Brian A. Birdsong
Atlanta, GA ***************@*****.*** (404) 940 - 0672 linkedin.com/in/brian-birdsong-1a4155b5
Certified Supply Chain Manager
An accomplished Certified Supply Chain Manager in logistics and supply Chain management. Known for establishing processes and procedures to ensure safety, drive efficiency, and maximize customer satisfaction. Expertise in establishing and maintaining relationships with diverse individuals. Analytical, adept at critical thinking, and organized. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Areas of Expertise
SAP, ERP, APO
Supply Chain and Logistics
Tableau
Communication
Power Bi
Leadership and Management
Strategic Planning
Process Management
Organizational Development
Education
Master of Science in Strategic Management (Quality Systems)
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Master of Science in Strategic Management (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Business Administration Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Certifications
APICS/ASCM CSCP Certification #185438
Six Sigma White Belt
Lean Six Sigma Certification 2023
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) 2022
Professional Experience
Caterpillar /Griffin, GA 30224 10/2023—Present
Logistics Planning Analyst
Develop a production plan to meet customer needs based on the S&OP process. Development of a schedule for individual products and configurations. Assist in developing finished goods inventory strategies vs demand change. Monitor the production plan and modify it as necessary to maintain product availability and appropriate inventory levels. Verifying customer forecast against demand in SAP/EDI. Evaluating the customer forecast in terms of historical demand, Brian Birdsong I pg. 2
establish a production plan in terms of the customer capabilities and requirements. Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information to develop/update the production plan. Creating a production plan in SAP/APO. Verifying material availability for current production orders, and in case of problems, consultation with the Materials and production planner, changing the production schedule. Power Bi and Tableau, Vlookup Pivot tables.
Capstone Logistics I Braselton, GAI 6/2022—10/ 2023
Site Manager
Negotiation of rates with common carrier representatives, running site with safety and efficiency as priorities Writing and balancing daily bank deposits Creation of daily work logs and transmission of same to corporate Audit of daily labor and billing reports Ensure customer needs are met on a daily basis. Document and resolve any customer service or associate issues daily. Ensure all associates follow Capstone policies and work rules including Capstone safety work rules. Hold weekly safety meetings and ensure associate participation. Assist in managing Site and Departmental budget. Scheduling associate shifts based on customer requirements. Interview, hire, and train new associates. Supervise timely and accurate data entry for all services performed. Complete daily closeout, including cash balancing, data upload, and payroll record administration according to Capstone policies and standard operating procedures.
Anthony, A Dover Corp I Conyers, GA 8/2020-6/2022
Shipping Lead
Ensure that truck drivers depart with appropriate paperwork, Direct and coordinate the activities of wrapping team to assist in preparing orders, Stage finished orders for shipping and load trucks, Lead shipping team to accomplish safety on-time, complete, correct assignments, Perform other duties as assigned by management, Follow and encourage all safety practices reporting any concerns to a safety team member or Management, Ensure the quality of goods in the shipping process, Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment, Preparing commercial invoice and S.E.D. as required for international shipments, Guides, supports, and ensure effective training of team members, Shipping customer orders domestically and internationally using specified carriers and freight forwards, prioritize the daily shipping picks to effectively meet customers need.
United Parcel Service I Atlanta, GA 8/2019-08/2022
Supervisor
Manage 20 staff in mail receiving, processing, sorting, and shipping operations in a timely, cost-effective manner, consistent with established operations procedures. Ensure accuracy of direct mail processing and procedures, introducing operational efficiencies when appropriate. Establish and maintain positive relationship with customer operational staff, UPS staff, and vendors. Plan and recommend appropriate staff levels consistent with workload demands. Track and maintain supply inventory. Responsible for maintaining clean and safe environment in compliance with all company, state, and federal regulations
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