Resume
Timothy Lovelock
Madison / Huntsville, AL
tim AT timlovelock.net
SUMMARY
Extensive experience leading and managing Supply Chain and Marketing teams. Led supply chain organizations to key operational improvements. Developed revenue and market forecast models utilized by top-level management in tactical and strategic decision-making.
Areas of Expertise: Supply Chain Management, Master Scheduling, Strategic Marketing, Market Research & Analysis.
Professional Experience, 1993 to Present
Sanmina-SCI: Master Scheduler
CDI Corporation: Senior Inventory Specialist
Celestica: Strategic Marketing Manager
Sypris Electronics: Market Research Manager, Inventory Analysis Manager, Production Control Manager, Market Communications Manager
Sypris Test & Measurement: Market Communications Manager, Corporate Services Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sanmina-SCI
Customer Service: On-time delivery as measured by customer improved 125% in 6 months, resulting in record quarterly revenues.
Operational Excellence: Excess & Obsolete inventory reduced 50% in 3 months; Initiated and led lead-time improvement resulting in 50% reduction in quoted cumulative lead time.
Prior Positions
Revenue Growth: Provided market research support to multiple market segment teams (Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Consumer) that collectively grew diversified segments revenues from 10% to 19% of sales; Provided research and analysis to the Global Aerospace & Defense Market Team. Developed long-term market forecast models, and produced Government, Prime Contractor, and Program analysis to support 100% Y/Y growth; Developed revenue forecast tracking tools that facilitated improvement of forecast performance from 60% to 95%.
Strategic Analysis: Developed market forecast model to standardize C-level and BOD data package, allowing management to make strategic decisions to exit or invest in market segments; Supported Strategic Selling Initiative through development of a standardized research methodology to identify new and existing customer pain points and strategic initiatives; Developed Leading Indicator model of OEM customer revenue, COGS, and inventory trends in support of executive data package used to validate customer forecasts and provide corporate financial guidance.
Operational Excellence: Developed cycle-count root cause analysis methodology to improve inventory accuracy from 70% to 94% on pass/fail basis; Led and managed the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at five remote locations, the implementation of an internal e-mail system at 16 remote locations, and an online Engineering Document Management System in less than one year; Integrated inventory control operations of three merged companies to drive costs down by 50%; Reduced floor space requirements by 33%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SANMINA-SCI
March 2008 to Present
Master Scheduler
Lead efforts to establish a Master Scheduling function designed to significantly improve on-time delivery and customer service. Manage domestic and off-shore sub-assembly manufacturing requirements to insure optimized facility utilization, reduced lead times, maximized inventory investment goals and reductions in excess and obsolete inventory.
CDI GOVERNMENT SERVICES, M&T Equipment Division
2007 to 2008
Senior Inventory Specialist
Responsible for Inventory Control, Analysis and Property Management of government-owned material.
Independent Contractor of Market Research and Marketing Communications Services
2005 to 2006
CELESTICA INC., Florida Office, Reporting to Toronto, Canada
2003 to 2005
Manager, Strategic Marketing
Key member of the Marketing team, responsible for providing research, analysis, and insight for all of Celestica’s diversified markets, as well as potential new markets. Recommended pursuit strategies for target customers and programs. Recommended communications strategies related to messaging and communications platforms.
SYPRIS ELECTRONICS, Tampa, FL
1997 to 2003
Market Research Manager
Key member of business development team. Provided organizational leadership for formal Bookings forecasting process. Analyzed programs, prime contractors/subcontractors, funding, and political support for aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing opportunities.
Inventory Analysis Manager
Managed a team of Inventory and Cycle Count Analysts to deliver measurable improvements in inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and material availability. Implemented statistical control methods and root cause analysis processes to deliver operational excellence improvements.
Production Control Manager
Led a team of Program Planners and Expediters engaged in material planning and shop floor control activities. Facilitated achievement of company and individual goals for component and finished goods delivery schedule, production cycle time, and quality.
Market Communications Manager
Directed the activities of internal contributors and external service providers in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications plans. Managed projects involving brand awareness, market research, market intelligence, tradeshows, corporate communications, public relations, and advertising.
SYPRIS TEST & MEASUREMENT, Orlando, FL
1993 to 1997
Market Communications Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Inventory Control Supervisor
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MBA: Pursued Master of Business Administration, University of Tampa. GPA 3.9, 11 hrs. completed.
BS: Business Administration, Management Major, University of Central Florida
Government Electronics Industry Association (GEIA): Member of 2004 DoD Budget Forecast Team
Managing Your Marketing Communications Mix — American Management Association
Pursued APICS’ CPIM certification. Completed the following examinations:
* Basics of Supply Chain Management
* Master Planning of Resources
Enterprise Resource Planning: Achieving Class A Supply Chain Performance - The Oliver Wight Co.
The Planner’s Job — The Oliver Wight Co.
Principles of Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen Blitz — Florida Manufacturing Technology Center
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