Adam Foos
Perrysburg
Summary
Experienced supply chain professional with 12+ years of industry expertise seeking employment that effectively utilizes acquired skills. Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain operations, optimizing processes, and driving cost savings. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering results in fast-paced environments with a keen eye for detail and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Returnable Packaging Specialist (Reverse Logistics)
Owens-Illinois
08.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: (O-I Glass)
- Manages and coordinates the supply and demand of all returnable packaging between 3rd Party Service Providers, vendors, and O-I manufacturing plants
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with Materials Managers, Plants Controllers, Shipping Supervisors, Quality Managers, Sales Managers, 3rd Party Sort & Repair Service Providers, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, Audit, Vendors, and leadership groups
- I am considered the returnable packaging subject matter expert
- Manages all (50+) returnable packaging types for all North American plants and 3rd Party Service Providers
- Oversees and implements control measures to centrally manage a $125+ million returnable packaging float
- Gatekeeper/first approver for all returnable packaging purchases in North America
- Manages returnable packaging inventory levels at all plants by determining plant supply requirements
- Manages and coordinates plant-to-plant transfers to meet production requirements
- Implemented minimum and maximum inventory levels at all plants and 3rd Party Service Providers
- Enforces minimum and maximum returnable packaging inventory levels at 3rd Party Service Providers and O-I manufacturing plants to eliminate expenses such as unnecessary returnable packaging purchases and costly expedited transfers of materials
- Ensures returnable packaging inventory levels in SAP are properly maintained by manufacturing plants through SAP inventory movements
- Plans, builds, and coordinates approximately 250 truckloads of materials per week throughout The United States and Canada to ensure uninterrupted/continued production
- Procures all North American returnable packaging purchases through 10+ vendors
- (O-I Glass)
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Supervision and management of hourly employees
- Day-to-day operations tasks (loading/unloading freight, manpower planning, problem solving, routing of freight, daily collaboration with regional team)
- Coached, developed, and trained employees consistent with company policy
- Gave exceptional customer service
- Communicated effectively via phone, email, and fax with customers and fellow employees
- Trained 12+ Freight Operation Supervisor trainees on day to day operations (specifically Outbound Operations)
- Effectively problem solved to ensure damage-free and on-time service for customers
- Helped secure largest account in Detroit region by creating effective countermeasures
- Provided discipline to hourly employees when deemed necessary
- Managed and supervised 5 shifts (Inbound, Dispatch, Outbound 1, Outbound 2, and FAC coordinator)
- Audited Kronos payroll system, daily
- Submitted daily reports on operational performance
- Held daily pre-shift meetings to ensure consistent communication with fellow team members
- Perfect attendance
- LEAN experience
- Left on good terms to pursue career at Owens-Illinois
Education
A Communication’s degree - Public Relations
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio08.2013
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Oral and written communications skills
- Leadership experience
- Critical Thinking
- Goal orientated
- Proficient in SAP
- Dedicated/strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Time management aptitude
- Supply chain coordination
- Project management
- Strong communication skills
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Problem-solving capacity
- Inventory management experience
- Deadline oriented
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Work well under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliable and punctual
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Returnable Packaging Specialist (Reverse Logistics)
Owens-Illinois
08.2016 - Current
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
09.2013 - 08.2016
A Communication’s degree - Public Relations
University of Toledo
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