James David Brown
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished Director of Supply Chain with a proven track record, enhancing supply chain efficiency and supplier relationships. Expert in strategic sourcing and procurement, adept at driving significant improvements in on-time delivery rates. Skilled in staff management and negotiation, leveraging ERP systems proficiency and supply chain analytics for optimal performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
Valtir, LLC (formerly Trinity Highway Producsts)
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with industry experts and professional organizations to stay current on best practices and emerging trends, driving ongoing improvements.
- Increased on-time delivery rates through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
- Created a resilient supply chain by diversifying suppliers and assessing potential risks.
- Hired, developed and led team of direct reports.
- Oversaw purchasing process and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
Director of Supply Chain
Trinity Highway Products (became Valtir, LLc)
07.2013 - 12.2020
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with industry experts and professional organizations to stay current on best practices and emerging trends, driving ongoing improvements.
- Increased on-time delivery rates through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
- Over saw all purchasing and sourcing of products for 5 manufacturing plants
- Had direct reports and managed the hiring of procurementemployees.
Purchasing Manager
Energy Absorption Systems (became Trinity Highway)
10.1994 - 06.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Education
No Degree - Supply Chain Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXBachelor of Science - Public Administration
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.1994
Skills
- Customer service focus
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply chain analytics
- Procurement expertise
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Staff Management
- Supply and demand requirements
- New Vendor Setup
- ERP systems proficiency
- Performance Tracking
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Negotiating
- Purchasing oversight
- [Software] experience
- Supply Chain Management
- ISO 9000 standards
- Inventory analysis
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
Valtir, LLC (formerly Trinity Highway Producsts)
01.2021 - 04.2024
Director of Supply Chain
Trinity Highway Products (became Valtir, LLc)
07.2013 - 12.2020
Purchasing Manager
Energy Absorption Systems (became Trinity Highway)
10.1994 - 06.2013
No Degree - Supply Chain Management
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Auburn University
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