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THOMAS ALLMAN

Meridian,ID

Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Planning Analyst with expertise in supply chain management and advanced data analysis. At Simplot, enhanced planning accuracy by 20% and reduced inefficiencies through innovative modeling techniques. Strong communicator skilled in production issue resolution, fostering collaboration across teams to optimize master scheduling and attaining operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Planning Analyst

Simplot
Boise, ID
04.2024 - Current
  • Led development of 24-36 month S&OP plans for over 250M pounds in annual production.
  • Reduced planning inefficiencies by 20% using advanced mixed-integer modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Trained team members on PPIC planning and scheduling systems, enhancing system utilization.
  • Enhanced planning accuracy by 20% through data mining tools and warehouse capacity models.
  • Collaborated with IT to deploy over three analytical tools, improving visibility into inventory projections.
  • Resolved all plan infeasibilities with PPIC and operations teams, ensuring efficient schedules.
  • Supported creation of Master Production Schedules for over 160 SKUs monthly, maintaining data integrity.
  • Conducted ongoing inventory safety stock reviews, achieving a 15% reduction in excess inventory.

Senior Master Production Scheduler (MPS)

Simplot
Meridian, ID
01.2013 - 04.2024
  • Developed and managed 13-week production schedules for Simplot Pasco, Grand Forks, and Othello locations.
  • Analyzed inventory levels, allergen constraints, equipment issues, and forecasted demand.
  • Coordinated material flows into each plant to ensure timely production operations.
  • Facilitated supply chain processes and maintained inventory levels to meet customer demands.
  • Provided input for a 24-month production schedule based on strategic plans.
  • Created scheduling tools to deliver critical data for informed business decisions.
  • Managed weekly MPS/PPP meetings for each plant to address production challenges.
  • Enhanced production efficiency through implementation of optimized master schedules.

Production Scheduler & Deployment Analyst

J.R. Simplot Company
Boise
07.2009 - 12.2012
  • Developed and managed production schedules for multiple lines, ensuring optimal output of shelf-stable flake items.
  • Facilitated company-wide activities across supply chain, production, and distribution sectors.
  • Maintained inventory levels to align with customer demand and quality expectations based on logistics and shelf-life.
  • Achieved over 98.6 percent case fill on 74 million in annual sales across 62 SKUs nationwide.
  • Implemented Simplot Traditions launch by overseeing production planning and deployment.
  • Contributed to Gem State Excel-based production model transition to Project Select scheduling tool.
  • Optimized production efficiency through strategic planning across various distribution centers.
  • Drove initiatives to exceed quality standards and enhance overall operational performance.

Deployment Analyst

Simplot
Boise, ID
09.2007 - 07.2009
  • Achieved inventory target for Rochelle FDC, maintaining levels between 12,580,000 and 14,480,000.
  • Sustained Rochelle at 95.66% capacity, exceeding target of 85%.
  • Managed inventory turns at 11.68, surpassing target of 11.
  • Exceeded budget expectations by $729,033 while meeting target inventory levels.
  • Developed Excel aging report tool to assist deployment team in managing aging and stranded inventory.
  • Trained on NAD tool as backup for chain business inventory planners.
  • Acquired knowledge of shelf-stable business, transitioning to full management role from production schedule to deployment.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Dubuque L.I.F.E
Meridian
08.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel and Logility expertise
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Supply chain management
  • Master scheduling and capacity planning
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Production issue resolution
  • Materials planning and manufacturing knowledge
  • Data analysis and process optimization

Affiliations

  • Maintaining a 3.75 GPA for my bachelors degree, while working full time.

Accomplishments

  • SME in multiple areas of the manufacturing and production planning software. Logility, Oracle, Legacy, Vegetable expertise (procurement, crop cycles, manufacturing practices, and production scheduling (long-term and short-term)

Certification

  • Advanced Excel training
  • Power BI report building
  • SQL

Timeline

Manufacturing Planning Analyst

Simplot
04.2024 - Current

Senior Master Production Scheduler (MPS)

Simplot
01.2013 - 04.2024

Production Scheduler & Deployment Analyst

J.R. Simplot Company
07.2009 - 12.2012

Deployment Analyst

Simplot
09.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Dubuque L.I.F.E

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