Material Supply Chain and Operations Manager

John J. Johnson

Medford, MA • 617-***-**** • acuy99@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/pub/john-johnson/34/281/671/

Summary: Material Supply Chain and Operations Manager

Delivered Supply Chain support to the functions of material planning, production planning, procurement, inventory control, material handling and logistics, transactional integrity, cost, and supplier management.

Optimized the daily operations of all distribution activities within the facility including shipping, receiving, and maintenance of equipment, tools and department area to achieve service and cost goals.

Supported the development of a global supply chain; to include supplier quality, supplier selection, qualification, negotiations and management.

Championed and developed programs for Safety, OHSA, and DOT compliance and solutions.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Persimmon Technologies

Senior Material Program Manager Wakefield. MA June 2014 - Present

This was a hybrid Supply Chain position which supported the company to achieve its current stage of growth and development. As this was a start –up company I was instrumental in all facets of materials management, purchasing and planning functions. Additional roles were to collaborate with Engineering and support all supply chain related activities to support new product introductions (NPI). Supported the materials functions for following oversight teams; The Material Review Board (MRB); Engineering Change Order (ECO) support team; First Article Inspection Review (FAIR) team; and the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) materials programs.

Maximized the development, implementation, and directing the materials planning and purchasing functions for a very young and developing manufacturing organization, resulting in increased revenue by 700%.

Supported purchasing activities with over 200 vendors, prepared in excess of 1500 Purchase Orders with annual spend in excess of $10 Million.

Contributed material support to over 15 New Production Introduction (NPI) and engineering development projects from the concept phase through the release of a product into production.

Saved in excess of $1.5 million dollars in cost avoidance through detailed quoting and cost down initiatives.

Exceeded standards and improved processes supporting the Quality Management System (QMS). Achieving ISO-9001:2008 registration and two revalidations. Received additional certifications in five other customer audits.

Supported the go-live of Misys MRP System and relocation of inventory and day to day receiving operations to 3PL Logistics facility. Inventory consisted of over 2400 lines and a value of $3.5 million.

Member of a five person team of the Material Review Board (MRB), Engineering Change Order (ECO) support team, First Article Inspection Review (FAIR) team and the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) materials program.

Directed the Logistics support requirements to include, crating and shipping functions for over 300 domestic and international shipments.

Kinetic Systems Incorporated

Production Planning and Scheduler, Materials and Operations Manager Boston, MA 2011-2014

Introduced material planning and procurement processes to ensure that materials are maintained at target levels resulted in on time deliver improvement from 72% to 97%.

Directed the production and materials requirements for over 2000 Make to Order, WIP, ECO work orders and in house resupply orders.

Designed and integrated inventory management processes for inventory accountability, warehousing and cycle count procedures. Resulted in $575K in reduced fiscal inventory values and reductions in material delays.

Directed inventory programs to support Bin System and Kanban replenishment programs for 150 products.

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Championed and developed programs for Safety and OHSA resulting in four successful inspections and reduction of safety incidents form average of three yearly to none in last years of the program.

Altaquip

Service Center and Operations Manager Wilmington, MA 2010-2011

Directed the total operations of a 25 person staff, 225 customers and 50,000 sq ft repair facility.

Grew revenue to 3.5M and generated YOY growth in sales by 26% and 20% in CM.

Improved maintenance repair turn-around time from 66% to 98% of repairs completed within 7 days.

Supplemental Healthcare

Branch, Recruiting and Staffing Manager Woburn, MA 2007-2010

Division, Recruiting and Staffing Manager of four direct reports and over 100 contract allied health professionals.

Achieved $3.2M in sales and 105% of GP while exceeding targets for revenue, controlling expenses, gross profit and EBITDA.

Awarded the President’s award for exceeding operational and financial performance metrics and directing the Division’s turnaround from last in Balanced Scorecard initiatives to the top three in one year.

Door-to-Door Storage

Branch Operations Manager Everett, MA 2005-2007

Significantly improved the operational processes, logistical skill set, and provided management for 20 personnel and three warehouse facilities.

Directed turn-around operations and improved performance and profitability resulting in 125% growth in EBIT and 350% growth in EBITDA.

Guided the branch to two 100% no-notice best practices evaluations with zero shortcomings (only site, in over 50 quality assurance assessments, to have zero shortcomings).

Archive America

Regional Operations Manager Winchester, MA 2004-2005

Directed all operational and logistical functions and optimized the delivery and safeguarding of materials supporting in excess of 350 customers in two regional warehouses with 20 direct reports.

Instituted initiatives, which resulted in a savings of $50,000 in salaries, $45,000 in utility and building expenses, and $20,000 in fuel and maintenance costs in one year.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and History, Rhode Island College

Leadership and Logistics Management and Operations Courses, US Army

United States Army, Logistics and Operations Staff Officer, Worldwide

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook • Excel • Access • PowerPoint • ERP, MRP, and WMS systems

Affiliations: APICS Member, Boston North Shore Chapter, enrolled in CPIM certification training

Awards: While a member of the US Army, awarded two Bronze Stars, four Meritorious Service Medals,

and nearly 20 other Commendation, Achievement, Humanitarian, and Service Medals.

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