DAVID LANG

Marietta, GA 30066 (404) 457-8853 davidlang@delangllc.com

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS

Dynamic, results-driven senior executive with extensive, diverse experience leading global supply chains and business operations across retail, manufacturing, and government sectors generating millions of dollars to top and bottom lines. Successful at building and directing high-powered teams to deliver process improvements, and cost-effective programs and tools across global supply chains. Expert at designing solutions, bridging gaps, and managing change.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Global Supply Chain / Operations Management Vendor Relations & Complex Negotiations P&L Accountability Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution Team Leadership & Collaboration System Design & Deployment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D.E.LANG LLC Atlanta, GA 2010 Present Sole proprietor management consultancy (www.delangllc.com). CEO & Founder Work with private equity firms on M&A due diligence, acquisition integration, business plan development, and costreduction / revenue growth initiatives (interim management role or project based engagements). $10+ million in costs slashed as a result of strategic sourcing processes, tools, and data management guidelines that led to restructuring and renegotiation of 12 chemical contracts. $4 million in labor savings generated by leading senior leadership team in developing and implementing a strategic plan to negotiate with unions, reduce headcount, and reorganize supervisor positions. $2 million reduction in work-in-process and slow-moving and obsolete finished goods inventories realized by introducing new tools and processes as part of sales and operations planning. $1+ million saved by designing and rolling out activity-based costing system to eliminate misleading cost allocations and assign costs directly to products, machines, and customers; rationalized more than 250 unprofitable SKUs. Led enterprise resource-planning (ERP) system conversion from SAP in four months completing project on budget and in accordance with all legal obligations associated with divestiture agreements. 10% decrease in freight costs attained by negotiating with third-party carriers, equating to more than $2 million annually in cost savings. Improved on-time delivery from 96% to 99%+ by devising and executing client's first-ever transportation analysis and bid process, and restructuring fleet into a dedicated, regional fleet that increased capacity in tightening market. Boosted sales 15% in the Midwest by balancing inventories, implementing a cost-effective intermodal freight solution, and negotiating a 20% reduction in third-party warehouse costs. ADEPT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Atlanta, GA 2008 2009 Privately held consulting firm focused on clients operational and organizational effectiveness. Partner Oversaw supply chain business development and delivery of all related client services. Led 12 direct reports. $50+ million added to bottom line via cornerstone Continuous Improvement Program designed and delivered to private equity firm-management team and their 20 holding companies. Exceeded $15 million cost savings target by 10% by leading 12-member consultant team to deliver process improvements to maximize energy savings, manufacturing output, and labor efficiency returning firm to profitability in one year after nine years of losses. $1+ million in additional client revenue generated by developing and expanding supply chain services including S&OP, strategic sourcing, transportation / warehouse management, and customer service. BUREAU VERITAS Buffalo, NY 2006 2008 $2.5 billion French company providing quality, health, safety, and environmental management services globally. VP, Global Operations Accountable for global P&L performance for a $125 million business line. Selected to lead global productivity initiative for entire division. Managed 12 direct reports and 25 indirect reports. Served as member of senior leadership team and business partner to President and Regional VPs in US, Europe, and Asia.

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$2 million saved in labor costs by identifying and implementing best practices to streamline and enhance lab operations, customer interface, and data management processes across 40 testing laboratories in 24 countries. Exceeded profitability target 10% by working with operations, product development, and regional sales teams to generate new business, manage current accounts, and deliver global services more efficiently. Improved regulatory compliance by designing new knowledge management system that provided the latest technical data throughout company operations and customer / external reporting. THE HOME DEPOT Atlanta, GA 2001 2006 $80 billion global home improvement retailer. Director, Quality Assurance (2003 2006) Promoted to lead global team tasked with compliance to product, packaging, and factory standards associated with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements. Managed global sourcing offices in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Provided field service support to 2,000 stores across North America. Oversaw 162 direct / indirect reports. $4 million in annual savings generated by leveraging Six Sigma tools and newly developed risk mitigation strategies; reduced cost of quality 15% for $10 billion international sourcing operation covering 850 factories and 8,000 SKUs. $2.3 million in annual cost reductions realized by successfully negotiating 12% reduction in cost of third-party testing and certification services following scientific procurement methods. Improved new product introduction / speed to market by more than four weeks by reducing test cycle times an average of 45% on pre-purchase product testing conducted globally by third parties. Senior Manager, Production Control (2001 2003) Oversaw global production control and sourcing efforts. Opened sourcing offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China, Monterrey, Mexico, and Milan, Italy. Supervised eight direct reports and 150 indirect reports. Led global resources to work with Home Depot suppliers to develop new products and manufacture approved products in accordance with all purchase requirements. Increased direct imports from 3% to 10% and on-time shipment performance by nearly 15%, while reducing average cost of products by 20% through leadership of global sourcing offices. Co-developed Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program to help secure US consumers and workers from terrorist threats posed by imported product. RUSSELL CORPORATION Atlanta, GA 1996 2001 $1.2 billion manufacturer of athletic and casual apparel. Director, Global Logistics (1999 2001) Promoted to manage all aspects of global logistics with oversight for manufacturing capacity planning, import / export and customs compliance, inventory management, and transportation. Managed 10 direct reports and 30 indirect reports. Boosted offshore production by 800% and reduced WIP inventory ratio by 30% by adding production capacity across 25 factories in Latin America, enabling firm to rapidly respond to market demand and generate additional cash flow. 25% cut in manufacturing costs attained by negotiating contracts and designing entire import / export network and related supply chain processes as part of corporate outsourcing to low-cost countries. Manager, Forecasting & Production Planning (1996 1999) Developed S&OP processes for $350 million division. Implemented Manugistics forecasting software. Supervised five direct reports. Improved sales by 7%, inventory turns by 15%, and on-time customer shipping to 95%, while reducing variances by 5% and obsolete inventory by 20% by implementing newly enhanced forecasting and planning processes. Increased forecast accuracy from below 50% at product grade level to 80%+ by planning and coordinating a project to roll out new forecasting and planning software on time and budget. Previous Positions: Project Manager, Universal Management Concepts, (1995-1996); Senior Management Consultant, KPMG LLC, (1992-1995); Supply Chain Director, US Air Force, (1985-2005)

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
M.B.A. (Focus: Operations Management), University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND B.A. in Economics & English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Certifications: Certified Quality Manager, American Society for Quality; Six Sigma Green Belt, The Home Depot