DANIEL J. WAX
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Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, offering an extensive background in the electronics, and fabricated products industries. Expertise encompasses General Management with a focus on complex and Lean inventory methods. Delivers comprehensive understanding of business operations, ensuring efficient and strategic supply chain practices. A leader who will quickly understand business goals and contribute to immediate objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Change Management - System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Management - Merger and acquisition (M&A) integration, Satellite operations management
Inventory Control - Raw Material, Consignment, Finished Goods
Management/Leadership - Managed up to 20 direct reports, and forecast department budgets.
Process Improvement - Developed MRB process Virtual Parts Kanban System, Purchasing, and Operations processes. Managed ISO and ATEX certifications. Implemented KPI’s.
Procurement - Raw Materials, Finished Goods, Capital Purchases
S&OP Planning - Develop tactical and strategic planning for supply chain inventory and staffing levels.
Vendor Management - Develop and Implement Vendor metrics for improved quality and cost.
ERP Implementation - Global Shop 2014.2, and tested subsequent upgrades with corporate functional teams.
Hazardous Materials - Manage the logistics of shipping, receiving, and handling hazardous materials, including DOT and IATA regulations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
●Improved profit margin by 4 points during an economic downturn.
●Increased annual revenues by 25% by establishing pricing guidelines for Customer Service.
●Generated $3.7 sales revenue in 7 months by developing a virtual parts Kanban system.
●Incorporated level scheduling, forecasting and Pull process to international subsidiaries
●Established, monitored and maintained operating KPI’s.
●Reduced materials inventory by $3M in three months implementing Just-in-Time strategies.
●Reduced overall freight costs by 32% utilizing an inventory matrix and maintained all service levels and customer satisfaction.
●Developed partnership with vendor that resulted in eliminating wasted processing time and improved overall shipping process by 85%.
●Monitored financial reserves to offset obsolete and non-moving inventory, while working with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to find alternative uses for inventory.
OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC Houston, TX 2008 - 2023
Interim CEO and President
Accountable for strategic, financial, and operational leadership, fostering close collaboration with the Board of Directors and executive team.
Senior Vice President & General Manager
Oversaw operational management teams, including QHSE Team, IT, and Supply Chain departments.
●Improved profit margin by 4 points by implementing a leaner organization.
●Maintained a flawless six-year record of safety and incident-free operations in HSE.
●Reduced overall operating costs by implementing bulk purchasing processes, despite rising material costs.
●Initiated a Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) program to improve customer satisfaction.
Director of Supply Chain & Logistics
Led purchasing, warehouse, and light assembly operations, supervising Planners, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse teams supporting Manufacturing and Engineering
●Reduced inventory by 25% in 5 months.
●Project Manager for new ERP solution for company with on time implementation.
●Developed vendor relations with top 10 vendors resulting in decreased lead times and reduced in-house inventories.
●Streamlined repair service turn-around time for improved customer satisfaction.
●Designed and implemented new MRB process.
●Sourced and installed first EffiMat® in the U.S. for parts storage and selection.
●Project Manager for facilities consolidation.
●Facilities Management for 75,000 Sq. foot manufacturing, engineering and office buildings.
●Reduced shipping errors and improved packaging resulting in a reduction of claims by integrating FedEx with internal system.
●Designed layout of warehouse operations to best utilize space and efficiency.
DIEBOLD, INC. Houston, TX 2005- 2008
Regional Resource Manager
Managed logistics and manpower workload for 240 service technicians across a 5-state region, supporting $33 million in annual revenue. Led a team of Logistics Managers, Resource Managers, and Call Management Coordinators, ensuring seamless operations. Oversaw a call center to dispatch technicians, consistently meeting or surpassing contracted service level agreements.
●Achieved 50% efficiency gain in cycle counts through electronic methods, reducing costs and report processing time, and decreasing total cycle time.
●Implemented Lean metrics across regional operations, improving overall performance.
●Reorganized Southern Region logistics management using 5S methodology, enhancing efficiency and customer service.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Science: Business Services
Owens Community College, Perrysburg Township, Ohio
Associate of Science: Marketing Management
Member in Good Standing: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)