Terry Smith
Lavon
Summary
Results-driven logistics and transportation manager with Siemens Industry, Inc., achieving significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies. Expert in supply chain logistics and inventory management, leading cross-functional teams to enhance performance. Proven track record in US Customs compliance and LEAN manufacturing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics/Transportation Manager
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Grand Prairie
05.2017 - Current
- Directed logistics and transportation operations for $700 million low voltage panel assembly plant, supervising 6 salaried and 65 hourly employees across three shifts.
- Achieved $990,000 reduction in freight costs while increasing overall volume by 25%.
- Managed fleet of over 30 vehicles and administered iWarehouse software, overseeing maintenance contracts to ensure operational continuity.
- Secured $330,000 in billing error credits from three LTL carriers and negotiated collection on over $2.5 million in freight claims.
- Co-chaired warehouse digitalization project to improve divisional operations from receiving to issuance.
- Implemented Siemens dock scheduling tool for local deliveries and broker appointment scheduling.
- Served as site compliance liaison for US Customs and CTPAT operations.
- Consulted on materials and logistics process implementation for sister plant in Spartanburg, SC, supporting switchboard production line expansion.
Materials and Logistics Manager
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Grand Prairie
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Directed purchasing logistics and material handling for $270 million engineer-to-order electrical panel plant, supervising 4 supervisors and 51 employees across 3 shifts.
- Managed order fulfillment for $125 million annual spend, procuring raw materials for steel, copper, and aluminum fabrication to support production needs.
- Led four cross-functional kaizen teams to enhance production part flow and optimize inventory handling and scrap processes, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Planned and directed annual physical inventory, achieving over 99% accuracy on $17 million inventory across two sites and attaining best-ever accuracy of 99.8% for the plant.
- Achieved first perfect starpower rating for materials and logistics operations in division per Siemens internal audit program.
- Developed strategies achieving record 21.8 ITO KPI, enhancing plant performance and meeting operational targets.
- Acquired semi-finished goods, subcontracted work, and electronic components to support production needs.
Manager, Material Planning & Supplier Management
Ericsson, Inc.
Plano
10.2006 - 02.2013
- Directed planning of $42 million buffer inventory for North Central and South American telecom spare parts contracts, supervising 17 employees across three sites.
- Coordinated three-month project implementing Xelus MIO functionality for dynamic multi-level inventory planning across 34 regional warehouses, improving inventory accuracy and responsiveness.
- Achieved $1.6 million in cost savings in inventory spend for $10.8 million spares operations.
- Managed lifecycle planning for waste electronic and electrical equipment, including last time buy and end-of-support run-out strategies, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
- Recognized as two-time key contributor award winner for exceptional performance.
- Completed leadership core curriculum training, enhancing management capabilities and fostering leadership development within Fortune 100 telecommunications equipment manufacturer.
Supply Chain Manager
VLSIP Technologies, Inc.
Richardson
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Managed medical division, main kitroom, shipping, and receiving. Assumed production control and master scheduling for manufacturing implantable cardiac devices.
- Directed physical inventory, resulting in first 100% accurate audited count for year end inventory in company history.
- Developed and implemented corporate supplier selection and evaluation procedures.
- Reviewed, edited, and created corporate and departmental supply chain procedures for successful ISO13485 certification audit
- Completed Six Sigma Greenbelt and LEAN manufacturing training program.
- $50M Semiconductor engineering & manufacturing subcontractor
Education
BS - Business Administration; Dual Majors – Accounting, Production Operations Management
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Outbound logistics
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Returns management
- US Customs Compliance
- LEAN Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- 6S
- SAP HANA
- IWarehouse
- Inventory Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- CPIM certified
Certification
- CPIM APICS 2024
Timeline
Logistics/Transportation Manager
Siemens Industry, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Materials and Logistics Manager
Siemens Industry, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Manager, Material Planning & Supplier Management
Ericsson, Inc.
10.2006 - 02.2013
Supply Chain Manager
VLSIP Technologies, Inc.
03.2004 - 10.2006
BS - Business Administration; Dual Majors – Accounting, Production Operations Management
Kansas State University