Owen Harren
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in supply chain optimization and team building, honed at the United States Marine Corps. Expert in ERP systems and strategic sourcing, I've successfully managed over $200 million in assets, achieving near-perfect audit scores. Skilled in fostering supplier relationships and enhancing efficiency, my approach consistently delivers results and drives supply chain excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
3043 Supply Chain Administrator
United States Marine Corps
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Supervised 12 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 30+ employees.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Charged with accounting, tracking, and reporting on over 200 million dollars worth of government assets.
- Received nearly perfect remarks on over 4 audits. Never dipping below 93% in any given area under my direct supervision.
- Created, filled, and saw through over 25 government contracts ranging from $5,00 - $100,000 in value.
- Deployed to Japan where I was a crucial player in the upkeep of battalion readiness.
Food Service Specialist
Mr. Jim’s Pizza
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed menu planning, food and supply purchases and inventory coordination.
- Applied knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients to prepare healthy meals.
- Utilized standard recipes to bake, fry, steam or otherwise prepare dishes.
- Maintained proper temperatures during storage, cooking and serving.
- Kept surfaces, tools and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Prepared components for foods such as soups, entrees and side dishes.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
Inventory Specialist
Market Basket
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts daily, weekly, and monthly pertaining to specific items.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding arrived shipments.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Nederland High School
Nederland, TX05.2021
Skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Production scheduling
- Demand planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Lean principles
- Supply chain optimization
- Materials management
- Transportation management
- Procurement expertise
- Strategic sourcing
- Warehouse operations
- Supplier negotiation
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) experience
- Negotiating
- Financing structures
- Multi-plant experience
- Federal contracting
- Supply chain distribution
- International purchasing
- Financial management and reporting
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchasing oversight
- Staff management
- Logistics planning
- Expense control
- Supply chain modeling
- New vendor setup
- Supply and demand requirements
- Forecast monitoring
- Global sourcing
- Performance tracking
- Logistics management
- Warehouse management
- Relationship building
- Supply chain management
- Team Building
- Research Skills
- Problem Solving
- Military Logistics
- Online Research
- Team Problem Solving
- Supply Chain Operations
- Money Management
- Accounting
- Customer Service
- Creative Problem Solving
- AutoCAD
- Account Management
- Legal Research
Accomplishments
- Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Global War on Terror Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Certificate of Commemoration
Timeline
3043 Supply Chain Administrator
United States Marine Corps
05.2021 - Current
Food Service Specialist
Mr. Jim’s Pizza
01.2021 - 05.2021
Inventory Specialist
Market Basket
05.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Nederland High School
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