Supply Chain Customer Service

DONALD J. WILLIAMS

**.**********@*****.*** C: 334-***-**** 744 Glennbrooke Blvd, Prattville, AL 36066

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic, competitive operations leader equipped with vision. Possessing an extensive 20+ year track record of leadership focusing on forecasting, materials management, procurement, capital expenditures, production management, logistics, transportation, and warehousing. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and is successful in leading and developing high performing teams for complex organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mentoring - Reporting - KPI Management - Integrations - SOPs - Continuous Improvement - Risk Management- Safety

Growth Initiatives - Presentations - Analyzing Data - Global Initiatives - CRM - SLA’s – Logistics - Capital Expenditures

Fast-Paced Environments - Crisis Management - Talent Management - Sales Plans - Communications - Accountability

Multi-site - Global Operations Management- Kaizen Techniques - Project Planning - Pricing Cost Control Strategies

P&L - Operations Management - Revenue Generation - Supply Chain - Customer Service - Change Management -5S

Budget - Product Management - Business Strategy - Performance Management- Business Development - SEO -ATP

Strategic Direction - Training & Development - Strategic Planning - LEAN Manufacturing - Brand Strategy- Lean

Joint Venture Partnerships- Profit/ROI Improvement - Turnaround Strategy - International Sourcing/Alliances

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Miltope

Procurement Specialist II

10/1/2023 – Present

WILSON LUMBER CO

PURCHASING MANAGER

4/2019 –9/1/2023

SWEDISH MATCH

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

11/1995 – 4/2019

Formalize Training for all Procurement Group

Complete acquisitions for MPS

Developing requirements for ERP system move to Dynamics 365

Championed the oversite of $192 million annually. Managed annual budgets, capital expenditures, purchasing, and revenue.

During the pandemic, was able to procure ample materials to keep the housing market viable.

Negotiated and implemented multi-million-dollar contracts.

Directed a five-member team of purchasing professionals.

Established a four-member team for inventory control specialist.

Implemented a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) for multiple locations.

Maintained material turns for better cash flow.

Championed the oversight of $45 million annually in financials, including annual budgets, capital expenditures, purchasing, and revenue.

Diplomatically negotiated and implemented multi-million-dollar contracts.

Controlled the purchasing of raw materials of $300 million annually.

Completed the acquisition of MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) materials of $15 million annually.

Achieved purchase price variance savings year-over-year.

Instituted a new ERP system in 2012 (Microsoft Dynamics AX) across several manufacturing sites, domestic and global.

Administrated over $12 million annually in logistical functions.

Led the consultative negotiations and implementation of contracts with various domestic and global carriers (road, air, rail, intermodal, and maritime).

Pioneered new warehousing functions within strategic areas of distribution.

Arranged all shipments to and from customers and suppliers, domestic and global.

Mentored a 32-member team of managers, supervisors, logistics specialists, and distribution selectors in Dominican Republic..

Coached and led a 57-member team of managers, supervisors, logistics specialists, and distribution selectors.

Maintained forecasting tool for multiple manufacturing locations.

Utilized MRP systems for scheduling production throughout multiple locations.

Maintained a 95% inventory level with VMI customers with below 1% shortages (out of stock).

Managed purchasing, logistics and material management in the USA and Dominican Republic.

Created MPS in excel to provide direction for production planning.

Managed warehousing to ensure FIFO was adhered to.

Developed FG inventory report for quick access. Incorporated SKU#, inventory level, forecasted sales, and days on hand.

MATERIALS/ PLANNING MANAGER

Formulated and installed the formal BOM's (bill of materials).

Effectively launched an ERP system in 2000 (Promix).

Cultivated and set up forecasting tool in 2005 (Prescient).

Managed VMI (vendor maintenance of inventory) with top priority customers.

Governed the purchasing spend of $100 million.

Maintained POS material for sales department.

PRODUCTION SECTION MANAGER

Oversaw more than half of all production.

Scheduled production and planning for the factory.

Managed a team of 100+ employees.

Education

ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE, WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Electrical Technology

Additional Competencies

Global Supply Chain Management Inventory Management

International Logistics Vendor & Contract Management

Cost Control & Avoidance Systems Implementations

Reference

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