Global Supply Chain executive with extensive experience in having led operations in Fortune 500 and mid-sized manufacturing companies as well as supply chain consulting. Demonstrable track record of improving customer service, gross margin, and quality. Proven success in optimizing inventory levels and building high performance teams. Earned reputation as a highly effective leader in end to end supply chain management which includes order fulfillment, supply planning and strategic sourcing. Ability to assess, plan and implement major transformations in global matrix environments. Led successful global order fulfillment, strategic sourcing, sales and operations planning, and supply chain network transformations.
Where I can provide value:
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Sales and Operational Planning
• Transformation Management
• Turnaround and Restructuring
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Sourcing
• ERP / MRP ll Systems
• Logistics
• M&A- Due Diligence and integration
• FDA- 21 CFR Part 820: QSR, cGMP, ISO13485
• Project Management
Independent Contractor @ Supply Chain Management consultant specializing in order fulfillment, supply planning, and strategic sourcing. Includes strategy development, implementation planning, and initiative management. From April 2013 to August 2014 (1 year 5 months) Rocklin, CAVice President- Global Supply Chain @ Promoted to establish strategic direction and leadership over Supply Plan including global supply chain process performance in RUO and Diagnostics regulatory environment. Scope included: customer service, strategic sourcing, production planning, and logistics. Managed 6 directs and 50 people total. Budget -$15M , Spend - $63M.
• Served as Supply Chain leader- JDE Edwards (ERP) implementation
• Designed and implemented new strategic sales and operations planning process.
o Achieved ≥ 95% on time shipments, reduced inventory investment by $16M (28%) and reduced excess and obsolescence reserve by $6M (60%).
• Improved customer service and order delivery survey scores by 25% by incorporating voice of customer and continuous improvement tools
• Reduced indirect and direct material expenditures- $9M (14%) over 2 years through strategic sourcing strategy and execution
• Reduced warranty costs by $2M through focused process ownership, functional accountability and Six Sigma process improvement tools. From January 2009 to March 2013 (4 years 3 months) Santa Clara, CASr. Director of Global Logistics @ Recruited to lead the design and implementation of Distribution Network strategy and process execution. Warehousing and Transportation functional management included inbound receiving, put away, storage, pick and pack, inventory control, import-export compliance, transport carrier and routings. Third-party logistics service provider management.
• Leadership in global supply chain network strategy contributing to $22M in reduced costs
• Reduced freight and warehousing costs by $3M through Distribution network strategy, outsourcing and Strategic sourcing
• Established internal and external regional distribution centers in Asia Pacific (Singapore and Japan), EMEA (Netherlands) and Americas (US). Built high performing order fulfillment teams in each region. Operating to global regulatory footprint (21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, FDA, ISO 13485)
• Increased freight revenue by $2M by implementing a “freight recovery” program
• Improved Net inventory accuracy > 99.5% using cycle counting process and continuous improvement tools From 2006 to 2009 (3 years) Santa Clara, CAVIce President- Supply Chain @ Cultivated senior level client relationships. Facilitated supply chain effectiveness assessments to design and implement strategic plans and initiative management.
• Facilitated the development and implementation of a strategic sourcing and inventory plan for a mining company identifying Equipment/Service costs reduction (6%,$29M) and inventory reduction (30%,$27M).
• Facilitated supply chain effectiveness assessment and developed strategic plan with Automotive Part Manufacturer resulting in revenue enhancement (20%,$26M), manufacturing cost reductions (30%,$5M) and inventory reductions (40%,$4.8M).
• Facilitated the development and implementation of a strategic sourcing and inventory plan for a mining company sourcing cost reductions (5%, $20M), and inventory reduction (32%, $7M). From 2002 to 2006 (4 years) Okemos, MIDirector- Logistics Integration @ Recruited to establish strategic leadership in supply chain management and facilitated process integration within the global order fulfillment team.
• Facilitated process integration and process measures between order management, production and inventory control, and physical distribution.
• Managed a global logistics team of 6 directs and 35 total. Included the functions of import/export compliance, import/export order fulfillment, and supply chain consultants.
• Directed supply chain initiatives to improve service and reduce cost.
- Reduced Japan import order cycle times by 40% and working capital by $3M.
- Reduced customs brokerage and transportation costs by $1M by improving import/export compliance process between the US and Canada.
- Realized a $10M cost reduction by developing a North American transportation strategy consisting of carrier rationalization and network routing optimization.
- Reduced order cycle times by 50%, working capital by $1.5M and premium freight by $1M through integration of inter-company raw parts planning systems and application of lean principles.
• Directed supply chain network modeling initiatives.
- NA “make to stock” order fulfillment - Reduced network cost by $3M.
- Japan /North Asia localization - Reduced network costs by $7M.
- Distribution warehouse consolidation - Reduced network costs by $1.8M.
• Directed the development of a global order fulfillment process capability to support multi-regional accounts ($900M in sales) and cross regional sales strategies. New processes included centralized order management, customer specific reporting, customer specific web sites, and a landed cost database for budgeting and project cost estimates. From 1997 to 2002 (5 years) Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Master's Degree, MBA @ Joseph Rotman School, University Of Toronto From 1994 to 1996 Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Adminstration @ California State University-Sacramento Jim Bradley is skilled in: Supply Chain, Biotechnology, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Lifesciences, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Transportation, Production Planning, Medical Devices, MRP, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Sales and Operational..., Continuous Improvement, Global Customer Service, Project Management, Logistics, ERP, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Warehousing, Program Management, Sourcing, Leadership, Project Planning, Six Sigma