Sales Supply Chain

Kevin Gladden

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Cell: 479-***-****

Bella Vista, AR 72714

Summary

Results oriented professional with over twenty years of operations and

project management experience. Over ten years successfully managing

operations for retail/wholesale distribution center with annual sales

averaging $1.2M. Decisive goal-driven individual effective at driving and

managing multiple projects to achieve cost saving results. Skilled in

working with cross-functional teams to identify need and implement

improvement of action plans.

Professional Experience

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR

Procurement Specialist - LOGS (09/2013 - 04/2014)

. Collaborate with internal business units on procurement request for

proposal initiatives.

. Apply procurement expertise to the development, execution and

improvement of action plans.

. Finalize procurement request for proposal processes. (Optibid -

Manhattan Systems)

. Support external carriers through request for proposal processes.

. Act as liaison between Walmart and carrier partners to monitor and

mitigate issues (payments, claims, etc.)

. Participate in face to face carrier meetings to discuss carrier

strategy and growth with Walmart.

Licensing Compliance Specialist (04/2013 - 09/2013)

. Manage and negotiate licensing processes for all operating formats

within the company by determining license priorities and timelines for

multiple license types based on operation schedules.

. Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Licensing Compliance and apply

this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans

. Develop internal and external communications to support key

stakeholders by initiating execution plans,

. Interpret regulatory requirements

. Recommend business options and level of priority,

. Offer contingency plan options to continue business operations within

licensing requirements

Licensing Compliance Manager (09/2010 to 4/2013)

. Directed multiple projects to add alcohol licenses to unlicensed

locations generating sales of over $20M annually.

. Lead a team of five licensing analysts responsible for obtaining and

renewing federal, state, and local operating licenses for new and

existing Wal-Mart and Sam's Clubs in the western business unit

. Drive collaboration between key stakeholders to ensure business

continuity and increased sales.

. Manage relationships with multiple agencies and third party partners

to ensure operations compliance.

Licensing Compliance Audit Coordinator (07/09 to 09/2010)

. Managed projects to ensure compliance of all local, state, & federal

regulations for all fifty states.

. Analyze current processes and develop improvements and identify cost

savings.

. Managed projects to address departmental needs in order to increase

efficiency and streamline current processes

Licensing Compliance Coordinator (09/08 to 07/09)

. Directed consent and responsible person compliance project for Georgia

explosive license renewals. Ensured company compliance with a cost

savings of approximately $22,400 in projected lost sales if product

were to be pulled for non-compliance.

. Directed projects to explore existing alcohol opportunities and

possible liquor box expansions at nineteen locations in Minnesota.

Projected sales of approximately $2M annually

Hewlett Packard, Roseville, CA

Senior Manager Logistics/Inventory (01/05 to 05/08)

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. Developed supply chain solutions for collecting and analyzing data.

. Designed and published detailed Standard Operating Procedure

documentation in ISO 9000 format used to train 6 employees for HP

Global Back Office Offshore Project estimated to save $1.92 Million

annually.

. Directed detailed training sessions of six employees via NetMeeting

and Virtual Classroom.

. Integrated SAP with other ERP tools to develop supply chain solutions

for inventory control

. Directed physical and systematic compliance audits of third party

repair facilities to ensure compliance of company regulations,

inventory standards and cost structure. Identified opportunities for

supply chain efficiency, drove and implemented these improvements

. Managed effective relationships with all partners and stakeholders

. Compiled metrics to measure supply chain performance

. Monitored transportation costs and supplier performance

. Analyze reports to adjust for variables such as seasonality and

trends, changes in technology and consumer behavior.

. Conduct financial analysis and report item and category performance.

. Produce detailed reports and present to key stakeholders.

. Collaborate with suppliers on recalled and returned inventory

. Partner with replenishment to maintain inventory levels.

. Assist third party repair facilities with SAP reconciliation.

. Monitor EDI signal fallout workflow to ensure successful signal

transmissions

Inland Electronic Suppliers. North Highlands, CA.

Operations Manager (05/91 to 01/05)

. Prepared and reviewed request for proposal bids to supply multiple

government agencies with electronic parts and equipment.

. Conducted preliminary procurement studies to proactively identify

risks and benefits to formulate sound procurement decisions

. Effectively communicate strategy as well as short and long term

business objectives to all suppliers and stakeholders.

. Centralized procurement of frequently purchased items.

. Evaluate procurement processes and implement corrective action plans

prior to contract renewal periods.

Education

. Bachelors of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management - American

Public University - January 2015

Certification

. APICS - Certified Supply Chain Professional Training

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