Manager Supply Chain

Jonathan C. Varner

*** ******* **. 479-***-****

Bentonville, AR. 72712 **********@*****.***

Presently working for Walmart as a Supervisor for special projects with a strong understanding of Walmart as a company along with Wal-Mart’s expectations as a supplier; Developed marketing plans, strategic planning, Transportation/Logistics client relationship and customer service with such Major Accounts as O’ Sullivan Industry’s, Thorco Industries, Leggett & Platt, H.E. Williams, Otts Dressing, other Major Accounts located in Southwest MO, Northwest AR.

Qualifications

Profile

• Fourteen years of Strong Business to Business Inside / Outside Account Management.

• Ten years of strong Advertising / Marketing / Web Management Experience.

• Eight Years Retail Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Transportation/Logistics

• Strong Merchandising, Inventory Control, Product Placement, and Replenishment Skills.

• Skilled in Preparing Budgets, Sales Forecasts, LOS/Tracking, and Growth Plans

• Excellent Relationships with Purchasers and Manufacturer Representatives.

• Strong Forecasting and Trending with Specialty Products, Project Management Experience.

• Ability to Track and Forecast Trends in Multi Markets.

• Exceptional leadership abilities concerning team initiatives and Training Team Members.

• Proficient in data base / account contact management systems / Excel programs and Retail Link, EDI, GTS, Freight Selector, and UPC software. CPG / Replenishment Software.

• Strong Muli-Tasking Skills, Strong Budgeting / Planning Skills, ROI Projections.

Professional

Profile Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Strategies, Internet Technologies of Supply Chains, Performance Measures

• Handled client relationship management functions, which included promoting relationships with diverse clientele.

• Aligning Products and Strategies, Improving Supply Chains, Applying Metrics, Conversion Cycles, Allocation, Dynamic Pricing, Inventory Turns & Values, Order Batching, Risk Sharing.

• Strong Oral Communications, Negotiation Skills, Production Planning, Demand Management

• Analyzed Income Statements and Monthly Budgets Regularly.

Account Manager

• Collaborated with mass markets on business development and marketing efforts, internet marketing and VR marketing which increased our customer base 23% and introduced products into specialty markets adding growth by 11%.

• Conducted market research, identified emerging market trends, and introduced Branding marketing strategies for targeted growth of 10%.

• Created trade show materials, attended trade shows, and design promotional products.

• Contributed to the implementation of promotional programs that optimized revenue levels in saturated markets by 17%.

Employment

• Walmart Corporate – Bentonville, AR – Special Projects Supervisor – Present Employer

• Copy Products Inc. - Springfield/Joplin, MO – Sr. Account Manager

• Asay Publishing – District Sales Manager Technology Division

• Interstate Studio and Publishing – Operator

• County Seat Clothing Store – Assistant Merchandising / Inventory Manager

• Edison Bros, J Riggins Retail Store, Bakers/Leads Store – Merchandising Mgr.

Education

• Supply Chain Management Courses, Dr. Warren H. Hausman; Stanford University

• Studied Marketing, Missouri Southern State University

• Studied Real Estate, Missouri Southern State University

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