Anthony Basham

Experience

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  Lexmark International, Inc.

  Apr 2002 - Apr 2008

  Drove Logistics, including distribution, inventory control, customs compliance, international and domestic transportation, manufacturing, kitting, returns and recertification. Also responsible for Customer Service, including order entry, collections, and returns administration. Administered and maximized annual budget of $170 million. Managed 2.4 million square feet across 7 operational facilities accountable for over 2,000 daily truck and parcel shipments with a total annual revenue exceeding $2.1 billion.Developed and implemented a Supply Chain “touch reduction” strategy that eliminated 50% of domestic logistics infrastructure by shipping to customers directly from Asia and Mexico. Resulted in a $20M one time tax savings and $10M annually cost savings.Orchestrated business process off-shoring of customers service activities reducing domestic staff by 65% and producing a savings of $2.3 million. Show less Led global strategy consolidation, global cost reduction analysis, and project development. Instigated continuous improvement efforts through Six Sigma and Lean projects. Prepared executive cost reports and monthly CEO reports. Served as Project Lead for global projects.Drove the compliance of Central and South America branches to internal and SOX operational requirements, formulated action plans and implemented improvement projects. Audits of all branches received satisfactory and excellent ratings.Spearheaded Homeland Security Audits that instigated the highest port rating possible allowing reduced port inspections that improved international transit times by 2 days on average. Show less Managed distribution functions of all operation centers including 250,000 SF facility in Ontario, CA; 1 million SF facility in Seymour, IN; 80,000 SF facility in Reno, NV; and 200,000 SF facility in Nashville, TN. Led all distribution activities, including receiving, pick pack, inventory, and shipping. Directed functions at 150,000 SF returns center handling all returned product from customers, including recertification of inkjet and laser printers for resale as Class B product. Implemented two operational facilities in a time frame of 4 weeks that provided printers to our largest customer in a 2 hour order to delivery cycle that avoided $20 million annually in transit costs.Administrated the implementation of a state of the art 250,000 SF operational facility controlled by PKMS warehouse management system that included vender managed inventory, kitting, and distribution activities. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Global Supply Chain Strategist

    Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Distribution Manager

    Apr 2002 - Jun 2004
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  Bluegrass Biofuels

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  Owner

  Launched the design, manufacture, and fulfillment of biodiesel processors. Created project parameters and strategy documents for potential business opportunities; outlined key resource requirements and timelines, including pricing, positioning, and distribution of services.

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  Tempur Sealy International

  Jun 2010 - Apr 2016

  Analyze, plan and implement supply chain project Develop collaborative supply chain relationships with retail customers. Manage logistics projects across the product supply chain. Responsible for continuous improvement activities and 3rd party logistics relationship management.

  • Supply Chain Network Manager

    Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Manager, Customer Centricity

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Logistics Project Manager

    Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Hh Gregg Appliances

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Supply Chain Network Director
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  Innovative Mattress Solutions

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  Shared Services Manager
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  Mosquito Agency

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Owner

  Mosquito control services for homeowners, business and events. We use state of the art products that last longer and work better than any other. Our treatments last for at least 30 days saving you hundreds over the mosquito season. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. No questions asked.

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  Resident

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2024

  Director Of Logistics