Jesseka Michael Brown
Marietta,GA
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Logistics planning and deployment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - Current
- Successfully manages a multi-year $700M company initiative, overseeing its implementation across 400 high volume stores within the defined budget, scope, and time frame, from initial planning to execution
- Consistently reduces cycle time between project tollgates, resulting in shorter execution windows, which are prominently highlighted on quarterly earnings calls to investors and stakeholders
- Develops multiple reporting tools to track progress and assess risks throughout the project life cycle, driving actionable insights and providing executive leadership with transparency and awareness of overall project health and alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish strategic plans, ensuring alignment on deliverables, metrics, and projected timelines, thereby ensuring the long-term success of the project.
Inventory Planning and Replenishment Manager
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Led cross-functional collaboration with merchants, vendors, and Bulk Distribution Centers (BDCs) to formulate and implement inventory strategies resulting in optimized sales, target metric achievement, and improved inventory productivity across multiple building materials departments generating $2B+ in yearly sales
- Drove daily operations with multiple BDCs to identify and execute plans that ensured a seamless supply chain network, mitigating overstocking, addressing BDC space constraints, and ensuring vendor compliance
- Conducted thorough analysis and validation of all new BDC SKU onboarding requests, streamlining assortment planning, and preventing the inclusion of non-productive SKUs in the network
- Pioneered the development of an online BDC reporting tool in collaboration with the in-house IT department, enhancing inventory visibility and forecasting capabilities to meet the needs of vendors, Inventory Planning and Replenishment teams, and BDCs
- Created comprehensive training documentation for vendors, BDCs, and new hires, providing detailed overviews of the BDC network and online reporting tool, enabling more effective support for multiple business lines.
Senior Replenishment Analyst
Georgia Pacific
Atlanta, GA
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate store stock levels and timely replenishment of out-of-stock products, while efficiently transitioning inventory
- Utilized internal and external metrics, customer/sales feedback, delivery unit compliance, alternate sourced shipments, and intermodal usage to analyze trends and drive service improvements, resulting in enhanced operational excellence
- Generated accurate reports to optimize system-wide product allocation and prevent inventory level discrepancies, forecast inaccuracies, and customer out-of-stock issues
- Developed shipping strategies to minimize transfer costs, eliminate less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, and optimize floor space utilization
- Demonstrated a customer-focused approach by prioritizing urgency, multitasking effectively, paying attention to details, and providing innovative solutions.
Supply Operations Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Served as the principal liaison between Lockheed Martin and the United States Air Force, facilitating effective communication and coordination regarding Mobility Readiness Spares Packages (RSPs) to support deployed squadrons
- Managed the materials database utilized in the annual RSP conference, analyzed various data points, and provided insights to support the forecast of authorized parts quantity changes, reduction in parts inventory, and the removal of items as needed
- Successfully executed assigned programs and projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and program objectives, while achieving optimal program and supply performance and delivering high-quality products and support to the customer
- Coordinated with Lockheed Martin's third-party logistics (3PL) companies to ensure proper international export and licensing documentation for high-priority parts shipments
- Made informed decisions regarding operating inventory, including effective allocation and asset redistribution among various sources of supply utilizing SAP to accurately order parts.
Logistics Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Albany, GA
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Effectively managed a global inventory of over 50000 items valued at $31M+, utilizing advanced inventory tracking tools and techniques to ensure timely delivery of materials in support of United States Marine Corps missions
- Facilitated the delivery, familiarization training, inventory verification, and custody transfer of Tactical Network Data equipment, enabling improved field operating capabilities for USMC bases both domestically and internationally
- Collaborated with Marine Operating Forces on various projects, actively contributing suggestions for alternative methods to enhance strategic initiatives for the warfighter
- Implemented and streamlined process improvement strategies for acquisition requirements, inventory control, supply chain operations, field issuance, and maintenance activities, resulting in increased efficiency of meeting mission requirements
- Created, reviewed, and modified technical publications, including Performance Acceptance Tests, Technical Manuals, Statements of Work, Component Inventory Lists, and Disposal Plans, ensuring accurate USMC content and adherence to formatting standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Logistics/Transportation and Marketing
University of Tennessee
Skills
Project Management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
The Home Depot
12.2020 - Current
Inventory Planning and Replenishment Manager
The Home Depot
10.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Replenishment Analyst
Georgia Pacific
03.2015 - 10.2016
Supply Operations Analyst
Lockheed Martin
04.2013 - 01.2015
Logistics Management Analyst
Lockheed Martin
10.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Logistics/Transportation and Marketing
University of Tennessee