Randy Adair

RANDY S. ADAIR
863 E. Taurus Place, Chandler Arizona 85249
480.313.5293 * rsadair1@gmail.com

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Distribution - Warehousing - Logistics - Supply-Chain - Import / Export Operation

Over 20 years experience in Distribution, Warehousing and Supply-Chain Planning. A strong record of cost reduction, revenue improvement and quality / performance management. Excellent qualification in operations planning, customer management, union partnership and multi-facility management.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Budgeting* Joint Venture* Cross-Border Transactions*
Efficiency & Productivity Improvements* Team Building* Mentoring* Training
Strategic & Tactical Planning* Distribution Development* Distribution & Logistics Operations
Terminal Operations* Import / Export Operations*
Freight Consolidation & Forwarding* C-TPAT)...Budgeting*


ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Analyzed business demands along with staff talent to restructure assignments, enabling a new automation system to be installed that greatly increased the overall production performance in a distribution operation that was 500,000 sq. ft.
• Performed operational analysis creating a 60% production increase, while increasing labor by only 8%.
• Managed operational redesign project based on corporate goals, employee input and industry needs completing it on time and within budget.
• Facilitated team management programs that responded directly to the individual customer needs and concerns, increasing customer satisfaction and lowering outstanding account balances.
• Developed an international operation in Mexico, setting up the facility hiring and training an operational team and manager that processed daily orders for a pick'n'pac operation for 2 major retailers.
• Developed operational contracts with material vendors to achieve the lowest price on purchasing raw materials and shorter order turn-around time.
• Developed international freight-forwarding program, enabling expansion of sales and service to customer inventory control and receiving efficiency.

CAREER SUMMARY
RSA Consulting / Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems " Akron, Ohio 2008 - Present
A design and manufacturing of aircraft braking and monitoring systems. (DOD Vendor)
DISTRIBUTION MASTER PLANNER SR.

• Analysis of the past 24 months business operations and projections. (Distribution and logisticial operations.)
• Processes of data to develop a model to determine geographic positioning for new distribution center and final assembly operation.
• Analyzed cross boarder transportation and restructured brokerage contracts.
• Evaluated 'corporate carrier usage vs. independent LTL contracts to gain the greatest savings and service needs.
• Analyzed old SAP program and help to introduce a new SAP program with WMS in it.

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CAREER SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
HY-KO PRODUCTS COMPANY " Northfield, Ohio 2002 " 2007
Specializing in the manufacture and Distribution of numbers, letters, and signs, along with key blanks, key accessories and key cutting machines for the hardware industry
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

• Directed all distribution and warehousing operations for United States and Mexico.
• Coordinated the logistics for retail and wholesale accounts across North America.
• Redesigned the United States distribution process for servicing customers such as Home Depot in USA and Home Depot de Mexico.
• One of four primary team members of a WMS Core Team that developed and activated the new facility and operating software.

LITEHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC. " Brunswick, Ohio 2000 " 2002
Company specializing in retail sales of home recreational products
DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION

• Directed all distribution and warehousing operations on multiple shifts for multiple facilities.
• Coordinated logistics for retail and wholesale accounts in the distribution network.
• Redesigned inventory layout and the order-picking process.

DO IT BEST CORPORATION " Medina, Ohio 1996 " 2000
National Hardware co-op retail distributor
PLANT MANAGER / DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

• Managed $175 million distribution operation in a 500,000 sq. ft. multi-shift facility with over 70,000 different SKU's servicing 725 customers in a 12 state region.
• With 4 supervisors and 180 full time employees, also responsible for human resources, finance and maintenance in the facility.
• Partnered with Ryder Logistics to establish delivery service levels, and routing and equipment efficiency.

PIONEER STANDARD ELECTRONICS " Solon, Ohio 1992 - 1996

International distributor of Delphi Electronics
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

• Managed all distribution operations including both domestic and international processes.
• Corporate team member developing financial growth opportunities and securing market share.
• Coordinated material flow from the point of manufacturing to delivery/production demands of customers as to create a smooth flow of materials, lower expedite shipments and meet customer goals.

LEDERER TERMINALS " Maple Heights, Ohio 1989 " 1992
Public Distribution (3PL) all types of freight
WAREHOUSE MANAGER

• Managed facility specializing in food and pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution, working with FDA on all environmental demands and documentation as to secure quality control.
• Focused on inventory control of manufactured dates to address distribution and logistical demands.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Customs Broker Program StarUSA, Inc.
Export Operations World Trade Institute
Department of Commerce 'NAFTA Program Case Western Reserve University
Planning & Improving Warehouse Operations Warehouse Advisory Council
OSHA Certification Course State of Ohio & Management Development
Leadership through People Skills Cornelius and Associates
Business Management Fanshawe College, London, Ontario