JAMES C. FARR

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

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864-***-****

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adsrkf@r.postjobfree.com

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Union, SC 29379

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www.linkedin.com/in/jay-farr

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

A forward-thinking and results-driven professional with proficient personnel development and project management skills.

30 years of entrepreneurial experience optimizing and streamlining business in private sectors

15 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and business development

15 years of Business Relationship Management providing viable options to resolve production problems and enhance business processes

Project Management

Process/Cost Analysis and Improvement

Operations Analysis

Production Order Variance Reconciliation

SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS

SAP

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

SKILLS

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Co-Chair for United Way Tyger River

Lean Leadership Certification

IQA Auditor

Internal Auditing for AS9100C Quality Management Systems

Internal Auditing for QMS Assessment

Lean Frontline Leader Training

Timken Manufacturing Operating Systems

OSHA General Industrial Safety and Health

American Red Cross Basic Life Support

FORMAL EDUCATION

B.A., Communications

University of South Carolina

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 to Present

The Timken Company, Supply Chain Analyst

Coordinate with Operations and Distribution Centers to ensure shipments achieve customer promise dates. Includes intervention and coordination efforts such as “credit hold” releases and securing shipment authorizations from customers.

Coordinate outsourcing of components required for Tyger River Plant product: Duties include selection of items to quote, cost comparisons, routing/mbom maintenance, and daily contact with suppliers and Operations to ensure on-time deliveries

Conduct analysis to determine root cause of late deliveries to customers and corrective actions to improve OTD performance to promise.

Work closely with Operations and Scheduling to initiate proactive steps to prevent late deliveries to promise.

Manage the logistics of transferring product from Distribution Centers for product modification - includes initiation of transfer from DC to TRP and return shipments to DC.

Manage daily customer contact concerning lead-time quotes, product status, and expected delivery dates.

Communicate and coordinate supplier expedite status to Operations.

Supervise operative associates in Shipping and Receiving Depts., including scheduling weekend coverage for plant support

2018 to 2020

The Timken Company, Production Control Analyst

Strategically manage and schedule assigned Value Streams to meet plant goals for On-Time-Delivery (OTD), Schedule Attainment, Stock in Rates, and other metrics significant to measure Customer Service performance

Prioritize plant scheduling based upon customer priority to include: Expedites, MTO, SS, and MTF

Partner with the IE Group Leader to minimize Production Order Variances when flexing between Value Streams regarding production flow and customer service

Develop plans and collaborate with the Operations Team and Supply Chain Team to execute movement of stalled product orders

Independently manage MRP and Work Scheduling workflows for new SAP deployments

Lead Weekly Schedule Attainment Rollover Meetings to appoint essential business partners with Customer Order-related issues and resolutions aimed to expedite impacted stakeholder orders

Effectively communicate with customers in a timely manner regarding inquiries on open orders or quotes

Conduct Weekly Capacity Reviews as needed with the Leadership Team

2007 to 2018

The Timken Company, Industrial Engineering Technician

Supported business partners with scheduling production orders and balancing production lines

Successfully managed inventory on purchased, manufactured, and finished products

Analyzed production and purchase orders upon receipt prior to proper disbursement

Created cost-effective processes for manufactured components

Performed statistical analysis to meet departmental goals

Initiated and managed workflows in SAP

Served as a liaison between The Tyger River Plant, other sites within the corporation, and vendors

Developed materials that complied with company standards and specifications

Effectively reconciled order variances

2005 to 2007

Piedmont Care, Medical Case Manager

Allocated medications and purchased services for clients

Developed individual treatment plans

Provided quality customer service by informing clients of various resources for treatments

Managed records in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid policies and procedures

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