MATT SMITH

**** ******** ***** ***** ******, Georgia 30019

678-***-**** acvrki@r.postjobfree.com

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

SUMMARY

Young, high energy global supply chain manager with extensive accomplishments, “sense of urgency” and quick promotions with a highly complex, global medical manufacturer and distributor experiencing rapid growth. Experience working in multiple countries with P&L responsibility for procurement, supplier and customer relations, negotiations, contract administration, logistics (ocean, air and land) and developing a responsive, high performing organization. Areas of expertise include:

• Procurement • P&L management

• Air, sea, land transportation • Contract negotiations/administration

• Customer Service • Account Management

• Forecasting • Inventory Management

• Strategic Planning • Supplier Management

EXPERIENCE

Global Resources International (GRI), Flowery Branch, GA 2009 to Present GRI is a high growth contract medical manufacturer and distributor with facilities the U.S., China, Vietnam and Europe.

Director, Global Supply Chain – (2011 to Present) Had global responsibility for Forecasting, Logistics, Inventory, Distribution, Purchasing, Raw Materials, Transportation and Client Services. Managed 8 direct reports and 15 staff for this high growth contract manufacturer of branded and non-branded medical products with over 5,000 SKUs. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer. Was previously Director of US Operations for a brief period prior to current position. Accomplishments:

• Delivered $500k in cost savings in 2015 through a number of initiatives including negotiating cost with global freight carriers and key raw material vendors; moving company IT services to a local service provider which saved money as well as improved the companies growing IT needs; reduced head count through moving a handful of key positions to our Pacific Rim operations while updating the company’s communications infrastructure using state-of-the-art phone systems and media.

• Established and oversaw the completion of GRI’s Dominican Republic manufacturing facility eliminating redundancy in several core capabilities that were relocated from several Pacific Rim operations. GRI was able reduce the overall lead time by 5-6 weeks to several strategic clients as well as close a new $4MM business opportunity while complying with Trade Agreement Act.

• Implemented a new forecasting tool and process internally and for strategic clients. As a result, GRI was able to improve our global fill rate goal from 85% to 95% as well as educate the clients on the importance of forecasting, capacity planning, etc.

• Established and setup GRI's Global Distribution Centers (D.C’s) strategically across Europe, United States & Asia through building strong relationships with key third party logistics providers (3PLs) which allowed GRI to improve their on time delivery.

• Oversaw the implementation of two recent US manufacturing facilities. Both operations were used as incubators for companies that either did not have enough volume to justify producing at one of GRI’s global facilities and to reduce redundancy to our global operation/footprint which allowed us to produce more short runs to meet clients urgent needs.

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Account Manager – (2009 – 2011) Managed all internal account communications for supply chain, marketing, operations, quality control, customer service, sales and purchasing of raw materials. Responsible for the China manufacturing facility including: developing and communicating strategizes with international teams to accomplish monthly/quarterly goals; production planning for current and new projects; quarterly travel to China to meet with and support teams and ensure goals are met.

• Served as a liaison between company and organization, communicating various issues, troubleshooting and resolving problems.

• Composed spreadsheets, correspondence and presentations to review with customers and upper management.

Ryerson Steel, Jackson, MS Dec. 2007 – 2009

Sales - Managed three high-level customer accounts, interfaced with company liaisons, prepared company proposals and contractual agreements.

• Developed and delivered strategic communication to predetermine market conditions and accommodate customer forecasts resulting in increased sales.

• Responded to customer needs by providing inquiry quotes, purchasing, performed inventory management, maintained invoice history, ensured orders were scheduled and delivered to match customer timing and performed strategic planning for new accounts.

• Extensive sales and product knowledge training resulting in my becoming one of the top performing Sales Associates.

Brooks Smith & Associates, Memphis, TN 2004 – 2007 Landscape Foreman - Directed lawn maintenance, irrigation, and stone work.

• Achieved customer service and deadlines with limited supervision.

• Met with clients, delivered estimate and created proposals for jobs. The Carriage Shoppe, Ft. Collins, CO 2001 – 2003

Parts Manager - Acted as an auto body shop inside salesman focusing on quality service and customer satisfaction. Oversaw orders and returns, opened and closed store, purchasing of parts, customer service, shuttle service, records and database management, inventory and daily sales. RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record in independent and team structured environments

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications

• Detail oriented, extensive problem solving skills

• Successfully worked in diverse environments

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in the School of Education, Mississippi State University

• Major: Information Technology Services - 2006

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