Tony Moser

Coordinate with clients on site to assist senior management with implementing new strategic direction for the supply chain organization. Managed sourcing efforts, contract negotiations, and purchasing strategies to meet client needs and goals. Accomplishments include: Recorded 5 percent improvement in forecasting error for large consumer package goods company by developing statistical tools for sales and operations planning process. Designed strategies to identify and create solutions for inventory problems

Developed new strategies for inventory management and merchandise allocation to support aggressive growth goals. Supervised purchasing, warehouse, and distribution function. Implemented coaching and leadership programs for department management teams. Improved inventory accuracy and operation efficiency by redesigning the existing processes and procedures for managing merchandise allocation, sales forecasting, and distribution. Enhanced the structure and flow of data in the ERP system and processes.

Position Description: Led the demand and supply planning functions, purchasing, and replenishment for network of 16 distribution centers and 425 branch locations. Created and managed a planning department with 13 direct reports that outlined the distribution plans to ensure satisfactory inventory levels to support sales. Oversaw department recruiting, development, training, and coaching. Served as business project manager to implement forecasting and planning system tied into the existing ERP system.

Directed daily management of procurement/replenishment operations for 3 distribution centers. Ensured proper supply levels to support sales goals while protecting company cash flow. Developed tools to create level of automation to replenishment function and drive stronger and more profitable business decisions. Monitored suppliers and coordinated with distribution center managers to maximize case fill rate and flow product activities. Achieved organizational goal of 90 percent service levels at the DCs