Harlo Hardy
Charlestown ,IN
Summary
Driven Senior Planning and Procurement Specialist with over 10 years of experience in designing and executing supply chain strategies across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Expertise in driving cost reductions, improving efficiency, and minimizing waste through streamlined processes and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of managing end-to-end pipeline operations, optimizing supply planning, and implementing strategies that align with both short-term and long-term organizational goals. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and fostering strong vendor relationships to ensure seamless product delivery and high customer satisfaction. Adept at using advanced forecasting techniques and inventory management systems to reduce lead times and improve overall supply chain performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planning and Procurement Specialist
Brown Forman - Old Forester Distillery
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Accurately planned material purchases to support distillation, cooperage, processing and bottling plans
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability
- Production scheduling and coordination of high-level products, exceeding expected delivery dates by one month
- Planned weekly and annual bottling and distillery schedules while limiting exposure for material obsolescence
- Scheduled 2 years of anticipated production for IBP to minimize capacity constraints and maximize line time
- Responsible for maintaining compliance in accordance with regulations specified by the Alcohol Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) for the export of bulk spirits and finished goods
- Accurately reported monthly KPI's and Air Emissions
- Created PO's to guarantee production materials were available as needed to support production schedules
- Ensured materials were produced to specifications provided by packaging, QC, QA, and R&D teams
- Worked with Brand and Project managers on new product launches and packaging redesigns to ensure that new materials and finished goods were approved, planned, and packaged to meet project timelines
- Coordinated the activities associated with SAP Inventory Management and SAP WMS ensuring consistency and accuracy of plant SKU's and finished goods inventory
- Coordinated third party contracted drivers for daily deliveries and shipments
Supply Chain Coordinator/Logistics Specialist
Lubrizol Advanced Materials
02.2015 - 08.2023
- Direct product flow throughout company
- Schedule production plans according to customer needs and supply availability
- Analyze inventories versus production schedules
- Strategic Alignment Activities
- Continuous Improvement
- Place orders for required raw materials
- Yearly plant and warehouse cycle counts
- Resolve inventory discrepancies
- Optimize production runs and schedules Audit, balance, and close production run packets
- Provide SAP training to employees
- Manage shipping and receiving to and from warehouse and plant
- Process and manage customer shipments
- Decrease waste and scrap inventories
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2011
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- SAP Super User - S4 Hana
- Ability to perform in high stress environment
- Knowledge of MRP systems
- Ability to perform in team environment
Timeline
Senior Planning and Procurement Specialist
Brown Forman - Old Forester Distillery
08.2023 - 01.2025
Supply Chain Coordinator/Logistics Specialist
Lubrizol Advanced Materials
02.2015 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Indiana University, Southeast
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