mechanics. Managed 130 employees and 300 pieces of over the road equipment.
• Developed capital investment programs for fleet operations that decreased expenses by 15%.
• Identified and established revenue generating programs which increased backhaul revenue 75%.
• Established and implemented corporate environmental health and safety policies, standards, and
training programs which decreased workers’ compensation claims and vehicle accidents by more than
20%.
• Managed a 100% growth in the business during my tenure.
Lily Transportation Corporation, Needham, MA 1994-1995
Regional Director
Accountable for 6 dedicated contract carriage operations from Bangor, ME to Central Falls, RI with annual
revenues of $17 million.
• Improved operating ratios by 2.5% by reducing the number of empty miles traveled by incorporating
the synergies available from all accounts.
• Established operational guides for each location, renegotiated all suppliers, developed automated
billing and dispatch programs, developed budgets and implemented quality programs at all
locations. These changes resulted in a reduction of expenses, reduction of mis-deliveries and increased
operating profit.
Exel Logistics, Westerville, OH 1992-1994
System Manager
Managed dedicated delivery systems for Toyota Motor Distributors, Nissan of U.S.A. and Best Foods
generating $1.6 million in annual revenue.
• Re-engineering existing delivery routes resulting in earlier delivery times and reducing amount of
inventory dealerships needed to have on hand.
• Re-negotiated contracts with existing suppliers and sourced new suppliers resulting in savings of 5%
for fuel and 7% on vehicle rental fees.
United States Army 1985-1991
Chief Warrant Office Two, Troop Operations Officer and Instructor Pilot
Responsible for effective coordination of personnel, resources, and ideas to accomplish specific goals.
• Coordinated the activities of 37 soldiers, 10 aircraft and four vehicles in order to meet strict schedules.
• Duties also included supervisory responsibilities of 12 pilots and the ability to make decisions under
extreme pressure.
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