Sam Cottrell

• Created, implemented, and maintained an inventory management system for developing B2C divisions within a historically B2B company • Initiated and spearheaded cost reduction projects by restructuring the production chain, researching/qualifying new suppliers to better fulfill our needs, and eliminating non-value-added handling • Managed the entire supply chain, communicated and scheduled production campaigns, and procured all materials for five business groups • Completed the planning, purchasing and project management for 3rd party imports, bulk internal material stocking/warehousing, as well as fulfilling the dynamic demands of major retailer and e-commerce supply lines • Built multiple monitoring systems and operating procedures for greater visibility into various cost centers; regularly presented trends and key findings to the President, VP of Operations, as well as the business managers for these divisions

• Managed projects from the initial quote through delivery of final product, including the following: assessment/quoting of project, client interaction and scope changes, procurement of materials, setup/delegation of project tasks, real-time allocation monitoring, shipping and follow up CRM • Implemented processes to double production capacity, reduce overhead costs, and allow cross trainability throughout the company • Established profit tracking system to analyze individual project profitability as well as evaluate the company’s most profitable work centers in an effort to direct our strategic sales and marketing approaches • Documented all equipment/material for project retrieval and established future additional site cost estimates to launch growth projections • Created annual projections of internal goals for all employees to introduce aggressive development plans without affecting clientele growth

• Consulted Fortune 500 companies throughout various industries in the areas of logistics, warehouse management, warehouse design, risk management and cost comparison analysis • Optimized transportation networks, built dynamic cost and growth models, evaluated warehouse equipment/procedures and analyzed omni-channel systems to transition outdated methods into cost efficient processes • Prepared presentations comparing startup costs and future operational costs of several potential management tactics designed to increase efficiency, productivity, delivery capabilities and ultimately reduce overall costs

• Analyzed data, generated reports and automated a process to provide daily information on supplier deliveries and customer shipments • Designed part tracking system to ensure on-time deliveries, establish proper workflow and reduce variability within alike orders • Generated processes and procedures for all jobs within each department to create a more consistent customer relationship and final product • Used process mapping to assist in implementing AS9100C Business Management techniques and, ultimately, become AS9100C certified to allow the company to continue to be a supplier in the aerospace industry.

• Designed and implemented assembly lines, setup instructions and bin identifications to enable part accountability, decrease WIP storage and ultimately increase total assembly production • Managed the rework of 50,000 units from initial disassembly, throughout rework and into reassembly • Remodeled plant layout to increase quality control and allow more efficient material handling

• Developed process maps and examined plant production workflow to increase output, minimize energy costs, lower inventory levels, and comply with future safety and health regulations • Conducted and implemented machine scheduling techniques to optimize workload balances across various equipment