BJORN A. NILSEN

*** *. **** ******, ****** City, MO 64114

Telephone: 913-***-****

E-Mail: aco2aw@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornnilsen

International Supply Chain and Material Management Leader

Purchasing & Supplier Management - Inventory Control - Material Flow &

Control

An internationally experienced supply chain leader driven to forge strength

and reliability into all aspects of supply chain and material operations.

Builds and equips teams that create measurable total cost of ownership

savings through reductions in purchase price and efficiency gains in daily

operations. A dynamic leader who will question the status quo, identify

opportunities for improvement, cast strategic visions, devise tactical

plans, and lead their implementation. 25 years of experience affords a

depth of technical knowledge and breadth of skills to take on the most

difficult of supply chain challenges - and succeed!

Professional Competencies

Team Leadership and Development Inventory & Warehouse Management

Project Management

International Logistics & Shipping Value Stream Analysis

Change Management

Root Cause Analysis New Product Introductions

FAR/DFAR Procurement

Cost Reductions & Profit Growth Forecasting and Scheduling

Contract Management

Industry Experience

Government Contracting Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Aerospace Test Systems

High Tech Electronics Materials Distribution

Industrial Goods & Hardware

Aviation Support Equipment Construction Services & Materials

Energy Generation and Delivery

Commodity Proficiency

Metals & Metal Products Electronic Components & Assemblies

Wire & Cable

Heavy Industrial Vehicles Man/Machine Interface Assemblies

Hydraulic Components

Construction Services Engineered Plastics & Plastic Products

Power Management Supplies

Power Generation & Distribution Office Supplies & Furnishings

MRO & Facility Services

Career History and Accomplishments

Absolute SCM Consulting Inc., Leawood, KS - Consultant, Owner

05/2002 - Present

Bjorn Nilsen (dba Absolute SCM Consulting, Inc.) has been providing

contracted clients with full-scope comprehensive supply chain and corporate

transition project management services covering all material, procurement,

and logistics activities for both long and short term projects with

assignments in roles that include the following:

Operations Director Contract Manager

Materials Manager,

Director, Material Operations Program Director

Supply Chain Manager

Procurement Director

Senior Buyer

Providing clients with results and operational improvements that include:

. Reduced inventory by 30% through improved scheduling processes,

consolidation of supplier base, and implementation of Kan-Ban systems for

key commodities and components.

. Eliminated non-value added processes through implementation of "lean"

concepts resulting in approximately 40% reduction in material handling

and manufacturing "kit" assembly time.

. Identified and implemented audit methodology to fully reconcile

procurement/accounting match exceptions special project of client's

largest supplier ahead of schedule.

. Negotiated supply bid and contracting process resulting in $75K cost

avoidance and savings.

. Eliminated breach and delay claims with key supplier through negotiations

saving both employer and client government agency in excess of $1M.

. Negotiated LTL logistics supply agreement resulting in 10% lower

transportations costs, enhanced dock/warehouse services, and elimination

of non-value-added operations.

. Directed alternate sourcing activity bringing two new product

introductions back within budget and profit goals.

. Directed the local installation and implementation of new ERP system with

a "go live" date 30 days ahead of schedule.

. Saved in excess of $600K annually by leading materials team to negotiate

and gain purchase price variances through use of newly applied purchasing

and contracting techniques.

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. Developed and grew $7M procurement contract to $33M in partnership with

primary contractor by anticipating needs of client and providing

proposals and solutions to growing client requirements.

. Established new product location coding systems for two new branch

warehouses resulting in more efficient location of warehoused products

and faster picking of customer orders.

. Designed and initiated company wide purchasing procedures and guidelines

capitalizing on corporate purchasing power allowing for consolidated

buying, shipping, and increased efficiencies in meeting supplier

requirements resulting in approximately 10% cost reduction/savings.

Global Ground Support, LLC, Olathe, KS - Materials Manager

11/2009 - 02/2011

Senior staff management position with manufacturer of catering trucks,

glycol recovery vehicles, people movers, ambulatory trucks, de-icing

trucks, and other ground support equipment for the commercial airline and

military aviation applications. Leads and directs the activities of all

warehouse, shipping, production planning, and procurement functions within

this industrial equipment manufacturer. Further responsible for ISO

compliance, supplier selection/qualification, contract compliance, and

international banking document conformity.

. Streamlined and standardized international "kit" processing resulting in

better than 50% reduction in man hours expended and 75% reduction in

documentation challenges from international customs authorities.

. Negotiated and implemented key supplier long term agreements lowering

purchase costs by 10%.

. Sourced and implemented new supply chains allowing expansion of, and

deeper access to, international markets.

ThyssenKrupp Access Corp., Grandview, MO - Director, Purchasing

07/2006 - 01/2008

Develop, manage, and lead procurement and material planning operations.

Responsible to coordinate material activities related to global and

domestic synergies, international logistics/shipping, sourcing and

procurement, domestic and international out-sourcing, departmental

budgeting, personnel training and assessments, process documentation, and

reporting to executive leadership.

. Led purchasing team to more than $750K in annual cost savings in first

year and identified in excess of $2.5M in second year through use of

newly applied negotiating, purchasing, and contracting techniques.

. Reduced material shortages by 90%, increased inventory turns in excess of

13 turns annually, and gained quicker vendor responses through enhanced

supplier interaction and teaming.

Intermec Technologies, Inc., Everett, WA - Commodity Specialist

09/1998 - 01/2002

Senior specialist in purchasing charged with support of new product

development, product revision introductions, strategic supply/supplier

contract management, and special projects as required for this high-tech

hand-held electronic scanning device and printer manufacturer.

. Led material procurement support, sourcing, contracting, and budgeting

for two newly developed products and six major product

revisions/enhancements.

. Renegotiated strategic EMS supplier contract resulting in $2,500,000.00

in annual cost savings.

Military Service

United States Army Finance and Accounting Officer, Captain

06/1980 - 03/1986

Military officer in administrative role charged with military payroll

processing operations, soldier financial preparedness, customer services,

and monetary funds distribution transactions. Leadership responsibilities

for both military and civilian personnel comprising staffs of up to 90

personnel that included training, deployment, personnel actions, UCMJ

authority, promotions, and evaluations. Responsible to insure all

operations conducted in accordance with military regulations and federal

monetary statues.

Computer Applications

ERP/MRP Systems: MS Office Suite Programs:

Oracle/PeopleSoft SAP Word Excel

Lawson M3 Infor Syteline Power Point Access

MAPICS Ask MANMAN Visio Outlook

Education and Honors

BA, Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.

Karrass - "Effective Negotiating" Padget Thompson - "How To Be a 'Tough

as Nails' Negotiator"

Twice awarded U.S. Army Commendation Medal Distinguished Military

Graduate, UC Santa Barbara

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

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