RICHARD BECKETT
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Memphis,United States
Summary
Senior-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 19 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
United States Army Reserve Command
Millington, TN
04.2017 - Current
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors
- Managed inventory team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Monitored forecasts and quotas to identify changes and determine effect on supply chain activities.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Created mechanisms to maintain open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities
- Led proposal preparation, negotiation and administration of clinical contracts
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets
- Monitored, analyzed and reported domestic freight and carrier management performance against set goals to compare costing to forecasts
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines
- Implemented standard manufacturing system procedures and process practices
- Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors
- Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities
- Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements
- Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics
- Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels
- Drove cost reduction efforts for supply chain AOP to meet annual operations targets
- Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives
- Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures
Material Handler
VA CMOP
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2016 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures
Receiving/Inventory Control Manager
Bj’s Wholesale
Atlanta, GA
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Assisted management staff with maintaining budget and schedule controls using standard project management protocols
- Cross-referenced invoices and supplies for reporting accuracy
- Managed multiple complex inventory activities and client-driven projects
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
- Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs
- Traced item history to determine reason for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records
- Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA 08.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
- Supply chain distribution
Timeline
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
United States Army Reserve Command
04.2017 - Current
Material Handler
VA CMOP
09.2016 - Current
Receiving/Inventory Control Manager
Bj’s Wholesale
08.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Walla Walla Community College
08.1992 - 05.1994
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