Results-oriented Supply Chain and Operations Leader skilled in driving large-scale transformations across multi-site manufacturing environments. Notable accomplishments include reducing backlog by $19M and increasing on-time delivery from 68% to 96%, directly impacting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Product Supply Manager
Cooper Lighting Solutions (Signify)
Vicksburg, MS
01.2019 - 01.2026
Responsible for supply chain, inventory, planning, scheduling, SIOP, customer service, MTO/DRP service, and operational performance for a $500M outdoor lighting product portfolio across multiple manufacturing locations.
Successfully launched and transferred 36 new products while achieving on-time project milestones.
Reduced divisional inventory by $60M, lowering total inventory from $336M to $276M (17.8% reduction).
Led supply chain transformation initiatives across multiple outdoor manufacturing facilities.
Improved Juarez facility performance by: Reducing backlog from $36M to $17M. Increasing OTTC from 68% to 96%. Reducing demonstrated lead time from 41 days to 26 days. Achieving monthly sales targets of approximately $20M. Implementing standardized planning, buying, customer service, and SIOP processes.
Directed product transfers totaling $84M annually during the Vicksburg plant closure while maintaining operational performance metrics.
Increased monthly sales at Americus from $3M to $6M, reaching highs of $7M.
Improved Denver OTTC performance from 77% to 95%.
Reduced inventory across Americus, Denver, and Hicksville operations by 47%.
Manager, Supply Chain
Eaton's Cooper Lighting Business
Vicksburg, MS
01.2013 - 01.2019
Led supply chain, materials management, production planning, master scheduling, purchasing, customer support, inventory management, and SIOP activities for a manufacturing facility generating approximately $230M in annual sales.
Managed annual supplier spend of $95.3M across 339 global suppliers.
Oversaw more than 22,000 active SKUs across finished goods, WIP components, and purchased materials.
Improved on-time delivery performance from 68% to 85%.
Reduced demonstrated lead time from 31 days to 28 days.
Developed and implemented a SIOP process recognized by divisional leadership and adopted across multiple facilities.
Established vendor-managed inventory, stocking agreements, and third-party warehouse solutions supporting a complex MTO/ETO environment.
Implemented internal Kanban systems that reduced inventory without negatively affecting customer service.
Developed KPI systems for production, purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, and supplier performance.
Led the Inventory Control Pull Project, resulting in: 21% inventory accuracy improvement. $3.3M inventory reduction. 50% reduction in off-site warehousing. Annual savings of approximately $51K.
Successfully supported the facility's strategic transition from HID to LED product manufacturing.
Supported launch and ramp-up of the Ephesus product line, achieving $33M in first-year sales versus a $20M forecast.
Manager, FFM – Pole Operations
Eaton's Cooper Lighting Business
Vicksburg, MS
01.2007 - 01.2012
Directed engineering, scheduling, purchasing, planning, production, warehousing, shipping, and customer service for steel pole operations.
Led a $1.4M capital investment project involving facility redesign and equipment upgrades.
Eliminated finished goods inventory, reducing inventory investment by $450K.
Improved on-time delivery from 32% to 98%.
Reduced lead times from four weeks to three weeks.
Increased employee productivity by 36%.
Implemented standardized work processes throughout operations.
Manager- New Product Development and Supply Chain at Yanfeng Automotive InteriorsManager- New Product Development and Supply Chain at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
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<li>Currently working with Himalaya Wellness Company as a commercial officer NMT.</li>
<li>Handling the order processing of modern trade, CNC business in South.</li>
<li>Coordinate with ASM, KAM, and ZLC for proper rate, GST, and scheme updating of material in the system, and update the new EAN/SKU in the buyer master.</li>
<li>Coordinating with buyers for various amendments in the PO through mail, portal, and telephone.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the various master files for smooth and error-free work.</li>
<li>Guide and train the subordinates for proper workflow.</li>
<li>Update various chain masters, and provide them to the customer for updates in their system to avoid mismatches in POs.</li>
<li>Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.</li>
<li>Supported sales teams with product information and training resources.</li>
<li>Coordinated activities across different departments to meet deadlines efficiently.</li>
<li>Generate and analyze reports as per the KAM's requirements.</li>
<li>Analyzing the Fill Report to minimize the mistakes and plan for the same.</li>
<li>Analyze the SRN report to understand issues, and take corrective actions to minimize the sales loss. Also, provide the remarks to senior management for further SRN approvals.</li>
<li>Coordinating with depots for physical stock status, smooth flow of order processing as per the dispatch schedules, and resolving the queries regarding the same.</li>
<li>Resolving the queries of the sales team related to the order processing.</li>
<li><br></li>
<li>Resolved any disputes between customers and suppliers in an efficient manner.</li>
<li>Analyzed data to identify areas where cost savings could be made within the supply chain process.</li>
<li>Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.</li>
<li>Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.</li>
</ul> at HIMALAYA WELLNESS COMPANY<ul>
<li>Currently working with Himalaya Wellness Company as a commercial officer NMT.</li>
<li>Handling the order processing of modern trade, CNC business in South.</li>
<li>Coordinate with ASM, KAM, and ZLC for proper rate, GST, and scheme updating of material in the system, and update the new EAN/SKU in the buyer master.</li>
<li>Coordinating with buyers for various amendments in the PO through mail, portal, and telephone.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the various master files for smooth and error-free work.</li>
<li>Guide and train the subordinates for proper workflow.</li>
<li>Update various chain masters, and provide them to the customer for updates in their system to avoid mismatches in POs.</li>
<li>Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.</li>
<li>Supported sales teams with product information and training resources.</li>
<li>Coordinated activities across different departments to meet deadlines efficiently.</li>
<li>Generate and analyze reports as per the KAM's requirements.</li>
<li>Analyzing the Fill Report to minimize the mistakes and plan for the same.</li>
<li>Analyze the SRN report to understand issues, and take corrective actions to minimize the sales loss. Also, provide the remarks to senior management for further SRN approvals.</li>
<li>Coordinating with depots for physical stock status, smooth flow of order processing as per the dispatch schedules, and resolving the queries regarding the same.</li>
<li>Resolving the queries of the sales team related to the order processing.</li>
<li><br></li>
<li>Resolved any disputes between customers and suppliers in an efficient manner.</li>
<li>Analyzed data to identify areas where cost savings could be made within the supply chain process.</li>
<li>Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.</li>
<li>Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.</li>
</ul> at HIMALAYA WELLNESS COMPANY