JAMAL NORWOOD, M.B.A
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly effective and results-driven professional with an array of skills in data analytics, operations, forecasting, engineering, and supply chain; working within major corporations and client bases. Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot procedural downfalls, while taking on different challenges to lead the way. Produces results and sustained success by exceeding goals in various environments through open communication and data interpretation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planning Lead - North America
Nufarm
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance. Driving better forecasting, leading to surpassing $1 billion in sales.
- System owner for Demantra which includes data management of ETL loaders between MDM (Master Data Management), Oracle and BO (Business Objects)
- Lead Step 2 of IBP process, coordinate between the other 4 steps(Product Lifecycle, Supply, Reconciliation, MBR) to achieve strategic business goals.
Demand Manager
Nouryon
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Lead the demand planning process globally while modifying the monthly forecasting process by implementing analytical tools to look at the business based on ship to and product hierarchy to align with the IBP process for a 24-month rolling forecast
- Improving forecast accuracy in the North American region by 15% by identifying procedural downfalls in the data entry process, recalculating, and determining the best statistical forecast model based on current demand and previous sales. Resulting in increased efficiency and sales from prior year and exceeding budget for a $180+ million global business line.
Global Demand Planner
Tempel Steel Company
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced production planning by implementing the global demand forecast process, improving accuracy by 20%. As well as providing the platform for a $400+ million global operation for financial forecasting and budgeting to monitor P&L
- Significantly reducing wide coil inventory levels by 8,000 metric tons through demand planning and forecasting tools. Introduced a disciplined process of deviation analysis and continuous improvement to steer the S&OP process
- Resolve supply issues requiring order prioritization, allocation or rationing through data mining to drive decisions on raw material sourcing or production when demand projections create risk and/or uncertainty.
Production Coordinator
Tempel Steel Company
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Establish sequence and lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Act as a liaison between sales, manufacturing, and various other departments within the organization
- Minimized systematic bottlenecks based on production schedule, raw material availability and production capacity. Increase efficiencies within the production control process to improve on time delivery to 97%.
Operations Supervisor
GardaWorld
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Improved profit/loss margins by changing routing tables, optimizing route efficiencies based on 30-60-90 action plan while cutting labor overtime by 35% and maximizing company profits. While traveling to other regional branches to also optimize daily operations
- Supervise daily operations, interview potential employees, and train our 140+ member workforce that processes over $20 million daily. Increased profitability by constant analyzing cost planning, implementing procedures that continuously provided superior customer service.
Manufacturing/Tooling Engineer
Tempel Steel Company
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Develop, manufacture, and market a product using AutoCAD and Inventor to design and formulate a functional part that will become more efficient than previous designs
- Create 2 and 3-dimensional models to meet customer specifics and ISO requirements while designing realistic renderings that will be used for production, produce final design specification and dimensions.
Logistics Coordinator
Tempel Steel Company
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Amend analysis and monitoring of daily fleet, to maximize efficiency and profit, also billing outgoing shipments to help monitor the flow of production and cost while using KPI and lean manufacturing
- Confirming proper Schedule B/tariff codes for export items to ensure the clearance from customs also creating invoices to monitor cost and savings, while maintaining inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Brennan School of Business, Dominican University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Technical Systems Management
Department of Ag And Bio Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills
- Data Mining/Analytics
- Operations Management
- Complex ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, BO)
- Global forecasting Expertise (Demantra, Arkieva)
- Project Management/Lean Manufacturing (5s, KPIs, QSPs)
- Logistics/Supply Chain
- Developer Skills (SQL)
- P&L Monitoring
- CRM/JDE/Cash Trak/AutoCAD Proficiency
Timeline
Demand Planning Lead - North America
Nufarm
10.2021 - Current
Demand Manager
Nouryon
05.2020 - 07.2021
Global Demand Planner
Tempel Steel Company
08.2018 - 05.2020
Production Coordinator
Tempel Steel Company
03.2017 - 08.2018
Operations Supervisor
GardaWorld
02.2016 - 03.2017
Manufacturing/Tooling Engineer
Tempel Steel Company
10.2014 - 09.2015
Logistics Coordinator
Tempel Steel Company
08.2013 - 10.2014
MBA - Data Analytics
Brennan School of Business, Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Technical Systems Management
Department of Ag And Bio Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign