Ronald Padgett

A seasoned supply chain and logistics professional with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, who has overseen planning, inventory, procurement, and warehouse operations; leading teams to deliver optimal production and distribution outcomes; ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Has strong analytical skills and a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies to improve production flow, inventory accuracy, carrier management, and freight optimization.

• Developed inventory plans at The Hartz Mountain Corporation that led to a reduction of the overall raw material inventory by 20-25%, and the finished goods inventory from 10-12 weeks of stock to 4-6 weeks of stock; while maintaining an average service level of 98%+ and keeping a favorable purchase price to standard cost variance for raw materials.
• Played a major role in transitioning GMi Companies into full utilization of its MRP/ERP software, which was a major component in improving the internal service levels from 65-70% on time delivery to a consistent 95-97%.
• Collaborated with GMi Companies' IT department and web designer to modify the functionality of the company's online order quoting system to include the ability to process freight quotes; eliminating thousands of dollars in costs spent on the license fees needed to use 3rd Party freight quoting software.

Seeking a position that would provide a challenging yet rewarding work environment with a potential for professional development and advancement within the organization.