Manager, Consultant

Mark Schoonover

Garland, TX ***** ********@*********.*** Cell 214-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a management position utilizing education and experience in supply chain, purchasing & inventory control.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Easter and Sons Supply Company, TX (1985 – 2009)

Held various senior management positions (i.e., warehouse manager, logistics manager, inventory manager, purchasing lead, and operations manager) while responsible for building cross-functional relationships and managing direct reports regarding damaged items, equipment (office and warehousing) and building. Also held positions in credit management and inside and outside sales.

Purchasing Lead, (Beginning 07/04)

• Planned purchasing schedule for defined item sets to maximize service levels and ensure lowest total cost

• Managed inventory pricing, item attributes and vendor data, informing stakeholders of all changes

• Managed PO creation and placement, order confirmation, and vendor lead times

• Managed vendor delivery performance, expedited purchase orders and worked to resolve compliance issues

• Implemented purchasing best in class practices utilizing knowledge of policies and procedures in procurement

Inventory Manager, (Beginning 07/01)

• Evaluated warehousing processes and reconfigured the distribution of 5000+ SKU for effective customer service

• Utilized inventory management software to optimize bin location of products for efficient retrieval and restock

• Organized inventory items into appropriate product families to improve order processing

• Maintained inventory daily cycle counts, performed root cause analysis of variance and corrected appropriately

• Analyzed and presented inventory performance data to key stakeholders suggesting improvement opportunities

Warehouse and Logistics Manager (Beginning 06/01)

• Managed building security procedures with stakeholders and responded to building security calls

• Conducted monthly meeting with key stakeholders to implement safe equipment handling procedures

• Managed pipe yard revamping project to accommodate substantial increase in pipe inventory

• Developed safe material handling metrics and safety first working environment

• Coordinated logistics to ensure lowest total freight costs for product delivery

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visio, Access, Project

• ERP/MRP Knowledge (SAP R/3 and APO)

• Team oriented decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills, strong verbal communication skills, leadership and customer service skills

• Understanding of supply chain practices and lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, Shingo, Kaizen, Kanban), understanding of statistical forecasting techniques, understanding of project management principles

EDUCATION

MS, Supply Chain Management, University of Texas at Dallas, 2010

BA, Political Science, Abilene Christian University

Currently studying to sit for CPSM exams

AFFILIATIONS

ISM (Institute for Supply Management)

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