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Shadaun Brown

Charlotte

Summary

Highly analytical and detail-oriented supply chain analyst with over 5 years of experience in optimizing supply chain processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Proficient in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management. Skilled in using advanced tools and software, such as Excel, SAP, and SQL, to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements that enhance overall supply chain performance. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, to ensure seamless operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

Target Return Logistics
01.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement inventory control procedures to optimize inventory turnover and minimize stock-outs.
  • Collaborate with warehouse personnel to design and implement efficient storage layouts and optimize picking and replenishment processes.
  • Implemented a barcode scanning system, improving inventory accuracy by 15% and reducing picking errors by 30%.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes at Target Return Logistics, resulting in 92% accuracy while reducing physical inventory costs through strategic cycle counting implementation.

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

Radial
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Develop and implement data collection and analysis efforts, implement and use simulation models, and analyze the impacts and benefits of supply chain investments and/or changes.
  • Analyzes both service and cost baseline models.
  • Assists in translating complex system models (TMS (Transportation Management System) and Tableau) into executive-level presentations with analyses and data-driven recommendations.
  • Led a cross-functional team redesign the distribution network, resulting in a 9% reduction in transportation costs and a 12% improvement in order fulfillment times.

Supply Chain Analyst

Five Below
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assist with data visualization and development of business cases for future investments, through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, and/or problem analysis.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve service to stores/customers through data analysis.
  • Partner with IT to ensure the availability of data sources in the data warehouse, and leverage knowledge of data platforms to provide consistent, reliable access to critical business reporting.
  • Improved order fulfillment rate by 20% through the deployment of a machine learning algorithm to predict stock needs more accurately.
  • Led a cross-functional team to implement an ERP system, improving inventory management and reducing stockouts by 17%.

TRANSPORTATION ANALYST

Five Below
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Preparing detailed reports on transportation metrics, including delivery performance, cost per shipment, and overall transportation efficiency.
  • Analyzing transportation routes to identify inefficiencies and recommend optimal routes.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess the impact of various factors such as lead times, supplier reliability, and demand variability on supply chain performance.
  • Successfully reduced transportation costs by 7% through the implementation of optimized routing and carrier negotiations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Millersville University
Lancaster, PA
01.2019

Skills

  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • Effective communication
  • Project management
  • Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Inventory optimization
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Transportation management
  • ERP system implementation

Certification

  • Forklift Operator, Certification
  • Cherry Picker Operator, Certification

Timeline

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

Target Return Logistics
01.2023 - Current

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

Radial
01.2022 - 01.2023

Supply Chain Analyst

Five Below
01.2021 - 01.2022

TRANSPORTATION ANALYST

Five Below
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Millersville University