Stephen Jay Mayper, CTL
Houston, TX ***** 713-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmayper/ *******@*******.***
Supply Chain Professional
Logistics Trade Compliance Purchasing Planning
Proven operational success by delivering outstanding customer service through tested skills in forecasting, inventory control, transportation, storage, and teamwork. Undertake complex and multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and deliver superior performance by utilizing strong analytical skills to investigate, develop, and layout planned goals.
Develop remarkable relationships with carriers and suppliers to deliver uncompromised levels of service both internally and externally, achieving greater profitability, and finding solutions to unknown obstacles. Utilize expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and production enhancement services to drive continuous improvements and business developments.
Core competencies include:
Supply Chain Management
Purchasing
Logistics
Inventory Management
Record Retention
Manufacturing
Carrier and Supplier Relations
Forecasting
Trade Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Process Improvement
Professional Experience
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, Houston, TX 2013 2015
One of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. Serving upstream oil and gas industry throughout reservoir lifecycle.
Area Resource Coordinator 2015
Made strategic decisions 24/7 as ‘1 stop shop’ for SE Texas region, including Louisiana. Validated job proposal, assessed service requirements and orders, coordinated and communicated movement of equipment, materials, and personnel. Created sales orders, planned and executed logistical operations. Reconciled completion data, reviewed and billed customers, and filed records for audit retention purposes.
Built, monitored, supported, and coordinated jobs from cradle to grave utilizing databases such as: SAP, Halliburton Delivery Network (HDF), Click Schedule, and TMS Lean Logistics.
Enhanced requirements clarity and increased efficiency for department peers by improving job reports.
Assisted in training and developing peers and new hires by exhibiting flexibility and quickly learning and adapting to new responsibilities.
Ensured all service quality, employee development, safety, and overall satisfaction achieved on every job through communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
Lead Logistics Specialist 2013 2015
Optimized logistics for numerous fracturing completion crews in SE Texas and Louisiana regions, impacting company growth and development. Planned, coordinated, and executed delivery of all proppants, chemicals, and materials to customer’s job site by collaborating with account representatives, procurement teams, and fracturing completion crews. Utilized existing transportation network as well as built and negotiated new networks within the region.
Recognized for helping save the department $13M in 2014 by establishing new practices and procedures, including revising job reports, reducing detention and demurrage 70%, implementing lean logistics, strong communication, providing continuous forecasting, and delivering robust customer appreciation.
Enabled company and customers in achieving record-breaking months for stages completed in back to back months by delivering exceptional delivery services to job sites.
Supplemented existing transportation fleet by negotiating contracts with existing carriers for use of additional pneumatic trailers that assisted with addressing increased business demand and competition.
Led department with lowest Non Productive Time (NPT) and carrier detention.
Directly influenced changes in Bossier / Kilgore districts by demonstrating leadership, being self-managed, observing, and influencing real-time results that led to increased customer and carrier satisfaction, leaner operations, and improved operating cost.
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VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, Roanoke / Denton, TX 2006 2013
Global manufacturer and recognized leader in cutting and welding equipment and solutions industry.
International Trade Specialist 2010 2013
Managed all import-export activities related to daily operations including HTS classifications, licensing, auditing, and ensuring compliance with all U.S. Trade Regulations. Coordinated transportation activities related to movement of goods for both import and export operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Developed training for company, supported international trade projects, and worked directly with outside legal counsel.
Prepared, gathered, and assisted in filling of US Customs Protest that resulted in $1.2M settlement.
Reduced time required for facilitating international trade by developing guidelines that identified product families.
Buyer / Planner II 2006 2010
Purchased, planned, and managed inventory levels of over 2.5K SKUs of raw, component, and finished goods for multiple product families. Supported production and customer order fulfillment by issuing purchase orders and debit memos, maintaining pricing, and monitoring system parameters, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Evaluated and communicated supplier performance to management.
Managed inventory savings of 17% in 2007 by negotiating improved lead-times with suppliers and realigning economic order quantities.
Achieved year over year savings by creating Excel-based tools that aided purchasing group in product and data research, supplier relationships, forecasting analysis, and inventory management.
Served on implementation team that transitioned production of Thermal Dynamics from US to Mexico, leading to no loss in sales or delays to customer fulfillment.
Education, Organizations, and Training
Bachelor of Science (BS), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Achieved Dean’s List 3 out of 4 years for strong academic performance
Director, Logistics Student Association (LogSA)
Member, UNT Fencing Club
Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL), The American Society of Transportation and Logistics
Import / Export HTS Classification Training from Zisser Group (Master Methods)
Technical Skills
SAP JD Edwards Lotus Notes MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
LeanLogistics Transportation Management System (TMS) Click Software
Volunteer
DENTON ANIMAL SHELTER, Denton, TX, 2013
Assisted officers with regular care for all animals that have found a home within the shelter.