Andrew J. Duffy, IMBA, PMP

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Agro-Business Volunteer

  Supported and motivated interested community members to better themselves and the community through engaging problem-solving initiatives.PC Blog: www.apeaceofduffy@blogspot.com

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  JRV HAVAS WORLDWIDE

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

  Digital Media Consultant

  Strategized and implemented the most effective digital media for agency clients.

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  Sun Mountain International

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

  Project Manager - Environmental Training USAID

  Managed various projects across Latin America and ensured a quality product for environmental departments of top US government agencies.

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  Whirlpool Latin America

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Conducted Nat Genius Business (NG – appliance recycling unit) Model Analysis- Analyzed input from 25 stakeholders to create value-stream map of current recycling business operations, resulting in a concisedocumentation of the overall operational process from household to recycling plant- Identified over 10 actionable business modifications through benchmarking of over 15 top-tier international appliance recyclingcompanies and performed competitive intelligence analysis on 5 local Brazilian appliance recycling companies- Created a multi-platform business model that connected independent truck drivers with households through NG- Presented NG Business Model Analysis and innovative business strategy to executive management, resulting in a pilot project tobe launched this year Show less Led project to fully integrate the mid-level planning (MLP) and long-term demand planning teams.- Incorporated MLP team and corresponding processes into the S&OP process, which increased efficiency by decreasing humancapital allocation, reducing the overall planning time frame, all while maintaining process effectiveness- Presented new process plan to each regional team (China, Italy, Mexico, Slovakia, US), clearly explaining benefits of project goals n Supported consolidation of demand information input steps of two SAP systems into one system, minimizing repetitive input steps n Created project schedule and milestones, and mitigated change management issues that arose during global implementation- Decreased total S&OP long-term demand planning process period from 6 weeks to 3 weeks and improved full horizon accuracy- Reduced WMAPE by 10%, representing a reduction of approximately $3 million in finished goods inventory Show less

  • Intern - Growth Department

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Supply Chain - S&OP MBA Intern

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
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  Trane

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Consulting Analyst (Greenbelt Project)

  Established business case for custom header cell to aid upper management with strategic market share decision- Gathered project requirements (VOC) from sponsor, key stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)- Implemented DMAIC framework & Lean Six Sigma Tools such as Value-Stream Map, Swim-lane Diagrams, SIPOC Process Map,Spaghetti Diagram, Time studies, attribute analysis, Rapid Experiments, Statistical Analysis- Developed a comprehensive make/buy decision model, which included an optimal product portfolio, staffing plan (Yamazumi Chart), predictive costing model, and predictive material costing model for engineered to order (ETO) parts- Created change management and control strategies to ensure proper and sustained use of deliverables (poka-yoke tools & SOPs) n Resulted in a projected annual savings of $40,000 and an average lead-time reduction per unit of 8.13 days Show less

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  Daimler Trucks North America

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Consulting Analyst (Greenbelt Project)

  Identified root causes of wire harness defects in Freightliner Truck Cabs in order to low defects per million opportunities (DPMO)- Collected defect data from offline technicians and pinpointed modes of failure upstream on the truck cab installation line- Created Data Collection plan, performed MSA and analyzed root causes of defects arising in the electrical wiring harness installation process to determine behavioral issues causing installer error defects (e.g. not plugged in)- Created training strategies (e.g. videos and installer benchmarking) to correct improper installation techniques causing defects n Implemented a sustainable system to reduce total defects and control future state resulting in a projected savings of $100,000 Show less

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  Sonoco

  Aug 2016 - now

  Managed Global IT Demand Planning Group, focused on digital transformation and process improvement. Global owner of IT demand planning and scheduling solutions, in charge of strategy, implementation and standardization• Increased the amount of revenue managed in the standard corporate demand planning tool (Logility) by $1.2B within two years Created global continuous improvement program for divisional demand planners, to advance DP processes and statistical forecasting  Led procurement projects for a forecasting and scheduling software to be implemented as global standard across multiple divisions Improved production efficiency by 12% at Stainland UK Mill with successful implementation of a new paper trim optimization software (Xtrim)  Created global forecast accuracy metric standards (QLIK WAPE Accuracy Report) to help businesses better manage accuracy at various levels Fostered a collaborative relationship with the Supply Chain Planning software vendor (Logility) to increase planning process effectiveness Show less Designed, implemented, and managed S&OP process (people, process, and tools) for largest division within Sonoco (>$800M in sales)  Established and led new Demand Review process• Responsible for leading monthly demand reviews including implementation of commercial forecasting BDP’s for sales team and establishing forecast accuracy metrics• Managed migration from the legacy system to new Logility DP (stat. forecasting) and trained over 80 users from sales, CSR and operations, ensuring user understanding and adoption of the system Managed $100MM spend for Logility optimization consulting as part of migration from legacy system Co-developed and supported Supply and Financial Reviews to optimize inventory and service and project EBITA • Drove cross-functional alignment with the Sales, CSRs, Operations and Finance teams to establish consensus business plan• SIOP process enabled the capture of abnormal demand spikes due to C-19, +$25MM (4%) compared to prior years Show less Project Manager – Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project: ATL05 Blister Sealing & Cutting Reduction Leading initiative to increase throughput on a constrained line, by reducing battery-pack-blister sealing & cutting defects by 20%Project Manager – Displays & Packing Fairburn - Duracell S&OP Implementation Led S&OP development and implementation between Duracell and Sonoco, resulting in more effective long/mid-term planningSupply Chain Process Engineer Executed various initiatives, during facility start-up phase, to create, implement, stabilize, and improve processes to deliver value to the customerSonoco Performance Systems Practitioner (Supply Chain) – Displays & Packing Poland SPS Supply Chain Scorecard/Assessment Executed assessment & scorecard and facilitated corresponding training for five packaging facilities located across PolandProject Manager - Logility - Oracle ASCP Inventory Reduction Pilot – RPC Division Managed project to optimize high-cost RM inventory by leveraging Logility Voyager and Oracle ASCP to create a more accurate MRP process Show less

  • Director, Plan to Deliver, GBS

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Supply Chain Systems Project Manager

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2023

  • S&OP Manager

    Nov 2018 - May 2022

  • Corporate Supply Chain Associate

    Aug 2016 - May 2022