Josh L. Carter

• Leading procurement, forecasting, planning, vendor relations, and logistics functions across 155 factories on 4 continents
• Spearheaded the implementation of two enterprise-wide software solutions for PO management and forecasting
• Successfully navigated supply chain disruptions during COVID, while minimizing freight cost increases and out of stocks
• Managed over $100M in procurement spend and a $15M freight budget
• Reorganized the Supply Chain and Order Entry teams to enhance internal and external customer service
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully implement an effective S&OP process, enhancing forecasting accuracy and optimizing demand planning across the organization

• Oversaw procurement, demand planning, warehousing, logistics, inventory control, and compliance functions
• Increased inventory turns from 5 to 7 annually, improving operational efficiency.
• Eliminated stockouts by enhancing SAP ERP data quality through a hands-on approach
• Developed inventory strategies for build-to-order lines, improving on-time delivery while reducing on-hand inventory
• Managed a $3.5M operational budget and a procurement spend exceeding $100M

Responsible for all aspects of the Supply Chain, including: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Distribution, 3PL, Strategic Pricing, Vendor Management, Product Life Cycle

Key Achievements:
Complete re-design of the entire supply chain that resulted in significant cost savings and shortened the replenishment cycle

Management and Consolidation of Chinese vendors

• Managed two intermodal logistics facilities with 7 warehouses, 3 river docks, and a 150-person workforce
• Successfully managed both union and non-union workforces simultaneously
• Implemented a 'dual verification' system to reduce product mis-shipments and enhance customer satisfaction
• Managed multi-million dollar P&Ls for two separate facilities

Critical member of the management team of the largest dry bulk intermodal river and rail logistics facility in the Kinder Morgan network. Responsible for all operational activities, performance supervision, training, and safety enforcement of the 150 person work force. Responsible for quality control and environmental and regulatory compliance regarding both hazardous and non-hazardous commodities.
Key Achievements:
Developed a Key Performance Indicator system to ensure efficient operation and quality service is provided to our customers
Implemented a safety culture change that resulted an annual average of 12 recordable injuries being reduced to only 1 per year
Assigned to high profile projects that impact multiple customers
Researched and justified capital expenditures
Helped implement a double verification process to eliminate quality concerns
Led our team to 1.2 million man hours over 3 years without a lost time incident

Responsible for the personnel management and work flow of a 45 person department in a logistics warehouse environment.
Key Achievements:
Manage the day to day workflow to ensure the department is meeting all budget goals
Learned WMS and DLx systems
Developed and mentored associates to exceed expectations
Worked closely with other departments to provide support as needed in order to meet all production goals
Responsible selection and training of new associates

• Responsible for the training, maintenance, health, welfare, and discipline of a 40-man Mechanized Field Artillery Platoon.
• Responsible for ensuring the platoon readiness to deploy anywhere in the world, provide indirect fire support to the 3D Infantry Division, plan and conduct mounted and dismounted patrols.
• Patrolled over 800 miles a week, in the Baghdad area, during a 13 month deployment in Iraq
• Planned and executed an average of over 20 combat missions a month
• Earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and leadership while deployed in Iraq
• Recommended to be selected for promotion and Battery Command ahead of peers