Demand Planning / Supply Chain

Steven W. Maislin, MBA, M.Sc.

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DEMAND PLANNING / SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER

Passionate demand planning and supply chain professional with a proven record of identifying hidden profit potential and delivering millions of dollars of incremental supply chain profits. Successes include distribution and logistics savings, forecast accuracy improvement, S&OP implementation, inventory reduction, supplier rationalization, and new business generated as a direct result of outstanding supply chain performance.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

· $3.1 million annual savings generated in transportation, inventory, and expediting costs by identifying and implementing a West Coast distribution and logistics strategy.

· 20% increase in forecast accuracy and 15% increase in fill rate achieved for Walmart through optimization of forecasting software and improved collaboration with Walmart replenishment team.

$2.3 million annual profit obtained through implementation of an S&OP process that produced lower inventory carrying costs, lower expediting costs, reduction in obsolescence/close-outs, lower warehouse leasing costs, and reduction in lost revenue from inventory shortages.

$1.5 million annual savings in purchasing costs and dramatic improvements in purchasing quality and reliability obtained through a supplier rationalization program that consolidated 40% of the supplier base.

· $11 million new business ($1.4 million annual profit) and “Vendor of the Year” award received from Target Corporation as a result of exceptional performance in fill rate and on-time delivery.

· Top 5% of MBA class, Bachelor’s degree (cum laude) from Harvard University.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Supply Chain Management

ERP Implementation

Distribution / Logistics

Demand Planning / Forecasting

Global Supply Planning

Product Replenishment

S&OP Leadership

Production Planning

Customer Management

Inventory Planning

Purchasing

Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

S2 GLOBAL, Toronto, Ontario Mar 2018 - Present

$250 million business that manufactures and sells security equipment, mainly for customs and special events.

Demand and Supply Planner

Manage demand planning and supply chain processes for the event security business. Responsible for forecasting, inventory management, fill rate improvement, KPI tracking/improvement, and communication with key departments.

$800,000 annual profit generated through implementation of an S&OP process that reduced inventory carrying costs, expediting costs, production costs, and lost revenue from inventory shortages.

12% improvement achieved in forecast accuracy through optimization of forecasting software and an 80/20 focus on key, large-volume items.

JELD-WEN CANADA, Vaughan, Ontario Layoff Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

$300 million subsidiary of a $3 billion manufacturer and distributor of doors and windows.

Demand Planner (Supply Chain)

Managed the demand planning/forecasting and S&OP process. Responsible for forecast generation, forecast accuracy, and synchronization of supply and demand plans.

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Demand Planner (cont’d)

Developed four different forecast accuracy methodologies that enabled measurement by product family, SKU, manufacturing plant, and salesperson.

Created an improved forecasting process by developing forecasts at the product family level and forecasting at the SKU level using past sales history.

STARTING POINT CONSULTING, Toronto, Ontario Jun 2014 – Jun 2017

$7 million management consulting firm focusing on rapid performance improvement for its clients.

Demand Planning and Supply Chain Consultant

Provided consulting services in demand planning/forecasting and supply chain management. Directly responsible for project results and client relationships.

· $3.1 million annual savings generated in transportation, inventory, and expediting costs by analyzing and implementing a West Coast distribution and logistics strategy.

· $2.3 million annual savings achieved through implementation of an S&OP process that produced lower inventory carrying costs, lower expediting costs, reduction in obsolescence/close-outs, lower warehouse leasing costs, and reduction in lost revenue from inventory shortages.

ARLA FOODS, Concord, Ontario Contract Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

$200 million producer and distributor of specialty cheese products.

Demand Planning Analyst (Supply Chain)

Managed the demand planning/forecasting function, focusing on Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, and other key accounts. Directly responsible for forecast accuracy and troubleshooting of forecast discrepancies.

· 5% increase in fill rate achieved for Loblaws through improved collaboration with the customer’s replenishment planner and key internal departments.

· Developed improved forecasting process for sales promotions based on regression analysis of incremental sales vs. price change.

COLLEGEBOUND COACHING, Operations Manager, Boston, MA & Toronto, ON Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

MATTEL - MEGA BRANDS / ROSE ART, Livingston, New Jersey 1997 - 2009

$300 million consumer packaged goods (CPG) company specializing in toys and stationery products.

Supply Chain and Demand Planning Manager

Managed the global supply chain and demand planning functions for Walmart, Target, K-Mart, and Toys“R”Us, the top four accounts. Worked closely with sales, marketing, operations, and product development to synchronize supply and demand plans. Supervised professional staff.

$1.5 million annual savings in purchasing costs and dramatic improvements in quality and reliability obtained through a supplier rationalization program that consolidated 40% of the supplier base.

20% increase in forecast accuracy and 15% increase in fill rate achieved for Walmart through optimization of forecasting software and improved collaboration with Walmart replenishment team.

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

MBA (top 5% of class)

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts, Biology (cum laude)

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