Duane Furner Operations/Supply Chain Professional

adij1y@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/duanefurner 314-***-**** • Foristell, MO

Accomplished, dedicated professional with demonstrated success in operations management, supply chain strategies, logistics, distribution, P&L management, warehousing, project/program management, strategic planning and analysis, and client satisfaction within various sectors and markets. Expertise lies in business process improvements, inventory management, and training and development. Flexible and adaptable with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to foster change, incorporate innovation, and implement strategies throughout all levels of the organization. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AS400, Microsoft Access, i2, Customer Advantage, Cadence, Demand Bridge, Harvey, World Ship, Ship Manager, and Microsoft Dynamics GP2010.

Areas of Expertise include:

Operations Management

Relationship Management

Logistics and Distribution

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Risk Management

Business Process Improvements

Supply Chain

Project/Program Management

Forecasting/Budgeting

Health and Safety

Inventory Control

3PL Processes

Professional Experience

XPO LOGISTICS Missouri/Texas 2016 – Present

Regional Director (2018 – Present)

Direct the day to day operations and supply chain processes for 4 different sites across Texas and Missouri including packaging, operations, production, inventory control, warehouse management, and distribution.

Key Accomplishments:

Created and initiated operational and supply chain processes that increased efficiencies, streamlined processes, and improved profitability.

Led the recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding of two Operations Managers and two Safety and Compliance Supervisors which boosted production and decreased the accident rate.

Achieved a 99% accuracy rate for inventory through the development and implementation of regular cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.

Recognized by management for achieving a “Zero Accident Rate” for OSHA recordable incidents in all locations for more than a year as a result of safety training and procedures.

General Manager (2016 – 2018)

Led all aspects of operations efforts in the Wentzville, MO site which provides 3rd party manufacturing and warehousing processes for BASF in such areas as production scheduling, P&L management, HACCP compliance, procurement and sourcing, and training and development of associates.

Key Accomplishments:

Grew volume by more than 27% while reducing overall labor costs by 12% through a keen focus on operational excellence, process improvements, and training and development.

Developed and implemented three continuous improvement projects within the first month of tenure as GM saving the client over $40k annually. Business process improvements in 2017 reached more than $70k in savings annually.

Successfully created and launched a third shift to maintain scheduled production for a client ensuring on-time delivery of product.

Implemented cycle counts and yearly physical inventories that boosted inventory accuracy to more than 99% on a consistent basis.

GLOBAL PRODUCTS INC. Earth City, MO 2014 - 2016

Director of Global Warehousing and Logistics

Spearheaded a team of 8 exempt and 20 non-exempt associates in the daily supply chain and procurement efforts of a multi-national company that designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality and affordable licensed and custom products around the globe.

Key Accomplishments:

Directed all aspects of warehousing, distribution, logistics, and purchasing for all locations of Global Products Inc. in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Brazil.

Implemented procurement and sourcing process improvements that decreased back orders by 25% in the first year which resulted in an additional 20% increase in YOY sales.

Selected by management as Project Manager for the development and implementation of a WMS (Warehouse Management System) for distribution and manufacturing operations that significantly increased productivity and profitability.

Managed the optimization of warehouse layouts, pick processes, and cycle count procedures in Canadian and European operations which netted a 90% reduction in inventory variances and mis-picks.

DATASOURCE INC. St Louis, MO 2010 - 2013

Operations Manager

Successfully led a team of 7 – 12 associates in the day to day operations of DataSource in St. Louis including supply chain management, warehousing, inventory control, client satisfaction, facilities, operations management, and all non-sales related activity.

Key Accomplishments:

Led continuous improvement processes that resulted in the retention of the largest client in the St. Louis area with revenues of more than $2M annually.

Collaborated in the sourcing of automated WMS solution and a more robust TMS solution for DataSource customers.

Successfully renegotiated various vendor and supplier contracts with savings up to 50% which improved profitability and reduced expenses.

Additional Professional Experience Includes:

Facility Manager – 2009 - 2010: United Fulfillment Solutions Inc. Operations Manager – 2008: Netflix Operations Manager – 2006-2007: Unyson Logistics Sort Manager– 2000-2006: FedEx Ground

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- KANSAS CITY, Kansas City, MO

Key Executives Program

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Boston, MA

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