Supply Chain Inventory Control

Miles Williams

Supply Chain Director

***********@*****.*** • 267-***-****

LinkedIn Profile URL • Smyrna, GA Zip Code

Highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in spearheading end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.

Expert in optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall productivity. Well-versed in leveraging data analytics and cutting-edge technology to forecast demand, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery. Track record of negotiating cost-effective transportation contracts and leading operational enhancements through automation and lean management processes. Repeated success in planning and finalizing all aspects of multiple complex projects from inception to conclusion within set timelines and budgetary constraints. Adept at implementing innovative strategies and leading cross-functional teams to meet and exceed performance targets. Known for driving roadmap initiatives, managing multi-site operations, and achieving outstanding results. Possesses a deep understanding of DOT, OSHA, HAZMAT, and EPA regulations. Demonstrated expertise in identifying areas for improvement and executing impactful changes to exceed key performance indicators.

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Project Manager, Web Eye, SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Management

Cost Reduction & Containment

Supplier & Vendor Relations

Transportation Management

Project Lifecycle Management

Regulatory Compliance & Standards

Team Leadership & Management

Contract Negotiation & Deal-closing

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Inventory Control & Review

Revenue & Business Growth

Cross-functional Collaboration

Signature Accomplishments

Served as Project Team Leader for installation and startup of machinery equipment for a $60K Jell-o Pudding department capital project, reducing labor by 2% and project saving of $100K net return on investment within one year.

Saved $300K by reducing production downtime by 45% and decreasing embargo and product defects by 50% through implementation of new processes and procedures.

Managed and optimized Kraft Foods products performance by fulfilling inventory requirements for over 2000 perishable food products for Wal-Mart Distribution Centers.

Launched two major seasonal products with a service level agreement of 99% and a product return rate of less than 0.002%.

Reviewed embargo status of excess and defective raw materials, identifying over $160K worth of materials for disposition through inter-plant transfer or return to vendors.

Implemented Just in Time Systems, resulting in a $1.2 million cost savings by lowering safety stock levels and reducing the value of Raw/Packaging material.

Developed a robust transportation model for finished goods to facilitate deployment of 450+ weekly shipments within 60 days and achieve one of the top beverage quarters in ten years.

Hosted annual contract carrier round table with core carriers, including J.B. Hunt, Schneider Transportation, Triple Crown, Knight Transportation, Bradway Trucking, and Werner Transportation.

Career Experience

Comcast Technology Communications Inc., Atlanta, GA 2013 – Present

Regional Director of Warehouse Distribution / Materials and Supply Chain

Direct end-to-end operations of 39 Warehouse Distribution Centers across eight states to ensure seamless supply chain management within a $42MM operating budget. Head procurement forecasting, demand, and inventory planning department to maintain a high standard of inventory accuracy and efficiency. Administer a $27MM annual budget for third-party vendor operations, focusing on repair and deployment of finished goods. Negotiate regional transportation contracts to achieve significant cost reductions. Streamline warehouse operations through restructuring and automation aimed at enhancing productivity and improving safety. Lead monthly key performance indicator reviews to foster collaboration and improve customer experience.

Generated over $2.2MM in savings across two fiscal years by implementing lean management processes and reduced overtime by 50%.

Restructured 29 warehouses, surpassing industry standards for operational efficiency and eliminating OSHA incidents.

Implemented and integrated multiple automated systems, directly enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.

Ensured reliability in supply chain management by improving inventory accuracy from 72% to 98%.

Introduced a competitive bidding system for suppliers, cutting costs by $360K annually.

Successfully decreased procurement backorder backlog from $2.1 million to $260K per month.

Slashed transportation costs by 20%, saving $120K annually through strategic contract negotiations.

Tyco International, Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2013

Inventory Control Supply Chain Manager

Led a team of 17 associates in overseeing an inventory investment totaling $85 million, consisting of over 34K SKUs. Implemented lean management and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance inventory accuracy, throughput, and reduction of obsolete stock. Oversaw development and execution of an ABC cycle count process, aligning with corporate finance mandates to secure exemption from annual physical inventories. Leveraged data analysis techniques to optimize replenishment strategies, ensuring agility in response to seasonal demand fluctuations while minimizing instances of stockouts.

Delivered financial stewardship by saving over $1.2 million against a reserve of $348K budgeted for inventory adjustments and related discrepancies.

Increased inventory accuracy from 54% to 98% within 10 months, directly boosting shipping efficiency by 40%.

Successfully raised replenishment metrics from 72% to 97%, eliminating stockouts by implementing data-driven min/max adjustments.

Surpassed Corporate Finance compliance goals, obtaining Physical Inventory Exemption for 2011/2012 by maintaining financial adjustments to ledger below 0.003%, well under the 0.05% target, on a gross inventory value of $67 million.

Dade Behring Medical Diagnostics, New Castle, DE 2006 – 2009

Inventory Control Manager

Managed comprehensive inventory control for medical products valued at $82 million, ensuring accurate tracking and availability for a leading Diagnostic/Clinical Supply Company Distribution Center. Supervised eight professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and executing training programs to enhance team cohesion and exceed corporate inventory management objectives. Collaborated with Supply Chain, Customer Service, QA Control, and Finance Departments to maintain operational accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Conducted detailed SAP analysis to identify and rectify inventory discrepancies and support operational efficiency.

Elevated inventory accuracy from 86% to 99% within seven months, significantly enhancing shipping efficiency by 40%.

Orchestrated the design and development of a new US Distribution Center, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills.

Eliminated negative financial impact of inventory discrepancies, reducing loss from $346K to zero and minimizing stockouts from 200 to 2 per day.

Achieved a superior rating on the 2006 Sarbanes-Oxley financial audit, reflecting stringent adherence to compliance and financial regulations.

Additional Experience

Inventory Supply Chain Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Philadelphia, PA

Vendor Manager Supply Chain (VMI), Kraft Foods, Inc. Kraft Food Customer Service & Sales Logistics Center Rogers, AR

Procurement/ Materials Supervisor, Logistics Department, Company Name, Dover, DE

Transportation Supervisor, Logistics Department, Company Name, Dover, DE

Production Operations Supervisor, Processing, Company Name, Dover, DE

Production Packaging Supervisor, Planter Peanut Division, Nabisco, Suffolk, VA

Production Supervisor, Best Foods, Greenwich, CT

Assistant Distribution Superintendent, Wonder Hostess Baking Company, Memphis, TN

Military Experience: United States Army Major / Logistics / Procurement Supply Chain Officer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

Graduate, American Institute of Baking Science and Baking Technology, Kansas City, MO

Professional Training & Development Courses

Value Stream Mapping, Inventory Management, Basic Supply Chain, APICS, Essentials of Effective Leadership Communications, Quality Cost and Delivery Budget System, High-Performance Work Groups, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, BPCS, AS400, Hyperion, EOQ, Oracle and MOQ.

Affiliations

Member, APICS (Educational Society for Resource Management)

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