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Terry H.

Terry H.

Great Lakes Group Operations Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Central Region Operations Manager - Zimmer Biomet

  • Education

    • Association of Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS)

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      CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional

      Body of knowledge and study of supply chain management best practices.

    • Association of Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS)

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      Certification Customer Focused Supply Chain

      Understanding of the basic terms and concepts, key elements, and operational activities of supply chain management (SCM) as it relates to the customer, enabling full participate in cross functional and inter-organizational activities of SCM. Focus on identifying specific areas of supply chain management where further studies may be needed, and where improvement opportunities may exist.

    • MATRIX Achievement Sales Training

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      Certification The Neuroscience of Selling

      Highly interactive sales professional program that focuses on areas of concentration in Professional Selling, The Buyers Brain, The Science of Relationship Building, and Prepare/Pre-call Planning.

    • International Paper Manufacturing Excellence for Leaders

      2014 - 2014
      Certification Deliberate Improvement Tools and Techniques

      Key areas of understanding were in (but not limited to) Value Stream Mapping, Lean (A3) Thinking, X Matrix, (PDCA) Plan Do Check Adjust Concepts, Strategy Deployment, and Sustainability.

    • Michigan State University

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      Certification Logistics and Supply Chain Executive Seminar

      Five day seminar at the Eli Broad School of Management at Michigan State University, the program is designed for Executives to better understand the complexity of supply chain and logistics functions. Final team project required for completion of course.

    • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

      2023 - 2023
      Strategic Capabilities of Emerging Leaders Certification Leadership N/A

      Through an exploration of strategic business functions with some of Kellogg's leading faculty, I immersed myself in how to lead in a complex, competitive, global market – identifying opportunities and making strategic decisions and necessary trade-offs. I learned foundational financial concepts to inform financial decisions as well as assess operational excellence by linking strategy and execution. During the course I also explored how to unleash creativity and innovation within my teams.

    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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      MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      University of Wisconsin Executive MBACourse concentration in Business, Management, Marketing, and Leadership

    • Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

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      BS Operations

    • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

      2021 - 2021
      Strategic Change Management Certification - 3.85

      Developing strategy for sustainable change to implement and oversee change initiatives while managing resistance from stakeholders. Developing insight to maintain agility, effectively manage aversion to change, and ensure that change is sustainable through building and leading a learning-ready organization.

    • University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education

      2022 -
      High Performance Leadership Certification Organizational Leadership

      The HPL program will enhance participants skills in identifying and developing behaviors that accelerate high performance leadership, along with the techniques that create a collaborative work environment, and the tools that build performance drivers. Interactive exercises and discussion will reveal whether your own behaviors are encouraging the right environment or discouraging it.

  • Experience

    • Xpedx - A International Paper Company

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
      Great Lakes Group Operations Manager

      Promoted from Wisconsin Logistics Manager to direct the distribution and transportation initiatives of the Great Lakes Group Operations, which consisted of 5 states and $550 million in net sales.Specific accomplishments include:• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Led operations and drove performance leading Group to consistently finish in top 5 in safety, lowest cost of goods sold, and highest employee engagement• STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Mentored cross functional team of 8 managers/supervisors, and warehouse/transportation employees• TRANSPORTATION EXECUTION: Directly led high performing transportation team consisting of 13 drivers, 200+ daily shipments via private fleet, TL/LTL, and courier• STRATEGY: Collaborated across divisions to develop profit improvement strategies that enhanced the Group’s profitability Show less

    • International Paper

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

      Promoted from Strategic Initiatives Manager to spearhead and lead innovative go-to-market projects that identified key customer demographics and support partners bringing new awareness to the organization’s paper brands.Specific Accomplishments Include:• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Designed and hosted successful events with innovative partnerships in paid media channels that supported brands and brought awareness to use of products• TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY: Designed and hosted bi-annual Strategic Carrier Council which focused on truckload capacity, freight management, and government regulations.• OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: Led weekly high-level meetings with internal and external stakeholders to asses supply chain efficiency in distribution, inventory management, and customer service• CUSTOMER RELATIONS: Corporate liaison charged with maintaining existing customer relationships, and supporting outside sales team in marketing events, operational efficiencies, and segment growth• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Co-lead $500 million-dollar, 40 facility procurement strategy that achieved $21 million in annual transportation savings, and capacity supporting the Great Lakes along with the South and Southeast Show less Promoted from Great Lakes Operations Manager to lead development and implementation of short and long-term capacity strategies, and build coolaborative partnerships with key transportation providers.Specific Accomplishments Include:• LEADERSHIP: Designed and hosted bi-annual Strategic Carrier Council focusing on truckload capacity, freight management, and government regulations.• STRATEGIC THINKING: Co-led a $500 million-dollar, 40 facility procurement strategy that achieved $21 million in annualized transportation savings, and capacity securement to the organization.• BEST PRACTICES: Created the launch of the Carrier Scorecard for the organizations Top 50 transportation carriers consisting of KPI’s in on time delivery, capacity commitment, and last mile performance. Show less

      • Commercial Marketing Manager

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

      • Strategic Initiatives Manager

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
      Business Consultant

      Consulting with local services and businesses on brand awareness techniques, market positioning, and effective presentations.Specific accomplishments include:o BRAND DEVELOPMENT: Presented techniques in defining market strategy, building position, awareness, and selling value leverso ANALYTICS: Utilized data analytics in determining customer demographics, product alignment, and competitive analysis

    • Zimmer Biomet

      Aug 2019 - now
      Regional Operations Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer - whatever is needed for the kiddo's!

      Issued by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital on Jan 2013
      Le Bonheur Children's HospitalAssociated with Terry H.