Matthew Parker
Program Manager - Supply Chain Safety Operations
747 Milton Street,Scottdale, GA
Summary
Strategic Program Manager with 7+ years of experience delivering large-scale technical and operational initiatives across safety, supply chain, and enterprise environments. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and platform rollouts supporting 40,000+ users, including mobile-first systems, cloud automation, and AI-enabled reporting. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, data-informed decision-making, and driving impact through Agile execution, field enablement, and executive collaboration.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager - Supply Chain Safety Operations
The Home Depot
07.2024 - Current
- Led development of MySafety, the field's primary safety application for our supply chain organization, completing ahead of schedule and under budget. Expanded scope to launch a self-service dashboard, streamlining inspections and reducing workload. Navigated major codebase overhaul with no delays.
- Directed PPE consolidation for 20,000+ associates across 200+ sites, coordinating 15+ teams and overcoming product, shipping, and global trade challenges to deliver a first-of-its-kind rollout in 8 months.
- Led data modeling across 200+ sites to assess onboarding impact on new hire safety; findings reshaped leadership strategy and drove YOY incident reduction. Now guiding data-field collaboration to scale improvements.
- Led field transition from MS Forms/Tableau to Smart Access, a mobile-first engagement platform. Synthesized user feedback, drove enhancement cycles, and enabled real-time tracking, training, and follow-ups.
- Standardized safety signage across 200+ sites in 6 months, leading 100+ leaders across 9 platforms and managing rollout under tight tech and budget limits.
Sr. Analyst - Asset Protection/Safety
The Home Depot
8 2021 - 07.2024
- Partnered with senior supply chain leaders to identify loss trends and develop annual safety strategies, contributing to a 50% reduction in OSHA recordable and lost time rates across the network.
- Led rollout of the MySafety platform across the entire supply chain, supporting 40,000+ users and driving continuous improvement through active feedback management and vendor coordination.
- Drove migration from Tableau to Smart Access for safety engagement tracking, aligning field workflows with product capabilities and enabling mobile-first data reporting at scale.
- Developed and maintained Tableau dashboards to deliver real-time safety insights to field teams and senior leadership, improving visibility and decision-making across 200+ distribution centers.
- Automated key manual safety processes using Google Cloud and AI/ML tools to enable advanced reporting and forecasting, increasing accuracy and freeing analyst capacity for strategic initiatives.
Business Operations Analyst
The Home Depot
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Analyzed workers’ compensation claims to determine OSHA recordability and identify trends, supporting risk reduction and store compliance efforts.
- Used Excel to build custom reporting functions and automate recurring tasks, increasing daily operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed root cause analysis of incident data to recommend targeted interventions aimed at reducing claim frequency across retail locations.
- Coordinated with Safety and Asset Protection leadership to manage store appeals, validate allocations, and apply credits as appropriate.
- Distributed monthly claims metrics and transferred validated data across departments to support safety performance reporting and special projects.
Casualty Risk Consultant
American International Group Inc
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted site risk assessments and developed service plans to reduce loss exposure across client portfolios, driving measurable improvements in safety and profitability.
- Partnered with underwriting, claims, and brokers to align risk engineering strategies with customer needs and evolving regulatory environments.
- Designed and delivered tailored loss prevention programs and consultative solutions to support client-specific goals.
Insurance Agent/Unit Field Trainer
Bankers Life And Casualty Company
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Trained and led a rotating team of new insurance agents while maintaining personal client portfolio; developed new hires into independent producers through field and office coaching.
- Ranked #1 in the Atlanta region for split business with new agents in Q1 2018.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Mercer University
Macon, GA 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Program & Project Management:
Cross-Functional Leadership Agile Execution Enterprise Rollouts Roadmap & Budget Ownership Risk Mitigation Change Management
Technical Tools & Automation:
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Tableau Excel (Advanced) SQL Reporting Automation AI/ML Applications Smart Access
Data & Analytics:
KPI Design Forecasting Root Cause Analysis Dashboard Development Incident & Claims Analytics Data-Driven Decision Making
Leadership & Collaboration:
Team Development Stakeholder Engagement Executive Communication Vendor & Partner Management Training & Enablement Regulatory Support
Business Strategy:
Operational Efficiency Process Optimization Safety & Compliance Support Product Feedback Integration
Additional Information
Captain of Voice of the Associates: 2023-11 - 2025-01
- Proven cross-functional leader, having directed a 20+ member engagement committee across development, DEI, and service initiatives while driving business outcomes in parallel.
Captain of Orange Opportunities: 2023-01 - 2025-01
- Scaled an internal speaker series to reach 1,000+ associates in one year by engaging executive leaders and driving record-breaking participation through targeted outreach and metrics storytelling.
Timeline
Program Manager - Supply Chain Safety Operations
The Home Depot
07.2024 - Current
Business Operations Analyst
The Home Depot
07.2019 - 08.2021
Casualty Risk Consultant
American International Group Inc
07.2018 - 06.2019
Insurance Agent/Unit Field Trainer
Bankers Life And Casualty Company
03.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Mercer University
08.2012 - 05.2016
Sr. Analyst - Asset Protection/Safety
The Home Depot
8 2021 - 07.2024
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