Supply Chain Management

Anthony G. Humphrey

********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-humphrey •Cary, North Carolina, US • 804-***-****

Supply Chain Management Executive

Dynamic and results-driven executive with over 25 years of experience in leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. Proven track record in strategic planning, operational analysis, and implementing process improvements, resulting in significant cost reductions (up to 25%) and increased value chain efficiency (20%). Skilled in building high-performing teams, fostering stakeholder relationships, and driving growth in diverse, global environments.

Career Experience

Managing Director, The Humphrey Advisory Group, LLC, Research Triangle Park, NC 2020 - present

Value Chain consultancy specializing in strategy development, program management, supply chain assessment, and procurement strategy. Clients include start-up technology companies, venture capital funds, global manufacturers and service providers. Proven track record of over $20M cost savings identified with action plans to execute.

Director, Supply Chain, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Durham, NC 2021-2023

Led a team across the full supply chain life cycle from order to fulfillment, strategically focused on aligning supply chain operations with global growth aspirations, while operating in a cGMP environment. Additionally, collaborated with commercial leaders to ensure a superior customer experience through effective management of resources and infrastructure to meet the everchanging demands of the end-to-end supply chain.

Managed improvement of Ship to Promise (STP) from an inherited 76% to consistent measures of 98+%. Also aligned the same effort to drive On Time Shipment of Stocked Items (OTTSI) to 99%.

Met with multiple customers to detail our enhanced service offerings that made us a valuable extension of their supply chain, further helping aid our commercial team achieve growth targets.

Evaluated and led several projects that aligned our network growth strategies in both the US and EMEA.

Created career progression plans for each functional group and promoted development plans that benefits both our teammates as well as ensured alignment with the company’s resources.

Director - Supply Chain Management, Zeus Living, San Francisco, CA 2019 to 2020

Managed and led procurement/warehouse functions to facilitate an exponential growth phase. Accountable for strategic supply chain design and operational efficiency, inclusive of KPI management of across six metro areas.

●Responsible for $12M annual spend portfolio including furniture, decor, and basic staging categories.

●Identified cost savings of over 30%, resulting in $1.7M delivered to the bottom line. Robust costing techniques, sourcing events, and aggressive negotiations with existing suppliers were used to drive these goals.

●Championed the launching and implementation of ERP software (NetSuite) within a four-month accelerated timeline to monitor and manage supply chain functions.

Director - Operations Solutions, Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, VA 2014 to 2019

Developed best practices and provided optimal distribution network solutions for 40+ DCs to ensure operational efficiency, while also managing an $11M commercial line of business focused on strategic healthcare accounts.

●Rationalized strategic hospital accounts to streamline operations, standardize processes, and increase profitability 20+% YOY.

●Developed processes and procedures for a 3PL line of business that increased revenues by $100M within three years and facilitated growth into the medical implant and loaner logistics sector.

●Created and maintained a distribution capacity model to quickly optimize operations based on gains and losses of major accounts. Actions increased warehouse utilization and reduced commercial response times by 10% collectively.

Director - Supply Chain Management, Meadwestvaco, Richmond, VA 2007 to 2014

Promoted operational readiness, leading a global team dispersed throughout the Americas, China, India and Europe, fostering a collaborative environment to successfully execute all manufacturing strategies. Drove efficiency throughout supply chain operations, with focus on procurement being aligned with manufacturing and channel strategies.

●Attained a record cost savings of over $500M through strategic negotiation tactics and careful analysis of inventory and management practices.

●Established contract vendor strategy, inclusive of qualifying over 30 new suppliers to address capacity and capability gaps in the company’s manufacturing strategy, increasing profits by over $300M.

●Documented end to end supply chain mapping to improve collaboration between business units, suppliers and distribution channels, driving an additional $200M of cost out of the supply chain.

Worldwide Hub Visibility Manager, IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC 2000 to 2006

Lieutenant, Supply Corps Officer, United States Navy 1993 to 1998

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management & Strategy, Operations, Transportation

Northwestern University: Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

Certifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Supply Chain Operational Reference Model - Professional Certification (SCOR-P)

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