Inventory Control Project Manager

Simon M. List

Hewitt, NJ *****

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EFFECTIVE AND DEDICATED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LEADER, with a solid background in elevating operational safety, productivity, efficiency and profitability in a production, distribution, logistics and client-driven environment.

AREA OF EXPERTISE:

Strategic Demand Planning

Systems Implementation

Safety Management

Customer Service

Team Building/Project Management

Route Management

Analytics/Data Analysis

3PL Distribution Management

Inventory Control Management

Vendor Relations/Management

Transportation Logistics

Training/Procedures Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Watts Water Technologies /Aerco, Blauvelt, NY 03/2023 - Present

Supply Chain Project Manager

Manage a team of planners/buyers responsible for working with multiple suppliers on the purchasing, price negotiation, and inbound tracking of 6,200-part variations used for a continuous manufacturing process.

Led multiple projects simultaneously, resulting in a 17% increase in early completion dates.

Played a pivotal role in fostering effective communications among the team members, stakeholders, and senior management to align project objectives.

Identified and mitigated project risks through proactive planning and issue resolution.

Planned activities related to cost-effective procurement, inventory control, forecasting, and supplier relations.

Developed, implemented, and maintained policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs and streamline procedures and action solutions.

Create and maintain relationships with vendors while measuring compliance and performance.

Oversee internal inventory team that monitored for transactional accuracy, organized daily cycle counts and internal audits, and provided quarterly/yearly data to external auditors.

Managed internal warehouse responsible for supplying production line and two offsite storage facilities.

Capstone Logistics LLC, Montgomery, NY – Home Depot Distribution Center 09/2017 - 03/2023

Site Manager

I lead a team of 12 leadership reports, 60-100 associate reports, 20 drivers, and 15-20 partner associates with whom we collaborate to manage the building's flow.

Responsible for all operations, including inbound, outbound, pick-and-pack, inventory control, the QC process, and routing.

Supervise a routing/dispatch team responsible for planning, overseeing, and following up on daily route assignments.

WMS/ERP superuser and a trainer for new hires and the warehouse team.

Created, revised, and implemented SOPs across multiple departments.

Managed and trained teams in material distribution, quality control, cycle counts, and inventory control.

Identified, developed, and modified KPIs used to measure team performance.

Over two shifts, increased productivity in a high-volume distribution center through strategic hiring and hands-on training.

Interfaced with customers/partners to provide productivity updates, deliver changes in priorities, and work side by side to maintain the balance of work throughout the building.

Create and maintain productivity reports along with analyzing forecasts that drive daily production.

Provide training on all company safety standards and manage all required documentation.

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Adagio Teas, Garfield, NJ 02/2013–09/2017

Operations, Sr. Manager

Provided leadership for product distribution within the US and Canada using multiple carriers, in-house drivers, freight forwarders, and brokers.

Coordinated product movement from Indonesia, China, Japan, and India with Freight Forwarders for manufacturing and distribution.

Provided the leadership for managing 2,500 SKUs, fulfillment, inventory for three sites, and all online e-commerce sales.

Re-engineer processes, workflow, staffing, and space requirements, which resulted in increased efficiencies and reduced costs.

Implemented policies and standard operating procedures that assisted in streamlining warehouse operations and increased productivity.

Managed the inventory analytics and provided commentary and adjustments for discrepancies.

Facilitated and managed CGMP, OSHA, and HIPPA requirements and compliance.

Responsible for a team of seven direct reports, 35- 40 full-time indirect reports, driver-partners, and 15- 20 full-time indirect temporary workers.

Kean University - University Center, Union, NJ 04/2011- 02/2013

University Center Operations Manager

Coordinated the design and implantation of events hosted by outside companies at the University Center.

Managed all storage and distribution of supplies requested by the hosts for events.

Successfully coordinated new operational processes and public safety policies in support of upper management at the Student University Center.

Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

United Parcel Service, Saddle Brook, NJ 01/2004 - 04/2011

Manager – Operations / Facilitator/ Trainer/ Logistics

Coordinated and directed multiple freight pickup and delivery routes for 400 daily clients in NY, NJ, MD, and TX daily.

Managed outbound PD to maximize overall operational efficiency, resulting in a reduction in overtime.

Developed, implemented, and monitored department training programs, including safety practices and the proper truck loading methodologies.

Conducted, developed, and facilitated weekly new hire orientation sessions.

Evaluated the needs of the company and planned staff training programs accordingly.

Provided logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.

Implemented performance standards, safety and security procedures, and policy changes as necessary.

Education: BS / Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Kean University, Union NJ

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