1. JERRY A. JAMES, CPM, CPSM,
CPSD
LEADER IN SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
918.939.9455  jamescpim@yahoo.com
Guthrie, OK 73044 
“Change is the one constant and continuous improvement in our path.
In that case, we ought to make it compelling for our future.”- Jerry A. James
MATERIALS MANAGER
“Center stage in business management and supply chain performance for nearly 20 years”
Vision & ALIGNMENT STRATEGY – SYSTEMATIC PROCESSING – Material Handling & Inventory Control Effectiveness
Lean Manufacturing & TRANSFORMATION – Authentic Partnering & Logistics Solutions
CONSENSUS  PROVISION  REVELATION
FORWARD-THINKING SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR AND TACTICAL SOLUTIONS CHAMPION ELITE IN DRIVING GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZATION of goods and
services end-to-end for notable companies among HVAC, electronic, aviation, and aerospace markets. Embrace green initiatives and
sustainable developments in leading the impact that has favorably optimized business processes through “million-dollar” revenue wins and
reduced pricing features across the organizational platform. Plan and nEGOTIATE AT THE UPPERMOST CORPORATE LEVELS TO CATALYZE
SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN TAKING CALCULATED STEPS, MAKING BOLD DECISIONS, AND OWNING THE OUTCOME. EDUCATED WITH A BACHELOR’S,
CERTIFIED ON MANY LEVELS, AND INSTRUCT OF MASTER SCHEDULING, MRP, CRP, PRODUCTION CONTROL, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, AND JIT
COURSEWORK IN SUPPORT OF ERP IMPLEMENTATION.
PURCHASING Decreased existing spend values by an average of 8 to 11% and managed roughly $650M in expenditures.
DISTRIBUTION Reduced inventory level by 35%; increased inventory run rate by 54%; increased service level to 98%.
INSTRUCTION Taught of APICS program to Boeing employees; consulted of lean manufacturing methods (Kan-Ban).
PUBLICATION Wrote article on purchasing and JIT methods published in ‘Mid-America Commerce and Industry’ magazine.
PROFICIENCIES: BUSINESS & TECHNICAL
Supply Chain Manager  Procurement Cost Analyst  Technical Training Instructor
19+ years’ progression; Million-dollar budgets & profits; Operations effectiveness
 Business Vision & Team Consensus Building
 Motivational Planning & Tactical Execution
 Technology Analysis & Joint Collaboration
 Vendor Negotiations & Contract Management
 Budget / Forecast Administration & Procurement
 Production Scheduling & Project Management
 Business System Implementation, OEM & Cost Analysis
 Inventory Control / Shipping & Receiving / Delivery
 Blueprints, Bill of Materials, Estimating & Lifecycle Results
 Change Management & Return on Investment
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
HETRONIC USA—Oklahoma City, OK  SEP 2015 to JAN 2016
A leading manufacturer of configured industrial Radio Remote Control (RRC) systems in the world.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Enlisted to leverage innovation and comprehensive business talents through the project lifecycle, ensuing healthy influence on profit margins for
this manufacturer of customized and engineered radio remote control systems involving control solutions for transmitters, receivers, locomotive,
technology & sensors, and custom solutions within the areas of construction, cranes, concrete pumps, drilling, forestry/agriculture, mining, oil &
gas (to name a few). Led purchasing functions, inventory control, and all phases of materials management across the entire production and
operations with regard to Purchasing, Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving, and Transportation groups to ensure successful product delivery, in turn,
attempting to ignite expansion across entire cost platform. Worked in collaboration with manufacturing facilities overseas to encourage change
while optimizing performance during a vulnerable time period in the marketplace for leading manufacturer.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Stepped into a seemingly volatile segment of business operations and supply chain perversion which translated into unclear process and
unforeseen commitment to change.
• Recommended roadmap to aide in revitalizing a clear case of low-performing stature due to under-staffing and inadequate equipment

2. for personnel to execute responsibilities in a suitable manner. Attempted to institute critical moves that would [hopefully] and swiftly
turnaround a high turnover warehouse situation.
- Successfully transitioned 3 production models into the Mexico facility.
- Developed resource plan in joint effort with Purchasing and Mexico personnel to decipher inventory procedures in support of
production timeline.
- Assisted Mexico facility material managers in understanding ERP architecture and transaction requirements.
…Resume continues
JERRY A. JAMES, RESUME PG. 2 918.939.9455  jamescpim@yahoo.com
SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC—Oklahoma City, OK JUL 2013to MAY 2015
Provide electrical apparatus solutions and quality services nationwide.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, SPECIALTY TRANSFORMER OEM
Directed all functions of supply chain and worked closely with Manufacturing/Engineering divisions to resolve issues with regard to purchased
parts or introduce alternatives for the manufacturing process. Interfaced with senior management to align materials/suppliers with strategic vision
and meet KPIs/P&L targets. Accountable for shipping/receiving, warehouse and transportation, and material disposition & salvage values.
Developed supplier quality management metrics/models and scoring system, and negotiated/utilized LTAs/SLAs with proper terms & conditions.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Implemented and executed Lean strategies throughout organization utilizing Kan-Ban techniques for steel and paper commodities, in
turn, reduced inventory by 38% in total increase ITR from 24 to 38 YOY.
• Positioned a weighted system using quality, delivery, conformance, and service response metrics and stoplight signal to monitor supplier
performance. This resulted in faster inventory moves and better conversion of cash used for inventory into revenue profit.
• Developed and qualified supplier for strategic component that resulted in a $2M savings ($7M annually) and 27% bar on 1 commodity.
CLIMACOOL CORPORATION—Oklahoma City, OK  NOV 2010 to APR 2013
A leading manufacturer of Green commercial & industrial modular chillers/packaged rooftop products for new construction and retrofit markets.
PURCHASING MANAGER, HVAC OEM
Selected to lead migration of company’s business system implementation for transition to enterprise system and new plant setup. Co-partnered
with production manager and senior management (president/controller) to ensure successful move.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Set up all purchasing, materials, and production master files, and determined supply chain strategies needed to support daily needs.
Single-handedly accountable for all purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, production control, and master scheduling.
- In 9 months, tested and validated system without a single part shortage.
- Reduced safety stock by more than 50%...a $300K reduction in inventory for safety stock alone.
AAR CORPORATION—Oklahoma City, OK  JUN 2010 to OCT 2010
A leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries.
PURCHASING MANAGER
Led multisite execution of strategic procurement plan and policies for the Military KC10 Tanker Program involving 2 major U.S. Air Force bases
and 2 large facilities conducting overhaul maintenance with annual spend of $600M+.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Conducted proposal analysis to identify most cost-effective procurement solutions for program. Provided guidance to procurement
agents at various sites to execute strategies involving bench stock and repairable inventory.
BIZJET INTERNATIONAL—Tulsa, OK  NOV 2008 to JUN 2010
Lead in the outfitting & modification, maintenance, refurbishment & green completions of VIP & Business Jets for Boeing BBJ & Airbus family.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Recruited by AAR to execute operational goals for this international aviation company operating an FAA 145 Repair Station with emphasis in the
overhaul of 4 major jet engine lines and airframe maintenance for 3 business units with annual spend of $25M and excess inventory of $13M.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Led 6 direct reports in the purchasing, sales, materials management, shipping/receiving, review of MRP reports for execution of material
and procurement plans, lead times, and stock level. Negotiated to sell $2M in surplus inventory attributed to obsolete engine lines.
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS—Tulsa, OK  NOV 2006 to JUN 2008
World’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer.
PROCUREMENT AGENT
Recruited by BizJet to oversee procurement of goods and services (foreign/domestic), working with material planners to validate requirements.
Select Highlights & Impact:
• Managed supplier-related activities, interpreted/enforced contract terms, and defined performance expectations for use in metrics.

3. - Averaged an 8-11% price reduction via contract negotiation for 5-year multimillion-dollar agreements.
[Earlier career entails an additional 7 years of successful Supply Chain Management and Distribution (1997-2004)]
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY; EMPHASIS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT—Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (2006)
Summa Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) (2015)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) (2009)
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) (2008)