Eric Potter
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Experienced supply chain and operations leader with a strong background in enhancing efficiency and driving growth. Skilled in LEAN practices and strategic procurement, with a focus on continuous improvement and leadership development. Proven ability in multi-site leadership, negotiation, and vendor relationship management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
Original One Parts / Pebbles Auto Parts
Dallas, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Built a procurement tool to grade each SKU using market and internal data.
- Developed a short-term and long-term procurement plan to match the company's SIOPS plan.
- Traveled and negotiated purchases with both existing and new suppliers.
- Increased high-value inbound SKUs from 55% to 85% in two months.
- Doubled the number of suppliers.
- Increased volume by 300% to drive up sales.
Director of Operations
Original One Parts
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed two reconditioning operation facilities.
- Implemented a KPI dashboard for each department to track both facility and individual performance.
- Designed and built a new re-manufacturing operation using LEAN principles.
- Successfully transitioned operations to a new COO.
Distribution Manager
KSI Auto Parts
Mechanicsville, VA
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Warehouse and distribution management of a 160k sq. ft., multi-shift facility with 50+ reports, and 5,000 movements per day.
- Created, implemented, and completed a 6 month plan to fix a failing distribution facility
- Developed and launched an operational pay-for-performance program that was based on both team and individual goals, which focused on team accountability.
- Supply chain planning for inbound, daily containers, and domestic shipments.
- Inventory mix and facility planning focused on transitioning the facility as the mix is adjusted.
- Develop and write SOPs for each warehouse responsibility.
- Multi-site logistics management.
- Implement inventory control processes that drove inventory accuracy to 99% over 140,000 parts.
Distribution Manager
KSI Auto Parts
Orlando, FL
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Manage two distribution centers (approximately 35,000 square feet each).
- Developed an overnight logistics program connecting multiple distribution centers.
- Improved inventory accuracy from 75% to 99%.
Aftermarket Operations Manager
All Star Auto Lights
Orlando, FL
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Create, track, and analyze department SOP’s and KPI’s to maximize efficiencies
- Develop operational and sales strategies with VP of operations and VP of Business Development
- Obtained and maintain ISO 9001 certification that focused on continuous improvement
- Multisite, National distribution network management
- Launched and managed 8 facilities
- Product and Inventory management
- Negotiated vender contracts and established excellent relationships with suppliers
- Purchasing management for eight locations
- Exponential growth (2016 - 25 units shipped per day, EOY 2020 - over 1000 units per day)
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2026
B.S. - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Distribution and Logistics Management
- Procurement
- LEAN practices
- Multi-Site leadership
- Analytics / KPI Driven
- Supply Chain / Operations
- Excel
- Netsuite
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
Original One Parts / Pebbles Auto Parts
05.2024 - Current
Director of Operations
Original One Parts
11.2023 - 04.2024
Distribution Manager
KSI Auto Parts
09.2022 - 11.2023
Distribution Manager
KSI Auto Parts
02.2021 - 08.2022
Aftermarket Operations Manager
All Star Auto Lights
03.2016 - 11.2020
MBA -
Western Governors University
B.S. - Business Management
Western Governors University
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