Global Supply Chain Expert
Performance oriented Exceptional Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Self-Starter Proficient in Distribution Methods
Robust Customer Service
Refined Organizational Techniques
Cross Functional over multiple departments
Articulate Problem-Solving Methods
Forecasting Stock Levels
Inventory Planning
20+ years of Warehousing Experience
Skillful Operational and Business Plans
Global Data Analysis
Global Financial Payment Audit
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Project Manager
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, NC
10.2015 - Current
Analyzes data around the management of transportation, warehousing and carriers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe with logistical movements within land, sea and air.
Uses key performance indicators (KPI) to help the organization define and measure progress toward organizational goals.
Uploading data from several relation data bases and various other data sources into MS Excel and Access data management environments.
Merges and connects analysis across the data sources to perform root cause analysis of supply chain situational awareness and problems resolution.
Primary tool for analysis is MS Excel and Access Databases.
Identifying and documenting data quality problems and coordinating with stakeholders to affect corrections.
Forecasts costs and budget.
Past and future, optimization possibilities.
10-20-million-dollar invoice transactions being managed through to delivery at any one time.
Analyzes pivot tables functionality.
Match file from ERP system.
Delivers repeatable manual analysis of data process involving transportation, logistics and account management information sources.
Communicates with Third Party Logistics to audit multi transaction processes.
Client Empowerment & Training Manager/Account Manager
Riley Life Logistics
Raleigh, NC
06.2014 - 07.2015
Assisting the Chief Operating Officer with extensive restructure of all warehousing procedures and creating a complete operational manual with details of all new operating procedures.
Devising a new location SKU management system for implementation throughout the warehouse.
Training and mentoring new hires.
Working with cross-functional departments, developing advanced knowledge of all areas, including receiving, shipping, sales and project management.
Building new client portfolios and updating existing client portfolios, introducing new clients and guiding them through workflow processes.
Managing inventory with order fulfilment for an e-commerce company and forecasting stock status levels for safety stock.
Logistics Analyst /Lead Customer Service
Wake Forest, NC
06.2012 - 06.2014
Incorporated ERP systems, built SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) models and performed in-depth data analysis.
Assisted the Director of Logistics and conducted performance measurements of new logistic structures.
Out-sourcing 3PL Logistic provider.
Coordinated long distance shipment of storage containers within the United States and reported status changes and requests to expedite shipments to management staff.
Estimated and calculated pricing contracts for long and short term customer accounts and monitored and resolved leading customer issues, ensuring the highest standards of customer service were maintained.
Supply Chain Management Analyst
Owens & Minor
Raleigh, NC
10.2008 - 06.2012
Led and directed the product inventory supply chain from vendor to customer in a global organization within the medical industry.
Managed all aspects of spending and purchasing of over USD $25,000,000 annually, resulting in cost efficient control of inventory.
Managed inventory availability data in order to provide accurate information to sales, logistics and customers and performed warehouse inventory audits on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis.
Liaised with vendors on all aspects of the vendor relationship and addressed any issues regarding discrepancies between the merchandise ordered and received.
Resolved any issues with inventory shortages by transferring from distribution center or by substituting alternative products and negotiating expedited delivery based upon customer needs.
Processed returns of inventory to the initial vendor for defective or damaged merchandise or for excess inventory levels, while ensured accurate and proper financial accounting.
Created and maintained product usage forecasting models, analyzed and consumed the output data to optimize and streamline standard orders.
Analyzed data for product usage and managed product stock status based on the analysis outcome.
Checked receipt, quality inspection, and storage and availability status of product inventory and immediately addressed any quantity or quality issues.
Lead Dispatcher / Freight Router
HBI Freight/Home Delivery America
Clayton, NC
04.2008 - 10.2008
Analyzed and optimized delivery routes for efficiency and cost effectiveness and coordinated with customers regarding delivery and installation of appliances.
Processed returns initiated by manufacturers such as GE, Maytag, and LG and handled bills of lading for delivery drivers.
Received, maintained and verified delivery sign off documentation and transferred customer data from order management system into route management software.
Operations Analyst / Freight Broker
Mach 1 Global
Imperial, PA
01.2008 - 04.2008
Served as liaison for freight carriers and shippers for this ISO 9001-2000 and TSA Certified organization and ensured effective mediation to facilitate the safe and timely movement of mission critical freight.
Organized and directed customer accounts, handling payments and communicating account status to corporate headquarters.
Estimated shipping charges and provided quotes to customers and sourced carriers of multiple modes, such as LTL, Air, Rail and Ocean for customer freight.
Courier/Supply Manager/Dispatch/CSR
Federal Express
Raleigh, Pittsburgh, NC, PA
01.1997 - 01.2008
Provided global tracking and tracing data to customers and initiated claims for freight for all service lines.
Organized efficient pickups for Call Tags, Damaged Call Tags and Package Return Program.
Initiated supply deliveries for Ground and Express customer supplies and analyzed logistical full and part-time patterns to maximize full route potential
Software Experience
Citrix, JDA, 3GTMS, EDI, 3PL Central, Oracle, PEGA, C3, CICE, TIARA, Bold-Integration Point, B2B, Microsoft Suite.
Education
Green Six Sigma Certificate -
2018
Lean Six Sigma Certificate -
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
2014
Associate of Arts -
Villanova University, Davidson Community College
1996
Skills
account management, streamline, ad, B2B, budget, Citrix, contracts, client, clients, customer service, data analysis, data management, Databases, delivery, documentation, drivers, e-commerce, EDI, ERP, financial accounting, forecasting, functional, inspection, inventory levels, inventory, ISO 9001, Latin, Logistics, Director, Managing, mediation, mentoring, Access, MS Excel, Microsoft Suite, 2000, negotiating, optimization, Oracle, order management, organizational, pivot tables, pricing, processes, progress, project management, purchasing, quality, Express, receiving, safety, sales, shipping, Six Sigma, SOP, supply chain, transportation, warehousing, workflow
Timeline
Global Project Manager
Cisco
10.2015 - Current
Client Empowerment & Training Manager/Account Manager