GLENN DAVIS
*** ********* ****** ********: (***) 831 - 1586
Toronto, Ontario Residence: (416) 423 - 6779
M4C 4A5 Email: eiinzo@r.postjobfree.com
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PROFILE
Conscientious and detail-oriented Senior Materials / Customer Service
Manager with over 20 years of solid managerial experience.
> Superior interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving
skills.
> Successful track record in planning, organizing and implementing
continuous improvement with a focus on profitability, through
effective co-ordination, mentoring and motivation of personnel.
> Accomplished leader who collaborates and partners with all relevant
stakeholders to achieve overall corporate objectives.
> Demonstrated ability to be both decisive and visionary in the thought
process. All decisions are made "with one eye on the present and one
eye on the future".
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CAREER SUMMARY
Royal Building Products 1993 - Sep. 2012
Materials Manager (2004-2012)
Customer Service Manager (1993-2003)
Reported to the Vice President of Manufacturing and previously to
Sales/Marketing Manager for this manufacturer of vinyl siding and
accessories with 2011 sales totaling $125 million. Managed a staff of 50
through 3 managers responsible for production planning/scheduling, customer
service, shipping and warehousing functions. Demonstrated consistent
ability to achieve continuous improvement through the effective
coordination, reorganization and motivation of personnel.
Project Leadership
> Developed a Production Planning/Scheduling program consistent with the
LEAN implementation in 2004. Conducted an ABC sales data analysis,
created and utilized product classification codes to ensure that
production output and inventory levels supported changing business
requirements. Coordinated the reorganization of the warehouse based
on the same ABC data analysis, to maximize both the efficiency of
order shipment and warehouse space allocation.
> Successfully facilitated a smooth transition to JD Edwards within
Customer Service, Production and Shipping/Warehousing departments.
Fulfilled role of Product Data Management (PDM) for creation of 1500
SKUs. Established definitive parameters and ensured logical repetition
of description in set up process to enhance sales data reporting and
consistency in future creations.
> Spearheaded SOX compliance process with respect to documentation and
application for Customer Service, Shipping/Warehouse, and Inventory
Control departments.
Cost Improvements
> Reduced overall inventory value by 60% over 6 years, while maintaining
a 97% order fill rate.
> Improved aged inventory value from 20% total inventory over 365 days
in 2004 to 3% in 2012.
> Introduced new pallet design resulting in 25% decrease in material
costs, 10% decrease in labour costs, and increased shipment capacity
on certain truck loads.
> Improved accuracy of shipments with bar code scanning, a reduction in
less than truck load freight costs to correct shipment errors.
> Designed and implemented various Multi Stop Shipment Programs.
Provided customers with the opportunity for better inventory
management and product turns, enhanced customer service and
responsiveness to their dealers and builders, with the net result
being an increase in overall sales.
Materials Management
> Managed $2 Million customer service budget for samples and promotional
materials for 2 plants. Oversaw the purchasing and structuring of
appropriate inventory levels for same.
> Coordinated processes with purchasing to ensure a timely supply of
specific raw materials associated with production requirements and
implemented corrective action as needed.
Quality Improvements
> Collaborated with Quality Control, Production and Shipping departments
to develop a new pallet design for shipments utilizing a shrink wrap
machine. Achieved a highly successful implementation by coordinating
in-house testing, customer test shipments, receipt of customer
feedback, and directing adjustments as required.
> Partnered with the Quality Control, Production and Shipping
departments to launch bar code scanning for order shipping and
inventory cycle counting. Consulted with various personnel on purchase
of scanners, radio frequency point locations in the warehouse, and
development of bar code design on product labeling.
> Developed a new streamlined Customer Merchandise Return process with
other relevant departments. Substantially decreased time frame of
process by 50%, from 6 weeks to 3 weeks.
> Monitored customer shipments ensuring synchronization between Shipping
and Production departments with respect to manpower and capacity.
Leadership
> Trained, motivated and developed staff to maintain LEAN principles and
techniques applicable to their assigned scope of responsibilities.
> Chaired a weekly Production Planning meeting.
> Served as member of IT Steering Committee, identifying and evaluating
future IT projects.
> Participated in Senior Management Strategic Planning meetings as
required.
> Instructed personnel on a monthly basis on Healthy and Safety topics.
> Assisted in Accident/Incident investigations, return to work meeting
with the WSIB for injured workers, and was an active member of the
Emergency Response Team.
American Standard 1989 - 1991
Manager, Order Services
Reported to the Vice President of Distribution for this manufacturer of
bathroom fixtures and fittings. Supervised 5 Customer Service
Representatives and implemented a new order processing system. Monitored
distribution incentive, buying programs and oversaw the allocation of
product to distributors, during periods of short supply and inventory
imbalance.
PRIOR to 1989, held various positions for Levitt Safety Limited and
Amphenol Canada.
EDUCATION
> Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Major, Concordia University,
Montreal, 1982
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
> Basic First Aid Training, CPR/AED (2012)
> Workplace Violence, WHMIS, Emergency Response/Spill Response,
Incident/Accident Investigation and WSIB Claims Management training
(annually)
> Basic Fire Safety & Portable Fire Extinguisher Training (2011)
> IAPA Health & Safety for the Manufacturing Sector (Parts I & II)
> Management Performance Seminar (2005)
> "Demand Flow Technology" (JIT) (1991)
> Seminar "How to Improve Customer Relations" (1987)
INTERESTS
> Music, travel, golf and American Civil War publications.
> Personal and professional growth and continuous learning.