David L. Wilson
*** ******** ***** ? Woodstock, GA 30189
Mobile 404-***-**** ? Office 678-***-****? Email **********@*****.***
A detailed and meticulous supply chain analyst with strong communication and problem
solving skills. A results driven individual with an eye for detail and
passion for accuracy. Professional and customer focused with the ability
to present solid performance and service.
Business Planning Problem Resolution Quality
Assurance
Business Process Reengineering Influencing Skills
ERP/MRP
Contracts Administration Negotiation Skills
Supplier/Vendor Management
Cost Containment Logistics Management Systems
Implementation
Efficiency Improvement Project Management
Warehouse Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant ? Woodstock, GA ? 2000 - Present
Supply Chain Analyst
. Participated in a strategic review and analysis for a client's current
supply chain network. Utilized Tableau 8.1 and MS Access to establish a
baseline and identify areas for improvement and reduction of expense.
Assisted in developing a detailed distribution network model design
optimization study using LLamasoft's Supply Chain Guru for client's
global operations. Primary focus on outbound distribution product flows
from the production facilities through distribution centers to the
customer. Secondary focus on inbound raw materials and product flows to
the production facilities.
. Managed the development of Business Scenarios and Business Process
Workflows in delivering Salesforce.com for Coca-Cola Refreshments. This
solution aided in optimizing the customer on-boarding process and
reducing the on-boarding cycle time from 16 to 6 days.
. Completed joint application development (JAD) sessions and documented
business flows for the European Division of Driscoll's, a global fruit
distributor, for the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX) ERP
package. The DAX solution aided the business planning team with
providing real time data instrumental in building effective planning
forecasts to meet global demand.
. Completed joint application development (JAD) sessions and documented
current and future business flows for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) JDA
and Manugistics deployment for planning and inventory management
capabilities for service maintenance activities for both the branch of
the Air Force and Army. Analyzed problems, built consensus with DLA
staff, managed client relations and supported the deployment work plan
for BRAC Strategic Sourcing (SS) and Inventory Management and Stock
Positioning (IMSP) projects.
. Managed data integration between Steelwedge Demand Planning tool and SAP
for Electronic Data Systems (EDS) business units in North America and
Asia Pacific. Led workflow analysis for processes and removed
bottlenecks to support the full software functionality of the demand-
planning tool. EDS is now able to forecast for items at both the family
and item level while utilizing current demand to negotiate better
pricing with manufacturers and suppliers.
. Managed the implementation of Maximus FacilityMAX software tool for
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Bus and Rail
business unit that enabled MARTA to improve, automate, and integrate its
facilities management, asset management and maintenance operations.
Reduced employee theft, increased use of all transportation vehicles and
improved employee productivity resulted in $1 million in savings.
. Designed and implemented an integrated transportation management system
(TMS) to monitor freight shipments and carrier performance. Reducing the
number of carriers and identifying the most profitable lanes for the
client based on the 80/20 rule that resulted in a $1 million reduction
in transportation and inventory carrying cost.
. Led and managed the setup of a 100,000 square foot warehouse to store
Motorola cellular products for Sprint. Product storage in the warehouse
was based on ABC product classification. Performed price and purchase
negotiations in setting up a bay storage racking system, implemented a
customized warehouse management system and internet security 24X7
monitoring surveillance system resulted in $25,000 in savings and
increased customer service.
. Led a process improvement analysis project for account payables and
operations departments. Developed a process to monitor all un-invoiced
shipments and centralized all station accounts into one master account
with FedEx, thus reduced billing time from a 21-day to 7-day period
resulted in $30,000 in savings.
. Led workflow analysis for processes, systems and organizational
functions in structured interviews, observations, data analysis to
determine where and how to generate measurable benefits. Trained client
on the effective use of management control systems, tools, techniques
and group problem solving in supporting Six Sigma's continuous
improvement methodology. Resulted in an annual cost savings of $1
million by reengineering processes and staff reduction.
. Managed the implementation of Yamaha's Customized Order Management
Planning Asset Software Solution (COMPASS) for the southeast region
headquarters which aided in coordinating Sales Planners, Marketing,
Factories and Logistics as required for managing / escalating critical
delivery control issues and irregular shipments. This resulted in annual
cost savings of $2 million in on time shipments, optimum inventory
levels, cycle-time control and inventory utilization.
Perficient, Inc ? Atlanta, GA ? 2010 - 2012
Consultant
. Implemented SAP APO software module at AT&T to aid in planning for
customer demand for telecommunication equipment between distribution
centers and local fulfillment offices. This solution aided the business
planning team with building effective forecasts for all cable set top
boxes, kits and accessories nationwide.
. Implemented a business process reengineering solution for home loan
foreclosures. This solution aided the Wells Fargo planning team with
documenting standardized business processes guides and workflows for
effective business planning and forecasting. The Wells Fargo Foreclosure
planning team is now able to utilize dashboards to communicate processed
loans, exceptions and business metrics with the executive leadership
team.
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP ? Atlanta, GA ? 1999 - 2000
Consultant
. Integrated i2 Supply Chain Planner and Transportation Planner modules to
process internet orders increasing order processing levels by 50% and
managing over 20 facilities and representing over 100,000 demand points.
. Increased multi-site Master Planning capabilities, while providing
functionality to assist in forecasting, inventory planning and capacity
material reservation. Reduced inventory by 33%
. Led new business pursuits that resulted in over $2 million in revenue.
Monitored industry statistics and trends. Gathered data on competitors
and analyzed prices, sales and method of implementing and marketing
supply chain solutions.
. Contributed to identifying business synergies, changing business
processes and improving information flows across the clients'
organization to meet corporate goals.
Client List: Yamaha Motor Company, Ohio Casualty Group, City of Atlanta,
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Electronic Data
Systems (EDS), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), AT&T, Wells Fargo,
Driscolls, Eastman Chemical, i2 Technologies, UPS, Gate Gourmet and
Hamilton Sundstrand
Nortel ? Research Triangle Park, NC ? 1992 - 1997
Business System Analyst
. Developed software solutions utilizing all phases of the Software
Development Lifecycle that included requirements gathering, design,
development, testing and production support phases.
. Managed the development and implementation of a customized Inventory
Warehouse Excess and Obsolete System (WEOS) that aided in reducing
inventory carrying cost by 30% utilizing the ABC accounting method.
. Worked with a team of system analyst to implement a "real-time"
interface between the BOSS Gold order management system and TRW
inventory warehouse management system which improved order accuracy and
fulfillment rates by 75%.
. Managed and implemented Bendata's helpdesk problem tracking tool
resulting in a 40% improvement in overall customer service levels. This
tool ensured that all customer requests were continually tracked and
aided in identifying common documented solutions.
. Implemented BOSS Gold new order management system which integrated
inside sales, production and distribution operations resulting in
improved fulfillment, reduced back orders, eliminated reoccurring
errors, and improved distribution efficiencies.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, M.B.A. - Marketing, Logistics &
Transportation
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, B.S. - Computer
Science and Mathematics
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SAP Steelwedge Crystal Reports Tibco
i2 Technologies
MS Project Visio MAXIMUS LLamasoft
J.D. Edwards
Tableau MindJet Captivate Manugistics
MS Office Suite