RICK FARRIS

24706 Cooper Valley * San Antonio, TX 78255 * (210) 464-1708 * rfcee9bc@westpost

.net
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking challenging opportunities to apply skills and experience as Supply Chain
Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Background reflects a B. S. in Statistics with extensive knowledge, experience a
nd a verifiable record of success in managing supply chain process improvements,
automated systems development, workforce/vendor training and development includ
ing sales forecasting and planning for domestic and international manufacturers,
distributors and retailers.
* Design, develop and implement operational plans, administrative programs and p
roduction strategies that refine operations, enhance profitability and ensure se
rvices consistently meet or exceed quality standards.
* Apply innovative solutions to complex issues and problems through root cause a
nalysis. Divergent thinker; strong brainstorming skills.
* Supply high-spirited enthusiasm in leadership roles with demonstrated ingenuit
y and innovation. Develop a personalized commitment to any undertaken project t
hat assures success through a sense of ownership.
* Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Clear and articulate sp
eaker; concise and effective writer. Quickly establish and maintain effective r
apport with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
* Utilize well-developed time management skills to define priorities and impleme
nt activities tailored to meet deadlines. Handle multiple tasks successfully.
* Plan and implement training for employees and vendors designed to increase pro
ductivity, efficiency and profitability.
Self-motivated achiever/professional with a reputation for reliability, hard wor
k, commitment, teamwork, accuracy, quality control, productivity, employee/custo
mer/vendor relations, profitability, efficiency and effectiveness.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
James Avery Craftsman - Kerrville, TX 6/07 - Present
Forecast Planning and Analysis Manager: Responsible for working with the Marketi
ng, Forecasting, Sales and Finance teams to develop financial, merchandise and u
nit plans at the family, category, sub-family and price zone levels across multi
ple sales channels. Manage and train a team of analysts in the Forecasting Proce
ss and how to recognize deviations and recommend corrective actions.
* Develop and manage the Forecasting Process by utilizing the company's financia
l plan.
* Responsible for creating forecasting models which consider seasonality, advert
ising, price and launch dates.
* Develop and manage a system of reports for tracking forecast accuracy and to r
ecommend course correction.
* Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process.
Harris Corporation - San Antonio, TX 4/06 - 6/07
Production Planner 4: Manages a production line with respect to material plannin
g, capacity planning, inventory, on-time delivery and order fulfillment.
* Create and maintain planning bills.
* Drive and manage MRP requirements.
* Maintains factory schedule respecting capacity, material and constraints.
* Prioritizes schedules to optimize customer satisfaction, factory efficiencies
and financial performance.
* Create reports, data analysis and project management using database and statis
tical tools.
Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex, Inc. - Glen Allen, VA 5/00 - 4/06
Mgr., Supply Planning, (2/05 - 4/06); Lead Supply Chain Analyst, (2/04 - 2/05):
Establish and manage corporate inventory levels to supply 3 warehouses located i
n North America for the headquarters of an international manufacturer and distri
butor of small kitchen appliances with 4 production plants located in the U.S. a
nd Mexico, including 40 suppliers in China generating $500M in annual revenue.
Train, motivate, evaluate and manage a team of 4 supply chain specialists in Chi
na and the U.S. Manage all aspects of inventory replenishment, i.e., infrastruc
ture, workforce training and development, sales analysis/trending in addition to
statistical analysis of the inventory forecast.
* Implemented DSRP (Demand Solutions Requirements Planning) reducing excess inve
ntory by 15% while decreasing backorders by 10%.
* Created and automated a weekly purchasing, planning and reporting process affe
cting over 40 sourced vendors significantly improving efficiency while reducing
department labor costs 20% or $80K annually.
* Implemented TradePaq (purchase order management system) saving $100K annually
in labor and expenses.
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, (6/02 - 2/04); Supply Chain Analyst, (3/01 - 6/02): C
reated production plans used in resource and budget planning/schedules for 3 cor
porate plants located in Mexico. Analyzed sales forecasts, current inventory an
d safety stock goals to develop monthly production plans and weekly production s
chedules for 3 manufacturing plants in Mexico producing $210M in product annuall
y. Utilized Access and Excel as productivity tools.
* Reduced excess inventory 12% while decreasing backorders 8%.
* Saved $60K annually in labor costs by automating purchasing processes.
Demand Planner, (5/00 - 3/01): Selected out of a group of 8 peers to manage Wal
-Mart's warehouse inventory, the company's largest account, generating $150M ann
ually. Forecasted, purchased and maintained proper inventory levels at Wal-Mart
's 30 regional warehouses avoiding excess stock and backorders utilizing Wal-Mar
t's Retail Link system.
* Increased sales $4M annually by reducing backorders 14%.
* Recognized for automating reporting processes that are still in use to date.
This End Up Furniture Company - Richmond, VA 6/97 - 4/00
Corporate Sr. Forecaster/Analyst, (5/99 - 4/00); Corporate Forecaster/Analyst, (
6/97 - 5/99): Selected as a "change agent/project manager" to re-engineer purch
asing and inventory control practices for the headquarters of a privately owned,
made-to-order furniture manufacturer and retailer with 2 production facilities
and 155 stores located throughout the Mid-West and Eastern U.S. generating $140M
in annual revenue. Collaborated effectively with 2 master schedulers, 2 plant
managers and 2 buyers at the production plants in leading the analysis, design,
programming, testing, implementation, training and maintenance of the new purcha
sing and inventory control system.
* Created the first forecast and buying plan for fabric lines reducing inventory
50% or $2M annually.
* Decreased lost sales $1.2M annually by supplying reliable sales forecasts to s
uppliers.
S & K Famous Brands, Inc. - Glen Allen, VA 4/95 - 6/97
Manager of Planning and Allocation: Managed all aspects of forecasting, purchas
ing and the inventory process associated with men's suits, representing $71M ann
ually in sales, for an off-price retailer with 220 stores throughout the U.S. ge
nerating $130M in total annual sales.
Heilig-Meyers, Inc. - Richmond, VA 5/94 - 4/95
Inventory Analyst: Analyzed weekly sales/inventory figures ensuring proper safe
ty stock.
EDUCATION
B. S. - Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Detailed Scheduling and Planning Training, The Education Society for Resource Ma
nagement 3/04
CERTIFICATIONS
CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
* Passed 2 of 5 exams required to earn CPIM Certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member - The Education Society for Resource Management - Richmond, VA Chapter si
nce 1/04
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Supply Chain Management: Logility, DSRP, DSFM, Numerous Custom Designed PC base
d Software
Project Management: Concerto
Word Processing: Word, Access, Excel
Purchase Order Management: TradePaq
References Available Upon Request