Cory Smith, MBA

Cory Smith, MBA

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  • About me

    Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management at Walmart | Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas

  • Education

    • John Brown University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Leadership & Ethics 3.9

      International Studies in China, visits to major ports and central hubs for manufacturing. Retail visits to major players in China including: Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Yihaodian, and Li & Fung.

    • Arkansas State University

      2012 - 2012
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    • University of Arkansas

      2006 - 2007
      Certificate Transportation Business Management
    • Arkansas State University

      2001 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Crowley's Ridge College

      1999 - 2001
      Associate's degree General Studies
  • Experience

    • JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

      I am responsible in part of the company’s SW Region and oversight of 11 local distribution centers and accounts. I have direct management of 9 account managers and indirect management of 35 Operation Supervisors; 200 + drivers and driver assistants; and 30 warehouse personnel. I have client role responsibilities with respective dedicated customers. Monthly P&L Forecasting/Analysis; budgeting; and reporting to Region Leadership along with building pricing models for new business. Worked with various dedicated customers in Muldrow & Tulsa, OK and Houston, TX. I managed various accounts while holding the account manager role (cross-dock facilities, refrigerated accounts, flat-bed, etc.). Gained an overall knowledge of the transportation and logistics business while forming a solid proven management style. The time as an account manager allowed me to gain diverse knowledge and helped formed my managing abilities. I assisted in implementation/integration of new client accounts. As well as, traveled to Southeast region account locations to assist managers; trained managers/supervisors at client sites.

      • Regional Operations Manager

        Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
      • Account Manager

        Nov 2005 - Oct 2009
      • Operations Supervisor

        Jan 2004 - Nov 2005
    • Syngenta

      Dec 2010 - Mar 2014

      I am responsible for the distribution, logistics, warehousing, etc. for North America Diversified Field Crops & Cereals division. I work closely with 3rd Party Logistic providers (3PL) to ensure Syngenta receives the best service coupled with monetary savings to deliver products to the end customer. I also work with 3PL to negotiate freight quotes & warehouse costs by crop and by lane to meet Syngenta’s needs and adhere to Company Procurement policies. I create and sustain KPI metrics to ensure cost per unit, cost per mile, etc. are within budget. Disseminate metrics and ship goals to Finance & Corporate management team weekly and/or monthly. Show less I am responsible in part for distributing 1.3 million units of soybeans annually. I manage and support seven outsource facilities in Arkansas and Missouri, ensuring company policies are adhered to and customer demands are met. I have procurement and planning responsibilities for the seven outsource facilities with regards to the scheduling of raw goods, packaging, and treatment supplies used for finish good processing. I work directly with company sales representatives to ensure customer orders are delivered timely and accurately. I provide detailed operational reports for the Regional Outsource Manager during shipping season, and provide weekly reports for the CU Head- South which is disseminated to local Sales Representatives and District Managers. I also serve as the LEAN Lead for the NA Outsource group. Show less

      • Plant Logistics Manager

        Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
      • Inventory Distribution Manager

        Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
    • J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2024
      • Director II, Strategic Accounts

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2024
      • General Manager - Strategic Accounts

        Mar 2014 - Jan 2019
    • University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

      Aug 2018 - now
      Adjunct Professor
    • Walmart

      Apr 2024 - now
      Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
  • Licenses & Certifications