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John Stephan

Scottsdale,USA

Summary

Proven leader in logistics and supply chain management, adept at driving high-value projects to completion within budget at First Solar Inc. Excelled in enhancing team performance and managing large inventories, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in project management and cross-functional team leadership, consistently delivering beyond expectations. Results-driven management professional with several years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager - Logistics & Inventory Management

Primoris Service Corp
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for the overall logistics, inventory programs and strategic initiatives to ensure a competitive position
  • Lead efforts related to ensuring timely deliveries, inventory management through Renewable operated facilities, and ensuring competitive logistics costs
  • Responsible for establishing systems and processes capable of carrying out organizational objectives and continual improvement
  • Organize my team around their defined responsibilities and skill sets
  • Manage a team of 40+ direct reports consisting of Logistics Supervisors, Coordinators and offload crew to ensure timely deliveries of materials to project sites
  • Manage project excess and reserve materials to ensure material storage and logistics costs are kept to a minimum
  • Audit project logistics costs to determine accuracy and opportunities for improvement
  • Work to define and manage Master Data Management program to provide appropriate level of visibility to key BOM items

Logistics Manager

Primoris Service Corp
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Supervise Logistics team, managing all active projects
  • Develop and institute an effective receiving and inventory process, creating improved procedures, flow charts, and additional forms and documents for regular business use
  • Implement inventory controls, featuring audits, quarterly inventory counts, document control, and drone led inventory counts
  • Partner with buyers and vendors to improve timely delivery for each required Purchase Order fulfillment date
  • Implement open order reports and hold vendors accountable to Purchase Order agreement
  • Heavily engaged in adding a receiving module to support the company’s inventory and assets
  • Instituted standard work processes to support the team, helping drive daily work efficiency

Supply Chain Manager

First Solar Inc.
Tempe, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • A demonstrated record of success and achievement, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority and accountability
  • As Senior Logistics Manager, led vision, strategy, and execution to support all facets of logistics, managing the inbound and outbound movement of $500M in materials required by the EPC division for 12 project sites
  • Effectively managed a team of 20 direct reports across all sites and a $1M operating budget, with accountability for logistics, documentation, project inventory control, and performance
  • Delivered outstanding results, successfully coordinating inventory shipments from suppliers to each job site on-time and within budget; continually innovated strategies and controls to improve logistics processes, accelerating project completion
  • Collaborated with vendors and project managers to develop ways to lower costs; averted $7M in losses and lowered manpower costs by $1.5M by persuading one of the company’s largest suppliers to change its packaging
  • Served as a trusted advisor and mentor, traveling to job sites to train coordinators on logistics processes
  • Coordinated and drove SOX control audits
  • Responsible for leading the Logistics & Supply Chain portion of the company’s ITC Safe Harbor project, partnering with 3PL warehousing providers to maintain Safe Harbor inventory

General Superintendent

First Solar Inc.
Tempe, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Supervise and coordinate all phases of PV solar construction projects, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
  • Lead a team of 20+ workers, providing training and guidance to enhance skills and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Collaborate with project managers, estimating, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution and resolve issues and/or concerns
  • Managed multiple PV & BESS projects from inception to completion, overseeing all aspects including site assessments, permitting, and procurement
  • Maintain a three week look ahead to support the sequence of install
  • Ensuring BOM qty’s align with project drawings and material takeoffs
  • Developed and maintained project budgets, tracking expenses to ensure projects stay within financial targets
  • Established and maintained relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate project success
  • Conducted site inspections to assess progress and adherence to plans, implementing corrective actions as necessary
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of junior staff and new hires on installation techniques and safety protocols

Education

GENERAL EDUCATION & BUSINESS COURSES -

Glendale Community College

NCCER - HEAVY EQUIPMENT CERTIFIED -

Associated Training Services of California

B – GENERAL BUILDING -

CA State License Board / AZ State of ROC

Skills

  • Safety and Quality Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Facilitating High-Value Projects
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Managing Supplier Relationships
  • Subject Matter Specialist
  • Workforce Training Oversight
  • Oversight of Large Inventory
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Resolution
  • Team Development Leadership
  • Logistics operations management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Operations planning
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Warehousing functions

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Y2EzMzY5NzItMTQ1OTQ4

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager - Logistics & Inventory Management

Primoris Service Corp
01.2020 - 05.2024

Logistics Manager

Primoris Service Corp
01.2020 - 01.2023

Supply Chain Manager

First Solar Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020

General Superintendent

First Solar Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2018

GENERAL EDUCATION & BUSINESS COURSES -

Glendale Community College

NCCER - HEAVY EQUIPMENT CERTIFIED -

Associated Training Services of California

B – GENERAL BUILDING -

CA State License Board / AZ State of ROC

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