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JOHN REED JR

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Accomplished senior-level supply chain and operations leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategies across warehousing, transportation, and distribution management. Successfully leads cross-functional teams to optimize product supply and enhance productivity. Recognized for expertise in risk mitigation and end-to-end pipeline management. Adept at driving supply chain strategies and supply planning. Skilled negotiator and strategic decision-maker with a history of achieving high-level goals and leading large organizational business units to success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

PEPSICO
01.2013 - Current
  • Oversee warehouse operations and 54 + personnel over product receiving, handling, storage, shipping, equipment utilization, and inventory management
  • Manage Staffing & performance evaluations of new personnel
  • Prepare and monitor budgets through strategic planning & forecasting
  • Analyze process workflow, and equipment layout to develop/implement efficiency improvements
  • Achieved Integral role in proving ranking from 5th largest to 3rd largest production plant in Southeast U.S
  • Develop and implement effective training program, leading to an Increase in productivity by 40% and reduction in labor hours by 17%
  • Reduce turnover from 53% to 23% through spearhead team building and development to reduce controllable audits from 26% to 6%
  • Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Group Project Manager

R & M CONSTRUCTION GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Recruited by President to provide clear vision for company’s internal growth and increase revenue and profits through this newly created position
  • Spearheaded all construction operations, including budget preparation; recruiting, developing, and managing highly qualified teams; vendor contract negotiations; bidding process (government and private); contract administration and compliance with building/safety codes and other regulations
  • Accomplishments:
  • Increased productivity by 23% by cross-training personnel in purchasing, traffic, stock, and shipping/receiving
  • Increased profits by 5% year 1 and 7% subsequent years. Improved production scheduling and established collaboration with Sales Department
  • Improved buying process and established strong vendor negotiation, saved 23% over invoice
  • Set up and establish all inventory processes that improved inventory control and reduced shrink by 19%
  • Led project to set up computerized status reports on contracts, inventory, and sales reports

Logistics Manager

IKEA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Spearheaded opening of 100K SQ ft. Warehouse and leveraged expertise in inventory control, production planning, and analysis of inventory service levels to drive efficient merchandise flow in
  • Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated team of 25 associates
  • Assisted warehouse Director in managing the day-to-day operation including

Operations / General Manager

ROOMS TO GO FURNITURE COMPANY
01.1993 - 01.2009
  • Created annual production plans and logistics strategies resulting in a reduction in operating cost by 3% in year one
  • Devised budgets up to $50MM for projects and negotiated contracts with vendors domestic and overseas for day-to-day operation of the largest furniture distribution center in the organization with $6B in annual revenue
  • Achieved 98.99% inventory accuracy and consistently met all performance standards regarding safety, line utilization, and quality
  • Achieved record lows in workplace injuries through comprehensive safety training and enforcement of safety procedures
  • Developed, mentored, and promoted more than 20 employees from hourly positions to management roles
  • Conduct Monthly forecasting and review financial statements, sales/activity reports, and other performance data to measure KPIs.
  • Developed and implemented various programs to increase efficiency, profits, quality, and customer satisfaction contributing to the growth of the company from $50M to $5B
  • Led and trained a team of 80 direct reports and 1276 indirect reports in 12 departments
  • Ensured compliance with company goals/standards and government regulations
  • Ranked #1 for monthly revenue out of 6 distribution centers; achieved highest profitable dollars per man
  • Worked with vendors to improve customer satisfaction index from 40% to 86.6%

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Staff Management
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • ERP and supply chain software

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Kaizen (quality control)
  • Dale Carnegie (public speaking)

Software

  • SAP
  • WMS
  • AS 400/RF

Timeline

Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

PEPSICO
01.2013 - Current

Group Project Manager

R & M CONSTRUCTION GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2013

Logistics Manager

IKEA
01.2009 - 01.2010

Operations / General Manager

ROOMS TO GO FURNITURE COMPANY
01.1993 - 01.2009

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