Manager Supply Chain

Jeffrey T. Parks

*** ******* ******* ******, ***********, NC 28677 704-***-****

*********@*********.***

Logistics manager

INVENTORY PLANNING, FORECASTING, LOGISTICS, DISTRIBUTION

Experienced logistics professional with 27 years in the retail home improvement industry including inventory management & forecasting, supply chain planning, vendor relations, transportation, millwork manufacturing, distribution operations, & store operations. Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to create and implement effective operational plans.

Core Competencies & Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Distribution operations

Transportation management

Supply chain design

Capacity planning

3rd party logistics

Process mapping

SIOP

PC technology including MS Office, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, DART, DB2 query tools.

Professional Experience

LOWE’S COMPANIES, 1992-2012

Logistics Planning Manager, Building Materials Division July 2011 – Aug 2012

Supply Chain Team Leader, working with Merchant teams to develop Inventory plans to support sales goals while achieving annual inventory goals. Responsible for planning $150 million of store and DC inventory and communication of plans to all affected Supply Chain departments. Executed annual inventory plans, seasonal plans, and promotion plans. Mitigated variances from inventory targets. Managed execution of product flow for resets in stores.

Logistics Planning Manager, Millwork Division Nov 2005 - June 2011

Promoted to be Lead Supply Chain interface with Millwork Assembly Plant Operations, Merchants, Replenishment, Transportation, & Vendors. Focused on vendor relations and material flow management. Managed the Sales & Operations planning process. Improved inventory balance in warehouses by sharing sales, promotions, & purchase forecasts with vendors and millwork operations inventory planners.

Supply Chain Process Manager –May 2005 – Oct 2005

Assigned to establish standardized operations procedures and volume planning practices for an expanding network of Millwork Assembly plants.

Product Flow Analyst, Engineering 2003-2005

Assigned to provide support for expanding Flatbed network and analytical support for various Industrial Engineering projects. Supported IE team as needed for network planning, product flow, building design and slotting projects.

Evaluated existing DC processes and systems for improvements. Analyzed ABC costing methods for DC’s with the goal of reducing the number of cost centers and increasing cost accuracy. Supported new DC facility startups including a new millwork assembly plant. Managed remaining 3rd Party flatbed centers.

3rd Party Operations Manager, Distribution Operations 2000-2002

Hired to oversee operations of 9 third-party flatbed distribution centers and to provide support for Lowe’s FDC management.

Developed volume projections and budgets for assigned DC’s serving over 250 stores. Negotiated rates for services with 3PL warehouse providers. Trained and supervised four Consignment Analysts. Managed item addition process for assigned DC’s. Planned and executed DC shutdowns. Mediated vendor disputes with 3PL companies. Audited 3PL invoices. Provided forecast of rail car shipments for new FDC network. Assisted FDC Director in negotiating rail contracts.

Vendor Logistics Specialist, 1992-2000

Responsible for optimizing flow of products direct to stores and through distribution centers. Job duties included working with merchants to define distribution needs, analysis of transportation and distribution cost options, negotiation with vendors to implement optimal channels of distribution, and monitoring vendor performance.

84 LUMBER COMPANY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1985-1992

Assistant Traffic Manager, 1988-1992

Promoted to manage LTL and Import transportation.

Responsible for contract carrier negotiations, routing inbound and outbound freight, auditing freight invoices, imports program (including placing orders, choosing ocean carriers, maintaining letters of credit, selection of distribution centers, and cost file maintenance.)

Inventory Manager, 1986-1987

Education

west virginia University - Morgantown, West Virginia

BS, Business Administration

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