James Hammond

Applying my skills and experience however necessary with best company and team I have been a part of in my career.

• Manager of materials buying, planning, production planning, inventory control, receiving, shipping in a Manufacturing and Distribution site. • Led 25% improvement of On Time Delivery and Past Due reduction of 75% in 2020 • Engaged in SIOP & new production implementation (NPI) activities • Reduced active Inventory by 22% and Inactive inventory by over $200K • Responsible for all site KPI’s reported to Corporate Leadership on a weekly/monthly basis • Develop talent resource planning and training for growth and succession • Problems identified and resolved within the planning team portfolio and led the team to re-organize and balance responsibilities for improvement of process efficiencies and execution. Resulting in a more effective team and improved job satisfaction.

• Team lead for Global data analysis, systems and report development for multiple shareholders within Global Internal Supply Chain & Materials Management • Creation and validation of analytical and reporting tools from raw data (SAP MRP) • Project management for master data control and KPI focus initiatives • Development and implementation of an On-Time Delivery Analysis tool which is used for reporting and root cause analysis producing over 20% metric improvement globally • Led development multi-site key metric reports for analysis of POs and Inventory • Implemented materials planning tools across multiple sites which were used to reduce shortages by 80% and Inventory by 30% • Initiated and Led Daily/Weekly team and site planner deep dive meetings

• ERP/MRP system supply chain planning specialist for all raw materials and select outsourced parts in a multi-site Corporate Supply Chain • Successfully managed planning, buying, and load schedules for multiple programs, domestic and international suppliers for 7 North American manufacturing sites • Key member in establishing the centralized planning team for North America with a reduction of 30 site level planner positions to 8 corporate analysts and process development • Developed material planning tool and standard processes for centralized planning • Initiated cross-functional project teams and S&OP meetings for optimizing supply chain efficiency and value • Responsible for continuous improvement in a multi-state/international supply chain including directing the sites load types, quantities and frequencies for optimal effectiveness and costs based on consumption and Resulting in significant raw material cost and transportation savings.

• Automotive Industry commodity buyer (decorative & electrical) leading procurement, supplier sourcing, cost analysis, pricing negotiations, resourcing and new program launches in a Corporate Purchasing environment. • Managed multi-level and cross-functional projects to completion • Sourced new and re-sourced mature programs for outsourced material procurement • Successfully re-sourced program from multiple supplier scenario to a single source supplier for complete processing. Resulted in significant savings and a new supplier which became a partner in additional new and re-sourced projects for cost savings.

• Buyer for raw materials (resins, fabrics) and supplied parts for production programs in Automotive Supply Chain Management & Production Control. • Managed material buildouts/end of life, new materials for NPI, process improvements • Improved inventory efficiency, material flow and decreased both raw material on hand costs and storage footprint • Led project to reduce raw material inventory and reduce warehousing storage footprint. We were successful in eliminating a rented warehouse and condensing storage into the existing on-site warehouse which saved over $400,000 in Warehousing costs and additional savings in transportation.

• Distribution and transportation planning covering multiple states and distribution centers in a fast-paced Nationwide Logistics Group • Successfully executed and achieved key metrics for accuracy, load capacities, scheduling, at and above expectations • DC/Supplier communication, routing, carrier assignment and order analysis • Coach and cross trained peers

• Managed location and team with annual sales of over $5 million and an average inventory of $800,000 in a retail/customer service Environment. • Opened the Murfreesboro location and led the location to achieve profitability prior to the 5+ years standard for the business • Successfully recruited, hired and trained many long-term associates with notable progression and development • Responsible for supply purchasing, budget, inventory control, merchandise management, multiple department KPI, P&L, and personnel management