Supply Chain Inventory Management

Daniel Sarratt

*********@*****.*** • 404-***-****

LinkedIn• Atlanta, GA

Supply Chain VP/Director

Growth-focused and performance-driven professional with extensive experience in planning, developing, and implementing effective supply chain, procurement, and distribution initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

Remarkable efficiency in establishing and executing standard operating procedures to facilitate inventory management, forecasting, replenishment, and supplier performance. Adept at overseeing KPIs with emphasis on monitoring and maintaining inventory levels, service levels, and financials. Instrumental in devising, initiating, and creating material planning / cost reduction strategies. Intuitive leader: skilled in leading and training cross-functional teams to accomplish desired results. Eloquent communicator: possess excellent verbal / written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with ability to assist company for strategic new product development and introduction across multiple markets.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain & Distribution

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Training & Development

Manufacturing

Operations Management

Inventory Management & Control

Quality Assurance & Enhancement

Cost Containment & Reduction

Materials Management

Process Advancement

Supplier & Vendor Relationships

Forecasting & Trend Analysis

Team Building & Leadership

Demand Planning

Process advancement

Microsoft Office suite

Forecasting and Trend Analysis

Career Experience

Bridgeview Investments, Clearwater, FL October 2022 – Present

Vice President of Supply Chain

Launched a new program with a major retail partner. Built strategies to work with co-manufacturing facilities and 3PL partners. Researched, selected, and onboarded the logistics program which included inbound and outbound operations as well as warehousing, pick/pack and fulfillment operations. Onboarded new vendors and negotiated favorable terms and prices. Owned the logistics, planning and purchasing for multiple manufacturing sites and divisions.

Interfaced with the Product Development and QA to successfully launch 21 new SKUs within a retail environment.

oSourced, purchased and landed 400 new chemicals, components and packaging for the launch phase

Built and maintained a system to track/trace and plan inventory purchases.

Onboarded 30 new vendors to meet the increased needs of the new business.

Managed both the contract manufacturing partners and the 3PL partners for outsourced production

Managed a transition into a company-wide ERP system.

Created a process flow to better plan and execute production plans and purchasing plans for our in-house manufacturing operations.

Developed and optimized demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models, improving forecast accuracy by 10% and supporting a 5% reduction in inventory costs.

Led end-to-end supply planning for a $50M product portfolio, aligning production schedules with demand forecasts to achieve 98% service levels while reducing excess inventory by 10%.

Implemented safety stock programs as well as reorder points for critical items within the SKU mix.

Managed inventory across multiple sites; primary stakeholder for inventory maintained at CM sites, provided technical expertise and assistance for inventory held/maintained at HQ location.

Spearheaded monthly S&OP cycles, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to synchronize demand, production, and inventory plans, resulting in a 25% improvement in on-time delivery.

Emilia Personal Care, Roswell, GA 2016 – September 30, 2022

Supply Chain Director

Implement best practices to direct supply chain management initiatives with keen focus on reducing costs and improving overall effectiveness. Facilitate talented staff to introduce new products with emphasis on ensuring business development and growth. Administer upcoming product launches and seasonal events for key accounts, including Walmart, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, and Amazon. Manage overall supply chain operations, including procurement, purchasing, and distribution. Execute new MRP/Planning protocols and logistics / planning procedures to slash carrying costs and generate revenue.

Maintained service level up to 90% by originating and transitioning 3PL partnership to new location.

Decreased $1MM in outstanding chargebacks within six months by analyzing and improving chargeback compliance strategy for organizational customer base.

Ensured seamless workflow for intercompany and external partner’s inventories by enhancing various processes.

Accomplished contract manufacturing fulfillment growth ~$20MM by rolling-out new products in retail market with value addition in existing supply chain routes.

Achieved an average OTIF level of 98% with Walmart through proper planning and execution; increased from 85% at the outset of OTIF program.

Prime Global Products, Ball Ground, GA 2014– 2016

Fulfillment Operations Manager

Steered all aspects of fulfillment operations management to support organizational growth and decrease order process time. Created procurement, forecasting, and purchasing strategies while ensuring adherence to industry policies and standards. Executed software platform change and quality management system to attain desired outcomes.

Reduced dependence non-warehouse staff during seasonal peaks through fulfillment operations enhancement.

Achieved KPI’s and PO on-time arrival improvement by introducing inventory management strategies.

Enhanced company’s compliance with United States Customs and Border Protection by examining and locating anti-dumping statutes and collaborating with internal team / external legal counsel.

Minimized operational spend within first 12 month up to $30,000 through contract renegotiations and analytics.

Increased inventory accuracy up to 99.2% by establishing inventory control procedures, such as rolling cycle counts and physical inventory counts.

McKesson, Gainesville, GA 2010– 2014

Supply Chain Manager

Delivered exceptional performance in overseeing the conversion process from production-based inventory to production and distribution-based inventory while ensuring compliance with standard procedures. Led and mentored talented staff for the management of supply chain processes. Collaborated with Operations Manager for complex organizational issues identification and resolution. Created QMS system through quality manager cooperation.

Decreased the cycle time of products delivery to Gainesville facility and enhanced cross-continental partners’ product shipping and invoicing capability.

Accomplished targeted goals by creating procurement strategy, including +$2.1 million of on-hand pharmaceutical inventory.

Covered gaps between internal and external compliance audits by establishing Standard Operating Procedures.

Enhanced 92% customer fill rates and satisfaction by launching safety stock program.

Education

Master of Business Administration

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama

Bachelor of Arts, History

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA

Technical Proficiencies

ERP, MRP, WMS, TMS

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