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Michael Parliman

Nashville,TN

Summary

I am a Logistics Manager with 10+ years of experience in managing the efficient flow of goods, services, and information between point of origin and point of consumption. I have a proven track record of success in driving cost savings through process optimization and improving operational efficiency. My expertise in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and transportation logistics has enabled me to consistently exceed organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

HD Supply
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current

Initiated a comprehensive logistics transportation plan, resulting in increased profitability and cost savings of over $1 million annually.

Managed relationships with 15+ transportation service providers, using Oracle Transportation and Descartes Fleet Management to ensure optimal rates and service quality.

Analyzed daily logistics, reducing late shipments by 35% in under a year, leveraging data-analysis tools to track performance and identify bottlenecks, and improving on-time delivery to 99.7%.

Utilized Tableau to analyze key supply chain metrics, resulting in a 22% improvement in planning, execution and order-to-delivery time.

Senior Inventory Analyst

Hermitage Lighting Gallery
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 01.2024

Directed a physical inventory plan, ensuring compliance, and improving year-over-year accuracy by 10%, reducing shrinkage by 15% through the deployment of automated inventory tracking systems.

Collaborated with the purchasing manager to mitigate excess inventory, reducing holding costs by 20.22%.

Developed and maintained inventory tracking spreadsheets in Excel, assessing reorder points, ensuring 99.5% accuracy across 10,000+ SKUs.

Implemented Excel-based ad-hoc reports to automate stock replenishment orders, reducing processing time by 15% and minimizing manual errors-cutting report generation time 50% and improving real-time data accessibility.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Bethel University
Nashville, TN
03-2024

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Oracle e-business suite
  • Data analysis
  • Inventory optimization
  • Cost reduction
  • Supply chain strategy
  • Vendor management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Transportation management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Lean manufacturing methodologies

Certification

  • Oracle Transportation Management (OTM/TMS), Solutions Architect, 2025.
  • Oracle Fleet Management, Cloud Solutions, 2024.
  • Data for Business Analyst using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft, 2025.

Accomplishments

  • Led a team of 10 associates in managing $8M of inventory, achieving 98.9% stock accuracy, while driving a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw operations in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility, handling over 10,000 shipments per month and enhancing operational workflows and efficiencies by 20%.
  • Directed and mentored a team of 15 shipping and receiving personnel, providing training on Oracle Shipping processes, contributing to a 25% improvement in team productivity.
  • Optimized Oracle EBS Shipping Execution, resulting in a 20% increase in outbound shipping efficiency and a 10% reduction in freight costs.

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

HD Supply
07.2023 - Current

Senior Inventory Analyst

Hermitage Lighting Gallery
02.2021 - 01.2024

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Bethel University