Jay Intra

Atlanta, GA

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jayintra/

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(404) 915 – 4404

Global Supply Chain Management Logistics Distribution Warehousing Inventory Control Procurement Purchasing 3PL Contract Management Cross Cultural Operations Manufacturing Automotive Consumer Goods Continuous Improvement Mindset

US Citizen Bachelor of Science in Business Management PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

With extensive international operating experience in Asian, European, and North American markets within Automotive Manufacturing (OEM and Tier 1 & 2), Consumer Products Manufacturing and 3rd Party Logistics Service Contract Management, I am an accomplished and versatile Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution professional. I have a proven track record of optimizing operations and driving business growth in diverse industries. Leveraging over a decade of experience across international markets, I have spearheaded strategic initiatives and established efficient processes to enhance customer service and minimized costs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•End-to-End Supply Chain Management Processes

•International and Local Logistics

•Warehousing and Distribution

•Inventory Analysis and Control

•Material Movements and Control

•Procurement and Purchasing

•Strategic Production Planning

•Project Management

•Process Optimization and Efficiency (Lean Manufacturing, In & Outsourcing, JIT, 5S, Kaizen)

•Microsoft Suites

•ERP Proficiency (SAP, AX Dynamics, QAD and AS/400 proprietary systems)

•Cross Cultural Team Building and Management

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Revamped supply chain, logistics, and warehousing teams at multiple companies by using better personnel evaluations and streamlined people and processes by eliminating waste.

•Spearheaded establishment of supply chain, logistics and warehouse process and protocols for seven greenfield manufacturing facilities of multinational companies in projects worth over $200 million.

•Mitigated supply risk to company during tariff trade wars by working with suppliers to set-up new bases in Vietnam, Korea and Malaysia

•Saved company over $2 million annually by initiating returnable/reusable packaging WORK EXPERIENCE:

Supply Chain & Logistics Business Executive Coach (Part-time) Self Employed · Sep 2020 - Present

Worked mainly with Information Technology and Logistics companies

•Provided executive coaching services, specializing in international business communications, processes, and best practices for executives and senior staff.

•Demonstrated adaptability during the pandemic, offering temporary and part-time coaching activities.

•Helped 3 senior staff get promoted to management roles Senior Supply Chain Manager

Siam Dial Co., Ltd. – Thailand Feb 2019 - Jan 2020 Manufacturer of high-end watch components with over 300 employees for leading Swiss and Japanese watch makers under brands like Tag Heuer, RADO, Zenith, Longines, GUCCI, Orient

& Grand Seiko.

•Revamp supply chain, logistics and warehousing team by streamlining people and processes.

•Lead project team for new chrome plating plant expansion worth about $1 million

•Recovered over $100,000 of "lost" inventory by implementing new inventory control system

•Consolidate legacy supplier base by using cloud-based system to increase transparency

•Achieved over 98% on time rate

•Collaborated with vendors implementing new SAP systems

•Managed team of over 30 people

Supply Chain Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (USA) – Thailand Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 Global manufacturing hub facility for US-based tools and consumer products company supplying measuring tapes, utility knives, levelers and laser measurers to all markets. Total output over $100 million with over 600 employees.

•Established new processes and protocols for sourcing, procurement and purchasing teams to streamline and eliminated waste and inefficiencies.

•Reduced metal material cost by over $10,000 per month by setting up new inventory control system to account for uncontrolled waste

•Orchestrated outsourcing of about 15 components to reduce production footprint so new, higher value items can be produced instead

•Collaborated with Chinese suppliers to set up new facilities outside of China during tariff wars to reduce risk to supply chain.

•Initiated material swap with sister facilities in other countries to alleviate glut of material because of severe weather damage in Europe

•Revamp warehouse and material handling processes and protocols internally and externally to increase safety and speed

•Took over management of graphics and packaging design group from Taiwan office

•Reduced import cost by over $30,000 p/a by consolidating shipments and appointing a lead shipper

•Collaborated with Finance to increase benefits of US and Europe Free Trade Agreements by revamping bill of material and components

•Achieved highest KPI for inventory and service levels for all sister production facilities

•Managed team of 45 people

Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Bangkok Idea Green Co., Ltd. – Thailand Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 The company engaged in harvesting precious metals from used and scraped electronics for recycling.

•Successfully established Standard Operating Procedures for Warehousing and Logistics as a part owner of the company.

•Provided expert leadership in customer service management, distribution and logistics management, inventory control management, and materials management.

•Managed team of 5 people

Supply Chain and Manufacturing Manager

BiOWiSH Technologies (USA) – Thailand Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 Manufacturing hub for US-based biotechnology treatment solutions for aquaculture, agriculture, and environmental management industries.

•Spearheaded the $10 million expansion of a newly acquired manufacturing facility

•Established from ground-up new supply chain and manufacturing teams

•Project planned and managed new warehouse and distribution site and its processes and protocols

•Implemented processes and protocols for logistics and inventory control

•Established new sales office in Bangkok for African and North Asian markets

•Collaborated with US head office to expand Malaysian sales office for SE Asian markets

•Implemented Microsoft AX Dynamics ERP

•Managed team of 50 people

Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Unika Thai Trading – Thailand Apr 2009 - May 2011

The company sourced food ingredients for Japanese food-based products for leading restaurants and bakeries throughout the country

•Successfully established Standard Operating Procedures for Warehousing and Logistics as a part owner of the company.

•Provided expert leadership in customer service management, distribution and logistics management, inventory control management, and materials management.

•Managed team of 3 people

Logistics Planning and Distribution Manager

Continental Automotive (Germany) – Thailand Jun 2008 - Mar 2009 New Asian manufacturing hub for Germany-based automotive parts manufacturer (injector pumps and engine covers) supplying both local and export car assembly markets. The facility had a headcount of 150 people at start of the 1st phase.

•Spearheaded the establishment of processes and protocols for new warehouse and distribution facilities in a $50 million new plant project

•Established new logistics, production planning and scheduling teams for new facility

•Implemented new processes and protocol for import and export logistics

•Introduced new processes and protocols to optimized packaging and shipments with European suppliers

•Successfully secured approval from government to reclassify equipment, saving company over

$1 million in taxes

•Trained staff on SAP ERP

•Managed team of 15 people

Logistics and Distribution Manager

Triumph Motorcycles (England) – Thailand Jun 2002 - Feb 2008 New global manufacturing hub for UK-based premium large-engine motorcycle assembler. Total of 3 distinct production facilities constructed within 5 years with over 1,200 employees producing over 70,000 motorcycles annually.

•Spearheaded the establishment of processes and protocols for new warehouse and distribution facilities in a $150 million 3-plant construction project

•Established new logistics, production planning and scheduling teams for all 3 new facilities

•Implemented new processes and protocol for import and export logistics

•Created new packaging design team

•Saved company about $2 million p/a with Return/Reused packaging designs

•Trained staff on AS/400 based proprietary ERP system

•Orchestrated the promotion of 22 staff to leadership positions

•Managed team of 75 people

Distribution Center Manager and 3PL Contract Manager ASG Logistics (Sweden) – Thailand Dec 1998 – Dec 2002 Sweden-based 3rd Party Logistics Provider (acquired by DHL Group in 2005) managing Ford Motor Co. & Mazda Car Co.'s Southeast Asia international and domestic distribution center for raw material and spare parts.

•Leadership role in the establishment of processes and protocols for new warehouse and distribution center to service new ASEAN Ford and Mazda production plants

•Trained staff on Ford/Mazda QAD systems

•Managed all day-to-day activities of distribution center to meet contract requirements

•Managed team of 40 people

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

University of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD

High School Diploma

Mount Saint Joseph - Baltimore, MD

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