Kevin R johnson Resume

1. Supply Chain, OPERATIONS & Logistics Executive<br />Professional Profile <br />Extremely motivated, results-driven logistics and supply chain professional with an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:<br />Supply Chain/Logistics<br />OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT<br />Project Management<br />Inventory Control<br />Staff Management<br />Distribution Optimization<br />Transportation<br />Strategic Planning<br />Total Landed Cost<br />Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of the supply chain, including sales forecasts, inbound flow of materials to production, and outbound to distribution and end users. <br />Able to streamline operations to increase productivity and company profit. Experienced in outsourcing and purchasing.<br />Skilled in the creation and implementation of comprehensive initiatives in load and network optimization, saving company several million dollars annually.<br />Excellent qualifications in all facets of negotiation, analysis and strategic planning. <br />Effective in team building and project execution.<br />Professional Experience<br />Milestone AV Technologies, LLC- Roseville/Savage, MinnesotaAugust 2009-Present<br />Director- Global Logistics/Transportation<br />General responsibilities include; Strategic transportation/logistics infrastructure development, global customs compliance, US Customs C-TPAT certification, P&L budget responsibility for $18MM in variable COGS, including freight cost, logistics, duties, etc. Responsibilities included development and implementation of a global distribution network, China contract manufacturing security compliance, and staff development to support sales divisions globally, including domestic China.<br />Milestone AV Technologies, LLC- Shenzhen, ChinaNovember 2008-August 2009<br />Director- Global Logistics/Transportation<br />From November 2008-July 2009, I worked an expat assignment based from our Shenzhen, China office as acting Logistics Manager for China. My tasks were to set up a domestic China distribution strategy, develop and implement C-TPAT security procedures for our China factories, SAP implementation in January 2009 and staff development to support sales divisions globally, including domestic China.<br />Milestone AV Technologies, LLC- Roseville/Savage, MinnesotaDecember 2007-November 2008<br />Manager- Global Logistics/Transportation<br />Responsibilities included development and implementation of a global distribution network, China contract manufacturing security compliance, and staff development to support sales divisions globally, including domestic China<br />Milestone AV Technologies, LLC- Roseville/Savage, MinnesotaMarch 2006- December 2007<br />International Trafficogistics Manager<br />Hired to fill a newly created position within the Global Supply Chain Department. Company manufactures, assembles engineers, develops, and sources audio visual furnishings to big box retailers and custom installers. The two divisions of this privately held organization generate sales of $275MM (projected) in 2009. Customers include Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Costco, Sears, Office Max, and Kmart. We have a market share in these retailers over 55 %. Tasked with the strategic development of an International Transportation model that supported the Global Supply Chain.<br />Cenveo-Quality Park Products – St. Paul, Minnesota March 2003 – March 2006<br />Supply Chain/Logistics Manager<br />Served as Business Analyst prior to promotion. Company converts paper into consumer goods. Division is largest producer of stock envelopes in North America, providing 70% of envelopes used. Annual sales of $1.7 Billion with over 80 plants and 10,000 employees, 1,000 at Quality Park facility. Customers include Office Max, Staples, Office Depot, Quill, Business Depot and dozens of other office supply companies. Tasked with improving bottom line through production efficiency and cost savings.<br />Saved company $1.2 – 2.2 million annually through redesign of plant and distribution network.<br />Increased truck load volume, multi-stop TL and pool TL over conventional LTL resulting in 8% savings per location implemented.<br />Identified geographic regions for pool distribution, aligned sales dates, selected carriers and negotiated rates saving over $100,000 in North America.<br />Developed Core Carrier program for entire Cenveo Corporation saving company $2 million annually and repeating on $64 million spend. <br />Initiated real time information for distribution center for maintaining 90%+ core carrier compliance levels with plants through development of web-based freight rating system.<br />Converted Canadian distribution from single LTL shipments to TL and pool network resulting in significant savings.<br />TNT Logistics of North America – St. Paul, MinnesotaJune 2002 – April 2003<br />Operations Manager, Anderson Windows Contract<br />Hired to manage 3rd shift receiving, distribution and warehouse operations. Supplied Anderson Windows with glass requirements on JIT process. Supervised, hired and trained personnel. 25 warehouse employees and four OTR drivers.<br />Reduced OT labor by 50% through split shift staffing. Developed new hire orientation and training program. Outsourced printing contracts for cost savings.<br />Developed QC position including job description, process and controls.<br />Created order sequencing solution to control order integrity. Initiated assigned equipment and RF handheld tracking system. Started non-conforming process for defective supplier racking.<br />St. Paul Public Schools – St. Paul, MinnesotaNovember 2001 – January 2002<br />Distribution Supervisor<br />Brought on board to supervise food service distribution, warehouse and inventory system.<br />Reduced warehouse inventory from $1.3 million to $600,000. Reduced labor by 8% in distribution. Initiated direct-shop from vendors to 64 sites for additional cost savings.<br />Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling – Eagan, MinnesotaSeptember 1988 – October 2001<br />Inventory Manager/Production Supervisor<br />Over a decade of achievement and advancement with one of the nation’s largest soft drink bottlers. Started in Route Auditing and advanced as Raw Materials Scheduling Administrator, Full Goods Inventory Control Administrator, Production Supervisor and Inventory Manager.<br />Controlled inventory for Eagan Production Center, 5th largest Coca-Cola bottling facility in North America with annual production of over 45 million cases.<br />Analyzed and reviewed daily full physical inventory of 1 to 1.2 million cases of product. Managed audits of 150 daily route and delivery trucks and a staff of 18 operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Developed control processes and loss prevention programs. Full HR functions of staff, both union and non-union.<br />Reduced annual staff turnover from 100% to fewer than 20%.<br />Insured FIFO through creation/implementation of reporting and procedures for daily inventory.<br />Saved Production Center $500,000 annually through development of new pallet vendor tracking system. Reduced out of stocks from 3% to less than 1%. Reduced breakage, damage and loss from .3% of volume to less than .1%.<br />As Production Supervisor increased small bottle PET line efficiency by over 60%. Reduced forklift staffing by 25% after workload and time study analysis. Supervised 60 union employees.<br />Served on development team to modify SAP software to give Coca-Cola a customized version. Responsible for business rule development, process documentation and end user interface and training. Adhered to Y2K implementation deadlines.<br />Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department – MinnesotaSeptember 1985 - Present<br />Firefighter, EMT, Captain<br />Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician operator<br />Wrote specs and negotiated to purchase $380,000 class A pumper fire truck. <br />Officer and Manager of Company Tactical Operations Course.<br />Education <br />Michigan STATE UNIVERSITY<br />Master of Science in Supply Chain Management- December 2007.<br />GPA 3.81/4.0 concurrent with full-time employment.<br />Bethel University<br />Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, 2003. <br />GPA 3.58/4.0 concurrent with full-time employment.<br />References Available on Request<br />