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Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker

Demand Planning Manager
Bixby,OK

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced Demand Planning Manager and Oracle NetSuite Administrator with a proven track record of success. Possess 8 years of experience in demand planning, market trend analysis, and cross-functional team management. Adept at utilizing advanced software tools, including Oracle NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing and RF-Smart, to drive operational efficiency and business growth. Skilled in customizing fields, forms, and workflows in Oracle NetSuite and troubleshooting technical issues. Proficient in data analysis and visualization, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Excel and data visualization software to create interactive dashboards and reports. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present information in a clear and concise manner.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Demand Planning Manager

White Labs
San Diego , CA
2022.12 - Current
  • Used Oracle NetSuite ERP to provide reports concerning demand management.
  • Implemented NetSuite MRP Supply Planning Module.
  • Implemented NetSuite Supply Allocation Module.
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results. Transitioned company Replenishment methods from Reorder Point, to Master Production Schedule and Material Requirements Planning.
  • Provided input and offered suggestions to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs.
  • Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
  • Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand
  • Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
  • Managed 3 direct reports: Capacity Planner, Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Scheduler.

Master Planner

White Labs
San Diego , CA
2017.02 - 2022.12
    • NetSuite Administrator providing ad-hoc support to all staff members.
    • Provided analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting and S&OP planning.
    • Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
    • Utilized historical data and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecast for multiple product lines across three production sites.
    • Implemented Inventory Control procedures to rectify issues in data collection and analysis.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
    • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
    • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
    • Managed 1 direct report: Operations Scheduler

Packaging Supervisor

White Labs
San Diego , CA
2015.06 - 2017.02
    • Supervised activities of manual packaging technicians in clean-room setting. Managed 22 direct reports.
    • Monitored and reviewed team work performance.
    • Developed department standard operating procedures and trained all staff on said SOPs.
    • Optimized schedules and workflows to minimize labor costs and increase efficiency. Utilized value-stream mapping, 5S, and SIX SIGMA methodologies.
    • Implemented Oracle Netsuite ERP in Fulfillment, Warehouse, and Packaging Departments. This included RF-Smart and Advanced Manufacturing modules.

Packaging Technician

White Labs
San Diego , CA
2015.01 - 2015.06
    • Performed aseptic packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
    • Assembled products according to changing daily demands and customer needs.
    • Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain FIFO rotation.

Retail Sales Associate

Volcano House
Volcano , HI
2013.03 - 2014.12
    • Operated satellite, "off-grid" concession stand in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Solo employee, often spoke with 200 people per day.
    • Answered questions regarding Volcanoes National Park, lava, geography, wildlife.
    • Used POS system to process sales. Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.

Assistant Manager

T-Mobile
Oakland , CA
2012.02 - 2013.01
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Reduced customer churn by 25% over 1 year.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
2005.09 - 2007.01

High School Diploma -

Manteca High School
Manteca, CA
2005.05 - 2005.05

Skills

    Demand Forecasting

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Software

Oracle Netsuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PowerBI

Asana

RF-Smart

Affiliations

  • APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management

Certification

Pursuing CPIM

Work Availability

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Quote

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Timeline

Demand Planning Manager

White Labs
2022.12 - Current

Master Planner

White Labs
2017.02 - 2022.12

Packaging Supervisor

White Labs
2015.06 - 2017.02

Packaging Technician

White Labs
2015.01 - 2015.06

Retail Sales Associate

Volcano House
2013.03 - 2014.12

Assistant Manager

T-Mobile
2012.02 - 2013.01

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

City College of San Francisco
2005.09 - 2007.01

High School Diploma -

Manteca High School
2005.05 - 2005.05

Pursuing CPIM

Jordan WalkerDemand Planning Manager