John J. Cunningham (630) 802-3217 1jjcunningham@att.net www.linkedin.

com/in/johnjcunningham1/ CAREER PROFILE

Highly accomplished visionary executive with domestic and international experience in business development, strategic logistics planning and supply chain optimization. Results-oriented decisive leader with proven success in new market identification, analytical skills, strategic thinking, business implementation and operational problem solving. Proven track record in fostering and nurturing long-term relationships and effectively leading cross-functional teams to optimize supply chains and increase profitability. Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills. AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE Supply Chain Management Executive Management Global Account Management Process Implementation Strategic Planning & Analysis Cross-Functional Skills Vendor Leadership Project Management Relationship Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kintetsu World Express (USA), Inc Wood Dale, IL Director, Corporate Sales and Marketing 2001 2013

Responsible for developing strong business relationships and deliverables from Global Fortune 500 companies across all consumer markets. Responsible for entire portfolio from global business development and implementation, including marketing, sales, and PR strategies, as well as the integration of the Solution Design. Identify opportunities for strategic alliances and partnerships that further business goals. Design, implementation, management and corrective action of international supply chains through root-cause analysis. Facilitate 3PL optimization programs and execution of core project management process capabilities across multienterprise, multi-task supply chains globally leading to lead-time reduction, cost savings and program success. Mentoring and manager oversight for two staff managers remotely positioned. Key Achievements: Responsible for design and implementation of supply chain management and inventory control programs for two spare parts distribution warehouses, one in the US and the other in Europe for a major aircraft engine manufacturer. Oversight of continuous improvement program. Project Management on behalf of the largest commercial aircraft manufacturer in the US including, rigging, multi-modal transport, offset and countertrade application, customs brokerage, as well as VAT and duty management. Design and implementation of a $28 million Asian supply chain for a Fortune 200 company. Implementation of VAT and Consumption Tax optimization programs substantially reducing clients exposure as well as reducing total transit times to door by over 50%. Procurement of warehouse hardware including racking systems, computers, RFID systems as well as strategic and non strategic commodities.

Proposal development, negotiation, design and implementation of supply chain optimization program in North America for a large commercial airline. Program reduced total transit times by over 75%. Proposal development, business model design, contract negotiation and implementation of an international supply chain of ITAR controlled material for a global MRO. Kintetsu World Express (USA), Inc London, England / Wood Dale, IL Trans-Atlantic Route Development 1993 2001

Overseas Assignment based in the United Kingdom included responsibility for Trans-Atlantic business development 1993-1997; held similar position upon return to the US. Key Achievements: Established marketing and sales objectives for new business development resulting in an increase of air export business from 200+ tons monthly to 1,200+ tons monthly. Project Management on behalf of several large British and US broadcasters including multi-modal services, reverse logistics, customs brokerage, as well as duty and VAT management. Design and implementation of a reverse logistics program for a large US high tech concern covering the entire UK. Kintetsu World Express (USA), Inc Pittsburgh, PA Account Executive Established marketing and sales objectives for new business development. Key Achievements: Increased G/P by 155% through sales expansion and diversified product offerings. Wendys of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Store Manager 1983 1986 1986 1993

Management of a high volume fast paced restaurant delivering fast efficient service. Lead a management team of 6 with more than 150 employees. Full responsibility for bottom-line factors, including purchasing, staffing, operational efficiency, demand forecasting, inventory management and supplier management. Key Achievements: Store consistently rated in the top 3 of sales, profitability and cost management out of 26 stores in the New Orleans Region. Increased sales 21% in 1985. Reduced material costs by 8% in 1985 through more effective personnel training, supply chain optimization, and management incentive program. Achieved Number 1 Store ranking in the New Orleans Region for the year 1985.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Arts, History, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio Certification in Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization, Global Trade Training, South Africa