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Co-Chair Track "Network Planning and Optimization" EDGE 2025 Conference
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management ProfessionalsCo-Chair Track "Network Planning and Optimization" EDGE 2025 Conference
Jan. 2025National Harbor, Maryland, United StatesI'm honored to share that I've been selected as Co-Chair for the "Network Planning and Optimization" Track at Edge 2025, presented by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). This is a volunteer role and I look forward to working professionals in this space to create great presentations, learning and opportunities for the exchange of ideas. The EDGE event is a great time to learn and network with in the supply chain community. If you're interested in the conference or presenting something great you're working on, please reach out! https://www.cscmpedge.org/website/81276/home/ #EDGE2025 #Supplychain
Account Executive
LifeWork SearchAccount Executive
Jan. 2023Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesI am a recruiter that uses his experience to quickly relate to Hiring Managers and understand what skill gaps they are looking for and then use that to find great talent to help them build a better team. I have over 15 years of industry experience and have been a hiring manager looking for candidates to fill open roles and talent gaps. I've also been the candidate looking for the next step in my career path. I have the resources of LifeWork Search; an organization with over 17 years of experience in recruiting. I look forward to working with you if have any Supply Chain recruiting needs.
President RJ Smith Transport
RJ Smith TransportPresident RJ Smith Transport
Apr. 2020 - May. 2022Little Rock, Arkansas, United StatesI operated a FedEx Ground and Home contract servicing North Central Arkansas. I grew the business from running 12 routes a day to over 20 through COVID. The volume doubled and I employed over 25 drivers, three managers and an office manager for a 7-day a week delivery and pickup operations.
Associate Director - Demand Planning
Tyson FoodsAssociate Director - Demand Planning
Apr. 2016 - Jan. 2020Springdale, AR- Manage the forecast for an approximately $4B in revenue business, with a team of 14, across multiple customers and channels - Drive the monthly S&OP process with business partners to align on volume which drives financial projections and production planning
Senior Manager - Demand Planning
TysonSenior Manager - Demand Planning
Mar. 2015 - Apr. 2016Springdale AR- Manage approximately 1.6 Billion lbs Forecast in Prepared Meats, with a team of 4, across multiple channels and customers.
Senior Manager II Transportation Grocery Consolidation
WalmartSenior Manager II Transportation Grocery Consolidation
Aug. 2011 - Mar. 2015Bentonville, AR- Lead team of 15 associates and manage a $300M P&L - Manage relationships with two 3rd Party Logistics providers that run three consolidation facilities (IL, TX and CA) - Team builds inbound and outbound loads through the facilities and out to all 42 Walmart grocery DCs - Efficiency saving in excess of $12M in one year - Prepaid to Collect savings in excess of $10M in 2013
Senior Manager I Replenishment
WalmartSenior Manager I Replenishment
Feb. 2010 - Aug. 2011Bentonville, Ar- Managed inventory for bedding and bath departments for 3500+ US stores - Gained experience in import planning and long range forecasting of sales (imports from Pakistan, India and China) - Identified $10M in excess inventory of pillowcases and worked to decrease through changes in packaging, decreasing SKUs and modular changes.
Senior Manager I, Corporate Strategy and Insight
Wal-MartSenior Manager I, Corporate Strategy and Insight
Jun. 2008 - Feb. 2010- Worked to integrate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into annual strategic planning within the Company - Developed executive level presentations for the Treasurer, CFO and Board of Directors
MBA Leadership Intern
Wal-Mart Inc.MBA Leadership Intern
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007- Worked on Advance Shipment Notification Project - Improved supplier compliance by 60% in 6 weeks - Presented results to Lee Scott and the Top Executives
Student
Washington University in St. LouisStudent
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008
Captain
US ArmyCaptain
Jun. 2001 - Jun. 2006I held a variety of positions from platoon leader, executive officer and staff officer.

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