William G. Hall

**B Brookside Heights

Wanaque, NJ 07465

Cell 914-***-****

E-mail - aczdxv@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Supply Chain

Inventory Control

Project Management

Objective

An International Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Operations professional with over 20 years of comprehensive, hands-on industry experience. Supply Chain skill: Forecasting, Inventory Fulfillment, Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma & 5S), Purchasing, Production Planning/Scheduling, Carrier Contract Negotiating, and Logistics. Strong working knowledge of SAP 4.6. BW, Inventory & Order Fulfillment. Team Player with outstanding problem solving skills, solid time management, detail oriented and an aptitude to handle high stress, urgent situations.

Core Competencies

Project Management

Production Planning

Transportation Management

Shipping and Receiving

Budget Planning and Administration

Inventory Management

Procurement

Regulatory Compliance Management

New System Design/Development(SAP)

Supply Chain Management Principals

Quality Assurance Control/Standards

Team Building Mentoring & Leadership

Start up & Turnaround Operations

Problem Solving & Change Management

Professional Experience

Total Specialties USA(Lubricants) – Linden, NJ 2011 - Present

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Introduced and implemented successfully SAP MRP system and concepts into the organization.

Responsible for preparing regional reports, selecting tools and procedures for production planning, inventory management and replenishment.

Responsible for planning, forecasting, scheduling, and the replenishment, processes management.

Improved yearly inventory turns in all regions with more focused and logical approach to slow moving and archaic product.

Managed transportation & distribution operation in a consistent manner on daily basis with cost, customer service, and corporate strategic requirements.

Responsible for managing and directing from the manufacturing site interaction between 10 carriers, a private fleet and nine distribution centers.

Responsible for the supervision of a staff of seventeen people within the customer service department, logistics, and warehouses.

Responsible for the recruitment and training of supply chain personnel and customer service.

As an important element of a multifunctional effort tram, reduce order completion time to 24 hours from 48 hours.

Thales Avionics Inc – Edison, N.J. 2005-2011

AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Program Manager

Manage 3rd Party Logistics provider servicing global airlines for aircraft parts globally, with locations in France, Singapore, and the US.

Serve as a liaison, applying Savit legacy system to perform movements, invoices, and balance Thales Avionics inventory into SAP.

Develop/monitor quantity-based repair and distribution logistics flow forecasting; manage data to monitor/adjust forecasts based on changes to market and customer conditions; communicate forecasts to appropriate departments (Sales, Industrial Engineering, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Repair Shops, etc.)

Handle manufacturing schedules and equipment to achieve complex technical requirements (narrow turnaround times, capacities, and critical grounded aircrafts).

Manage all shipping/receiving of material and compliance control process on all units on inbound/outbound activity.

Provide AOG monthly updates and present customer and market trends effecting logistics flows to Sales and Operations.

Create weekly reports from SAP updating current production issues and inventory analysis.

Perform daily SAP movements from Material Management and Sales/Distribution.

Purchase Raw Material and negotiation of supplier contracts.

Handle financial budget analysis through reporting in SAP FiCo; reduced obsolete inventory by $800,000.

Ensure proactive communication towards the airlines regarding all logistic matters.

Respect and ensure the proactive management of global logistic performances (TAT, lead times, etc.)

Demonstrate understanding of customer provisioning as a byproduct of customer removals and identify sales opportunities where appropriate.

Monitor customer risk related to the non-availability of Thales Avionics products through gathering and analysis of appropriate information (A/L stock, WIP).

Perform the inventory of the Edison, Seattle, Singapore, and France location as required (quarterly at minimum) and responsible for the accuracy of the inventory at all times.

Monitor performance trends and perform root cause analysis; highlights findings to Operations Management and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.

Anticipate and drive solutions to the customer to avoid AOG situations for OEM Services and other critical products; identifies and apply alternate solutions for issues encountered by the customers.

Manage 6 after hours employees for customer service and shipping units to make the determination in strategic execution of the request to meet the “NEXT FLIGHT OUT” policy (shipping a product to support the AOG within 4 hours).

Heineken USA – White Plains, N.Y. 1998-2005

Operations Inventory Planner – Star Brand Imports 2003-2005

Managed the supply chain for start-up company in specialty beers and promotional items for the US marketplace to 160 Distributors.

Handled Forecasting, Production Planning/Scheduling, Inventory Planning, Inbound Logistics through SAP R3.

Managed the packaging material for all repack items in the Star Brands portfolio including outsourcing and created a replenishment to avoid stock outs.

Lead Sales and Operation Planning meetings with Distributors.

Analyzed and aligned annual Sales & Operations strategic plan to tactical operating plan.

Managed internal demand and supply collaboration with Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Ireland, and Holland operations.

Managed sales collaboration forecasts for specialty beers.

Created order replenishment and fulfillment plans to US demand points.

Served as Operation’s team member for European consolidation demand point project.

Analyzed and translated tactical forecasts into shipment / replenishment forecasts for the breweries.

Managed and analyzed inventory levels for all 4 distribution centers.

Invoiced direct orders in a timely manner and ensured all orders have been Post Goods Issue daily.

Created deliveries in batch jobs and sent FTP to the appropriate Demand Point.

Reviewed with Heineken USA the Key Cooperage Credits and Debits.

Analyzed the Supply Chain of Star Brand Imports on a daily basis.

Managed the 4 third party distribution centers with inventory reconciliation and timely deliveries.

SAP Project Implementation Consultant Sales and Distribution 2002-2003

Reviewed and redesigned Sales and Distribution process.

Handled design review of 160 Distributor’s ordering portals.

Assisted in the customization of SAP to compliment the Heineken and Fischer Beverage business.

Act as a liaison with business process owners and key users.

Ensured integration with other teams within project.

Simulated and tested all possible scenarios on the SAP system.

Created work instruction and documentation on the system.

Trained end users; provided post implementation support.

Transportation Analyst 1998-2002

Improved the product flow, focusing on reducing transportation costs by over 250K. Improved forecast accuracy and timely allocation of product to customer.

Successfully managed ocean and domestic transportation for the largest North Atlantic importer and fifth largest importer into the U.S.

Responsible for monthly transportation analysis reports to senior management.

Maintained the supply chain database; key tool for containerization, routing, and sku information.

Supported ocean and domestic contract negotiating.

Managed and forecasted repack material operations.

Transportation management and freight bill remittance.

Provide transportation cost and rate quotes as needed.

Maintenance of Heineken USA Routing Guide.

P&O Nedlloyd Limited – East Rutherford, N.J. 1996-1998

Export /Import Shipment Owner

Successfully developed newly created position (key contact to the customer).

Initiated /managed acquired steamship company, Blue Ocean Lines (Customer Service office).

Supported/implemented new computer system (DRS) in 6 months.

Provided internal support for Sales, Operations, and Service Center.

Responsible for complete shipping documentation from booking to sailed on board.

Audited shipping instructions and final bill of lading and distribution.

Additional responsibilities included monitoring quality assurance to ensure effective customer service, recorded booking, and knowledge of tariffs and service contracts.

Maersk, Inc. – Parsippany, N.J. 1994-1996

Rate Analyst

Provided global business development for import/export companies located in the Pacific Rim through cost analysis of transportation rates.

Supplied statistical reports and monthly spreadsheets of rate inquiries to senior management.

Training of new staff, documentation and rating of bills of lading, and updating current foreign currency and exchange rates.

Education:

B.A. Communications, Minor: Spanish ● Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, N.H -1993

M.B.A. Global Management ● University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ -2010

APICS CSCP(Certified Supply Chain Certificate) -2013

APICS CPIM(Detailed Scheduling and Planning) - 2014

SCRUM – Project Management Certificate - 2014

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Lotus Notes.

Proficiency in SAP R/3, Cognos, MAS 200, ROBRS, Business Objects, VMI and SDI.

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