HUGH CLARK, M.A., C.P.M., A.P.P.

Seeking a position as a ….

PROCUREMENT / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

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Willow Spring, NC 27592

919-***-****

acrins@r.postjobfree.com

Process-oriented Supply Chain/Operations Professional with proven track record of reducing organizational inefficiencies and costs to manufacture and distribute high quality products on time. Expertise includes demonstrated profitable P&L, proven customer focus (quality and delivery), leadership, change management, project management and strategic planning. Highly effective in designing supply chain facilities, networks, and processes that meet both customer and company needs. Excellent leadership, planning, problem solving, negotiation and multi-functional team leadership skills. Consistently led organizations to productivity improvement, cost containment and increased profitability. Positive, team oriented and well organized. Other core competencies include:

Sales & Marketing ~ Program & Project Leadership ~ Strategic Business Planning ~ Training & Development CRM ~ JIT ~ ERP ~ Large-Volume Inventory Control ~ Lean Manufacturing ~ Mentoring ~ Change Agent ~ Distribution ~ Sourcing Kaizen ~ P&L ~ Packaging ~ Process & Performance Optimization ~ Safety ~ Product & Materials Management ~ Transportation ~ Contract Manufacturing ~ Supplier Managed Inventory Programs LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES:

• Performed strategic role in returning large manufacturing company back to profitability through innovative supply chain programs, reducing cost of goods budget, and improving cash flow. Combined efforts saved over 500 full time positions.

• Served as early adapter for change in all positions held. Led successful change management teams in Lean methodology, Kaizen, and rapid improvement events that supported strategic goals for growth and profitability.

• Developed successful departments and future leaders across all assignments. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

MA, Organizational Management, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona BA, Business Administration, AVERETT UNIVERSITY, Danville, VA Certified Purchasing Manager – C.P.M. ~ Accredited Purchasing Practitioner – A.P.P. Competent Toastmaster Public Speaking – CTM

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY

GRIDPOINT, Roanoke, VA

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 2013 – present

MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN, 2012 – 2013

ANALYST, SUPPLY CHAIN, 2011 – 2012

Strategically responsible for all supply chain activities for an energy management enterprise including Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics and Product Quality. Manage three direct reports and one contractual report.

Identified supply chain vulnerabilities in critical process areas and developed mitigation strategies that ensured a continuous materials supply flow with zero stock-outs.

Developed company Supply Chain direction, policies, and procedures.

Improved focus on supplier development and contract manufacturing allowing for growth and transition across product lines.

Identified and discarded $200K obsolete / slow moving and non-conforming materials, resulting in assurances that new products will be made with compliant materials and provides more accurate view of assets.

Enhanced Supplier Management program, providing prompt performance feedback via documented scorecard.

Relocated warehouse inventory into a new facility without sacrificing customer shipments or quality.

Reduced inventory levels by 50%, shrinking warehouse floor space and improving cash flow.

Developed Inventory Consignment Programs that moved inventory to suppliers, freeing valuable warehouse and customer order filling space.

Managed key metrics of performance, which motivated staff to focus efforts in right areas of business like on-time delivery improvements from 92% to 98%.

• Delivered projects on-time and on-budget by managing resources to meet deliverables and deadlines.

• Serve as the Corporate Safety Coordinator.

FOOT LEVELERS / FOOTMAXX, Roanoke, VA

MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN, 2008 – 2011

Oversaw all Supply Chain activities across both companies to include materials planning, COG budgeting, warehouse receiving, purchasing, manufacturing and services. Mentored staff in customer service and outside sales. Managed five direct reports.

• Saved $3.5 million in inventory reductions and implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques which eliminated 25,000 square feet of warehouse space.

• Led supply chain management in the merging of two separate organizations, consolidating operations and bringing conformance to the parent company's goals.

• Combined the contract manufacturing resources for both units based on corporate strategies.

• Consulted on seven Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) and led the Value Stream Analysis (VSA) as part of Lean Manufacturing improvement process.

• Improved efficiency reducing WIP inventory 50% by balancing one piece flow across manufacturing centers.

• Reduced on-hand inventory 38% by establishing a two bin Kanban system with strategic suppliers.

• Acted as Project Manager, overseeing supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics upgrades for lean manufacturing layout to improve production and materials flow.

• Planned, organized, and developed a visual replenishment system as a lean manufacturing project which increased on-time delivery by 25%.

• Created and delivered training courses for supervisors and managers in Leadership Development and Project Management that allowed future company leaders to grow in confidence and knowledge and apply those skills in the support of company strategic goals.

• Recognized as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP).

• Served on Corporate Safety Committee.

BLUE RIDGE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS, Salem, VA

MANAGER, OPERATIONS / FACILITIES, 2006 – 2008

Managed the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices that promoted effectiveness and efficiencies for a large wholesale beverage distributor. Served as primary negotiator and buyer for all capital projects. Managed four direct reports, total operations staff of forty people.

• Improved operational systems, processes and policies to support the organizational missions.

• Developed operations contracts, desk procedures, job descriptions and work processes that supported a two shift operation to improve efficiency.

• Outsourced all maintenance activities associated with company fleet operations, saving $200,000 annually.

• Implemented the training and application of two warehouse management systems, including three functional upgrades that improved fulfillment and delivery of customer order accuracy 98%.

• Launched safety programs and served as the Corporate Training Safety Officer. TRI TECH LABORATORIES, Lynchburg, VA

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN & CUSTOMER SERVICES, 2004 – 2006 MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN 2003 – 2004

Accountable for all inbound and outbound transportation, purchasing, materials planning, contract negotiations, forecasting, production scheduling, supplier selection and development of supply chain strategies in support of a

$100 million annual sales contract manufacturing facility. Managed four direct reports.

• Developed supply chain strategies that reduced inventory levels while supporting 15% growth per year.

• Improved cash flow $2.5M monthly by transitioning from a turnkey to a managed account operation.

• Established a Buyer/Planner Program that saved $100,000 annually while improving on-time delivery of materials from 97.5%.

• Developed materials forecast accuracy KPI reports, identify key monitoring areas and established management alert mechanism.

• Implemented Risk Management techniques to establish lower lead Times ensuring smooth flow of Materials.

• Created supply chain agreements, contracts, desk procedures, job descriptions and purchasing procedures that supported purchasing methodology and met FDA requirements.

• Designed strategies that directed master scheduling, material usage, manufacturing capacities that improved output efficiencies by 30%.

• Launched safety programs and served as the Corporate Training Safety Officer. XPEDX, Roanoke, VA

MANAGER, LOGISTICS, 2001 – 2003

Managed all logistical functions that included DOT compliance, contract maintenance, fleet leasing, warehouse operations, facilities maintenance, safety, supervision and utilization of resources in support of distribution. Managed four direct reports, total logistics staff of twenty-seven.

• Implemented software systems to improve cost tracking efficiencies.

• Established the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for safety and led OSHA pre-audit.

• Developed Preventative Maintenance Programs for transportation and materials handling equipment that improved equipment utilization by 25%.

• Served as Division Safety Officer

• Passed VPP OSHA audit without citation.

• Created procedures to track and communicate productivity and efficiency for logistics personnel. Previous experience:

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT for APEX SYSTEMS, Roanoke, VA; PURCHASING MANAGER for ELIZABETH ARDEN, Roanoke, VA; PURCHASING AGENT for NEWBOLD CORPORATION, Rocky Mount, VA; BUYER/PARTS ANALYST for BLUE BIRD EAST, Buena Vista, VA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – American Production & Inventory Control Society Life Member – National Association of Purchasing Management Member – Institute for Supply Management

Adjunct Faculty – National College, Salem, VA

Retired – United State Army / Army Reserves

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