Supply Chain Division Manager

Jason Allen Stewart

* *** ***** ***** #*** Elmhurst, IL 60126 Mobile: 773-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Visionary supply chain manager with expertise in operations management, cross-functional team leadership, and delivering positive

outcomes with strong and sustainable gains. Leadership style focused on fostering teamwork to achieve revenue growth and cost

savings.

Core Competencies

Operational Leadership Process Improvement Revenue Generation

Technical Instruction Strategic Planning Supplier Negotiation

Lean Techniques Analytical Ingenuity Six-Sigma Understanding

Business Integration Data Mining & Visualization Conflict Resolution

Career Path

Dynamic Manufacturing Chicago, IL March 2014 – Present

Privately owned supplier of OEM and remanufactured drivetrain components serving the OE Automotive Industry 1000 employees

Supply Chain Division Manager

Managed a team of 75 employees over all aspects of planning, procurement, logistics and process improvement.

Reduced on hand inventory 25% in the first 60 days through analyzing BOM’s, forecasting models, and

establishing projects.

Increased production on product lines 100% through lean techniques, process improvement, and assessing skill

gaps.

Managed schedules, improved on hand delivery by 30% through production output and inventory management.

Procured materials through approved suppliers while negotiating pricing & minimum buy quantities.

Reconfigured floor plan to optimize the flow of materials & decrease man-hours spent handling materials.

Negotiation & analytical proficiency with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships.

Assisted in recruitment, performance evaluation, retention and termination activities.

Smith Brothers Company Chicago, IL May 2012 – March 2014

Privately owned Health & Wellness product manufacture 150 employees

Supply Chain Manager

Refined material planning, management, product development and customer service.

Initiated and lead cost savings initiatives in multiple areas of the company reducing transportation costs by 15% the first

year.

Increased inventory accuracy to 98.9% through process improvement, cycle counting projects, and physical inventories.

Generated revenue from implementing a recycling program for food waste and materials, which lead to $35-$40K

annually.

Assisted in obtaining and sustaining an STR & SQF certification.

Reduced $27K of operating expenses on equipment repairs by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing cost efficient

equipment.

Slashed materials costs by $150K – 250K through sourcing new certified suppliers & vendors for direct and indirect

materials.

Conducted vendor evaluations & audits in coordination with Supply Chain & Quality functions.

Crooked Oak Chicago, IL December 2006 – May 2012

Privately owned custom woodworking company 30 employees

Operations Manager

Managed daily operations, manufacturing and installations simultaneously on multiple projects.

Reduced inventory costs by 30% by sourcing new vendors & suppliers that assisted with just in time

delivery.

Decreased defects by 40% by implementing a Quality Management System.

Ensured that on time delivery and customer satisfaction were met for all projects.

Sought out new and innovative distribution strategies to promote best in class practices.

Education

Bachelor Degree (Arts of Science) Supply Chain Management

Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL

Activities

American Parkinson Disease Association, Volunteer since 2013

Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer since 2012

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