Experience

Spectrum Industries Inc.

• United States
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  • Coordinate high-quality supply plans • Communicate issues and coordinate resolution • Develop, monitor and report key performance metrics • Improve supply plan performance by effectively analyzing sources of error and recommending appropriate corrective action plans • Review ERP settings and reports to optimize value to the company’s supply chain • Foster cross-functional discussion to improve the quality and interpretation of supply plans and eliminate obstacles to efficiency • Conduct regular continuous improvement and process effectiveness/efficiency reviews by utilizing concepts such as Lean and Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) • Manage phase in/out procurement strategies for products • Evaluate Sales and Marketing activity proposals for capacity requirements and production feasibility; resolve supply issues related to the requests • Provide product supply support for Product Development, including designing the supply chain and launching supply plans for major initiatives and new products • Review forecasted levels of demand for reasonableness • Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality • Liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers • Identify potential suppliers, visit existing suppliers, and build and maintain good relationships with them • Assist buyers with negotiating contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided • Assist buyers with forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities • Assist buyers with ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives • Assist with equipment purchases as needed • Cross Training - In order to achieve optimum efficiency and utilization of resources, including equipment, space and personnel, it is necessary at times for employees to be trained and work as a "back-up" in jobs and at times other departments. Show less


A and A Furniture, dba Slumberland
• Owner

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2013

Geving's House of Furniture, Ltd
• Owner

  • Nov 1986 - Jan 2002