Howard Smithson

Fairview,TN

Summary

- Proven Success in Supply Chain Planning and Operations

- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

- Advanced Excel and Access knowledge

- Proficient in Blue Yonder (JDA) ERP application

- Business Objects / Oracle OBIEE SAP application experience

- Ability to learn new processes and PC applications quickly

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- 12 years remote work experience (2011 - Current)

years of professional experience

AT&T Mobility / Cingular Wireless

03.2005 - Current

Responsible for device tier portfolio management supporting multiple sales channels with annual sales of up to 9M units and $1B in Cost of Goods Sold
Demand Planning / Forecasting numerous devices across multiple sales channels with proficiency in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA and Manugistics) ERP application
Team lead for cross-functional monthly S&OP meeting, including presentation content compilation and meeting facilitation
Complete device life-cycle management including product launches, DSOH and Capital targets, end of life planning, and obsolescence mitigation
Team lead for ad hoc reporting and data analytics using custom Access databases
Special projects lead for various initiatives, including 2G & 3G Migration and Excess Mitigation
Team member and subject matter expert for various system transitions and reporting initiatives
Recipient of various quarterly and annual accolades, including AT&T Connection Awards

Cingular Wireless / BellSouth Mobility

05.1999 - 03.2005

Responsible for management of multi-market Supply Chain organization including up to 14 full-time employees, supporting all sales channels and managing $240M in annual Cost of Goods Sold
Team member and subject matter expert for corporate inventory initiatives, system conversions, and inventory restructuring effort
Responsible for multi-market inventory reporting and data analytics using custom Access databases
Developed Retail Inventory Support Group (now the corporate model) to improve back-office functions and inventory controls
Cingular Wireless Key Contributor Award recipient in 2003 & 2004.

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

12.1987