Supply Chain Operations Manager

Darious Edwards

Greater Chicago Area / Northwest Indiana 219-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

Skills

Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Project management, Cost accounting skills, Problem solving, P&L management, Budget development, Strategic planning, Lean management, Kaizen, Contract negotiations, Sourcing, Communication, 3PL management, Talent Recruitment, Succession Planning, Performance Review Coordinator

Professional Experience

Avantor Sciences (VWR)

Area Operations Manager – Midwest Region (August 2022-April 2025)

Provide operational support for scientific manufacturing and research clients, including industry leaders such as Boston Scientific, Fresenius Kabi, and Merck.

Supported Boston Scientific WATCHMAN product expansion for manufacturing operations across multiple campuses.

Improved inventory management processes, reduced overhead costs by more than 10%, and identified and implemented multiple cost savings opportunities.

Streamlined procurement and logistics to support lab production targets and enhance floor layouts by optimizing point of use (POU) accessibility.

Ensured safety was prioritized in all decisions while fostering a culture of open communication and responsive feedback.

Provided industry experts as support staff, delivering exceptional service to meet client needs.

The University of Chicago Medicine

Supervisor, Supply Chain Logistics (September 2018–August 2022)

Manage inventory replenishment for the operating rooms, sterile areas and pharmacy I.V. rooms across multiple buildings (Center for care and Discovery (CCD), DCAM, and Comer Children’s Hospital..

Re-engineered standard work for in room cabinet restocking to improve safety and efficiency. Implemented a lean “one piece flow” approach to in room cabinet restocking.

Monitor and adjust inventory levels and drove 25% reduction in expired product dollar amounts YOY.

Analyze data and trends to adjust Par levels and reduced overall stock outs rates by over 10%

Developed efficiency tracking tool to monitor and maximize daily productivity of stock clerks increasing overall efficiency by 20% through waste reduction.

Developed improved replenishment route schedules to maximize efficiency and eliminate unfinished work from occurring due to staffing fluctuations.

Implemented and optimized cabinets and inventory locations. Reduced held inventory cost of Trauma supplies by 10% in 2020.

Received individual recognition for providing exceptional contributions to successful 5s event in Comer trauma bay areas.

XPO Logistics (Supply Chain)

Operations Manager (2017-2018)

Managed five shipping and receiving locations in support of Nufarm Americas supply chain network.

Extensive knowledge and background in managing warehousing, and transporting class 8 and class 9 hazardous materials.

Improved inventory accuracy to exceed 99.5% accuracy. Inventory and shipment accuracy improvement of greater than 10% by successful implementation of process improvements and corrective actions.

Created and monitored new KPI’s to measure performance and communicate accomplishments to customer.

Responsible for supervising, coaching, training, and motivating over 100 direct reports

United Transport Inc.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing (2016-2017)

Responsible for managing and overseeing customer accounts on a daily basis for an asset based truckload carrier.

Implemented and evolved high-impact strategies to target and acquire new business opportunities and relationships.

Closed on multiple seven figure revenue accounts for full truckload transportations service.

Develop customized transportation solutions for clients

Respond to all RFP’s and create and present executive summaries to clients

Communicate scope of work to operations management for new business and develop corrective action for any negative compliance.

CEVA Logistics

Assistant General Manager / Operations Manager Portage, IN (2009-2016)

Managed Inbound Transportation routes for Chrysler Fiat JIT operations

Multi-site responsibilities managing Portage Indiana and 3 Texas locations

P & L – Profit and Loss Management and Budget Control responsibilities

Increased site profit margin by over 10% YOY with 12 million annual revenue.

Performed weekly Financial Projections and approved all Revenue and Expenses

Created annual Budgets for Portage Indiana and three South Texas locations.

Responsible for Customer Interaction (scorecard visits with Chrysler/Fiat)

Responsible for Transportation Route Design Management

Carrier Management for purchased transportation (Carrier Contacts, Performance, pricing)

Managed claims process with 0 claims paid by my site for over 6 years

Kaizen team leader responsible for over 40 successful projects

Awarded over 5 million in new business through Chrysler’s lane bid process

1994-2009 Roadway Express-YRC Freight

Field Engineering Specialist (2005-2009) Roadway Memphis Tenn. And Chicago Il.

Used engineering tools and principles to develop, design, and implement recommended processes and/or make changes necessary to reduce operating costs, improve results, and meet business requirements.

Engineered and updated work methods and standards to provide a basis for work measurement, staffing budgets, and performance improvements.

Participated in departmental or cross-functional projects and quality related activities.

Multi-site responsibilities for the entire central division. (Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago hubs).

Outbound Operations Coordinator (1994-2005) Roadway Express Chicago, Il.

Supervised the activities of, and delegate responsibilities to 120-140 individuals and mentored junior supervisors.

Oversaw the loading and unloading of 5-6 million pounds of freight daily to determine conformance to load plans.

Education

June 1993 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

School of Business Administration

Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance

National Merit Scholar

Graduated top quarter of Finance Majors

LEAN and Kaizen training certifications

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