Manager Supply Chain

Reliance Dr, Franklin TN ***** • 615-***-****• ***.********@*****.***

Robert O’Boyle

Objective

Seeking challenging Logistics/Supply Chain management position utilizing 20+ years progressive experience in

domestic and international logistics operations and strategy

Experience

July 2002 to Current

Nissan North America Mt Juliet, TN

E xport Compliance Project Management Leader, Americas SCM Regional Strategy Group

( April 2013-present)

Develop and implement Best Practices related to Transportation, Logistics, Inventory

Control, Demand Chain Management and Export Operations

Lead cross functional teams from Nissan Brazil, Canada, and Mexico to ensure country

specific certifications of parts for Export to global destinations

Working with base of over 300,000 part numbers, set guidelines for inventory quantity,

forecast settings, all time buys, and coding out of slow moving parts

Increased fill 6% for Mexico sourced parts (all time high), reduced backorders 35% (best

ever), and improved inventory turnover by 11% (best ever) within first six months

Recommend strategy based on data for inventory dispersion throughout network

Resolve complex issues with suppliers regarding capacity, quality, and logistics

Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain ( July 2002-March 2013)

Completely overhauled prior Service Parts Transportation department within 18 months of

hire (new carriers, rates, tariffs, Transportation payables, SOP’s and staff work instructions)

Reduced transportation/logistics costs significantly, resulting in Top Efficiency Rankings

among auto makers operating in the U.S. Responsible for Transportation spend of $55

million including international and domestic logistics operations for Nissan Service Parts

consisting of truckload, LTL, rail, ocean and parcel shipments

Designed and optimized drop ship program to Nissan dealers consisting of 100,000 Fedex

Air and 100,000 Fedex Ground shipments on average per month. LTL used for oversized

parts.

Managed supplier base of over 600 vendors

Lead initiatives with Purchasing group to support logistics operations. RFQ/RFP skilled.

Managed shipments of over 300,000 part numbers to an 11 facility domestic network

servicing 1,200 Nissan dealerships as well as import/export shipments to global destinations

Worked with multiple internal groups (IT, Finance, Accounting, Warehouse Operations) to

ensure all logistics projects are supported and completed on time and under budget

Developed and tracked cost savings and logistics efficiency strategies throughout the

network for warehousing and transportation related operations. Set and managed KPI’s.

Administered penalties to suppliers based on Supplier Score Card issues, coaching suppliers

to meet expectations

December 1999 – July

2002 Transplace Smyrna, TN

Third Party Logistics Account Manager

Analyzed existing supply chain and suggested improvements, implementing significant cost

reduction initiatives throughout the supply chain

Managed logistics staff of 15 onsite and corporate headquarters support personnel

Procured logistics partners, negotiated rates and authored contractual specifics for multi-

modal carrier group. Initiated and managed multiple Supply Chain projects simultaneously

Recruited by Nissan to become an employee in 2002 and become part of the management

team responsible for all transportation for North American Service Parts network’s

international and domestic shipments

November 1994 –

December 1999 First Fleet, Inc. Murfreesboro, TN

Portland, TN

Fleet Compliance Manager

Responsible for all federal, state, and local regulatory compliance for 900 truck commercial

vehicle fleet

Prepared required reporting documents related to taxes, licensing, interstate operation,

IFTA and DOT compliance

Managed equipment leases from acquisition to turn in for road tractors, trailers and yard

equipment.

Assisted company owners in new transportation business start ups (FirstLease, First

Express, FirstFinance)

June 1992 – November

1994 First Fleet, Inc. Portland, TN

Fleet Operations Manager

Oversaw all aspects of a 150 truck commercial vehicle fleet

Serviced multiple customers (Kroger, Dollar General, State Industries)

Managed staff of 8 office, 10 maintenance employees and almost 200 full and part time

drivers

December 1988 – June

1992 Ryder Dedicated Logistics -GM Corvette plant Bowling Green, KY

Logistics Specialist

Responsible for shipping Corvette vehicles to US and international dealerships

Developed foundation for logistics and transportation career

Functioned in both administrative and operational roles

Education

1996 – 1998

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

Master of Business Administration

1986 – 1992

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Military

3 years Active Duty U. S. Army (1983-1986) 3rd Infantry and 101st Airborne Division

22 years Army Reserves (retired in 2012). Graduate of several military leadership courses.

US Government Secret Security Clearance, renewed 2010

Achievements

First 3rd party Logistics Manager hired in the history of Nissan in Tennessee

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, AS/400, WMS and TMS applications. Lean Six

Sigma trained.

General Motors Student Intern-Corvette Plant, Bowling Green, KY (1988)

Selected by GM for one of 3 positions in the Management Student Intern program from

over 300 applicants at Western Kentucky University

R eferences are available on request

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