Jacob Fluharty
Ridgely,MD
Summary
Disciplined and process oriented Supply Chain professional with over 7 years of experience in overseeing and managing organizational supply chain operations, from procurement to production. Adept at tracking logistics, maintaining inventory, analyzing operational performance and collaborating with vendors and suppliers. Skilled at material management, effective team leadership and development and compliance enforcement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Supervisor
Baltimore Aircoil Company
10.2022 - Current
- Materials Department lead responsible for 5 sub departments, 6 direct reports and up to 30 dotted line reports across 3 shifts
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement in upstream processes
- Analyzed and implemented best practice procedures as standard work to optimize support efficiency to manufacturing
- Strategically planned and tracked departmental vision with creation of department goals and KPI's
- Enhanced materials management efficiency by implementing lean techniques and inventory control measures.
- Nurtured departmental communication and teamwork to drive accountability for internal quality measures and team safety
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
TechOps Specialty Vehicles
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Vetted, maintained and improved all vendor relationships and procurement negotiation
- Drove all procurement for multiple custom projects simultaneously (up to 8 current and 22 scheduled) while adhering to and compiling with contractual requirements and hard deadlines
- Consulted with CFO and Accounting team for month end closings and correct costing and budgeting
- Drove cost out initiatives through vendor managed inventory and baseline submittal pricing for consumables
- Created and updated costing sheets for sales team encompassing 300 SKU's to help streamline competitive bidding projects with both government and private pricing
Inventory and Logistics Manager
The Whalen Company
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed day to day operations of aftermarket department, production kitting and Shipping/Receiving departments
- Increased OTD for aftermarket department by 10% by implementing new forecasting and baseline stock ordering levels
- Implemented lean techniques in picking and delivering of material to drive out down time in production
- Created standard operating procedures on pulling and delivering material to 5 different manufacturing areas
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
Inventory Control Analyst
The Whalen Company
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Streamlined inventory management by implementing effective tracking systems and data analysis.
- Reduced excess stock levels through strategic planning and demand forecasting, increasing cost efficiency.
- Implemented Cycle Counts and created weekly cycle count schedule driving inventory accuracy from 95% to 98%.
- Performed Bill of Material audits on Engineered to Order jobs to ensure accuracy and eliminate downstream issues
- Optimized warehouse layout for improved accessibility, reducing time spent on locating items and fulfilling orders.
- Developed process to internally communicate Bill of Material changes to maintain inventory and production BOM accuracy in real time
Inventory Specialist/Yard Manager
Shoreline Vinyl Systems
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Streamlined warehouse organization for improved efficiency in locating items and fulfilling orders by creating designated locations physically and systematically for over 3000 SKU's
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD05.2014
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Supply Inventory Management
- Process Review
- Staff Training and Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Materials Supervisor
Baltimore Aircoil Company
10.2022 - Current
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
TechOps Specialty Vehicles
11.2021 - 09.2022
Inventory and Logistics Manager
The Whalen Company
01.2021 - 10.2021
Inventory Control Analyst
The Whalen Company
09.2019 - 01.2021
Inventory Specialist/Yard Manager
Shoreline Vinyl Systems
03.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Salisbury University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Chesapeake College