Nathaniel Manzo

Experience

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  UPS

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Time Study Observer

  Observed drivers and recorded time study data on elements of the delivery process. Data was used to create time allowances for delivery routes.

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  Fujitsu Network Communications

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2014

  Oversee the stocking and shipping of all finished goods in the Dallas Distribution Center. Identify and implement process improvements for the raw material and finished goods warehouses. Coordinate cycle count program to ensure inventory accuracy of >99.99%. Maintain documentation on all warehouse processes.

  • Logistics Supervisor

    Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Logistics Analyst

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2012
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  Advance Auto Parts

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for efficiently purchasing inventory into 10 distribution centers that service nearly 4000 stores across the country, including: -Managing purchases to a weekly budget -Working with vendors ranging from 7-day domestics to 90-day imports -Evaluating seasonal selling patterns of items by geographic area and product type -Partnering with vendors to ensure they can support standard business needs and special initiatives -Minimizing non-working inventory -Teaming with Store Planner to meet target inventory levels ranging up to 98.5% store in-stock for fastest selling items Show less

  • Assistant Category Manager

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Demand Planner

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Supply Planner

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2016
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  MonarchFx

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  Inventory Modeling Consultant

  Responsible for a variety of statistical analyses and inventory planning functions, including:Configuring the forecasting and inventory planning tool for customers using the MonarchFx distributed logistics platformUsing data science tools (Python, R) to build inventory models to study impacts to key metrics (fill rate, average inventory, etc.) by altering inventory policy parameters (order cycle, lead time, etc.)Applying advanced visualization techniques to order-level data to understand sales pattern relationships between SKUsAdvising external clients on expected impacts to inventory KPIs as a result of changes to their supply chainDeveloping dashboards and reports to monitor primary inventory metrics Show less

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  Advance Auto Parts

  Aug 2019 - now

  Oversee team of ~30 people responsible for supporting Front Room categories that generate over $4.5B in annual sales. Managing a team of 6 that is responsible for supporting the inventory planning department by maintaining the replenishment systems, documenting processes, and producing reports. We manage new hire onboarding for the department as well as continuous training to ensure everybody has the necessary foundation to carry out daily activities at a high level. We also coordinate several cross functional projects on behalf of the inventory department.

  • Director of Inventory Management

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Senior Inventory Manager

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Inventory Manager, Systems and Processes

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2021