Manager Sales

ASHWIN K. PHILIP

******.*.******@*****.*** 713-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinkphilip Phoenix, AZ 85016 Highly accomplished and results-oriented supply chain manager offering more than ten years of end-to-end supply chain and program management expertise, which directly resulted in efficiency improvements and cost savings. Recognized for successfully development, leadership, and optimization of complex logistics/supply chain networks. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, resulting in consistent customer satisfaction. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Operational Leadership

• Six Sigma

• Lean Management

• Strategic Planning

• Process Improvement

• Supply/Demand Planning

• KPI/Metric Development

• Project-based Logistics

• Data Analytics

• Contract Negotiations

• Vendor Management

• ERP/Excel/Access Proficiency

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Inventory Control Manager September 2018 to Present Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Scottsdale, AZ

• Created a KPI dashboard focused on accuracy across shipping, receiving, and manufacturing support teams by identifying inventory discrepancies across all 3PL warehouses and manufacturing plants in the Fender network

• Improved inventory accuracy to 99.5% (up from 97%) across the Corona and Ensenada manufacturing plants

• Reduced total inventory value by $250K in the region by implementing inventory management tools

• Directed annual year-end physical inventory passing all external audit requirements for accuracy and reporting by KPMG, while also publishing complete physical inventory guidelines

• Established receiving inspection process, inventory/cycle count programs, & warehouse layout improving material flow

• Completed timely full bill of materials and component cost review on all current product lines and upcoming new product introductions, ensuring accurate cost of goods sold and product profit margins

• Spearheaded the development of a new donation process for underprivileged youth music programs during COVID-19

• Business owner of onboarding and integrating the Japan 3PL warehouse to the Fender SAP system Inventory Control Supervisor March 2017 to August 2018 Isagenix International Gilbert, AZ

• Spearheaded implementation of a hub and spoke model to service all North American customer shipments

• Revamped the backorder process to increase fulfillment efficiency at 3PL sites, and reduce customer service inquiries

• Key member of the global leadership operations team, which coordinates shipments across 13 countries

• Ensured accuracy, timeliness, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance in all Inventory Control activities

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for inventory control across the global network

• Maintained accurate inventory levels at all domestic and international 3PL and office locations

• Managed six direct reports, including hiring, performance reviews, career development, and compensation decisions

• Hosted conference calls and quarterly business reviews, and created action plans to achieve KPI and SLA metrics Merchandise Fulfillment and Inventory Analyst June 2015 to February 2017 PetSmart Peoria, AZ

• Developed and maintained budget, sales, gross margin, and profit goals for 1,400 stores across North America

• Negotiated vendor terms by forecasting receipts, COGS, sales, and margin

• Monitored supplier performance to ensure SLA adherence, contract compliance, and supply chain integrity

• Analyzed complex data sets to provide strategic and detailed recommendations to senior-level management

• Mentored and trained two new hires, taking primary responsibility for technical and professional development

• Automated daily reporting to provide key insights to leadership resulting in accurate and timely decisions

• Extracted and analyzed key data points to identify trends and opportunities for increased inventory productivity

• Sustained store level service goals by maintaining accurate forecasts and promotional sales expectations Transportation Program Manager February 2012 to October 2014 Amazon.com Goodyear, AZ

• Managed daily transportation functions throughout the North American Amazon Fulfillment Network

• Invented and implemented a performance metric to analyze “Truck Ordered Not Used” charges

• Negotiated and established cost-effective contracts with carriers for truckloads upwards of $150,000 in freight value

• Built an Excel-based automated reporting tool, reducing North American fulfillment center delays by 45% ASHWIN K. PHILIP

******.*.******@*****.*** 713-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinkphilip Phoenix, AZ 85016 Inbound/Outbound Area Manager February 2011 to January 2012 Amazon.com Dallas, TX & Goodyear, AZ

• Directed freight receiving Kaizen, resulting in net savings of over $215,000 and improved productivity of 100%

• Developed performance goals and objectives to achieve accuracy, quality, and customer promise expectations

• Trained Retail, Finance, Software Support, and Fulfillment Center teams for new inbound operations improvements

• Worked with cross-functional teams in meeting daily volume goals and order fulfillment deadlines

• Initiated and sustained the implementation of lean operations, continuous improvement, and 5S activities

• Provided labor allocation plans and supervised a team of 190 hourly associates in a 1 million square foot building EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Industrial Distribution Texas A&M University Dwight Look College of Engineering College Station, TX

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