Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

RICK HARRIS

310-***-**** ************@*****.***

Extensive experience in leadership roles in various settings including warehouses. Track record of fostering a focus on quality, health, and safety across all aspects of operations. Committed to driving a positive culture through motivation and engagement while inspiring team to exceed expectations through continuous improvement. Seasoned in managing long-term strategic plans and tactical implementation of production systems, developing systems to evaluate, score, and implement manufacturing business system process improvements. Supports continuous improvement by integrating tools into processes. Strong thought leadership with ability to independently take calculated risks. A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills; and able to influence a team. Fluent in SAP, Xerox Test Software, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, MFG/Pro, MAS 90, Ascent, and AIMS.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Leadership Process Improvement Problem Solving Supply Chain

Project Management Training/Mentoring Customer Care Program Management Zero Loss Daily Direction Autonomous Maintenance Materials Management Logistics Contract Negotiation Risk Management Operating Systems Transportation Supply Chain Help Desk Process Improvement

RELATED EXPERIENCE

O’Neil Digital Solutions, Inventory Control Supervisor – Los Angeles, CA July 2022 - Present

Provide leadership and direction in developing inventory strategies across multiple sites, establishing standard operating procedures and policies, defining operational goals and objectives for inventory management, overseeing inventory improvement projects and overall strategic planning and inventory management practice withing the company.

Lead inventory management teams across sites in developing inventory strategy; drive inventory related decision making across Distribution, Productions, Customer Service, Finance and IT; ensuring tactical and operational plan achievement.

Inventory Coordinator Specialist, Exelint International - Redondo Beach, CA July 2021 – July 2022

Transacting the movement of inventory within multiple inventory locations. Ensuring proper documentation (i.e., material requisition) is completed and procedures are followed prior to and following any movement of inventory. Managing transactions within the WMS/ERP to match the physical movement of goods. Identify discrepancies and perform root cause analysis. Conducting daily and ad hoc cycle counts to control inventory accuracy and minimize variances. Plan full inventory annually. Monitoring inventory transaction (i.e., scrap) and engage with other areas of the business such as Procurement, Finance to ensure accurate and timely transactions. Fill in Shipping Supervisor Position when needed. Support Warehouse Manager as needed. Attend Software meeting with Management to go over what software is best for our needs. Train new employees with scanner guns. Create an Excel spreadsheet to manually follow quantity and product type and flow throw the warehouse during software changes.

Project manager on the implementation of Scanco and Sage software with key players to ensure inventory flow is accurate and efficient.

Lead first inventory audit in company history resulting in a 99% rate of accuracy.

Material Manager, Precision Material Management, PBF Refinery/Phillips 66 Refinery - Wilmington, CA 2014 - 2019

Managed financial performance of the company as it relates to inventory and the cost to procure, carry and disposition materials used in the production of its customers products. Achieved outcomes through results-driven leadership of purchasing, materials planning, shipping/receiving, and inventory functions. Built effective working relationships as well as the evaluation of these vendors based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection. Worked cross functionally with team to develop and drive operational initiatives that are designed to address a specific issue or systemically further the evolution of the company.

Designed the layout for all the material and locations based on the material and what unit they are designated.

Negotiated RMA's with vendors for excess material, which resulted in the recouping $1.2 million.

Successfully maintained Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) certification.

Warehouse Manager, Used Gym Equipment - Carson, CA 2012 – 2013

Led inbound and outbound warehouse functions; oversaw teams and facilitated training. Coordinated activities within the assigned areas and ensure a smooth flow of product and material to meet schedules, ensuring effective use of people and resources. Advised others and help out where needed to ensure the achievement of expected productivity goals. Identified material and shortages and issue and initiates corrective action; monitored and coordinated daily priorities with a view to maximizing resource allocation and product deliveries. Moved inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse, coordinating inventory transfers with related departments. Provided recommendations, planning, direction, and impetus for improvements to the current warehouse programs, processes, and methods.

Received positive feedback from team due to collaborative and empathetic leadership style.

Inventory Control Coordinator / Warehouse Supervisor, Maxum Petroleum - Rancho Dominguez, CA 2010 - 2012

Created a positive workplace, which enabled staff to exceed the requirements of their role. Exhibited positive leadership behaviors, fostered teamwork, trust, and collaboration. ̵Conducted workplace induction and training. Complied with all health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations, and codes of practice. Oversaw and led inventory auditing, documentation, and security; managed shipping area and conducted weekly Haz Mat area inspection / documentation.

Created style numbers based on type of product and color to create warehouse locations to simplify pick, pack, pull.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, National Retail Transportation - Compton, CA, 1 year

Warehouse Manager, Alpinestars USA, Inc - Torrance, CA, 3 years

Senior Logistics Coordinator, Lem Instruments Inc - Torrance, CA, 7 years

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Certificate in Process Technology, Coastline College - Fountain Valley, CA

High School Diploma, Mira Costa High School - Manhattan Beach, CA

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