James G. Gerhart

About James G. Gerhart

Proven track record of delivering significant cost reduction as well as creating value to the business, and customers through business acumen and fostering relationships. Positive leader focused on coaching and people development.Global Sourcing • Strategic Sourcing• Supplier Development• KPI Management• Contract Negotiations• Relationship ManagementSupply Chain Performance• Customer Service• Cost Reduction• Facility Consolidation• Inventory Management• Logistics | DistributionLeadership• Strategic Thinking• Acquisition Integration• Cross Functional Teams• Coaching & Mentoring• Change Management

Experience

1. Director of Supply Chain

   R.S. Hughes Co., Inc.

   Apr 2024 — Present · Solon, OH, US

   Managing and leading procurement team responsible for all supply chain operations. Focus on demand planning, network fulfillment, inventory management, and related activities to company product portfolio. Manage the coordination of the Sales and Operations Planning (S & OP) process with key functional stakeholders, in addition to overseeing purchase order administration for all direct material spend. Responsible for cost budget and global inventory optimization.• Lowering company DOH through supplier inventory agreements, demand planning enhancement, and reduction of product lead times.• Reduction of surplus inventory establishing company disposition guidelines and KPI implementations. • Provide coaching and development of team members, achieving supply chain goals both for individual and organizational levels• Develop and implement risk management protocols mitigating potential losses due to product shortages or inventory surplus write-offs.• Monitor and optimize customer delivery performance including on-time shipments, in-full, and backorder management.• Develop and embrace continuous improvement culture, actively identifying and pursuing opportunities for operational improvement.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  BSBA

• Ashland University

  MBA