Tim Detamore is an experienced inventory control and operations manager with a background in manufacturing. He has over 15 years of experience spearheading inventory forecasting, reducing costs, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and compliance. Currently he is a Senior Inventory and Forecasting Specialist where he collaborates to accurately forecast sales and oversees $2M in monthly purchasing. Previously he held roles as a Plant Manager, Vice President of Production, and Process Safety Engineer where he improved production, implemented lean techniques, and reduced recordable incidents. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and history and industry certifications.

1. TIM DETAMORE
18892 308th Street ~ Norman, OK 73072
tdetamore@hotmail.com ~ 405-595-6635
QUALIFICATIONS
MANAGER / INVENTORY CONTROL PROFESSIONAL: High energy, results-driven professional
with extensive experience and proven success directing inventory control initiatives while
maximizing profitability. Accountable and ambitious resource with outstanding leadership
expertise. Talent for engaging teams to deliver performance-driven outcomes. Strategic
thought leader who is skilled at identifying and isolating business challenges; able to handle
multiple tasks effectively to support organizational objectives.
SPECIALTIES
Manager, Inventory Control, Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Training, Business
Intelligence, Reporting, Vendor Partnerships, Operations, Compliance, Customer Service,
Process Optimization, Budgeting, Forecasting, Logistics Management
EXPERIENCE
BORETS WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma City, OK
Provide strategic leadership supporting Borets U.S. operations impacting profitability.
-- SENIOR INVENTORY AND FORECASTING SPECIALIST, Corporate Supply Chain, 5/2014 to
Present
Spearhead manufacturing forecasting and equipment inventory requirements supporting
profitability goals. Collaborate with corporate and regional sales staff to accurately forecast
sales and facilitate $2M/month in purchasing activities. Developed new forecasting tool
assessing excess/ non-moving inventory supporting business intelligence reporting.
** Slashed monthly purchases by $400K/month utilizing improved metrics and strategies
for excess inventory.
** Reduced domestic and international order lead times by 10% through rigorous
negotiations and deployment of innovative usage solutions.
** Commended by senior leadership for outstanding Unified Pump Line project management
implementing products from Russia on time and under budget.
-- CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR/INVENTORY MANAGER, Mid Continent Region, 5/2012
to 5/2014
Directed 8 customer service and inventory employees using motivational techniques and
hands-on mentoring. Developed strategic alliances to support alternatives to shortages
ensuring zero business disruption. Facilitated sales team notifications providing valuable
customer updates.

2. ** Identified service-affecting issues and led cross-functional team to institute error
reduction changes resulting in customer satisfaction improvements.
** Earned performance recognition for reducing physical inventory write-offs to less than .
05% determined in 5 physical inventory audits of more than $7M.
-- CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, Mid Continent Region, 8/2011 to 5/2012
Executed thought leadership through effective management of equipment availability
ensuring gap coverage. Talent for remaining focused and productive in challenging
situations. Utilized MRP system to accurately plan job services and orchestrated resource
coordination efforts.
** Conducted Safety and Environmental Training for 25 employees and updated policies and
procedures to create team efficiencies.
** Implemented Job Summary adopted by entire company used to streamline operations.
AQUATIC ENERGY, LLC, Lake Charles, LA
Managed safe processing of algae for biofuel to maximize production of algae oil.
-- PLANT MANAGER, 7/2010 to 12/2010
Directed all processing facility operations and organized lab trials. Developed and delivered
Safety, Process Safety and Environmental Programs. Mentored lab technician resources to
effectively perform solvent extractions.
** Partnered with primary financial backer to develop safe extraction methods.
** Transformed manufacturing extraction methods supported by extensive oilseed
processing expertise.
PLANTERS COTTON OIL MILL, INC., Pine Bluff, AR
Managed financial controls, compliance directives and human resources for manufacturing
entity.
-- VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION, 6/2007 to 5/2010
Directed $1.3M/month production budget and supervised 70+ production employees.
Instrumental in training staff on lean manufacturing and lean maintenance techniques to
optimize production. Implemented new system to record production metrics.
** Launched spare parts inventory program ensuring 24/7 plan operations and increased
production capacity resulting in additional $1.5M profit per year.
-- PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER, 11/2005 to 6/2007
Administered plant process training for 80+ employees. Promoted proactive environmental
solutions resulting in annual savings of $10K/year. Managed implementation of 500 HP
biomass boiler saving over $70K/year in utilities expenses.
** Enforced safety and environmental programs resulting in reduced recordable incidents by
75%.
Additional six years leadership experience as Independent Consultant, D6 Enterprises,
Washington, OK, 2003 to 2005, and progressive/concurrent positions at Producers
Cooperative Oil Mill (Producers Mid-South Company) as Vice President of Operations, Plant

3. Superintendent, Safety and Environmental Officer, Special Projects Manager, and Electrical
Maintenance Supervisor, Oklahoma City, OK, from 1999 to 2003.
EDUCATION
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Oklahoma City, OK and University of Oklahoma,
Norman, OK
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSEWORK, EARNED 54 HOURS
ROSE STATE COLLEGE, Midwest City, OK
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HISTORY
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCILS COTTON LEADERSHIP CLASS OF 2002, sponsored by DuPont
Chemicals
MEMBER, American Oil Chemist Society and National Cottonseed Products Associations
Engineering Committee
PAST PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER, International Oil Mill Superintendents Association
PAST MEMBER, American Society of Safety Engineers