Demand Planner
Resume:
Kenneth L. Harvey
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong strategic planner and problem solver - Excellent cross functional skills - Logistics management
Broad based knowledge of manufacturing - Data and root cause analysis
Electronic Components Intl. Springfield, TN
Demand Planner 2013 – 6/16
On site VMI supplier of wire harnesses for the three shift, high volume Electrolux oven facility. Responsible for meeting daily demand via J D Edwards MRP exception report with daily deliveries from local warehousing facility. On site representative for all Quality and ECN related issues. Attend daily Clear to Build meetings as required. Coordinate with the ECI Mexico facility in establishing Production supply and Prototype builds. Input and manage ASP and ASN notifications via SharePoint.
Played a key role in moving the DC from Texas to Nashville in one week without any disruption to production.
Reduction of $200,000 of finished goods inventory
Supply replenishment timeframe reduced from 2 days to 2 hours.
Schneider Electric Smyrna, TN
Supply Chain Eng. (Contract) 2011- 2013
Support seven buyers in the development of supply plan for new products – supplier qualification and selection. Drive the source plan for prototype and manufacturing pilot. Identify and communicate issues to cross functional areas for appropriate and timely completion. Track component part status via Genesis and SAP, to ensure effective implementation into project milestones and meeting deliverables. Ensure future manufacturing systems are updated accurately and timely.
A. O. Smith Ashland City, TN
Supply Chain Analyst 2004 – 2011
Responsible for VMI account with sales of 60M. Supply five distribution centers from 3 manufacturing
facilities; Juarez, Mexico, McBee, SC, and Ashland City, TN. Maintain and update statistical data, validate history and model assumptions used to develop demand forecast and manage exceptions. Track and analyze forecast variance/bias improving accuracy. Develop new product forecasts with other disciplines ensuring integration of demand to supply planning. Customer orders and billing received daily via EDI files.
Increased fill rates from 70% to 95% in six months.
Reduced customer returns by 85% in two months.
Assisted in implementation of Logility DRP, reducing transportation cost by 30%.
Schneider Electric Smyrna,TN
Project Material Specialist (Contract) 2003-2004
Supply Chain liaison for Global product launch. The DE in US with global manufacturing capabilities. Coordinate all material receipts within cross functional disciplines. Assist engineering by establishing KANBAN for purchased components. Communicate and track in house sheet metal components demand.
FLEXTRONICS LOGISTICS Mt. Juliet, TN
Supply Chain Buyer/Planner 2002-2003
Flextronics is an 800,000 sq. ft. distribution facility serving as a Global EMS supplier of consumer electronics for Sony Ericsson, HP, Palm, 3Com, and 2 Wire. Responsibility includes, but not limited to, measure forecast consumption, EDI orders, capacity utilization, product improvements, inventory, logistics planning, and overall communications. Establish fill rate of 98% using Baan V ERP system.
GREAT LAKES BOAT Laverne, TN
Plant Manager (Contract) 2001 - 2002
A specialty manufacturer of arches and towers for salt and fresh water boat OEM’s. Reporting to the President with overall responsibility for production, purchasing, material logistics, fabrication, assembly, and quality control. Implemented stockroom procedures resulting in a 97% inventory accuracy level.
Establish flow of materials through the plant to meet customer expectations and delivery in a timely manner.
AEROSTRUCTURES Nashville, TN
Senior Buyer III 1998 – 2001
Purchased commodities; sheet metal, fabrication, and multi axis machined parts with annual purchases of 21M. Current focus is the outsourcing of all sheet metal parts at Aerostructures. . Management directives are based on supply chain management, with extreme emphasis on root cause analysis. Business philosophy is to react early to avoid potential problems.
Outsourced fabrication department consisting of all engineering documentation, fixtures, and tooling with minimal production disruption. Cost savings of $3 million.
Developed purchasing matrix for root cause analysis for monitoring supplier deliveries.
Procurement Services/Senior Expeditor
Responsible for supplier evaluation, selection and quality compliance for a global customer base. Compliance is based on FAA, ISO, Military specification and other customer specific requirements. Purchasing liaison with contracts and manufacturing operations for the Dutsche Airbus and V-22 tilt rotor aircraft. Attend daily manufacturing meetings to report material status and resolve any open issues. Purchasing representative for Change Board Review process. Daily contact with suppliers to support production requirements. Establish/ monitor goals, objectives and performance for procurement.
Materials lead in Baan IV implementation and conversation from MAPICS.
Plant wide Corrective Action Team leader for procurement.
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University and Santa Ana Junior College, emphasis on engineering. Completed courses in Japanese Manufacturing Production Systems at the University of Alabama.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Certified by APICS in Production Activities Control and Inventory Control. Certified MOST applicator by Maynard Management Institution.
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