JOSEPH J. MCDONOUGH
ROCKFORD,MI
Summary
Upper Level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 10+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
MediSurge, Alliant Enterprises
01.2017 - Current
- Developed and managed key supplier and customer relationships
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and executed purchasing strategies for raw materials including reduction of consumption of working capital though initiatives such as blanket purchase orders and Kan Ban signals, “mold and hold” agreements with key suppliers and more frequent deliveries/ turnover
- Identified, developed, tracked and reported key functional metrics on an ongoing basis to optimize resources and improve effectiveness
- Developed extensive Master Schedule based on current raw inventory levels, open orders, backorders and sales forecast
- Successfully implemented Raw Good Inventory Kan Ban to reduce inventory while ensuring appropriate levels are always on hand to meet minimum levels, lead times, Master Schedule/ Production and finished goods demand
- Successfully transferred customer’s tooling program (5 tools) to new Plastic Injection company to reduce price per piece on average of 15% from previous supplier
- Successfully coordinated a full Manufacturing Facility transfer and warehouse layout at new facility while running day to day operations and production scheduling
- Developed and implemented standardized request system for quoting process to outside suppliers to ensure that Engineering and Operations we communicating the same information to potential sources.
- Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling materials management, procurement, shipping & receiving
Merchandising Manager
SpartanNash
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed DSD process and worked with vendors on promotional planning and weekly ads for Lima, OH customers as well as manage a rebate program for retailers’ participation in the ‘in-house’ program for annual payout
- Worked with Category Managers and Vendors to manage new item communication and sell sheet process for all facilities at SpartanNash
- Managed office staff levels in Grand Rapids to ensure there was support for all functions and responsibilities daily
- Responsible for growing candy sales company wide by 6% from 2016 by enhancing current candy customers and building relationships to attract new candy distribution customers
- Aided in implementation of Merchandising systems and programs to help customers profitably grow their business through incremental sales increases
- Assisted Sales teams in Grand Rapids and Lima, OH in various functions as it relates to Merchandising and Sales
Promotions Specialist
SpartanNash
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed process flow of Digital Coupons from deal creation to publication on stores’ websites
- Communicated performance of Digital Offers to managers within company as well as participating vendors
- Selected relevant offers for Core Customer Mailer, built Ad Events in software program, proofed printed coupon, and sought financial support from vendors for redemptions of offers
- Managed flow of information for in ad coupons and Extra Savings Events and communicate to various associates in Marketing, Merchandising and Pricing.
Route Analyst/Dispatcher
SpartanNash
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Routed orders and special requests from customers on the most efficient trucks possible by coordinating efforts with all warehousing operations on campus, customer service, the dispatch counter and the customer
- Built long term schedules and pre-determined routes for drivers to bid on twice per year based on projected volume, customer receiving schedules and driver availability
- Utilized software to build full trucks multiple times per day with orders for multiple warehouses while minimizing fleet miles traveled; keeping in mind total cost per mile as well as product integrity
- Set driver labor based on store schedules, driver bids, driver time off and routes created keeping in mind DOT rules and regulations
- Dispatched drivers and communicated with stores on loads that fall outside of normal delivery windows
- Dealt with any issue drivers may face while on the road and reacted accordingly keeping multiple parties informed.
Freight Coordinator
SpartanNash
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Coordinated with Purchasing and Transportation on fleet backhaul moves from vendors within the Great Lakes region and worked with outbound routing to make all of the appropriate pick-up appointments
- Sought out and negotiated freight rates with 3rd party contract carriers
- Tracked temperature and location of trucks on the road around the clock
- Maintained carrier files and required certificates
- Developed and maintained carrier score cards for load count justification
- Dealt with and worked to solve rejected loads and vendor bill back, driver breakdowns, and outbound delivery issues due to missing product
- Scheduled inbound delivery appointments for all warehouses on campus
Stockperson
McDonough’s Market, Inc
06.1998 - 08.2004
- Helped in our family owned business as a stocker, cashier, maintenance, and other duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Distribution And Logistics)
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2008
Skills
- 3PL (Third Party Logistics)
- Staff Management
- Route Optimization
- Material Sourcing and Distribution
- Purchasing Oversight
- Forecast Monitoring
- Supply Chain Modeling
- Supplier Negotiations
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
MediSurge, Alliant Enterprises
01.2017 - Current
Merchandising Manager
SpartanNash
06.2015 - 09.2017
Promotions Specialist
SpartanNash
04.2014 - 06.2015
Route Analyst/Dispatcher
SpartanNash
07.2012 - 04.2014
Freight Coordinator
SpartanNash
05.2009 - 06.2012
Stockperson
McDonough’s Market, Inc
06.1998 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Distribution And Logistics)
Grand Valley State University
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