Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

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Anthony D. Turner

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An innovative 30 years of experience Supply Chain and Operations professional. Experienced in creating strategies and leading the execution of global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment.

Skills

Supply Chain Modeling

Project Planning and Scheduling

Forecast Accuracy

Performance Goals

Lean Manufacturing Methodology

Reverse Logistics

Procurement Logistics

Budget Preparation and Management

Inventory Control Processes

Logistics Planning

Continuous Improvement Strategies

Tracking Metrics (KPI’s)

Distribution and Warehousing

Importing and exporting

Supplier Performance Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sekisui S-lec America LLC

Winchester, KY June 2007 – Present

$150 million + US plant subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer tier 2 automotive supplier

Supply Chain Logistics and Materials Manager

Responsible to the Regional Director for customer service, MPS, material planning, inventory management, logistics and procurement of raw materials and packaging.

Manages 2 salary and 15 hourly direct/indirect reports.

Responsible for inventory management and associated cost of 3 external domestic warehouses, 3 consignment warehouses and 2 international warehouses.

Knowledge in all areas of logistics including import/export and tariff, JIT, and MRP system.

Negotiates and implements warehouse contracts, inventory agreements and trucking agreements.

Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental budget.

Coordinates reverse logistical functions for product life cycles from cradle to grave.

Logistics rating of 99.4% for 2022 on time delivery.

Reduced monthly inventory deviation by 75%

Achieved overall inventory reduction of 25%.

Reduced WIP inventories by 65% over a 2-year period through reorganizing the finishing department material flow.

Reduced unit labor costs by 21% over 2 years through a series of low capital continuous improvement projects.

Complies with Federal, State and Local Environmental laws & Regulations as it relates to the companies Zero Emissions program.

Transfreight

Tipp City, OH

Operations Manager May 1996 –Feb. 2007

Responsible for the overall management of the Shipping & Receiving areas. Maintain government compliance regarding safety and operating standards. Support the day-to-day operations of the cross dock and manage up to eighty (80) full time staff members on three shifts. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement of services, business development, and problem resolution.

Monitor financial results of the cross dock (monthly reporting)

Established external customer’s satisfaction through monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

Work closely with the customer to streamline process and procedures.

Successfully implemented hiring guidelines for cross dock employees

Developed training and new leadership programs for employees and managers.

Transfreight Jan. 2004- Feb. 2007

Georgetown, KY

ILOD Specialist

(Integrated Logistics Operational Design)

Proactively identified opportunities for new business with established Transfreight companies. In charge of the strategic development of new contracts, management, and financial performance of these contracts.

Adopt lean log, plan, and design a floor layout.

Established standardization and kaizen of each process to ensure efficiency.

Launched new contracts and ensured compliance regarding processes, procedures, safety compliance and more.

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky 1989-1992

Lexington, KY

Unites States Navy 1992-1994

Certifications: NAFTA Reporting, HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule Overview, USMCA Content Reporting, Global MMOG, Duty Draw Back and Labeling Standards.

System knowledge: SAP, ERP, AX, Dynamics, PLEX, Ariba, TPS, EDI and ASN’s

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