Andrew Jackson Jr. has over 23 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, and transportation. He currently works as an Inventory Control Leader for JC Penney, where he is responsible for placement and control of 12,000 stock keeping units supporting two major retailers. Previously, he held several supervisory and managerial roles overseeing operations, inventory, transportation, and distribution for companies like Luxottica, McLane Food Service, and Meridian IQ. Jackson has a Master's degree in Management and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

1. ANDREW JACKSON, JR.
120 Melrose Glen  Tyrone, GA 30290  770-632-9216 (H)  770-328-2772 (C)  JCJ96@bellsouth.net
LOGISTICS / PRODUCTION / PLANNING PROFESSIONAL
23+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management and transportation
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Highly organized forecaster with high aptitude for recognizing trends and effectively interfacing with
cross-functional disciplines that addresses division opportunities.
 Effective communicator with interpersonal skills; both verbal and written.
 Successful in full spectrum leadership achieved by mentoring and motivating team members to achieve
company milestones; often in high pace and stressful conditions.
 Ability to work independently and within a group to develop short and long term plans that utilize
historical data, marketplace conditions and input from pertinent departments.
 Demonstrated multitasking and critical thinking abilities which promote timely and sound problem
solving decisions and process improvement initiatives.
 Participated and completed Introduction to Lean Training and assisted in 5S designing.
 Strong aptitude for implementing processes, upward and downward communication, and getting
results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JC Penney Logistics Center, Forest Park, GA
Inventory Control Leader; Salon & Sephora (February 2015 -Present)
 Responsible for placement and control of 12,000 sku’s which support two major national retailers.
 Direct the inventory availability needs for bulk and retail orders.
 Manage inventory for five different product divisions which include e-commerce and hazardous
material.
 Manage the footprint of the inventory work areas to ensure maximum order filling efficiency efforts.
Supply Chain Supervisor; Salon & Sephora (March 2013-February 2015)
 Direct the order filling responsibilities for a team of 61 fulltime and contract associates in a 2.2 million
square foot distribution facility.
 Responsible for resource planning and forecasting to ensure both internal and external customer needs
are met.
 Guarantee department and divisional goals are clearly communicated to meet daily expectations.
 Continuous assessment of processes to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Luxottica, McDonough, GA
Operations Supervisor; Wholesale (January 2012-March 2013)
 Manage the picking, packing, and shipping of eyewear; both domestically and internationally.
 Responsibilities include managing inbound and outbound distribution of over 250,000 sku’s in 500,000
sq. ft. facility.
 Provide direction for fulltime and contract associates on their daily productivity expectations through the
use of SAP and other warehouse management tools.
 Responsible for training, developing, and motivating two direct reports and 40 hourly non-union
employees.

2. Sygma Network, Inc., Newnan, GA
Transportation Supervisor (November 2008-November 2011)
 Oversee the daily responsibilities of 125 food service delivery drivers throughout the southeast region.
 Monitor and manage driver compliance through the use of XATA and AS400.
 Provide direction regarding staffing, planning, scheduling and routing.
 Helped set record for on time service and profitability in Sygma Georgia’s’ history.
 Proficient in D.O.T. regulations and accident investigations.
McLane Food Service, Forest Park, GA
Distribution Center Manager (November 2006-July 2008)
 Monitored P & L responsibilities for a 285,000 sq. ft warehouse including maintenance and power
industrial equipment.
 Managed more than one functional area of a food service distribution center consisting of 10 million
dollars of inventory and communicated objectives with senior and hourly employees.
 Coordinated and oversaw the duties and responsibilities performed by three Operations Managers who
oversee 63 full time, hourly employees.
 Managed teammate productivity and sales compliance standards to ensure key performance goals are
met.
 Maintained the integrity of food products through utilization of safe handling practices.
 Monitored and analyzed inventory reports to ensure product levels were adequate for daily shipping.
 Use staffing models to anticipate customer needs and ensure that productivity expectations are
achieved.
 Implemented safety standards through continuous evaluation and analysis of circumstances
surrounding accidents and injuries.
 Set record with highest ratings for quality assurance from YUM’s brands corporate review standards
committee.
 Improved employee participation and morale by developing an incentive plan which rewarded
employees who demonstrated outstanding work ethic.
 Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance
assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Meridian IQ, Decatur, GA
Senior Operations Supervisor (September 2000-November 2006)
 Certified by Transportation Security Administration; able to obtain a high level secret/security clearance.
 Hold ISO 9001 certification
 Managed the inbound transfer of retail merchandise in an automated 100,000 square foot distribution
facility.
 Managed production planning to exceed pre-established production standards.
 Directed a fleet of 30 subcontractors and company drivers to ensure a 99% on time service standard.
 Coordinated with subcontractors on time-critical international and domestic airfreight pick-up and
deliveries.
 Trained dock and driver personal on safety, maintenance and procedural information.
 Assisted in the management of the cross-dock operation for Dollar General Retail Stores.
Operations Supervisor (June 1998-September 2000)
 Directed a staff of 15-25 employees in the cross-dock operation for Wal-Mart’s Southeast Division of
dry goods.
 Managed the cross-dock operation for Corporate Express that supply seven distribution centers
throughout the Southeast
 Organized line haul assignments using a cost benefit matrix comprising of 50 carriers.

3.  Supervised the “damage-free” transfer of freight to 12 national distribution centers within the Wal-Mart
system while exceeding the 25,000 pound load average.
EDUCATION
Troy State University, Atlanta, GA
Masters of Science in Management, October 2003
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, August 1990