Jim Birdsong
Supply Chain Systems Analyst at Loma Linda University Health- Claim this Profile
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Rob Harrison
To whom it may concern, I enthusiastically recommend Jim Birdsong. Jim and I worked together for the last 10 years, he has a strong work ethic and his dedication is unrivaled. He managed a staff of supply chain analysts for my business group supporting a wide variety of customer types spread across a sizable geography. His team consistently performed to stringent best in class metrics ranging from inventory/asset management, forecast right sizing and supplier pipeline viability to service aspects like On Time Delivery. Jim possesses excellent problem-solving skills and successfully applied those skills to meet deadlines and objectives while operating within required budget considerations. Jim showed an ability to multitask between managing his staff to meet those high-performance goals along with the various demands associated with managing a diverse team. I have no doubt that Jim would be an asset to any organization, and I am certain his understanding and experience with the end to end workings of various supply chain situations would prove to be extremely valuable. Sincerely, Rob Harrison Manager Supply Chain Solutions and Development Arrow Electronics Inc.
Scott McKibben
I have worked with Jim Birdsong for many years at Arrow Electronics while my branch was part of his territory in his role as Material Planning Manager. Jim is easy to work with, and always took the extra time to work through all the details to solve problems or create solutions. He always followed up on tasks in a timely manner, and he was able to grasp complex problems quickly. When he was working on a supply chain solution for our branch we always had a high level of confidence he would provide the best possible solution for Arrow, as well as our end-customers. I highly recommend Jim for any job relative to Supply Chain Services, Business Services or Technology Implementation. Scott McKibben Regional Sales Manager ARROW ELECTRONICS
Rob Harrison
To whom it may concern, I enthusiastically recommend Jim Birdsong. Jim and I worked together for the last 10 years, he has a strong work ethic and his dedication is unrivaled. He managed a staff of supply chain analysts for my business group supporting a wide variety of customer types spread across a sizable geography. His team consistently performed to stringent best in class metrics ranging from inventory/asset management, forecast right sizing and supplier pipeline viability to service aspects like On Time Delivery. Jim possesses excellent problem-solving skills and successfully applied those skills to meet deadlines and objectives while operating within required budget considerations. Jim showed an ability to multitask between managing his staff to meet those high-performance goals along with the various demands associated with managing a diverse team. I have no doubt that Jim would be an asset to any organization, and I am certain his understanding and experience with the end to end workings of various supply chain situations would prove to be extremely valuable. Sincerely, Rob Harrison Manager Supply Chain Solutions and Development Arrow Electronics Inc.
Scott McKibben
I have worked with Jim Birdsong for many years at Arrow Electronics while my branch was part of his territory in his role as Material Planning Manager. Jim is easy to work with, and always took the extra time to work through all the details to solve problems or create solutions. He always followed up on tasks in a timely manner, and he was able to grasp complex problems quickly. When he was working on a supply chain solution for our branch we always had a high level of confidence he would provide the best possible solution for Arrow, as well as our end-customers. I highly recommend Jim for any job relative to Supply Chain Services, Business Services or Technology Implementation. Scott McKibben Regional Sales Manager ARROW ELECTRONICS
Rob Harrison
To whom it may concern, I enthusiastically recommend Jim Birdsong. Jim and I worked together for the last 10 years, he has a strong work ethic and his dedication is unrivaled. He managed a staff of supply chain analysts for my business group supporting a wide variety of customer types spread across a sizable geography. His team consistently performed to stringent best in class metrics ranging from inventory/asset management, forecast right sizing and supplier pipeline viability to service aspects like On Time Delivery. Jim possesses excellent problem-solving skills and successfully applied those skills to meet deadlines and objectives while operating within required budget considerations. Jim showed an ability to multitask between managing his staff to meet those high-performance goals along with the various demands associated with managing a diverse team. I have no doubt that Jim would be an asset to any organization, and I am certain his understanding and experience with the end to end workings of various supply chain situations would prove to be extremely valuable. Sincerely, Rob Harrison Manager Supply Chain Solutions and Development Arrow Electronics Inc.
Scott McKibben
I have worked with Jim Birdsong for many years at Arrow Electronics while my branch was part of his territory in his role as Material Planning Manager. Jim is easy to work with, and always took the extra time to work through all the details to solve problems or create solutions. He always followed up on tasks in a timely manner, and he was able to grasp complex problems quickly. When he was working on a supply chain solution for our branch we always had a high level of confidence he would provide the best possible solution for Arrow, as well as our end-customers. I highly recommend Jim for any job relative to Supply Chain Services, Business Services or Technology Implementation. Scott McKibben Regional Sales Manager ARROW ELECTRONICS
Rob Harrison
To whom it may concern, I enthusiastically recommend Jim Birdsong. Jim and I worked together for the last 10 years, he has a strong work ethic and his dedication is unrivaled. He managed a staff of supply chain analysts for my business group supporting a wide variety of customer types spread across a sizable geography. His team consistently performed to stringent best in class metrics ranging from inventory/asset management, forecast right sizing and supplier pipeline viability to service aspects like On Time Delivery. Jim possesses excellent problem-solving skills and successfully applied those skills to meet deadlines and objectives while operating within required budget considerations. Jim showed an ability to multitask between managing his staff to meet those high-performance goals along with the various demands associated with managing a diverse team. I have no doubt that Jim would be an asset to any organization, and I am certain his understanding and experience with the end to end workings of various supply chain situations would prove to be extremely valuable. Sincerely, Rob Harrison Manager Supply Chain Solutions and Development Arrow Electronics Inc.
Scott McKibben
I have worked with Jim Birdsong for many years at Arrow Electronics while my branch was part of his territory in his role as Material Planning Manager. Jim is easy to work with, and always took the extra time to work through all the details to solve problems or create solutions. He always followed up on tasks in a timely manner, and he was able to grasp complex problems quickly. When he was working on a supply chain solution for our branch we always had a high level of confidence he would provide the best possible solution for Arrow, as well as our end-customers. I highly recommend Jim for any job relative to Supply Chain Services, Business Services or Technology Implementation. Scott McKibben Regional Sales Manager ARROW ELECTRONICS
Experience
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Loma Linda University Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain Systems Analyst
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Arrow Electronics
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain Analyst Manager
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May 2010 - Jul 2018
Led a team of 6 supply chain analysts to deliver automated supply chain support to over 200 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) customers. Developed, presented, and implemented supply chain solutions to customers and sales teams. Responsible for forecast analysis, demand planning, inventory performance, and providing key metrics for quarterly business reviews. • Managed the supply chain support of VMI customers that generated $1B in net sales across western North America. • Managed $100M… Show more Led a team of 6 supply chain analysts to deliver automated supply chain support to over 200 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) customers. Developed, presented, and implemented supply chain solutions to customers and sales teams. Responsible for forecast analysis, demand planning, inventory performance, and providing key metrics for quarterly business reviews. • Managed the supply chain support of VMI customers that generated $1B in net sales across western North America. • Managed $100M restricted inventory and ensured financial performance aligned with corporate goals. • Key Team Lead for the Oracle ERP transition that successfully transitioned more than 200 VMI customers. • Corroborated with Sales and Product Procurement that forecast processed into ERP, created planned demand, and generated supplier purchase orders as expected. • Created innovation through the North America Refresh program that enabled liability management of $79M of customer-restricted inventory in 230 in-plant stores and consignments, decreased aged inventory liability from $12M to $6M that contributed to increased sales. • Recognized as the Subject Matter Expert for resolution to customer forecast opportunities in the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
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Material Planner
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Nov 2000 - Apr 2010
Generated demand planning and procurement support for OEM and contract manufacturer customers in the Western North America region. Optimized supply chain efficiency by reviewing forecasts, historical sales, sales trends, variances, and inventory performance for improvement opportunities. • Collaborated with Sales and Marketing to ensure forecasted demand was accurate for customers generating $150M revenue. • Coordinated delivery of material to customer production facilities. •… Show more Generated demand planning and procurement support for OEM and contract manufacturer customers in the Western North America region. Optimized supply chain efficiency by reviewing forecasts, historical sales, sales trends, variances, and inventory performance for improvement opportunities. • Collaborated with Sales and Marketing to ensure forecasted demand was accurate for customers generating $150M revenue. • Coordinated delivery of material to customer production facilities. • Delivered excellence in inventory management by averaging 10 financial turns for inventory valued over $20M.
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PlantCML
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
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Oct 1997 - Sep 2000
Supervised the Shipping and Receiving departments with 7 direct reports for a manufacturer of 911 telecommunication equipment. Ensured delivered product matched purchase orders and correctly stored and recorded discrepancies. Processed 80-100 daily shipments via LTL and small parcel carriers. Coordinated critical shipments for same delivery for downed sites. • Consistently maintained 99%+ accuracy receiving material and shipping customer orders. • Created ISO 9001 procedures for… Show more Supervised the Shipping and Receiving departments with 7 direct reports for a manufacturer of 911 telecommunication equipment. Ensured delivered product matched purchase orders and correctly stored and recorded discrepancies. Processed 80-100 daily shipments via LTL and small parcel carriers. Coordinated critical shipments for same delivery for downed sites. • Consistently maintained 99%+ accuracy receiving material and shipping customer orders. • Created ISO 9001 procedures for registration process and performed monthly audits. • Revised receiving procedures that improved quality of supplier on-time delivery KPI’s. • Redesigned shipping department that improved product flow by 50% and improved shipment accuracy from 94% to 99%. Show less Supervised the Shipping and Receiving departments with 7 direct reports for a manufacturer of 911 telecommunication equipment. Ensured delivered product matched purchase orders and correctly stored and recorded discrepancies. Processed 80-100 daily shipments via LTL and small parcel carriers. Coordinated critical shipments for same delivery for downed sites. • Consistently maintained 99%+ accuracy receiving material and shipping customer orders. • Created ISO 9001 procedures for… Show more Supervised the Shipping and Receiving departments with 7 direct reports for a manufacturer of 911 telecommunication equipment. Ensured delivered product matched purchase orders and correctly stored and recorded discrepancies. Processed 80-100 daily shipments via LTL and small parcel carriers. Coordinated critical shipments for same delivery for downed sites. • Consistently maintained 99%+ accuracy receiving material and shipping customer orders. • Created ISO 9001 procedures for registration process and performed monthly audits. • Revised receiving procedures that improved quality of supplier on-time delivery KPI’s. • Redesigned shipping department that improved product flow by 50% and improved shipment accuracy from 94% to 99%. Show less
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Education
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University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
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