Director of Logistics

William Travis Willingham

**** ******* **. ********, ** 76048

817-***-****

Email: ************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE To secure a Manager/Director position that will capitalize on my strong communication, leadership, and project management experience.

BACKGROUND Highly adaptable and flexible team player with more than 25 years Management

experience.

AREAS

OF

SKILL  Strategic Planning

 Warehousing

 Budgeting & Forecasting

 Shipping & Receiving

 Carrier Negotiations

 Quality Assurance

 Production Management

 Lean Manufacturing

 ISO 9000, 9001 Trained

 Warranty Administration

 Inventory Control

 Performance Evaluations

 Coaching & Mentoring

 Hiring, Training, & Supervising Union & Non-Union Employees

 Team Building

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Jan 1980 to 2008 SIEMENS ENERGY AND AUTOMATION – Arlington, TX

Director of Logistics – Postal Division (2000 to 2008)

Implemented and managed daily logistics of plant operations including the development and administration of a $45 million annual budget, the distribution domestically and internationally of mail sorting systems, and the supervision of more than 300 employees including 10 department managers. Planned and coordinated all shipping/delivery schedules ensuring achievement of critical timeframes and quality assurance standards. Managed all facets of logistics and a 300,000 sq. ft. totally automated (SAP) warehouse with a $60 million JIT inventory. Negotiated contracts, rate agreements, and trucking schedules with all Siemens PA carriers both inbound and outbound. Directed 100 field support personnel working in teams to install, test, and implement product nationwide. Oversaw the Warranty Division working extensively with U.S. Postal Service and government contracts to process returned items. Managed all spare part requirements ($25 million annually) and 24/7 on-call hotline from all Siemens PA customers. Managed and directed maintenance personnel for all Siemens PA warehouses and transportation locations.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 Inventory Accuracy- Audit accuracy of 98%+ ten consecutive years ($60 million in inventory from prior yearly audit average of 84%.

 SAP System Team Leader- Installation and implementation of warehouse/transportation SAP module in a 12 month timeframe, typically an 18-24 monthly average.

 North American Traffic Council Team Leader- Negotiated all Siemens transportation contracts with a yearly annual savings of $10 million.

 ISO Team Auditor Leader- ISO 9000, 9001

 Cellular/Lean Manufacturing- Implemented cellular/lean manufacturing processes in an 8 month period.

 International Travel- Selected to travel internationally accompanying product for installation and implementation.

 Best Manager/Director- Honored 3 consecutive years by vote from plant employees.

Production Control Manager (1994 to 2000)

Before my promotion to troubleshoot and turnaround operations, I scheduled, planned, and

managed production and warehouse material handling. I also ensured achievement of quality

standards and timeframes interacting extensively with front line supervisors. Managed 60

personnel.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 Performance Improvement – Successfully improved operations to consistently and efficiently achieve goals.

Purchasing Manager (1990 to 1993)

Supervised 40 personnel responsible for placing and expediting orders to meet critical

timelines. Responsible for all warehouse and transportation requirements.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 Quality Assurance Control/Standards- Maintained a strict level of accuracy and punctuality when placing and expediting orders.

Production Supervisor (1988 to 1990)

Managed a team of 150 mechanical/electrical maintenance and production personnel,

ensuring minimal downtime and achievement of quality standards and timeframes.

Production Front Line Supervisor (1982 to 1988)

Production Control (1980 to 1982)

June 1977 to Dec 1979 COLLINS RADIO (a division of Rockwall International) – Richardson, TX

Material Coordinator (June 1977 to Dec 1979)

Prepared product for domestic and international shipping, often physically accompanied the

packages through international delivery. Verified document compliance and tracked packages

through delivery.

EDUCATION Tarrant County College: Core Subjects

Extensive company-sponsored and self-directed training including:

 ISO 9000, 9001

 SAP

 APICS

 Lean Manufacturing

 Cellular Manufacturing

 Performance Evaluation

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