Aaron Swain
Supply Chain Professional
Denver,CO
Summary
Supply Chain professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
S&OP PROGRAM MANAGER, ANALYST
COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Responsible for managing implementation of strategic S&OP initiatives within North American manufacturing plants
- Formalized process for creating stocking agreements with key vendors to ensure inventory availability on core components
- Facilitated cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to reduce aging inventory (30% reduction)
- Collaborated with Master Data Management team to improve data accuracy by implementing material creation standards
- Performed Demand Planning tasks for Consumer business segment ($50M+ annual sales)
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER
EATON CORP / COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed plant cost-out project ideation, progress tracking, and divisional reporting
- Lead kaizen and rapid improvement events in order to improve productivity and efficiency
- Spearheaded shop floor improvement efforts by managing employee-lead improvement card program
- Managed workload, prioritization, and career growth of two manufacturing engineering technicians and one technical writer
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER
EATON CORP / COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Planned production schedule for high volume product line with ~$25 million in annual sales
- Partnered with Operations support team to develop new approaches to scheduling to improve efficiencies and output in assembly
- Reduced past due backlog by 33% by providing clear priorities and setting expectations around schedule attainment
- Supported plant leadership in shift to forward looking planning, resulting in a robust service projection tool
SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS COORDINATOR / PLANNER
AVERY DENNISON
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed and mentored two direct reports; setting expectations, performance reviews, and career guidance
- Strategically planned the two highest-volume production assets within the North American division in order to successfully meet Service, Quality, and Financial targets
- Managed work-in-process inventory (~$7M) stocking levels for 10 facilities throughout North America
- Navigated challenges stemming from poor asset up-time and significant disruptions in product life cycles while achieving a 98.9% stock availability rate
- Served as a focal point of collaboration for marketing, sales, customer service, quality, engineering, and finance
FINISHING MASTER PRODUCTION PLANNER/SCHEDULER
AVERY DENNISON
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed and mentored two direct reports; setting expectations, performance reviews, and career guidance
- Facilitated continuous improvement projects geared towards production and inventory control processes with the goal of increasing capacity by utilizing lean manufacturing concepts
- Led multiple Kaizen project teams to drive improvements of material flow and overall 5S practices
- Worked alongside corporate supply chain team to ensure an optimal load level while achieving site-record service levels – 95%
PRODUCTION SCHEDULER
AVERY DENNISON
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Pioneered the concept of Advanced Pull Planning, which increased production capacity by 20% and enabled customer lead times as short as 8 hours from the point of order entry to product shipment
- Developed and implemented group technology across department assets to provide product consistency, resulting in a 10% increase in throughput
- Improved working capital by reducing aged inventory to the lowest levels in site history (25% reduction)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Production and replenishment planning
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Demand Planning
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Reporting skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Forecasting skills
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
S&OP PROGRAM MANAGER, ANALYST
COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 01.2025
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER
EATON CORP / COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
02.2019 - 01.2022
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER
EATON CORP / COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
06.2016 - 02.2019
SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS COORDINATOR / PLANNER
AVERY DENNISON
03.2014 - 04.2016
FINISHING MASTER PRODUCTION PLANNER/SCHEDULER
AVERY DENNISON
11.2012 - 03.2014
PRODUCTION SCHEDULER
AVERY DENNISON
10.2009 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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