Garth Evans

About Garth Evans

Results-driven (MBA, Master’s in Finance and a CPIM) executive with 20+ years…

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Supply Chain and Materials Management

   Autocar Trucks

   Jul 2018 — Present

   Spearheaded the functional teams of global sourcing, forecasting, production scheduling, production planning, capacity planning, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management across multiple sites and warehouse locations • Managed the Sales & Operations planning process: covering demand, supply, production, capacity, distribution, and inventory management • Collaborated with all the functional leaders to ensure cross functional alignment – Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance • Implemented lean processes reducing cycle times • Implemented innovative planning systems to increase efficiencies in scheduling and production planning (QAD) • Oversaw supply chain talent acquisition and development/mentoring throughout their careers • Reduced excess inventory levels by 40% • Implemented VMI – reducing inventory holding costs and increasing fill rates • Improved processes in the warehousing function (WMS) o Location control o Implemented cycle counting • Responsible for producing the annual budget for - Inventory and Procurement • Used ERP system (QAD) data to accurately and strategically plan, prepare, analyze and control production schedules and materials requirements to ensure orderly flow and delivery of approved materials to meet production requirements. Own and manage supply chain master data. • Implemented strategic plans and designed and utilized tools to develop metrics to monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s). • Partnered with IT to develop and implement supply chain IT systems and processes.