Theodore Cuscaden
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Mark Anthony Services, excelling in inventory management and project leadership. Expert in SAP/ERP systems and analytical thinking, I spearheaded a strategic initiative that saved $2 million and enhanced delivery efficiency, driving the Northwest region to win region of the year in 2023 and 2025.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Supply Chain Planner
Mark Anthony Services
Chicago
05.2022 - Current
- Main point of contact for inventory management in the Northwest region and at the Mark Anthony warehouses in Columbia, South Carolina and Westfield, New Jersey. Led strategic project with both warehouses on O9 implementation that led to $2 million in cost savings.
- Used detail findings to make recommendations based on monthly key performance Indicators (KPI's) to present to the Northwest sales team and distributors in the region resulting in the Northwest winning region of the year in 2023 and 2025. Actively participated in warehouse and supply meetings to report out key business updates, physical inventory counts, and identify root causes for any inventory issues that arose.
- Reduced the delivery lead times from an average of 5 weeks to 4 weeks by implementing a new communication system with the warehouse and transportation teams.
- Conducted monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management to ensure accountability across the two warehouses.
IT Asset Manager
Ray Allen Inc.
Chicago
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Presented reporting monthly to internal and external stakeholders supporting informed decision making for client's assets utilizing data from Power BI Dashboard.
- Created visually impactful reports in Excel and PowerPoint to identify key metrics and transform raw data into meaningful information for customers.
- Interpreted large amounts of data to perform ad hoc analyses for 8 large customers that led to all 8 customers renewing their Cisco contracts with the company.
National Accounts Representative
Reyes Holdings
Chicago
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Created Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports daily to find the root cause of issues within the logistics team leading to a 97 % success rate on all deliveries for 2019/2020.
- Provided 94% delivery performance by managing deliveries for assigned customers including Costco, Sam's Club, and Walmart's across the United States.
- Utilized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to keep track of inventory levels and determine the exact amount of product that needed to be sent to customers across the country.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Business Minor
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- SAP/ERP Systems
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Transportation management
- Logistics management
- Project leadership
Accomplishments
Employee of the Quarter in Q3, 2018
Timeline
Customer Supply Chain Planner
Mark Anthony Services
05.2022 - Current
IT Asset Manager
Ray Allen Inc.
07.2020 - 05.2022
National Accounts Representative
Reyes Holdings
09.2017 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Business Minor
University of Kansas