Supply Chain Management

John Harper

****.******@****.*** • 832-***-**** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-harper/

Natural gas compression professional with 16 years of expertise in supply chain, inventory management, process improvement, and ERP systems seeks challenging opportunity. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Field Operations) to streamline industry-specific inventory processes. Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through improved forecasting, procurement strategies, and ERP deployments. Skilled in leveraging data analytics (including Microsoft Excel) to generate actionable insights and communicate critical findings to Operations and Supply Chain leadership.

Kodiak Gas Services

Supply Chain Systems Manager, The Woodlands, TX (9/2022-Current)

Facilitated seamless integration of new IFS system during ERP implementation.

Functional Supply Chain lead for ERP implementation. Working closely Accounting, IT, Operations, and outside implementation consultants, to achieve cross-functional alignment in processes and procedures.

Utilize knowledge and experience to be the subject matter expert, SME, for Supply Chain’s use of IFS post implementation.

Established best practices for systems management by creating comprehensive documentation and training materials for Supply Chain.

Oversaw instruction for Supply Chain department of 40+ individuals, including Purchasing, Warehousemen, and Inventory departments.

Reduced operational expenses through system consolidation and streamlined resource allocation across departments.

Led a team of Inventory Specialists in part data cleanup and standardization project for over 12,000 unique part IDs, resulting in 9,500 active part IDs, while creating unique categories and capturing alternate, preceding and superseding part IDs for over 75% of the active part ID catalog.

Inventory Manager, Montgomery, TX (5/2016-9/2022)

Established inventory department responsible for part ID, stock room, and vendor data integrity.

Built and scaled a high-performing inventory department, growing the team from 1 person to 8 specialists and managing a 50x increase in inventory value across 10 states and 250+ stockrooms.

Led and executed company-wide inventory counts, achieving a less than 2% variance annually across all locations.

Collaborated with Comptroller and G/L Accountants on month-end, quarter-end, and year-end inventory reporting, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and transaction recording.

CDM Resource Management

Supply Chain Analyst, Houston, TX (1/2012-5/2016)

Analyze operational needs to optimize field and part inventory placement and quantity, ensuring timely parts availability without excess stock or redundant locations.

Manage new and existing vendor requests, ensuring compliance with ISNetworld requirements.

Deliver regular reports on key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs) for management.

Ensure timely and adequate local inventory levels for field operations, while keeping accurate company-wide inventory valuations and minimizing carrying costs by analyzing part usage and recommending stock levels.

Leverage Maintenance Connection to optimize company-wide inventory levels and reduce costs.

Inventory Supervisor, Damascus, AR (6/2011-12/2011)

Optimize regional field and part inventory placement, quantity, and security for timely parts availability, avoiding excess stock or redundant locations, and ensuring accurate inventory counts.

Lead a team of Inventory Control Specialists in Granbury, Texas and Haughton, Louisiana, managing daily operations and conducting quarterly regional and annual company-wide inventory counts.

Inventory Specialist, Damascus, AR (9/2009-6/2011)

Drive regional inventory optimization by managing placement, quantity, and security of field and part inventory. This ensures timely parts availability, minimizes carrying costs by avoiding excess stock or redundant locations, and guarantees accurate inventory counts.

Ensure timely and adequate local stock levels for field operations while upholding the integrity of region-wide inventory valuations to minimize carrying costs.

Leverage the company's electronic inventory control system to manage and optimize ~$2.8 million of inventory in the North region.

Warehouseman, Damascus, AR (8/2008-6/2009)

Managed and optimized warehouse inventory levels to ensure timely product availability and minimize carrying costs.

Performed cycle counts, received, inspected, and shipped products while adhering to safety protocols.

Utilized Maintenance Connection software to track inventory movement and keep accurate records.

Victoria Independent School District

High School English Teacher, Victoria, TX (8/1999-8/2008)

Increased student success on standardized tests through targeted skill review, practice exams, and personalized feedback.

Differentiated instruction for all students, using tailored tools and resources to optimize learning experiences.

Committed to continuous learning by actively participating in professional development workshops and conferences.

SKILLS

Inventory Management (inventory optimization, data cleansing and standardization, inventory count leadership and accuracy), ERP Systems (IFS system implementation and expertise, system consolidation and process improvement, inventory management within ERP systems), Supply Chain Management (KPI reporting, cost reduction strategies, forecasting and procurement), Data Analysis (inventory analysis using Excel, data communication and presentation), Leadership and Training (team leadership and development, training and documentation development), Software (Maintenance Connection, MS Office Suite, Power BI and SharePoint).

EDUCATION

University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX

1999

Bachelor of Arts, English.

Texas Education Certificate – Secondary English (Grades 6-12). Effective 5/1999 - Lifetime

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