Supply Chain Inventory Control

PROFILE

Keen expertise in implementing strategic initiatives and projects, instituting lean processes, embedding best practices, and expanding business opportunities to realize substantial revenue growth. Expert in spearheading full-spectrum supply chain operations, including forecast and sourcing planning, material supply, warehousing, inventory control, logistics management, and vendor development to enhance productivity and efficiency. Proven ability to boost overall profitability and productivity through effective vendor management, innovative sourcing strategies, ERP solutions, and process standardization while devising cost reduction measures and reducing cycle / lead time. Skilled in conducting process analysis and leading the establishment of strategic tools, practices, and solutions to measurably increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize revenues. Firsthand experience in boosting collaboration among business functions and cultivating enduring relationships with customers, vendors, and industry leaders. Influential communicator with strong command on ERP systems and superior negotiations, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

KEY PROFICIENCES

Supply Chain optimization

Supplier Performance Measurement

Reverse Logistics, Material Returns, analytics

Inventory Management & Optimization

Strategic Business Planning

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Security and Compliance

Distribution Planning

Procurement & Vendor Negotiations

Production and Project Management

Demand Planning, Forecasting

Customer Relationship Management

Compliance/Audit Specialization (Asia)

Warehouse & Inventory Management

MS Office Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe

Department of Defense & Department of Commerce

Optimal Resource Planning

Cross functional experience in Materials, Planning and Manufacturing management

EXPERIENCE

Global Siop Manager Franklin Electric Canby, OR 2022 – present

Provide insight in the management of supply chain activities from demand planning to procurement planning and inventory controls to maximize overall business efficiency.

Manage Sales, Inventory and Operations planning for business units totaling $200 million annually.

Increased inventory turnover by implementing effective demand planning, forecasting, distribution, and reordering levels.

Promoted from Sourcing Director to Global Siop Manager to manage 40% new business growth in the Pioneer Pump Product Line.

Standardized Finished Goods BOM process demand flow to drive accurate and correct forecasting

Supply Chain Director Franklin Electric Hillsboro, OR 2020 – 2021

Implemented 35% increase in dual sourcing suppliers for the commodities of Fabrication, VFD drives and Engines during pandemic supply chain crisis.

Managed sourcing spends of $85 million and annual cost saving of $2.8 million

Supply Chain Manager Franklin Electric Hillsboro, OR 2019 – 2020

Oversaw plant closure of Hillsboro site operations

Successfully led ERP Implementation project for business facility

Negotiated global logistics contract realizing $650 thousand dollars

Program Manager Ascentec Engineering Tualatin, OR 2017 - 2019

Managed new product development implementation in the semiconductor industry, increasing product revenue above $5 million.

Proven 98% on-time delivery for Lam Research, generating an annual $18 million revenue stream.

Oversaw portal management, customer service, and strategic account support for clientele

o Lam Research

oSpace X

Morrow Equipment LLC Logistics Manager 2015 - 2016

Renegotiated carrier accounts in Small Package, LTL, FTL, Ocean, Air and Brokerage resulting in annual savings of $350,000.

Streamlined operations and implemented TMS system to centralize logistics operations in eighteen hubs in Northern and South Americas.

OLCC Inventory & Transport Controller - Spirits Division Portland, OR 2014 - 2015

Managed the inventory control and process management for spirit distribution.

Manage all Vendor Transportation transactions and delivery fulfillment requirements.

SmartRG.com Supply Chain Account Manager Vancouver, WA 2013 - 2014

Managed the inventory, distribution, and vendor relationships.

Increased order accuracy fulfillment by 65% within one quarter, through implementing a new controlled process.

InFocus Supply Chain Coordinator - North America Lake Oswego, OR 2010 - 2013

Implemented and reduced global supply chain spend by renegotiating supplier contracts, resulting in actual savings of $600,000 in 2012 and $1.2 million in future year.

Improved existing claims & compliance program resulting in shipment reduction damages by 32% and generating savings of $125,000 within one business year.

Supply Chain Manager DHL Global Forwarding Portland, OR 2005 - 2009

Promoted to develop and direct International Supply Chain department in Portland.

Supported Key fortune five hundred customers located in the Pacific Northwest and collaborated with suppliers, transporters, IT, compliance specialists, warehousing, and distribution providers to measure and identify obstacles, establish project plans and lead or re-design supply chain solutions.

Created, established, and managed the Portland ISC department overseeing customer base with revenue streams of $3 million annually.

Increased ROI by 5% annually between 2005 - 2008.

Participated in disaster relief prevention team to assist in logistics related management activities globally.

Led special 3-month assignment targeting collection of past due receivables that had been outstanding for 2 years and recovered $1.7 million in cash to the corporation.

Account Product Manager DHL Global Forwarding Portland, OR 1999 - 2005

Managed the Intel Oregon fabrication plant transportation requirements for in- and outbound goods.

Conducted investigations based on logistics incidents and implemented corrective action plans to resolve issues related to vendor, third party providers and end customers.

Reduced logistics incidents rate by 24% and improved OTD from 95% to 98%.

Provided cost savings of $2 million over 4-year time period

Management metric analytics at gateway stations - MIA, LAX, NYC, SEA, ORD

EDUCATION

Portland State University Portland, OR MBA – International Business Mgmt. 2009

Specialized in International Supply Chain Management.

Thesis: Assessed, measured, and provided key recommendation for Lacrosse Footwear to decrease their global supply chain’s carbon footprint.

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA BA – International Business 1998

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