Barron Kevin Hartley

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Knightdale, NC 27545

Cell: 919-***-**** adjg5h@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Supply chain professional, with progressive experience in both large and small organizations. Experienced demand planner/commodity manager supporting continuity of supply for retail operations and multinational manufacturing organizations. A task oriented problem solver with a proven history of success through the use of analytical skills, advanced technology and a willingness to pursue solutions that improve the state of the business..

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 27, 2019 - Present

Lawmens Distribution, a division of the Safariland Group Raleigh, NC

Lawmen’s Distribution provides supply chain operations for eleven business units across the Northeastern United States. Since 1964, Lawmens has been saving lives by providing law enforcement and first responders with duty gear, essential equipment and uniforms. Buyer

Buyers are responsible for product planning, vendor management, data analysis and systems training across three different operating platforms.

Product planning- based on weekly sales data, quarterly sales initiatives, promotional buys, new product releases, stock rebalance and individual store stock out issues.

Vendor management- Open order, backorder, drop ship, new product release and return material management

Data Analysis- On hand inventory review, slow/obsolete material disposition, profit margin analysis, lead-time/stock position and seasonal requirements

Systems training- supporting three different operating systems with no part number correlation between systems.

November 2, 2015 – May 24, 2019

HAECO AMERICA Cabin Solutions, Aircraft products and service Greensboro, NC

HAECO America Cabin Solutions is one of 18 subsidiaries within an $80 Million aircraft engineering and maintenance organization.

Procurement Agent

The HAECO Cabin Solutions (HCS) organizations primary role is to provide Cabin Reconfiguration / Integration Services, Cabin Completion Centre / Design Engineering, Parts Manufacturing, Component Services and Freighter Conversions in accordance with FAA regulations.

Primary procurement contact for Airbus CCS project contract awarded in Q1-2017.

Responsible for sourcing all commodities needed for aircraft reconfiguration manufacturing such as, Plastics, Metals, Machining services, Interior Panel layup materials, Wire Harnesses, Electronic Components, Cable Assemblies, Custom Extrusions as well as Carpet and Seating materials.

Negotiated material cost reductions of $70K with in the first project aircraft through effective supply chain management and on time delivery of material through creative sourcing opportunities. PAGE 2 BARRON K HARTLEY

July 7, 2008- August 21, 2015

PCE Paragon Solutions (USA) Inc., PCE Paragon Solutions (USA) Inc. is a privately held company categorized under Computers, Peripherals, and Software. Durham, NC

Supply Chain Team Lead /WW Operations Commodity Manager Team lead for six Commodity managers, directing procurement and site allocation of inventory of electronic components, cabling, server cabinets and software to support manufacturing operations within the US, Mexico, and Hungary supporting the IBM / Lenovo Server operations.

Management of inventory and supply deliveries between domestic and international sites to ensure supply line continuity and effective inventory turnover.

Expand use of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) globally to reduce lead-time requirements to four hours or less depending on geographic location.

Joint management of supplier base through monthly supplier evaluation process and annual Supplier Report Card process. Review of supplier score cards and plant visits by key contract personnel.

Reduction of slow moving or obsolete inventory through enforcement of customer liability contract agreements, Review production build possibilities to proactively reduce inventory based on material on hand. Disposition of obsolete material through part brokerage. February 7, 2002 – July 7, 2008

Sanmina-SCI, Division of Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a $700 Million international Mfg. Business Durham, NC

World Wide Operations Commodity Manager (ECAT, HDD, Micro-Processors) Responsible for the analysis and submission of weekly forecast demands to supplier base. Ensure PO coverage to support forecast demand. Analysis of inventory values and stock turnover to ensure supply positioning in the correct site.

Oversaw commodity management for multiple commodities as needed (ECAT, hdd, Micro-Processors, Rack and Frame Hardware).

Reduce on hand inventory through forced compliance with customer according to liability agreements. Inventory Manager

Negotiate acceptable inventory buys in advance of demand requirements.

Define customer buy back perimeters and obtain customer sign off.

Vendor management with respect to quality and lead-time to reduce MOQ’s and increase inventory turns.

Analysis of alternate part number opportunities and review of open PO’s to insure cancellations are accomplished in a timely manner when required.

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Liaison

Interface between the third party VMI hub, manufacturing operations, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and problem resolution.

Senior Buyer

Coordination with Operations Commodity Manager (OCM) to ensure correct material quantities, purchase order (PO) placement, PO acknowledgement, delivery tracking, discrepancy resolution, and Return Material Authorizations (RMA) request.

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November 1, 2000- February 7, 2002

IBM, An international manufacture and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. Net worth is referenced as $112.5 billion. Research Triangle Park, NC

Site Execution Buyer

Interfaced with suppliers to schedule, issue and maintain order supply chain replenishment agreements.

Work directly with individual Operations Commodity Managers (OCM) to maintain order coverage and economical inventory values. Manage supplier relationship with respect to pricing, quality, and lead- time to reduce MOQ’s and increase inventory turns.

Track the delivery of goods, expedite invoices, resolve invoice issues, or reject incorrect invoicing.

Obtain and process return material requests.

Document, justify, and process project cancellation packages.

Work with other sections of the division to satisfy new product release requirements, and field unit replacement requirements.

Provide input regarding vendor performance.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

SOURCING: significant knowledge of raw materials, Vendors, and manufacturing processes

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: coordinating and planning skills

MOTIVATION: able to clearly communicate expectations to subordinates

INTERACTION: collaborate with production and other managers in order to reach objectives

TRAINING: exceptional training and coaching abilities to provide informal counseling to others

ANALYSIS: analyze need, perform estimating, work flow, and execute internal projects

SUPERVISION: skilled in the supervision of employees

LEADERSHIP: supervisory and relationship-building abilities EDUCATION and TRAINING

1981 – 1983 Wake Technical College, AAS Degree Industrial Engineering 1986 – 1989 North Carolina State University, Life Long Education, Non-Degree Program January 2006 Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Operating Systems used

SAP, Epicor, Everest, MS AX

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