Logistics, Supply

WALTER F. WRIGHT JR.

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Nashville, Tenn. 37214

Cell Phone 615-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position in the logistics field with an organization that values professional experience, hard work, and dedication.

QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished professional with twenty-five years proven success in logistics management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Word, PowerPoint, Excel and variety of Logistics and Inventory Management software. (AS400, SAP). Accomplishments are a result of expertise in strategic planning, team development, analyzing, and quality improvement management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007-2009 Distribution Supervisor, Ricoh Americas Corporation, Nashville, TN

• Supervised receiving, inventory control, shipping, storage and distribution operations including picking, packing and transportation.

• Managed $5.8 million inventory of parts and materials by monitoring, reviewing inventory management systems and conducting daily cycle counts.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Met or exceeded 98.9% shipping goal by developing and implementing outbound tracking metrics.

• Established procedures for hazardous materials stock rotations and disposal.

• Saved 25% in annual packing cost by recycling and using alternative packing materials.

• Successfully introduced Lean Warehousing concept resulting in improving production while driving operations cost down.

2006-2007 Regional Logistics Manager, Eagle Global Logistics, Mt Juliet, TN

2002-2004 Operations Supervisor

• Successfully managed Materials Logistics Operations including Tennessee, Texas and North Carolina with operational budget of $2.7 million.

• Planned, developed, directed and coordinated supply operations by maintaining automated system analysis of performance, production and inventory.

• Direct two supervisors, 31 operational staff and 4 system analysis engineers.

• Served as Safety Manager ensuring facilities were in compliance with safety and OSHA guidelines.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Increased productivity and storage 15% by integrating automated inventory management system.

• Introduced Safety Awareness Program resulting in no loss time injuries.

• Successfully reduced inventory discrepancies 30% in annual inventory audit.

• Cut transportation cost by negotiating rates with national and local carriers.

2004-2006 Logistics Supervisor, Menlo Worldwide, Lebanon, TN

• Supervised, planned, directed, and evaluated distribution operations including receiving, order picking, shipping and inventory control.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Developed audit process to investigate and reconcile discrepancies relating to receipts, shipments and inventory control resulting in 100% accuracy of parts and materials.

1997-2002 Superintendent, United States Cold Storage, Lavergne, TN

• Managed 85 union material handlers and 4 salaried supervisors while overseeing shipping, receiving, inventory, transportation and maintenance.

• Coordinated and participated in projects with Supply Chain Managers and Customer Service Managers concerning matters of procedures, priorities and workflow.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Streamlined annual inventory discrepancies 35% by introducing a systematic analysis of daily discrepancy report.

1983-1997 Automated Logistics Supervisor, Fort Campbell, KY

• Assigned to (MMC) Material Maintenance Command providing logistical and technical support by tracking and maintaining logistical data, inventory, stock levels and maintenance.

• Worked with various automated logistics systems (STAMIS, SARRS) including analyzing, extracting, reviewing and reporting logistical matters to all levels of Material Maintenance Command staff and operational commands.

• Managed distribution center with $1.5 million inventory of all classes of organizational supplies and equipment supporting all levels of U.S. Army organizations.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Assisted Material Maintenance Command staff in revising and updating command Standard Operational Procedures resulting in major improvements to logistics material support, efficiency and supply distribution.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Diploma, Biloxi High School, Biloxi, MS. 1983

• Certificate, Automated Logistical Course, U.S Army, Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, VA. 1984

• Certificate, Logistics, Leadership and Management Development Course, U.S. Army, Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, VA. 1996

• Certificate, Microsoft Application Course, Nashville, TN. 2005

• Certificate, Foundation of Management Course, Nashville, TN. 2007

• Certificate, OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety Course, Nashville, TN. 2008

• Certificate, Train The Trainer Course, Nashville, TN. 2009

Completed numerous seminars in operations management, logistics management, inventory control, time management and performance assessment.

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