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Tony Bradley Sr.

Aubrey,United States

Summary

Results-oriented and highly motivated operations, logistics, and supply chain professional with over 35 years of experience in the United States Navy. Demonstrated success in directing logistical operations, training and developing diverse teams, and providing comprehensive organizational leadership. Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in operations, logistics, and supply chain. Seeking a new and challenging managerial position to leverage existing skills and experience while furthering personal and professional development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Verizon Wireless
08.2019 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for owning all end-to-end inventory management, ordering, demand planning, forecast planning, and reporting, all aligning to pre-determined company tasks and KPIs.
  • Set up new processes across the organization that fall under the inventory roles and responsibilities and further the company fulfillment, offerings, and capabilities as well.
  • Partnered with both internal partners and vendors to secure inventory for expected forecast and sell-thru goals, with incremental focus on highly allocated or constrained product and priority items across the company.
  • Managed inventory flow and replenishment to optimize retail in-stocks, on-hands, in-order to ensure inventory is in the arena at the right time to support sales forecasts, all within a predetermined OTB budget.
  • Managed new product launches, set quantities, and optimally allocate to stores pending high/med/low volume arenas.
  • Be able to analyze real-time sales data and trends to react quickly if action needs to be taken.
  • Leverage data and both internal/external partners to put together key inventory financial metrics such as average inventory, receipt forecasts, EOH monthly/quarterly goals.
  • Be able to clearly communicate these inputs to Finance and Merchandising partners.
  • Manage inventory costing & prepare monthly inventory close reports
  • Collaborate with vendor partners to ensure inventory demand is forecasted, orders are tracked, and delivered on time.
  • Hold vendors accountable to their respective SLAs such as on-time shipments, full delivery of original or revised order quantities.
  • Established performance review cadences monthly/quarterly for Suppliers.
  • Identify and resolve order inconsistencies in a timely manner, including price, inventory, and quantity discrepancies.
  • Wrote SAP and Oracle work instructions.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Supervisor Repair Services

Zebra Technology
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Implementing programs to drive continuous improvement processes designed to maximize operational effectiveness and cost savings in repair.
  • Work with team on department policies, procedures, and standards of behaviors to create a overall safe, organized, clean, ergonomic, and healthy work environment.
  • Execute requirements of relevant governing regulations (i.e OSHA) for topics such as accident investigation, injury reporting, fire safety, handling hazardous materials, emergency responding).
  • Developing reports to analyze failure data in order to prioritize efforts for corrective action or process improvement.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Boosted employee morale and engagement through development of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.

Area Manager

Amazon
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for close supervision of warehouse personnel to facilitate timely and accurate picking and production schedules, inventory management, cycle counting, discrepancy analysis, inbound and outbound shipping and receiving products.
  • Direct supervision of 100 FC associates and all aspects of Shirt product production (screen printing/Direct to Garment printing, etc.) in a manner that results in accuracy, timeliness and profitability without compromising company standards for quality.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
  • Optimized staffing levels by closely monitoring workload demands and adjusting schedules accordingly.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs that equipped employees with the skills necessary for success in their roles.

Distribution Supervisor

Assurant Solution
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Work to continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the FCs provide to customers and to exceed departmental safety, quality and productivity goals.
  • Oversaw cross-functional areas and impacts of decisions and project plans and execution.
  • Balanced scope, schedule and budget considerations to adjust the project with minimal impact to the business.
  • Manage Cellphone Repair Technicians and Lead Technicians responsible for repair work at retail stores.
  • Develop, plan, and implement continuous process improvements in labor efficiency, labor utilization, and total operating costs.
  • Managed a team of warehouse employees, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Organized financial reporting, scheduling and inventory systems to enhance productivity.
  • Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
  • Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
  • Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
  • Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.

Warehouse Supervisor

General Motors (Contract)
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for close supervision of warehouse personnel to facilitate timely and accurate picking schedules, inventory management, cycle counting, discrepancy analysis, inbound and outbound shipping and receiving of the company's automotive products
  • Manage a team of 50 in covering all fulfillment and order management tasks
  • Ensure processes are maintained to monitor and manage inventory daily
  • Utilize IMP systems for Efficient inventory management via MRP and inventory simulations.

Sr. Operations Manager

ZTE USA Telecommunications
06.2010 - 10.2013
  • Proactively addressed forecast, commitments, and replenishment issues by consistent dialogue with Global Operations/Account Management to ensure the committed and allocated volume is secure for a 0 to 3-month window.
  • Implemented Oracle Demantra as a regional demand planning tool feeding into the existing supply chain infrastructure.
  • Managed transportation & distribution operation in a consistent manner on daily basis with cost, customer service, and corporate strategic requirements.
  • Selected to Head ZTE first local packaging and Distribution Center in the US.
  • Participated in site selection, capacity analysis, equipment selection, plant start-ups, staffing, 3PL & freight vendor selection, systems implementation, inventory planning, determining KPIs and reporting requirements, customer service and issue resolution.
  • Developed and maintained operational plans to include all business requirements which include labor hours, production costs, KPI reporting, and meeting financial objectives.
  • Established production and quality control standards develop budget and cost controls and obtains data regarding both internal and external business metrics.
  • Provided primary interface for RMA (Returned Merchandise Authorization) creation and tracking with telecom carriers. Coordinating the RMA for returns for the ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon accounts.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance across all aspects of operations by staying current on industry standards while implementing necessary policies or procedures accordingly.
  • Spearheaded process improvements to reduce errors and increase overall quality in operations management.
  • Reduced costs for increased profitability by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundant tasks.
  • Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, establishing strategic partnerships with key suppliers for cost savings and improved lead times.
  • Fostered environment of collaboration and innovation, leading to development of proprietary processes that set company apart from competitors.

Operations Supervisor

Samsung Telecommunications
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for close supervision of warehouse personnel to facilitate timely and accurate picking schedules, inventory management, cycle counting, discrepancy analysis, inbound and outbound shipping and receiving products
  • Lead and directed the activities of staff members and shipping/transportation agents to provide effective product receipt, warehousing, inventory control, order fulfillment, and delivery to customers to achieve business objectives, product availability, and logistics and organizational goals within established time frames and specifications
  • Managed Supply Chain 3rd Party Logistics (3PL), 4th Party Logistics (4PL) and was responsible for the management of processes, costs, and quality of the company’s Reverse Logistics and Post Sales Operations as it directly relates to the vendor management of 3PL & 4PL business partner.
  • Provided experience and capability in the development and implementation of Post and Reverse Logistics (RL) processes in support of multiple sales channels
  • Includes the device repair process and maintenance of integrated relationships with all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) supporting US Carriers.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing overall productivity levels within the organization.
  • Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless transportation of goods between various departments and locations.
  • Contributed to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.
  • Optimized resource allocation through careful planning and monitoring of inventory levels, staffing needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
  • Spearheaded task force to address and resolve recurring operational bottlenecks, significantly improving process efficiency.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

American Intercontinental University
Chicago, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Transportation Management
  • Operational Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Control and Planning
  • Strategic Planning/Purchasing
  • Vendor Sourcing & Negotiating and 3PL Management
  • Project Management
  • FQ/RFP
  • Strong SAP S4, EVM
  • Office Suite & Oracle
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Data Analytics

Timeline

Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Verizon Wireless
08.2019 - 08.2024

Supervisor Repair Services

Zebra Technology
08.2018 - 08.2019

Area Manager

Amazon
08.2017 - 08.2018

Distribution Supervisor

Assurant Solution
10.2016 - 08.2017

Warehouse Supervisor

General Motors (Contract)
07.2014 - 10.2016

Sr. Operations Manager

ZTE USA Telecommunications
06.2010 - 10.2013

Operations Supervisor

Samsung Telecommunications
01.2008 - 06.2010

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

American Intercontinental University
Tony Bradley Sr.