Jack Cargain
About Jack Cargain
Jack Cargain is a Demand Planner at Teleflex Medical in Durham, NC, with a background in financial IT systems analysis and finance from IBM.
Current Role at Teleflex Medical
Jack Cargain is currently employed at Teleflex Medical as a Demand Planner. In this role, he is located in Weck Drive, Durham, NC. His responsibilities include leading the implementation of supply chain improvement initiatives such as customer-specific forecasting, collaborative planning, and sales and operations planning. Additionally, he guides in the forecasting process within a global high-volume repetitive manufacturing environment, handling customers across several trade channels.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before his current position, Jack Cargain worked at IBM for 29 years, from 1980 to 2009. He held roles as a Financial IT Systems Analyst and in Finance. During his extensive tenure at IBM, he developed significant expertise in financial systems and IT, contributing to the company's financial operations and systems initiatives.
Educational Background
Jack Cargain completed his high school education at Mahopac High School, earning his diploma from 1973 to 1976. He then pursued higher education at Pace University, where he studied Administrative Accounting. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) degree after two years of study, from 1978 to 1980.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his role at Teleflex, Jack Cargain engages in various critical tasks. He forecasts in a global high-volume repetitive manufacturing environment and conducts monthly Demand Reviews to discuss and define changes to the forecast, forecast accuracy, and inventory position and changes. Jack also evaluates the direct and hidden costs associated with forecast variability and trains others on various reports and the forecasting process.
Professional Development
Jack Cargain is committed to continuous professional growth and development. He enhances his expertise by participating in education programs, reading current literature, and attending training sessions and workshops. This dedication to ongoing learning helps him stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in demand planning and supply chain management.