Supply Chain Human Resources

Robert E. Howell

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Phone: 859-***-****

E-mail: **********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

• Very open to varied opportunities but ideally to be involved in a team environment that would benefit from my leadership experience and varied skills. CAPABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge and experience across the full spectrum of the supply chain

• Solid working knowledge of finance, budgeting and strategic operational execution

• Interpersonal communication skills promoting an environment of team development and spirit

• Experienced in public speaking and formal presentations

• Ability to simplify and solve complex issues through analytical skills ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successfully lead a 5 year strategic execution plan which: Doubled sales

Tripled net income

Improved customer order fill rate percentages from the mid 80’s to high 90’s Reduced product thru-put time, inventory carry and obsolescence

• Development of additional fulfillment capabilities of international outsourcing and offshore manufacturing functions

• Centralization of all cutting and distribution functions enabling significant quality improvement and cost reduction

• Development of textile S.Q.C. and procurement processes CARHARTT INC. WORK HISTORY

• 2008 – 2022 Real Estate Investments & Sales Agent

• 1999 – 2007 Chief Operating Officer

Responsible for all functional areas: Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Demand Planning, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources and Administration

• 1993 – 1998 V.P. of Manufacturing

Included all areas of Demand Fulfillment: Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Production Planning and Raw Material Procurement

• 1990 – 1993 Director of Manufacturing Services

Included Production Planning, Raw Material Procurement, Cutting and Distribution

• 1978 – 1990 Varied responsibilities as an Assistant to the V.P. of Manufacturing

• 1976 – 1977 Manager of Corporate Accounting

• 1973 – 1976 Varied Co-op/Apprentice roles

INDUSTRY AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

• Board of Directors of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).

• Active member of the Apparel Research Committee

• Session Chair and Speaker at various Apparel Research Committee Industry Presentations

• Graduate of University of Michigan International Business Executive Program

• V.P. of Estill County Health Care- non profit health care services for the less privileged

• Founding member, V.P. and Treasurer of the Estill County Lion’s Club

• Officer and board member of several condominium associations EDUCATION

• 1999 Executive MBA Program at the University of Michigan

• 1976 Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting University of Detroit

• 1975 – 1976 University of Detroit undergraduate

• 1971 – 1974 Eastern Kentucky University undergraduate References available on request

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