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6177 Montmorency Drive SE Caledonia, MI 49316 (cell) PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLETransportation Management Inventory Control Purchasing Improvements Project ManagementSUMMARY OF SKILLSDeep supply chain management skills in transportation, inventory management, and procurementDetailed analytical abilities which use data to identify short-comings and conduct gap analysisExtensive experience designing/modifying distribution networks, managing over-the-road drivers, and day-to-day load executionAbility to create programs and management tools to address identified areas of concernStrong communication and presentation abilitiesAnalytical, energetic, organized, and creativegoal-focused team playerEffectively manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and show resultsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEBlue Line Consultants LLC 2019CurrentPresident/Owner Grand Rapids, MIDistribution Optimization:oReviewed dedicated carrier contracts and analyzed routes. Identified pricing, invoicing, and operational anomalies. Created roadmap for client to effectively manage carriers, with an estimated annual savings of $1.1m.Sourcing and Procurement:oCreated/issued RFPs for various indirect sourcing initiatives. Payback for each was 3-8 months.oReviewed and reengineered a clients critical component supply chain, which reduced lead times, improved reliability and reduced costs by 2% ($400k).Super Service LLC 2012 2019Director Grand Rapids, MITransportation Network Design and Operations:oCreated reports and implemented new policies to identify voids in our transportation network. Worked with sales and operations to reduce deadhead miles from over 20% to 16%.oDevised a way to track out-of-route miles by driver. Implemented and managed a program to monitor and reduce these non-value-added miles, saving over $1m annually.oReengineered the power and trailer detention process, increasing detention revenues over 300%. Created and circulated reports to identify customers with additional detention opportunities.oCreated a program to formally define and track layovers by location, customer, and cause.oDesigned and implemented a program to standardize toll road usage. Worked with operations to track toll violators and apply corrective action. Annual savings are over $500k.oLed the initiative to reduce indirect and discretionary spend. Implemented new policies and programs, saving the company over $600k per year.Reporting, Analytics, and InformationoWorked with end users to determine information and data gaps. Designed, developed, and distributed multi-divisional reports to address these needs and improve operations.oDetermined company profitability by region, customer, lane and division. Served as subject matter expert as the company changed its customer mix, driver base, and geographic focus.oServed as company liaison with Manhattan. Documented changes to the decision support system and resolved end-user issues.oDeveloped trailer usage reports to help improve trailer turns. Coordinated trailer tracking, software integration and user training to further enhance utilization and monitor asset location.oStandardized the load booking process to ensure driver satisfaction and company profitability.oProvided ad hoc information for a wide array of management, customer, and board requests.Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI) 2002 2011Director of Supply Chain Management Grand Rapids, MIInventory Management:oDeveloped and implemented the 12-Step Inventory Management Process. This involved a series of low-risk, high-return standardized procedures for our plants inventory management process. This program increased turns by 40% and reduced inventories by over $1m.oDesigned, documented, tested, and rolled out an inventory planning tool. This tracked item level forecasted-to-actual sales and used min-max to compare availability with projected needs.oServed as an inventory management subject matter expert, assisting plants in point-specific solutions to their various inventory issues.Thirty years of hands-on work in various supply chain management disciplines.Extensive experience in supply chain system strategy, design, integration, and execution.Uses system enhancements and process improvements to deliver significant cost reductions.EDUCATIONMaster of Business AdministrationMichigan State University,Materials and Logistics ManagementTransportationEast Lansing, MI1995Bachelor of ArtsCalvin College, EconomicsGrand Rapids, MI1992Semester AbroadUniversity of NottinghamNottingham, UK1991COMPUTER SKILLSMS-Office Suite, MS-SharePoint, MS-Project, MS-Map Point; Innovative, SQL, SAP, Manhattan Transportation Suite, Ariba, Fleet Locate, Business Objects, MS- Analysis Services, Progress, TPI, TMW, Omnitracs, Qualcomm, AS400, Unix, PeopleNet, BuyMetrics, VITG-USA and TransVMCERTIFICATIONSCPIM CertificationArthur Andersen Project Management TrainingVarious cost-management software programsVarious distribution network modeling applicationsTransportation Management Inventory Control Purchasing Improvements Project ManagementPAGE 2PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONALGROUP AFFILIATIONSCouncil of Supply Chain Management Professionals January 2004 May 2004Association for Production and Inventory Control (APICS)Grand Rapids City League HockeyTeam Captain1995 CurrentCaledonia AYSOCoach and Head Coach2007 CurrentGrand Rapids Blades HockeyCoach2016 CurrentKentwood HockeyCoach2009 2016PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont.)Transportation Management:oLed Universals TMS efforts, from concept to implementation/execution. Evaluated off-the-shelf and SaaS systems, designed and tested the interface to the legacy system, documented new procedures, and trained dispatchers/carriers. This reduced truckload costs by over 10% per load.oExecuted organizational changes to align Universals fragmented transportation functions.oCreated and maintained metrics to track all of Universals transportation expenditures.oDeveloped and implemented an in-depth private fleet costing/pricing model for Universals trucks.oConducted load-level analyses on Universals $250m transportation network. It resulted in numerous cost-reducing and service-enhancing recommendations, saving Universal over $1.5m.oHelped implement telematics system in Universals 350-power unit fleet.oDeveloped and conducted bid programs for freight negotiations with core carriers.Purchasing Improvements:oDesigned, tested, and rolled out the interface to BuyMetrics, an integrated lumber purchasing system. This provided our buyers with immediate visibility to material pricing/availability, as well as order product. This reduced purchasing expenses by at least $1m annually.oCreated a series of Vendor Scorecards which improved on-time deliveries by 7% and increased DPO by 3.5 days.oDesigned, tested, and managed Universals vendor-facing EDI programs.Technology Improvements:oBased on user needs, created a series of automatically generated/distributed customized reports.oDesigned, documented, and trained users on Universals OLAP and decision support tools.oDesigned and documented a shipping, receiving and cycle-counting bar-coding system.Arthur Andersen Business Consulting 1995 - 2002Manager Grand Rapids, MITransportation Improvement. Managed and participated in transportation improvement projects at various manufacturing companies. Developed tools and methodologies to reduce transportation costs, improve service and continuously improve the distribution function.Warehouse Management. Managed and participated in various warehouse improvement projects which analyzed processes and product flows to identify and implement improvement opportunities.Distribution and Logistics Strategy. Managed and participated in the analysis and implementation of distribution network improvements. Created proposals, workplans, presentations and white-papers to support our firms efforts in this area. Helped develop firm-wide network modeling training course.Cost Management: Developed activity-based costing tools to support the firms cost and performance management efforts. Developed and taught firm-wide cost management training courses.Personnel Development: Active in the recruiting/hiring process. Involved in career counseling and mentoring of team members. Developed and instructed training courses for Andersen and its clients.Project Management: Successfully managed numerous engagements, ensuring that timelines were followed, budgets were met and client satisfaction was achieved. Assisted in the development of a firm-wide Project Management training course.OTHER NOTABLESOutside interests/hobbies include hockey, music, cooking, motorcycles, kids sports and reading.Willing to travelincluding internationallyas work requirements demand.Available for short-term projects, staff augmentation, and other quick-hit/focused initiatives, as well as long-term programs. As an independent consultant, I can be flexible to meet your needs. |
