Adam Clay

Experience

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  Sears Holdings Corporation

  May 2011 - Mar 2012

  Case Pack Supervisor

  • Consistently achieved goal productivity metrics of over 380 cases per hour, and quality measure of 99.90 fill rate • Ensured safety was a top priority in the department, with only one lost time accident in the department• Mentored associates about corporate vision, current goals, and received feedback for departmental improvement• Responsible for roles such as daily staffing, setting time schedules for batch completions, observing and documenting associates, and attending meetings with lead management to recap yesterdays activities and develop current day plan Show less

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  Rock-Tenn Company

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Responsible for maintaining high service levels in over 600 SKU’s across 9 production facilities• Support forecasting and utilize analytical methods to determine correct levels of safety stock and inventory classification• Align box plant forecast to changing production abilities and multiple sourcing options both internally and externally• First response to sudden changing demand levels, mill production issues, and transportation delays - Match customer demand levels to production, shipping, and receiving constraints- First response to sudden changing demand levels, mill production issues, and transportation delays- Achieve service levels based on A,B,C analysis to support production facilities while managing inventory levels- Act as a liaison between Box Plant production facilities and both internal and external vendor mill options

  • Supply Planner

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Replenishment Planner

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
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  WestRock Company

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

  Material Optimization Specialist

  • Focused on process improvement and waste reduction efforts in relation to our forecasting; developed advanced tools to help interpret metrics related to box plant performance• Gathered and interpreted data covering forecasting, production, shipment, receipts, and consumption • Developed improved methods for our monthly forecast process, relating in improved accuracy and heightened speeds• Developed cross functional tool to help identify gaps and areas of focus• Part of rollout team responsible for total company material reduction and enhancement project, with savings totaling several million• Developed Excel macro’s and proficient in implementing them to help automate repetitive or difficult tasks Show less

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  Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

  Mar 2019 - now

  - Manage Forecast Department within Yamaha Motorsports, leading team to develop and maintain forecasts for motorcycle, atv, side by side, and snowmobile products- work with Yamaha factories to purchase and stock products for dealer wholesale orders- Assist in developing MSRP for each product- Develop and implement future state of forecasting and digitalization efforts- leverage Yamaha product portfolio to create sales plan to maximize revenue

  • Forecasting Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Forecasting Supervisor

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2022