VAUGHN WHITE

Canton, Georgia ***** 770-***-**** ad4nvq@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughn-white

SUMMARY

A dedicated and accomplished supply chain and analytics manager with a demonstrated history of success in logistics, business intelligence, data mining, database management, KPI dashboards, inventory management, query authoring, forecasting, demand management, and risk analysis. Experienced in leading successful teams, creating and maintaining financial reporting, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drives change through supply chain, process improvement, and ERP implementations across multiple international locations. Proven aptitude for improving efficiency, cutting costs, and achieving exceptional results.

EXPERIENCE

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, Atlanta, GA

Manager, Supply Chain Analytics, 2022-2023

VAUGHN WHITE CONSULTING, LLC, Canton, GA

Supply Chain Consulting, 2018-2022

Supply Chain consulting with an emphasis in data analysis, ERP, and demand planning.

HABASIT AMERICA, Suwanee, Georgia

Supply Chain Manager, 2017-2018

Managed global supply chain for Suwanee location.

Revived Moribund ERP Purchasing and MRP functions.

Developed supplier assessment system.

ZEP INC, Atlanta, Georgia

Business Intelligence Manager, 2014-2017

Managed SQL data base and creation of reporting mechanisms for $600M chemical company.

Authored SQL ETL packages to unify data from three separate ERP systems using Microsoft SSIS.

Performed regression analysis and forecast modeling for supply chain procurement using Tableau.

Created allocation models for financial / accounting analysis.

Handled ad hoc query development for various departments.

MEGGITT PLC, Rockmart, Georgia

Logistics Manager, 2013-2014

Managed supply chain for polymers division of aerospace company.

Worked with SAP team on implementation of SOP forecasting and demand management.

Consolidated several supply chain reporting mechanisms into one using SAP queries.

Conducted risk analysis of supply chain including vendor financial analysis.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TIGHITCO, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, Supply Chain Manager, 2011-2013. Managed $25M spend budget with responsibility for both U.S. and Mexico facilities and long-term site planning. Managed team of seven staff, controlling inventory and warehouse for Atlanta location using Infor Visual ERP. Instructed team on ERP, reviving moribund functionality for SOP and increasing operational efficiency. Negotiated LTAs with major suppliers in excess of $1M, reducing raw material costs by 5%. Created supplier quality section of internal quality manual, including vendor scorecard. Implemented internal RTP system, bringing annual savings of $100K first year. Decreased consumables budget by 20%. Used MS Access to query SQL database and create relevant reporting for upper management.

PIOLAX CORP., Canton, Georgia, Purchasing Manager, 2008-2010. Managed importing and logistics of raw materials from Asia and transfers to Mexico facility, with responsibility for short- and long-term budgeting and contribution to SOP. Purchased raw materials (including resins and metals), MRO, indirect, and components for Tier 1 automotive manufacturer, utilizing SAP in MM / MRP. Negotiated contracts for capital equipment, realizing $60K in savings. Realized $285K of direct cost-down saving through price negotiations. Created first SQAM. Worked with SQE to develop first supplier scorecard to evaluate approved vendors. Introduced new internal RFQ process for raw materials.

POLYONE CORP., Maryville, Tennessee, Account Manager, Automotive Color and Additives, 2006-2008. Drove sales and business development in automotive market in Southeast United States for Color concentrate and masterbatch additives.

TOYOTA TSUSHO AMERICA, INC., Maryville, Tennessee, Senior Account Representative, Chemicals and Machinery Section, 2000-2006. Handled business development, purchasing, logistics (import / export), material selection assistance, contract negotiating, trading, inventory control, budgeting, and customer service. Purchased wide range of chemicals, plastics, and sub-materials using JDE ERP. Managed chemical, plastics, and sub-material sales to several Tier 1and Tier 2 automotive accounts. Delivered cost savings to customer through driving procurement / logistics efficiencies and as facilitator between manufacturer and customer. Obtained accurate production forecasts from customer and end-user to ensure material flow was sufficient to meet demand.

EDUCATION

SOPHIA UNIVERITY

EASTERN MONTANA COLLEGE, Billings, Montana

B.B.A., Business Economics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SQL, ETL, Microsoft SSIS, Tableau, SAP, Infor Visual, JDE

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