JAMES BRIGANCE
Woodstock
Summary
Dynamic Demand Planning Manager with a proven track record at ARGOS USA, achieving 95% accuracy in forecasting. Expert in S&OP implementation and skilled in optimizing supply chains. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and enhancing operational efficiency through effective training and strategic analysis. Proficient in SAP-APO and Salesforce, driving impactful results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demand Planning Manager
ARGOS USA/SUMMIT MATERIALS
Alpharetta
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed cross-functional team in developing forecasts and budgets using demand planning systems aligned with S&OP and IBP processes.
- Achieved nearly 95% accuracy in demand forecasting methods, enhancing reliability.
- Managed implementation of o9 Demand Planning business system across regions.
- Coordinated multi-million-dollar sales budgets for regional and district operations.
- Produced monthly sales volume and revenue forecasts to inform strategic decisions.
- Analyzed monthly sales data to identify trends and optimize pricing strategies.
- Trained personnel on various sales systems to improve operational efficiency.
Procurement Negotiator
ARGOS USA
Alpharetta
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed multi-million-dollar Requests for Proposals for RMX raw materials and freight.
- Optimized sourcing and logistics of raw materials, achieving consistent under-budget results.
- Negotiated competitive pricing for raw materials and freight costs associated with RMX aggregates.
- Maintained purchase orders in SAP to support efficient inventory management.
- Conducted transportation cost analyses to enhance profitability and equipment utilization.
- Ensured product availability through proactive vendor communications.
Sales Administration Manager
ARGOS USA
Alpharetta
10.2011 - 02.2019
- Directed cross-functional team to develop sales forecasts and budgets, achieving 91% accuracy in demand forecasting.
- Managed regional sales expenses, consistently maintaining costs below budget.
- Coordinated deployments of Demand Planning, ERP, and CRM systems across regions.
- Generated monthly sales volume and revenue forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Analyzed transportation costs and equipment utilization, maximizing overall profitability.
- Ensured compliance with funding requirements by maintaining rebate accounts.
- Hired, trained, and coached employees to enhance performance outcomes.
Manager, Regional Customer Service and Administration
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA
Alpharetta
05.2002 - 09.2011
- Achieved 91% accuracy in demand forecasting by directing cross-functional team for sales forecasts and budgets.
- Maintained regional sales expenses consistently below budget to optimize financial performance.
- Coordinated deployment of Demand Planning, ERP, and CRM systems across multiple regions.
- Generated monthly sales volume and revenue forecasts to inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Analyzed transportation costs and equipment utilization, maximizing overall profitability.
- Ensured compliance with funding requirements through effective management of rebate accounts.
- Hired, trained, and coached employees to improve performance outcomes.
Customer Service Manager
BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT
Calera
05.1994 - 05.2002
- Oversaw all operations in Sales & Distribution Regional office, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led cross-functional team to develop accurate sales forecasts and budgets.
- Managed customer pricing and invoicing processes to enhance operational accuracy.
- Negotiated freight rates for truck and rail across multi-state region to reduce costs.
- Generated monthly sales volume and revenue forecasts to guide strategic planning.
- Analyzed transportation costs and equipment utilization, maximizing profitability margins.
- Maintained regional sales expenses consistently below budget to improve financial performance.
- Hired, trained, and coached employees, resulting in enhanced performance outcomes.
Education
Supply Chain Excellence Program -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA11-2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-1991
Skills
- Sales forecasting and budgeting
- Demand planning with O9 and SAP-APO
- S&OP implementation
- Spend management (Ariba)
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Office suite
- Power BI
- Customer relationship management (Salesforce)
Business Systems
- Forecasting (o9, SAP, and Cognos-based systems) and Budgeting Systems
- SAP
- Ariba
- Power BI
- E-One
- ERP Systems
- CRM
- Billing & Order Entry systems
- Subject Matter Expert in Cognos Applications and PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
Certification
- Demand Management, Oliver Wight Educated - May 2023
Timeline
Demand Planning Manager
ARGOS USA/SUMMIT MATERIALS
06.2023 - 02.2025
Procurement Negotiator
ARGOS USA
02.2019 - 05.2023
Sales Administration Manager
ARGOS USA
10.2011 - 02.2019
Manager, Regional Customer Service and Administration
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA
05.2002 - 09.2011
Customer Service Manager
BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT
05.1994 - 05.2002
Supply Chain Excellence Program -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The University of Alabama
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