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Sean Alexander

Sean Alexander

Jackson Township,New Jersey

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain Professional with extensive industry experience bringing the following areas of strength: Supply planning, Demand forecasting, Inventory, Replenishment and Production planning. Process oriented mindset with a work history exemplifying growth, strong leadership and continual improvement initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Operations Manager

Schneider Electric
Middletown, PA
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead company meetings on supply chain topics that impact manufacturing plants while coordinating projects with plant managers at 9 manufacturing facilities.
  • Lead team of purchasing agents to support all manufacturing facilities with execution of purchase orders, supplier engagement and relationship building, and root cause analysis. Daily KPIs established to monitor team progress.
  • Utilize 3PL systems to track shipments and material deliveries and increase on time delivery from supplier to manufacturing plants.
  • Lead long-term Demand and Supply alignment to New Product introduction and release.
  • Review and implemented forecasting models to support business for 12 month planning cycles.
  • Organized and prioritized projects with new product development, sales, accounting, customer service, and supply chain.
  • Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
  • Improved inventory turns with application of ABC analysis within purchasing structure, or Pareto's law.
  • Built long-term relationships with company suppliers to secure optimal prices and establish base metrics of scoring suppliers for ability to support business needs.
  • Led team of bill of material (BOM) coordinators for release of new models each year to support business sales plan.
  • Analyzed material write offs in conjunction with expedite cost and BOM usage to work to improve overall accuracy and expedite reduction.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity

Director of Distribution and Purchasing

Emerson Electric
Sturtevant, WI
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed team of commodity specialists and inventory crews to maintain a consistent flow of raw materials to meet the requirements of the production lines.
  • Doubled inventory turns from 6 to over 12 per year.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Facilitated streamlined purchasing to centralize amongst 6 facilities. Established standard operating procedures to lead the team successfully in supporting all facility demands.
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects.
  • Increased supplier compliance and fill rate from 67% to 96%.
  • Worked with supply chain team to implement supplier corrective quality processing to improve supplier quality.
  • Decreased obsolescent inventory by 47%.
  • Increased overall inventory accuracy year over year by 1.5%.
  • Facilitated streamlined inventory practices and established standard operating procedures for all facilities' inventory teams.
  • Communicated and collaborated with distribution and sales personnel to resolve shipping and chargeback issues.
  • Implemented maximum and minimum inventory systems to improve space utilization.
  • Communicated and collaborated with distribution and sales personnel to resolve shipping and chargeback issues.

Global Logistics Manager

Verizon Corporate
Alburtis, PA
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed materials team that was responsible for receiving and stocking materials, pulling kits for production lines, and overall inventory accuracy.
  • Provided analysis on production schedules with future material concerns.
  • Conducted staff training for new outfitters.
  • Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels. Performed annual reviews for performance of outfitters.
  • Introduced all encompassing 3PL for added visibility, consolidated shipping and base fulfillment metrics to work with supplier's on time delivery.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Area Manager

Amazon
Robbinsville , NJ
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Coordinated fiberglass production line build sequence and capacities to fulfill customer demands.
  • Collaborated with corporate team to review weekly SIOP, materials team for planning purposes, and line-side supervisors to resolve issues with order fulfillment.
  • Opened work orders for the manufacturing line to build in accordance with customer order requirements and priorities.
  • Coordinated order completion with shipping teams to signal load building and pick up.
  • Purchased direct components for the manufacturing of fiberglass boats.
  • Worked daily with suppliers on order fulfillment, delivery, coordination of production schedules and new product development.
  • Project work with engineers on the release of new models and ramp up for production rates to meet required business needs.
  • Implemented order cadence and recovery processes with suppliers to prevent shortages from impacting production.
  • Purchased indirect components for departments within organization. Worked with supervisors to bring 15% decrease in spend across all categories.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

Engineering Manager

New York Waterway
Weehawken, NJ
02.2007 - 04.2014
  • Reduced product rollout time 10% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
  • Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
  • Performed thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic and structural engineering analyses on Vessels.
  • Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility and operating condition effects.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.

Procurement Officer

United States Army
Columbia, SC
12.1999 - 06.2006
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
  • Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
  • Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC
05.2019

Associate of Science - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Verizon University
Basking Ridge, United States
03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
09.2008

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Purchasing Processes
  • MS Office
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Materials Management
  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Good Work Ethic

Timeline

Warehouse Operations Manager

Schneider Electric
12.2022 - Current

Director of Distribution and Purchasing

Emerson Electric
06.2020 - 05.2022

Global Logistics Manager

Verizon Corporate
05.2016 - 06.2019

Area Manager

Amazon
05.2014 - 02.2015

Engineering Manager

New York Waterway
02.2007 - 04.2014

Procurement Officer

United States Army
12.1999 - 06.2006

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Strayer University

Associate of Science - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Verizon University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Northeastern University

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