Jonathan Thornton
Huntsville
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience across diverse sectors, including financial technology, manufacturing, retail, military, and non-profit organizations. Committed to driving organizational success through collaboration and empowerment of team members. Possesses a clear strategic vision, adept at navigating challenges while embracing calculated risks to achieve long-term goals. Demonstrated history of effective leadership, fostering talent development, and implementing restructuring to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Delivery Manager
TSYS / Fidelity Information Services
Huntsville, AL
03.2023 - Current
- Achieved timely product launches by effectively coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders. Enhanced organizational synergy by removing silos throughout the product lifecycle. Established improved processes that provided comprehensive visibility for current and future initiatives. Delivered clarity to senior leadership to enable informed strategic decisions.
Senior Sales and Operations Planning Analyst
Vista Outdoors / Remington Arms
Huntsville, AL
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Delivered comprehensive S&OP demand forecasts through proficient SAP analysis and Excel usage, enhancing quarterly management business reviews. Drove collaboration with sales product managers and research and development to align demand forecasts with business requirements. Synthesized demand and supply information to support effective operational, tactical, and strategic plans. Achieved optimized production efficiencies by collaborating with plant managers and value stream leaders, focusing on cycle times, batch sizes, working capital, and shift strategies.
Senior Retail Planner / Analyst
Books-A-Million Corporate
Birmingham, AL
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversaw management of a $55m business through detailed product and field analysis. Leveraged expertise in Excel, Access, and other tools to analyze extensive data sets. Developed actionable insights to forecast business trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
Director of AVL and Experience
Generations United and First Assembly
Niceville, FL
06.2011 - 10.2015
- Achieved consistent team excellence through effective recruitment, leadership, and development of approximately 40 members in organizations of around 1000. Delivered continuous technical growth within the team to uphold high-quality standards each week. Transformed infrastructure through strategic purchasing and overhauls, significantly improving user experience. Developed and managed strategic departmental plans, aligning organizational goals. Engaged congregation through 90-minute practical theological teachings on Wednesday nights, providing relevant and applicable material.
Retail Planner / Strategic Planning
BAM / Cracker Barrel / Parisian Corporate
Birmingham, AL
01.1999 - 06.2011
- Achieved strategic alignment by analyzing prior year performance and forecasting future business models and product runouts. Optimized inventory levels by selecting appropriate products for purchase from both foreign and domestic sources, ensuring efficient flow to the field. Transformed a $1M balance of aged products into manageable levels while successfully maintaining revenue against prior year figures. Managed a $55M business through rigorous analysis of product and field operations. Utilized advanced skills in Excel, Access, and other tools to gather extensive data, organize insights, and predict future business trends while identifying critical issues and opportunities. Improved profitability by collaborating with field teams to identify weaknesses and enhance daily performance metrics.
Education
Master of Divinity - Professional Studies / Leadership
Liberty University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Studies
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05-2013
Skills
- Proficient in managing projects
- Experience with data analysis platforms
- Executive and grassroots strategic planning
- Engaging large audience presentations
- Silo reduction strategies
- Leadership development skills
Timeline
Product Delivery Manager
TSYS / Fidelity Information Services
03.2023 - Current
Senior Sales and Operations Planning Analyst
Vista Outdoors / Remington Arms
02.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Retail Planner / Analyst
Books-A-Million Corporate
10.2015 - 01.2019
Director of AVL and Experience
Generations United and First Assembly
06.2011 - 10.2015
Retail Planner / Strategic Planning
BAM / Cracker Barrel / Parisian Corporate
01.1999 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Studies
Lee University
Master of Divinity - Professional Studies / Leadership
Liberty University
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Served in the United States Army (BCo. 926 Eng. BN.) as the Unit Supply Specialist and Armorer. Ensured that soldiers were fully equipped at all times should deployment or extended training should the need arise. Unit Key Holder for the Arms Vault to include sensitive material. Qualified soldiers on the range annually to ensure readiness at the Company level.