Sandra M. Broxton

516-***-**** / adgy73@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven supply chain & operations leader with over 15 years of global, corporate, and field management expertise across consumer products, specialty goods and maritime industries. Proven success in driving for results and operational efficiency, while providing the best customer service at the lowest cost. Leadership experience spans union and non-union facilities in privately owned and publicly traded organizations, to include a Fortune 50 company.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Maritime Logistics

Vessel Load Optimization

Import/Export Operations

Warehouse Operations

Distribution

Inventory Management

Production Planning

Supply Chain Optimization

Capacity Planning

Intermodal Logistics

Deployment Strategy

Capacity Planning

Innovation Launches

Commercialization

Product Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LARSON-JUHL

A Berkshire Hathaway Company—manufacturer and distributor of custom picture frame moulding & accessories.

Acting Director of SC & Transportation 12/2019 – present

Reporting directly to the CEO. Lead a team of 4 planners & one transportation coordinator. In addition to prior responsibilities, support the monthly S&OP processes, drive global supply chain & distribution performance excellence, develop & grow supplier relationships, and oversee the product management lifecycle.

Sr. Manager Supply Chain 07/2019 – 12/2019

Lead a team of 4 planners supporting 14 branch locations. Manage the flow of imported goods from international suppliers in Asia, Europe and South America, including 70+ domestic suppliers. Core responsibilities include planning & distribution strategy, supplier relationship management, managing inventory investment, standard costing, end-to-end processes improvement, product lifecycle management, excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory management, supply chain master data, and driving for results in improved performance to enhance customer service.

Global Data & Analytics (MDM) Manager 10/2018 – 7/2019

Led a small team while reporting to the CIO. Developed global data management processes in alignment with new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation. Network design Initiative workstream leader for metrics. Served as a core team member and subject matter expert (SME) throughout the ERP project and served as functional lead tasked with developing and coordinating an effective data load process. Managed data files for warehouse, delivery, pricing, accounting, finance and supply chain for successful final go-live plan. Responsible for managing the organizational bodies, policies, principles and data quality. Set governance rules and policies around products, costumers, items, orders and inventory of master data.

Projects:

Apr 2019 – July 2019: Various projects to enhance customer experience through use of PIM (Salsify).

Jan 2018 – May 2019: Core team member/SC SME for company-wide Infor M3 implementation.

Supply Chain Manager 07/2016 – 10/2018

Led a team of 5 while reporting to Sr. Director of SC & Logistics. Supported 19 branches and 2 MDCs across 13 states, and 3 Canadian territories. Manage purchasing from international suppliers from Asia, Europe and South America, and over 70 domestic suppliers. Core responsibilities include managing inventory investment, planning strategy, standard costing, and E&O inventory management through cross-functional SKU rationalization.

Improved total Line Item Fill Rate (LIFR) % for 2016 from 91.95% (P1) to 97.31% (P12)

Overall increase of 4.78% (highest LIFR % since 2012).

Boosted LIFR for European-imported wood moulding from 90.43% (FY15) to 95.21% (FY16).

Reduced total inventory investment by $3.4MM in FY17.

Projects:

Jan 2018 – May 2019: Core team member/SC SME for company-wide M3 ERP implementation.

Jan 2018 – Nov 2018: Project lead on network inventory strategy project.

Feb 2017 – June 2017: SME on successful completion of PO Date Enhancement Project within JDE.

GEORGIA PACIFIC

One of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals.

Sr. Supply Planner 08/2015 – 07/2016

Established 13 to 26-week production plan spanning 29 assets at 6 internal converting paper mills, 3 outsourcing tolled paper production facilities and 4 co-packing facilities for retail napkin. Facilitated weekly calls with mills and outsourcing facilities to plan for outages, promotions, review demonstrated rates, and provide direction on paper-related supply issues. Made sourcing and deployment decisions to optimize freight dollars, best utilize carrier capacity, and reduce overall T&D. Created and published weekly reports for Product System Inventory (PSI), monthly Master Production Schedule (MPS), monthly beginning on-hand inventory (BOH), production attainment, and slow-moving/obsolete inventory (SLOB).

Maintained JDA master data to include sourcing records, safety stock levels, and production/deployment settings for >75 retail SKUs.

Coordinated (S&OP) process and provide balance for projected volume of ~8.8MM cases in 2016.

Conducted scenario analysis and provide curtailment recommendations to maintain inventory at a target of 5.5 weeks of supply (WOS) across retail napkin categories.

Strategic member on redesign of Vanity Fair® Guest Hand Towels and VisID for Vanity Fair® portfolio.

MPS Supply Planner 04/2014 – 08/2015

Developed 13-week production schedules and identify imbalances between supply and demand. Facilitated the resolution of various imbalances related to operations across the business. Created long-term (12-18 month) constrained production plans for Dixie Foodservice product lines based on available capacity. On a target of 98.0% fill rate (service level) across 8 categories, averaged consistently above a 99%, while managing inventory investments.

Maintained JDA master data to include sourcing records, safety stock levels, and production/deployment settings for >200 foodservice SKUs.

Enhanced utilization output calculation with the addition of stat cases lost to changeovers by item.

PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY (PBC)

Leading global food and beverage company with brands that are respected household names throughout the world.

Supply Planner – Johnstown, PA 06/2011 – 04/2014

Individual contributor charged with scheduling production >53MM cases/year, while managing inventory levels for finished goods in the largest supply network in PBC North America. Orchestrated daily product deployments to supply network for 76 warehouses spanning over 17 states. Managed sourcing network and provided optimization recommendations. Coordinated launches of limited time offer (LTO) SKUs. Collaborated with network warehouse managers to understand supply gaps and ensure sustained superior customer service. Minimized operating costs, inventory investments, and out of stocks (OOS). Worked cross-functionally with transport, quality, warehouse, and production teams to drive efficiencies.

Reduced network OOS from 1.43% to 0.67% within first year as supply planner.

2013 network OOS performance resulted in 0.96%.

Achieved superior results for out of network (OON) equaling 127% Index to PY.

Product Availability/Logistics Manager – Johnstown, PA 08/2010 – 06/2011

Led team of 5 non-union direct reports at Laurel Packaging Facility. Managed warehouse operations the largest production facilities across PBC North America, to include loading, receiving, FIFO product rotation, gate compliance processes, inventory management, quality control, and managed a warehouse cost-center. Improved productivity, reduced costs, and reduced warehouse inventory shrink. Monitored cycle count activity, product rotation, and inventory integrity.

Improved service at Laurel Packaging metrics of a 28% reduction in OOS.

Achieved >90% in lot traceability for produced product.

Implemented new gate processes to eliminate congestion and reduce inventory shrink.

Consecutive quarters named Warehouse of the Year (2011) & Warehouse of the Year (2012).

Product Availability Supervisor – Pittsburgh, PA 09/2009 – 07/2010

Supervised warehouse activities for large satellite warehouse. Directed 40+ frontline union employees. Maximized FIFO and productivity by utilizing dock layout, product sequencing & loading patterns. Worked closely with plants to ensure adequate inventory levels to reduce OOS and fulfill sales requirements.

Improved Employee Insight scores by 14% (18% for immediate supervision).

Achieved productivity gains of 12% for Bulk loading and +50% for Mechanical Layer Pick.

PORT OF MIAMI TERMINAL OPERATING COMPANY

The Port of Miami’s only non-carrier owned terminal operator since 1994. Headquartered in Miami, FL

Operations Manager 03/2008 – 09/2009

Independently managed the discharge of import cargo from ocean-going vessel cargo into terminal. Directed 70+ union checkers & longshoremen. Hired labor based upon forecasts and vessel schedules. Assisted problem resolution clerks with issues & maintained regulation compliance with various government agencies and port security.

Achieved savings +$102M/annually through overtime reduction and more efficient operating hours.

Accumulated cost savings +$360M/annually, by eliminating monthly machine rentals

Reduced turn-time from 54 minutes PY to 38.5 minutes (>28%).

Superintendent 08/2005 – 03/2008

Monitored terminal activities and assisted in determining staffing requirements. Supervised export yard traffic. Assigned duties and supervise the M&R department. Arranged late-gate operations with container line and vessel operators. Developed processes to track off-hire/sale containers to allow for accurate and timely invoicing.

Achieved savings $95M/annually through start-time and overtime reduction.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Mainsail

NIS

Arête Avail

JDA

Flowlytics/Invistics

JIRA

SmartSheet

Salsify

Infor M3

JDE/AS400

Office 365

SAP

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander (O-4); Honorable Discharge 2005-2017

Supported national defense & logistical sealift capabilities executed by Military Sealift Command (MSC). Provided sealift, maritime transportation, and logistical operations subject matter expertise.

EDUCATION

Ed.D. (ABD) Educational Leadership, Liberty University, 2016

Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Liberty University, 2010

M.S. Administration/Organizational Leadership, Central Michigan University, 2008

B.S. Logistics & Intermodal Transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 2005

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