David Adams
East Windsor,NJ
Summary
Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst with deep experience coordinating inventory across suppliers, warehouses, and distribution networks. Uses SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and strong root cause analysis skills to maintain accurate records, support timely NOP deliveries, and improve supply chain flow. Known for process improvements that strengthen service and reduce excess inventory.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst (SCA) / Supply Planning
Haleon
Warren, NJ
06.2025 - 10.2026
- Coordinated inventory levels across suppliers, warehouses, and distribution networks to align supply with demand.
- Investigated supply disruptions and escalated issues to planning and operations teams, facilitating timely resolutions.
- Supported development and implementation of strategies to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Performed root cause analysis when issues arose within the supply chain process or between partners.
- Worked with logistics and customer teams on daily supply issues.
- Processed Notice of Production (NOP) documents from suppliers, ensuring timely order fulfillment and minimizing delays.
- Served as superuser for the LCT system as SME.
Supply Planner - Secondment (Short-Term)
Haleon
Warren, New Jersey
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Analyzed supply chain data to help forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and keep products available.
- Developed strategies to meet customer demand while coordinating with suppliers for timely material deliveries.
- Monitored inventory levels to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to lower costs and improve inventory management.
- Maintained accurate records and tracked supply chain performance to support process improvements.
- Reviewed capacity constraints to balance supply, service, and material availability.
Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst (SCA)
Haleon
Warren, NJ
01.2022 - 02.2024
- - Managed inventory across multiple brands to prevent stock-outs and ensure optimal stock levels.
- - Helped redeploy finished goods to keep inventory levels balanced and cut excess by 44%.
- - Collaborated with SCA manager on process improvements that strengthened supply chain efficiency.
- - Reviewed system errors, conducted root cause analysis, and corrected data records to enhance accuracy.
- - Supported clean-up work for life cycle project by flagging obsolete inventory and transportation lanes.
Inventory Planner
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) / Haleon
Warren , NJ
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored inventory levels for key products to maintain balanced distribution across the network.
- Supported deployment of finished goods, optimized distribution levels, and met delivery timelines.
- Provided inventory support for CMOs and helped keep production and distribution moving efficiently.
- Supported end-to-end supply chain objectives, contributing to enhanced KPI performance.
- Processed NOPs and collaborated with transportation teams to ensure seamless shipping operations.
Purchasing Associate, Strategic Sourcing
AuroBINDO Pharma USA
East Windsor, NJ
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Negotiated prices to optimize cost savings and conducted price variance analysis for competitive pricing.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to review vendor performance and align sourcing strategies.
- Confirmed purchase order details with vendors to ensure procurement accuracy and budget compliance.
- Maintained accurate purchasing records by logging all order receipts and confirmations.
- Prepared monthly reports on purchases, returns, and costs to provide insights for management review.
Senior Analyst-Inventory Planning, Network Support Systems
Verizon
Branchburg, NJ
03.2007 - 12.2017
- Prepared inventory reports from CATS Management System and PeopleSoft Oracle 9.1, enhancing visibility into data trends for Network Inventory Report Card.
- Reviewed inventory forecasts for space planning needs, ensuring timely readiness for upcoming equipment arrivals.
- Provided subject matter expertise to the NSS-Inventory team, guiding inventory planning processes.
- Worked with an Inventory Manager to build resilient standard operating procedures that supported business continuity and faster response.
- Completed Sarbanes-Oxley audits for staging facilities, created corrective action plans, and performed root cause analysis for audit variances.
- Reviewed reports for accuracy, resolving data inconsistencies to maintain data integrity.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Global Management
University of Phoenix
New Jersey05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Newbury College
Brookline, MA01-2001
Skills
- Supply chain software
- Supply chain compliance
- Inventory Management
- Logistics optimization
- Supply chain distribution optimization
- Vendor management
- SAP proficiency
- Oracle ERP systems
- Data analysis
- Trend identification
- Root cause analysis
- Project management
- Process implementation
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Multi-tasking
- Root cause analysis
Personal Information
Title: Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst (SCA) / Supply Planning
Haleon
06.2025 - 10.2026
Supply Planner - Secondment (Short-Term)
Haleon
02.2024 - 05.2025
Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst (SCA)
Haleon
01.2022 - 02.2024
Inventory Planner
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) / Haleon
06.2020 - 01.2022
Purchasing Associate, Strategic Sourcing
AuroBINDO Pharma USA
06.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Analyst-Inventory Planning, Network Support Systems
Verizon
03.2007 - 12.2017
Master of Business Administration - Global Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Newbury College