John Bumba

Background

About John Bumba

I am seeking an opportunity to contribute my expertise in Supply Chain Management to a team dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I have had direct experience in the ISO process as well as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training. My direct responsibility in these efforts included Purchasing Management, Inventory Management, Demand Forecast Development, Warehouse Management, and Logistics. SKILLS SUMMARY PURCHASING MANAGEMENT · Vendor management and sourcing, contract negotiation · Reduced costs at all levels of the organization · Improving supplier performance and partnership that: · Reduced lead-times · Reduced order quantities · Improved quality · ERP Implementation (Open Systems Software, QAD) · Demand Forecasting INVENTORY MANAGEMENT · Implementation of Inventory Control practices that: · Increased inventory accuracy · Reduced loss due to theft and damage · Decreased inventory levels and associated costs · Managed inventory levels in a distribution environment that: · Improved customer service through higher performance in fill rates · Reduced backorders due to stock-out situations. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT · Day-to-day supervision of warehouse operations to achieve maximum operating efficiency · Establish operating procedures and action plans. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT · Manage truck, rail, air transportation to assure excellence in customer satisfaction. LEADERSHIP · Member of management team in the implementation of throughout the organization. · Trained and implemented the Six Sigma quality improvement process. · Team leadership, motivation, and mentoring. · Training with a focus on Continuous Improvement and Lean Enterprise culture. ADDL COMPETENCIES · Dedicated to a culture of Continuous Improvement and a Lean Enterprise focus. · Able to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization. · High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Office, ERP and whse mgt database systems