Andy D. Walker LOGISTICS - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGMENT SPECIALIST
MANAGEMENT - PROCUREMENT - DISTRIBUTION
** ***** ** ****** ********** in high volume, multi-shift operations with a department budget exceeding $2M. Effective communication and analytical abilities support relationships at all levels. Excel in unifying company teams with external agencies for safe lean production. Successful as a Supervisor, Manager, Director.
Current position - Materials Coordinator Burbank Airport / Jet Charter company. (42 operating AC)
Site Manager / Materials Manager netjets.com Van Nuys, CA. 2013 – 2016
Aviation firm operating 500 flights daily. I directed all functions at the West Coast site (headquarters Columbus, OH) which operates 24/7 and delivers product within a 75mi radius. AOG (aircraft on ground) support, maintenance and repair parts inventory. My responsibilities; part sourcing, procurement, negotiations, contracts and shipping. Strict FAA protocol adhered to for inventory of parts, chemicals, and explosives. Approximately $4m in house with 99% accuracy. (Departed due to travel schedule)
Sourcing, negotiations and SLA’s domestic and international. Executed relocation and doubling of staff.
Operations Manager hobbytron.com Valencia, CA. 2010 – 2013
Importer of airsoft guns, armaments, and radio control drones. Mail order, e-commerce, with large volume chain retailers (Kroger, BestBuy, GroupOn) generating yearly sales of $40M. Accountable for all operations inside 150,000 square foot, 22 bay DC with over 8000+ sku’s and a staff of 35, increasing to 60-80 during holidays. (Contract position)
Elimination of staging sequence doubled peak holiday capacity. Increased inventory turns from 9 to 14.
Director of Fulfillment Mechanix Wear mechanix.com Valencia 1996 – 2008
Manufacturer of gloves for race teams and multi-purpose use. An inventory of $22M with global sales of $75M. Began as warehouse manager and promoted to director in 2003. Accountable for all phases of fulfillment, operations, outsourcing, distribution, and contract negotiations. Sales to US Military, NASCAR, Wal-Mart.
Developed ‘Step Standard Mapping’ eliminated $15k of chargebacks in first six months of implementation.
Team leader for several national campaigns point-of-purchase rollout displays and kits.
Achievements (SOAR examples with request)
Project oversight and design of a new $3m DC. Lead relocation from four sites to one.
Converted a 150k ft. warehouse to high-pile capacity. Gaining 25% volume with 18mo ROI.
Originated profiling logic for national automotive parts recycler. (All Auto Parts, Sun Valley CA)
Education / Proficiencies BS - Business Mgmt. * APICS / Certified Production Inventory Management
Six Sigma Green Belt * RAMCO – ERP * Reverse logistics EDM * KPI development * CTPAT IATA - FAA protocol * IIP Safety Director (Program Administrator)
**************@*****.*** Saugus, CA 661-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-walker-22769216